# Top 30 Biotech Startups in Italy by Funding (2026)

> The 30 best-funded biotech startups in Italy, ranked by total funding raised: $585M combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/biotech-startups-italy (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**AAVantgarde Bio** AAVantgarde Bio is developing gene therapies for inherited retinal disorders.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aavantgarde-bio) AAVantgarde Bio is developing gene therapies for inherited retinal disorders. *Founded* 2021 Milano, Italy **$141M** last round Nov 2025
- 2 [**Philogen** Philogen is a Swiss-Italian integrated biotechnology company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/philogen) Philogen is a Swiss-Italian integrated biotechnology company. *Founded* 1996 Sovicille, Italy **$68M** last round May 2019
- 3 [**Genespire** Genespire is a biotechnology company based in Milan, Italy, focused on developing innovative gene therapies for severe genetic diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/genespire) Genespire is a biotechnology company based in Milan, Italy, focused on developing innovative gene therapies for severe genetic diseases. *Founded* 2020 Milan, Italy **$52M** last round Sept 2024
- 4 [**Sibylla Biotech** Sibylla Biotech is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company based in Italy, focused on drug discovery for currently incurable diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sibylla-biotech) Sibylla Biotech is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company based in Italy, focused on drug discovery for currently incurable diseases. *Founded* 2017 Bresso, Italy **$48M** last round Jan 2023
- 5 [**TENSIVE** Tensive is a biomedical startup established in 2012 to develop innovative prostheses aiming to substitute silicone implants.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tensive) Tensive is a biomedical startup established in 2012 to develop innovative prostheses aiming to substitute silicone implants. *Founded* 2012 Milano, Italy **$38M** last round Sept 2026
- 6 [**EryDel** Erydel develops technology for drug delivery of pharmacological agents through red blood cells.](https://millionrounds.com/company/erydel) Erydel develops technology for drug delivery of pharmacological agents through red blood cells. *Founded* 2007 Italy **$35M** last round Apr 2018
- 7 [**Genenta Science** Genenta Science is a biotechnology company that develops gene transfer therapy for the treatment of cancer tumors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/genenta-science) Genenta Science is a biotechnology company that develops gene transfer therapy for the treatment of cancer tumors. *Founded* 2014 Milano, Italy **$30M** last round Oct 2025
- 8 [**Kither Biotech** Kither Biotech is a biopharmaceutical company based in Turin, Italy, founded in November 2011 as a spin-off from the University of Turin.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kither-biotech) Kither Biotech is a biopharmaceutical company based in Turin, Italy, founded in November 2011 as a spin-off from the University of Turin. *Founded* 2011 Turin, Italy **$27M** last round Mar 2022
- 9 [**CoStim Pharmaceuticals** CoStim Pharmaceuticals Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/costim-pharmaceuticals) CoStim Pharmaceuticals Inc. *Founded* 2011 Italy **$22M** last round Mar 2013
- 10 [**Iama Therapeutics** IAMA Therapeutics is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in Genoa, Italy, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/iama-therapeutics) IAMA Therapeutics is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in Genoa, Italy, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Genoa, Italy **$17M** last round Apr 2025
- 11 [**Lipogems International** Lipogems' adipose tissue treatments can assist physicians and patients keep or restore their health.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lipogems-international) Lipogems' adipose tissue treatments can assist physicians and patients keep or restore their health. *Founded* 2010 Milano, Italy **$13M** last round Dec 2022
- 12 [**GreenBone Ortho** GreenBone Ortho is an Italian medical technology company founded in 2014, based in Faenza, Emilia Romagna.](https://millionrounds.com/company/greenbone-ortho) GreenBone Ortho is an Italian medical technology company founded in 2014, based in Faenza, Emilia Romagna. *Founded* 2015 Roncadelle, Italy **$12M** last round Oct 2021
- 13 [**Healthware**](https://millionrounds.com/company/healthware) *Founded* - Italy **$11M** last round Feb 2019
- 14 [**Endostart** Endostart develops and manufactures medical devices for gastrointestinal endoscopy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/endostart) Endostart develops and manufactures medical devices for gastrointestinal endoscopy. *Founded* 2018 Certaldo, Italy **$11M** last round Jun 2021
- 15 [**Altheia Science** Altheia Science is a biotechnology startup based in Milan, Italy, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/altheia-science) Altheia Science is a biotechnology startup based in Milan, Italy, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 Milan, Italy **$11M** last round Sept 2018
- 16 [**CellPly** Cellply is a DeepTech biotechnology company based in Bologna, Italy, founded in 2013 by Massimo Bocchi and Roberto Guerrieri.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cellply) Cellply is a DeepTech biotechnology company based in Bologna, Italy, founded in 2013 by Massimo Bocchi and Roberto Guerrieri. *Founded* 2013 Bologna, Italy **$11M** last round Apr 2026
- 17 [**Newronika** Newronika restores brain and body functions with innovative technologies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/newronika) Newronika restores brain and body functions with innovative technologies. *Founded* 2008 Milan, Italy **$9.2M** last round Sept 2019
- 18 [**ALKemist Bio** ALKemist Bio is a biotechnology company based in Turin, Italy, founded in 2023.](https://millionrounds.com/company/alkemist-bio) ALKemist Bio is a biotechnology company based in Turin, Italy, founded in 2023. *Founded* 2023 Turin, Italy **$7.6M** last round Dec 2023
- 19 [**Alia Therapeutics** Alia Therapeutics is an innovative biotechnology company based in Trento, Italy, founded in October 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/alia-therapeutics) Alia Therapeutics is an innovative biotechnology company based in Trento, Italy, founded in October 2018. *Founded* 2018 Trento, Italy **$4.8M** last round Apr 2023
- 20 [**Haptena Therapeutics** Haptena Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing innovative approaches for genetically defined cancers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/haptena-therapeutics) Haptena Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing innovative approaches for genetically defined cancers. *Founded* - Turin, Italy **$3.5M** last round Dec 2025
- 21 [**Diadem**](https://millionrounds.com/company/diadem) *Founded* - Brescia, Italy **$2.5M** last round Sept 2022
- 22 [**Repron Therapeutics** Repron Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapeutics to combat cancer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/repron-therapeutics) Repron Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapeutics to combat cancer. *Founded* 2023 Milan, Italy **$2.1M** last round Jun 2023
- 23 [**Dialectica** Dialectica, based in Milan, Italy, is a biotechnological company that produces neuronal cellular models.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dialectica) Dialectica, based in Milan, Italy, is a biotechnological company that produces neuronal cellular models. *Founded* 2004 Italy **$1.8M** last round Jan 2006
- 24 [**Hypesound** HypeSound is an Italian biotechnology startup based in Perugia, founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hypesound) HypeSound is an Italian biotechnology startup based in Perugia, founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Perugia, Italy **$1.1M** last round Jan 2025
- 25 [**Valore** Valore is an Italian consulting, strategy, and communications firm that operates as an innovative think tank.](https://millionrounds.com/company/valore) Valore is an Italian consulting, strategy, and communications firm that operates as an innovative think tank. *Founded* 2017 Italy **$1.1M** last round Nov 2019
- 26 [**Eligo**](https://millionrounds.com/company/eligo) *Founded* - Italy **$1.0M** last round Dec 2022
- 27 [**Neuron Guard** Neuron Guard is an Italian medical technology startup founded in May 2013 and based in Modena, Italy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neuron-guard) Neuron Guard is an Italian medical technology startup founded in May 2013 and based in Modena, Italy. *Founded* 2013 Modena, Italy **$751K** last round Nov 2021
- 28 [**VivaBioCell** VivaBioCell develops products based on cell culture and tissue engineering for the diagnosis of autoimmune diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vivabiocell) VivaBioCell develops products based on cell culture and tissue engineering for the diagnosis of autoimmune diseases. *Founded* 2007 Italy **$607K** last round Jul 2007
- 29 [**Adamas Biotech** Adamas Biotech develops nutraceutical-based prophylactic and therapeutic solutions for clinical and wellness indications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/adamas-biotech) Adamas Biotech develops nutraceutical-based prophylactic and therapeutic solutions for clinical and wellness indications. *Founded* 2018 Lecce, Italy **$453K** last round Aug 2024
- 30 [**Axxam** Axxam is a leading provider of integrated discovery services across the life sciences industry with headquarters in Milan, Italy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/axxam) Axxam is a leading provider of integrated discovery services across the life sciences industry with headquarters in Milan, Italy. *Founded* 2001 Bresso (Milan), Italy **$340K** last round Jan 2015

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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