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Startups in Italy
804 startups in Italy have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $15B between them, with Milan the most common home.
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Open FiberItalian telecommunications company which operates wholesale in the optical fiber infrastructure market.
Italian telecommunications company which operates wholesale in the optical fiber infrastructure market.
Founded 2015Milan, Italy$2.5Blast round Aug 2021 - 2
Eni PlenitudeEni Plenitude supplies energy for homes and institutions.Eni Plenitude supplies energy for homes and institutions.
Founded 2017San Donato Milanese, Italy$2.3Blast round Jun 2025 - 3
Bending SpoonsBending Spoons is a developer of digital technology products including video editing tools and an image editor.Bending Spoons is a developer of digital technology products including video editing tools and an image editor.
Founded 2013Milan, Italy$1.3Blast round Sept 2026 - 4
DomynDomyn is a Milan-based deep-tech company that specializes in developing sovereign, enterprise-grade AI solutions for highly regulated industries.Domyn is a Milan-based deep-tech company that specializes in developing sovereign, enterprise-grade AI solutions for highly regulated industries.
Founded 2016Milan, Italy$1.0Blast round Aug 2026 - 5
3Sun3Sun is an energy management company that specializes in designing photovoltaic solutions for large-scale industries and roof application.
3Sun is an energy management company that specializes in designing photovoltaic solutions for large-scale industries and roof application.
Founded 2010Catania, Italy$608Mlast round Jan 2024 - 6
ExeinExein is a global leader in embedded IoT cybersecurity, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Rome, Italy, with additional offices in the US, Germany, and Taiwan.Exein is a global leader in embedded IoT cybersecurity, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Rome, Italy, with additional offices in the US, Germany, and Taiwan.
Founded 2018Rome, Italy$471Mlast round Sept 2026 - 7
CasavoCasavo is a prominent European real estate technology company, recognized as the largest "instant home buyer" in Europe.Casavo is a prominent European real estate technology company, recognized as the largest "instant home buyer" in Europe.
Founded 2017Milan, Italy$468Mlast round Apr 2026 - 8
TeamSystemTeamSystem develops and distributes management software solutions for professionals, businesses, legal practices, and artisans in Italy.TeamSystem develops and distributes management software solutions for professionals, businesses, legal practices, and artisans in Italy.
Founded 2013Pesaro, Italy$411Mlast round Jul 2025 - 9
HippocratesHippocrates is an Italian independent pharmacy platform with a network of over 120 owned pharmacies.Hippocrates is an Italian independent pharmacy platform with a network of over 120 owned pharmacies.
Founded 2018Milan, Italy$381Mlast round Mar 2025 - 10
WISEWise is a financial services firm that offers mortgage, insurance, and home buying services.Wise is a financial services firm that offers mortgage, insurance, and home buying services.
Founded 2017Italy$374Mlast round Jul 2024 - 11
Infrastrutture Wireless ItalianeINWIT is a telecommunications firm operating in the infrastructure sector for mobile telephony, broadcasting, radio & wireless services.INWIT is a telecommunications firm operating in the infrastructure sector for mobile telephony, broadcasting, radio & wireless services.
Founded 2015Milan, Italy$363Mlast round Feb 2025 - 12
D-OrbitD-Orbit is the first in-space transportation company, providing solutions for moving, precise deployment and removing satellites.D-Orbit is the first in-space transportation company, providing solutions for moving, precise deployment and removing satellites.
Founded 2011Fino Mornasco, Italy$355Mlast round Jan 2026 - 13
Beta RenewablesBeta Renewables is a biofuels and biochemical company.Beta Renewables is a biofuels and biochemical company.
Founded 2011Tortona, Italy$344Mlast round Oct 2011 - 14
SolmateSOLmate is a digital account with a physical and virtual card which opens online and allows to pay and get paid
SOLmate is a digital account with a physical and virtual card which opens online and allows to pay and get paid
Founded 2017Rosebank, Italy$311Mlast round May 2026 - 15
SunprimeSunprime is a fast-growing Independent Power Producer based in Italy focused on Solar C&I, and smart homes segments.Sunprime is a fast-growing Independent Power Producer based in Italy focused on Solar C&I, and smart homes segments.
Founded 2020Milano, Italy$221Mlast round Jul 2024 - 16
City Green LightCity Green Light is a lighting system operator that offers mobility, renewable energy, public lighting, and facility management services.City Green Light is a lighting system operator that offers mobility, renewable energy, public lighting, and facility management services.
Founded 2012Vicenza, Italy$213Mlast round Sept 2023 - 17
Toscana AeroportiToscana Aeroporti is the airport and airport management company.Toscana Aeroporti is the airport and airport management company.
Founded 2015Rome, Italy$196Mlast round May 2024 - 18
CentsCents provides an all-in-one management system for laundromats and dry cleaners.Cents provides an all-in-one management system for laundromats and dry cleaners.
Founded 2019Italy$181Mlast round Apr 2026 - 19
AlfasigmaAlfasigma is a pharmaceutical company that has accepted an important challenge.Alfasigma is a pharmaceutical company that has accepted an important challenge.
Founded 2015Bologna, Italy$176Mlast round Jul 2025 - 20
Italcer GroupItalcer Group is a manufacturer of indoor and outdoor ceramic products.Italcer Group is a manufacturer of indoor and outdoor ceramic products.
Founded 2017Rubiera, Italy$164Mlast round Aug 2024 - 21
Shop CircleShop Circle is a technology company that acquires and grows e-commerce software.Shop Circle is a technology company that acquires and grows e-commerce software.
Founded 2021London, Italy$160Mlast round Sept 2025 - 22
AAVantgarde BioAAVantgarde Bio is developing gene therapies for inherited retinal disorders.AAVantgarde Bio is developing gene therapies for inherited retinal disorders.
Founded 2021Milano, Italy$141Mlast round Nov 2025 - 23
NextChemNextChem develops energy transition solutions for industries through sustainable technology.NextChem develops energy transition solutions for industries through sustainable technology.
Founded 2018Via Di Mezzo Di Sopra, Italy$128Mlast round Jan 2025 - 24
Rent2CashRent2Cash is an Italian fintech and real estate technology company based in Rome, founded in 2023.Rent2Cash is an Italian fintech and real estate technology company based in Rome, founded in 2023.
Founded 2023Rome, Italy$116Mlast round Mar 2026 - 25Prima AssicurazioniFounded -Italy$116Mlast round Oct 2018
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Prima.itPrima.it is an insurance agency that provides car, motorcycle, and home insurance services.Prima.it is an insurance agency that provides car, motorcycle, and home insurance services.
Founded 2015Milan, Italy$116Mlast round Oct 2018 - 27
CH4TCH4T is a company focused on the valorization of agricultural areas and sustainable development, through the production of biomethane.CH4T is a company focused on the valorization of agricultural areas and sustainable development, through the production of biomethane.
Founded 2023Verona, Italy$115Mlast round Jun 2025 - 28
ALPSALPS provides customized asset servicing and asset gathering solutions to the Financial services.ALPS provides customized asset servicing and asset gathering solutions to the Financial services.
Founded 1985Windsor, Italy$114Mlast round Jul 2024 - 29
NextGeoNextGeo is a provider of marine geoscience and offshore construction support services.NextGeo is a provider of marine geoscience and offshore construction support services.
Founded 2014Napoli, Italy$112Mlast round Mar 2026 - 30HercleFounded -Italy$110Mlast round Oct 2025
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EverliEverli is a marketplace for online grocery shopping where customers can choose groceries from a variety of retailers.Everli is a marketplace for online grocery shopping where customers can choose groceries from a variety of retailers.
Founded 2014Milan, Italy$110Mlast round Dec 2025 - 32
LinkemFounded -Italy$100Mlast round Jan 2017 - 33
NanoPhoriaNanoPhoria is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company based in Milan, Italy.NanoPhoria is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company based in Milan, Italy.
Founded 2022Milan, Italy$98Mlast round Oct 2025 - 34
SatispaySatispay is an Italian fintech company founded in 2013, based in Milan, with additional operations in Luxembourg, Barcelona, and Naples.Satispay is an Italian fintech company founded in 2013, based in Milan, with additional operations in Luxembourg, Barcelona, and Naples.
Founded 2013Milan, Italy$94Mlast round Jul 2026 - 35
Generative BionicsGenerative Bionics develops humanoid robotics and Physical AI systems for industrial and service applications.Generative Bionics develops humanoid robotics and Physical AI systems for industrial and service applications.
Founded -Genoa, Italy$82Mlast round Dec 2025 - 36
BANCOMATBANCOMAT S.p.A.BANCOMAT S.p.A.
Founded 2017Rome, Italy$81Mlast round Jun 2024 - 37
ScalapayScalapay is a European financial technology company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Milan, Italy.Scalapay is a European financial technology company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Milan, Italy.
Founded 2019Dublin, Italy$81Mlast round Dec 2025 - 38
GR ValueGR Value is a solar energy company that provides the production of clean energy and plant management services.GR Value is a solar energy company that provides the production of clean energy and plant management services.
Founded 2018Milan, Italy$73Mlast round Oct 2025 - 39
PhilogenPhilogen is a Swiss-Italian integrated biotechnology company.Philogen is a Swiss-Italian integrated biotechnology company.
Founded 1996Sovicille, Italy$68Mlast round May 2019 - 40
UnitirrenoUnitirreno provides enhanced digital connectivity by creating a submarine cable system.Unitirreno provides enhanced digital connectivity by creating a submarine cable system.
Founded -Roma, Italy$59Mlast round Feb 2025 - 41
WeRoadWeRoad is a travel-tech company founded in Milan in 2017 by Paolo De Nadai, Fabio Bin, and Erika De Santi.WeRoad is a travel-tech company founded in Milan in 2017 by Paolo De Nadai, Fabio Bin, and Erika De Santi.
Founded 2017Milano, Italy$58Mlast round May 2026 - 42
Be ChargeBe Charge is developing one of Italy's largest and most extensive public infrastructure networks for electric vehicles.Be Charge is developing one of Italy's largest and most extensive public infrastructure networks for electric vehicles.
Founded 2017Milano, Italy$56Mlast round May 2023 - 43
SmartnessSmartness is an Italian hospitality technology company based in Arco, Trentino.Smartness is an Italian hospitality technology company based in Arco, Trentino.
Founded 2020Arco, Italy$55Mlast round May 2026 - 44
InnovHeartInnovHeart is an Italian medical device company based in Milan, specializing in the development of Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) systems.InnovHeart is an Italian medical device company based in Milan, specializing in the development of Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) systems.
Founded 2015Milan, Italy$55Mlast round Jan 2022 - 45
IllimityIllimity is a digital bank that provides direct and investment banking services.Illimity is a digital bank that provides direct and investment banking services.
Founded 2018Milan, Italy$55Mlast round Jun 2023 - 46
FibreConnectFibreConnect designs and builds high capacity fiber optic networks in the Industrial and Artisanal Areas.FibreConnect designs and builds high capacity fiber optic networks in the Industrial and Artisanal Areas.
Founded 2022Rome, Italy$54Mlast round Jun 2024 - 47
GenespireGenespire is a biotechnology company based in Milan, Italy, focused on developing innovative gene therapies for severe genetic diseases.Genespire is a biotechnology company based in Milan, Italy, focused on developing innovative gene therapies for severe genetic diseases.
Founded 2020Milan, Italy$52Mlast round Sept 2024 - 48
BizAwayBizAway is the ultimate solution to book, manage and control business travel.BizAway is the ultimate solution to book, manage and control business travel.
Founded 2015Spilimbergo, Italy$51Mlast round Sept 2026 - 49
LexroomLexroom is an innovative Italian legal technology startup founded in 2023 and based in Milan.Lexroom is an innovative Italian legal technology startup founded in 2023 and based in Milan.
Founded 2023Milan, Italy$50Mlast round May 2026 - 50
AtlanteAtlante is a developer of an electric vehicle charging network that is 100% grid-integrated and powered by renewables and energy storage.Atlante is a developer of an electric vehicle charging network that is 100% grid-integrated and powered by renewables and energy storage.
Founded 2021Milano, Italy$50Mlast round Sept 2023
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