# Top 50 Startups in Italy by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded startups in Italy, ranked by total funding raised: $15B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

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

- 1 [**Open Fiber** Italian telecommunications company which operates wholesale in the optical fiber infrastructure market.](https://millionrounds.com/company/open-fiber) Italian telecommunications company which operates wholesale in the optical fiber infrastructure market. *Founded* 2015 Milan, Italy **$2.5B** last round Aug 2021
- 2 [**Eni Plenitude** Eni Plenitude supplies energy for homes and institutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eni-plenitude) Eni Plenitude supplies energy for homes and institutions. *Founded* 2017 San Donato Milanese, Italy **$2.3B** last round Jun 2025
- 3 [**Bending Spoons** Bending Spoons is a developer of digital technology products including video editing tools and an image editor.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bending-spoons) Bending Spoons is a developer of digital technology products including video editing tools and an image editor. *Founded* 2013 Milan, Italy **$1.3B** last round Sept 2026
- 4 [**Domyn** Domyn is a Milan-based deep-tech company that specializes in developing sovereign, enterprise-grade AI solutions for highly regulated industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/domyn) Domyn is a Milan-based deep-tech company that specializes in developing sovereign, enterprise-grade AI solutions for highly regulated industries. *Founded* 2016 Milan, Italy **$1.0B** last round Aug 2026
- 5 [**3Sun** 3Sun is an energy management company that specializes in designing photovoltaic solutions for large-scale industries and roof application.](https://millionrounds.com/company/3sun) 3Sun is an energy management company that specializes in designing photovoltaic solutions for large-scale industries and roof application. *Founded* 2010 Catania, Italy **$608M** last round Jan 2024
- 6 [**Exein** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/exein) 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* 2018 Rome, Italy **$471M** last round Sept 2026
- 7 [**Casavo** Casavo is a prominent European real estate technology company, recognized as the largest "instant home buyer" in Europe.](https://millionrounds.com/company/casavo) Casavo is a prominent European real estate technology company, recognized as the largest "instant home buyer" in Europe. *Founded* 2017 Milan, Italy **$468M** last round Apr 2026
- 8 [**TeamSystem** TeamSystem develops and distributes management software solutions for professionals, businesses, legal practices, and artisans in Italy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/teamsystem) TeamSystem develops and distributes management software solutions for professionals, businesses, legal practices, and artisans in Italy. *Founded* 2013 Pesaro, Italy **$411M** last round Jul 2025
- 9 [**Hippocrates** Hippocrates is an Italian independent pharmacy platform with a network of over 120 owned pharmacies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hippocrates) Hippocrates is an Italian independent pharmacy platform with a network of over 120 owned pharmacies. *Founded* 2018 Milan, Italy **$381M** last round Mar 2025
- 10 [**WISE** Wise is a financial services firm that offers mortgage, insurance, and home buying services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wise) Wise is a financial services firm that offers mortgage, insurance, and home buying services. *Founded* 2017 Italy **$374M** last round Jul 2024
- 11 [**Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane** INWIT is a telecommunications firm operating in the infrastructure sector for mobile telephony, broadcasting, radio & wireless services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/infrastrutture-wireless-italiane) INWIT is a telecommunications firm operating in the infrastructure sector for mobile telephony, broadcasting, radio & wireless services. *Founded* 2015 Milan, Italy **$363M** last round Feb 2025
- 12 [**D-Orbit** D-Orbit is the first in-space transportation company, providing solutions for moving, precise deployment and removing satellites.](https://millionrounds.com/company/d-orbit) D-Orbit is the first in-space transportation company, providing solutions for moving, precise deployment and removing satellites. *Founded* 2011 Fino Mornasco, Italy **$355M** last round Jan 2026
- 13 [**Beta Renewables** Beta Renewables is a biofuels and biochemical company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/beta-renewables) Beta Renewables is a biofuels and biochemical company. *Founded* 2011 Tortona, Italy **$344M** last round Oct 2011
- 14 [**Solmate** SOLmate is a digital account with a physical and virtual card which opens online and allows to pay and get paid](https://millionrounds.com/company/solmate) SOLmate is a digital account with a physical and virtual card which opens online and allows to pay and get paid *Founded* 2017 Rosebank, Italy **$311M** last round May 2026
- 15 [**Sunprime** Sunprime is a fast-growing Independent Power Producer based in Italy focused on Solar C&I, and smart homes segments.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sunprime) Sunprime is a fast-growing Independent Power Producer based in Italy focused on Solar C&I, and smart homes segments. *Founded* 2020 Milano, Italy **$221M** last round Jul 2024
- 16 [**City Green Light** City Green Light is a lighting system operator that offers mobility, renewable energy, public lighting, and facility management services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/city-green-light) City Green Light is a lighting system operator that offers mobility, renewable energy, public lighting, and facility management services. *Founded* 2012 Vicenza, Italy **$213M** last round Sept 2023
- 17 [**Toscana Aeroporti** Toscana Aeroporti is the airport and airport management company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/toscana-aeroporti) Toscana Aeroporti is the airport and airport management company. *Founded* 2015 Rome, Italy **$196M** last round May 2024
- 18 [**Cents** Cents provides an all-in-one management system for laundromats and dry cleaners.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cents) Cents provides an all-in-one management system for laundromats and dry cleaners. *Founded* 2019 Italy **$181M** last round Apr 2026
- 19 [**Alfasigma** Alfasigma is a pharmaceutical company that has accepted an important challenge.](https://millionrounds.com/company/alfasigma) Alfasigma is a pharmaceutical company that has accepted an important challenge. *Founded* 2015 Bologna, Italy **$176M** last round Jul 2025
- 20 [**Italcer Group** Italcer Group is a manufacturer of indoor and outdoor ceramic products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/italcer-group) Italcer Group is a manufacturer of indoor and outdoor ceramic products. *Founded* 2017 Rubiera, Italy **$164M** last round Aug 2024
- 21 [**Shop Circle** Shop Circle is a technology company that acquires and grows e-commerce software.](https://millionrounds.com/company/shop-circle) Shop Circle is a technology company that acquires and grows e-commerce software. *Founded* 2021 London, Italy **$160M** last round Sept 2025
- 22 [**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
- 23 [**NextChem** NextChem develops energy transition solutions for industries through sustainable technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nextchem) NextChem develops energy transition solutions for industries through sustainable technology. *Founded* 2018 Via Di Mezzo Di Sopra, Italy **$128M** last round Jan 2025
- 24 [**Rent2Cash** Rent2Cash is an Italian fintech and real estate technology company based in Rome, founded in 2023.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rent2cash) Rent2Cash is an Italian fintech and real estate technology company based in Rome, founded in 2023. *Founded* 2023 Rome, Italy **$116M** last round Mar 2026
- 25 [**Prima Assicurazioni**](https://millionrounds.com/company/prima-assicurazioni) *Founded* - Italy **$116M** last round Oct 2018
- 26 [**Prima.it** Prima.it is an insurance agency that provides car, motorcycle, and home insurance services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/prima-it) Prima.it is an insurance agency that provides car, motorcycle, and home insurance services. *Founded* 2015 Milan, Italy **$116M** last round Oct 2018
- 27 [**CH4T** CH4T is a company focused on the valorization of agricultural areas and sustainable development, through the production of biomethane.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ch4t) CH4T is a company focused on the valorization of agricultural areas and sustainable development, through the production of biomethane. *Founded* 2023 Verona, Italy **$115M** last round Jun 2025
- 28 [**ALPS** ALPS provides customized asset servicing and asset gathering solutions to the Financial services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/alps) ALPS provides customized asset servicing and asset gathering solutions to the Financial services. *Founded* 1985 Windsor, Italy **$114M** last round Jul 2024
- 29 [**NextGeo** NextGeo is a provider of marine geoscience and offshore construction support services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nextgeo) NextGeo is a provider of marine geoscience and offshore construction support services. *Founded* 2014 Napoli, Italy **$112M** last round Mar 2026
- 30 [**Hercle**](https://millionrounds.com/company/hercle) *Founded* - Italy **$110M** last round Oct 2025
- 31 [**Everli** Everli is a marketplace for online grocery shopping where customers can choose groceries from a variety of retailers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/everli) Everli is a marketplace for online grocery shopping where customers can choose groceries from a variety of retailers. *Founded* 2014 Milan, Italy **$110M** last round Dec 2025
- 32 [**Linkem**](https://millionrounds.com/company/linkem) *Founded* - Italy **$100M** last round Jan 2017
- 33 [**NanoPhoria** NanoPhoria is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company based in Milan, Italy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nanophoria) NanoPhoria is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company based in Milan, Italy. *Founded* 2022 Milan, Italy **$98M** last round Oct 2025
- 34 [**Satispay** Satispay is an Italian fintech company founded in 2013, based in Milan, with additional operations in Luxembourg, Barcelona, and Naples.](https://millionrounds.com/company/satispay) Satispay is an Italian fintech company founded in 2013, based in Milan, with additional operations in Luxembourg, Barcelona, and Naples. *Founded* 2013 Milan, Italy **$94M** last round Jul 2026
- 35 [**Generative Bionics** Generative Bionics develops humanoid robotics and Physical AI systems for industrial and service applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/generative-bionics) Generative Bionics develops humanoid robotics and Physical AI systems for industrial and service applications. *Founded* - Genoa, Italy **$82M** last round Dec 2025
- 36 [**BANCOMAT** BANCOMAT S.p.A.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bancomat) BANCOMAT S.p.A. *Founded* 2017 Rome, Italy **$81M** last round Jun 2024
- 37 [**Scalapay** Scalapay is a European financial technology company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Milan, Italy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/scalapay) Scalapay is a European financial technology company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Milan, Italy. *Founded* 2019 Dublin, Italy **$81M** last round Dec 2025
- 38 [**GR Value** GR Value is a solar energy company that provides the production of clean energy and plant management services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gr-value) GR Value is a solar energy company that provides the production of clean energy and plant management services. *Founded* 2018 Milan, Italy **$73M** last round Oct 2025
- 39 [**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
- 40 [**Unitirreno** Unitirreno provides enhanced digital connectivity by creating a submarine cable system.](https://millionrounds.com/company/unitirreno) Unitirreno provides enhanced digital connectivity by creating a submarine cable system. *Founded* - Roma, Italy **$59M** last round Feb 2025
- 41 [**WeRoad** WeRoad is a travel-tech company founded in Milan in 2017 by Paolo De Nadai, Fabio Bin, and Erika De Santi.](https://millionrounds.com/company/weroad) WeRoad is a travel-tech company founded in Milan in 2017 by Paolo De Nadai, Fabio Bin, and Erika De Santi. *Founded* 2017 Milano, Italy **$58M** last round May 2026
- 42 [**Be Charge** Be Charge is developing one of Italy's largest and most extensive public infrastructure networks for electric vehicles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/be-charge) Be Charge is developing one of Italy's largest and most extensive public infrastructure networks for electric vehicles. *Founded* 2017 Milano, Italy **$56M** last round May 2023
- 43 [**Smartness** Smartness is an Italian hospitality technology company based in Arco, Trentino.](https://millionrounds.com/company/smartness) Smartness is an Italian hospitality technology company based in Arco, Trentino. *Founded* 2020 Arco, Italy **$55M** last round May 2026
- 44 [**InnovHeart** InnovHeart is an Italian medical device company based in Milan, specializing in the development of Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/innovheart) InnovHeart is an Italian medical device company based in Milan, specializing in the development of Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) systems. *Founded* 2015 Milan, Italy **$55M** last round Jan 2022
- 45 [**Illimity** Illimity is a digital bank that provides direct and investment banking services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/illimity) Illimity is a digital bank that provides direct and investment banking services. *Founded* 2018 Milan, Italy **$55M** last round Jun 2023
- 46 [**FibreConnect** FibreConnect designs and builds high capacity fiber optic networks in the Industrial and Artisanal Areas.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fibreconnect) FibreConnect designs and builds high capacity fiber optic networks in the Industrial and Artisanal Areas. *Founded* 2022 Rome, Italy **$54M** last round Jun 2024
- 47 [**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
- 48 [**BizAway** BizAway is the ultimate solution to book, manage and control business travel.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bizaway) BizAway is the ultimate solution to book, manage and control business travel. *Founded* 2015 Spilimbergo, Italy **$51M** last round Sept 2026
- 49 [**Lexroom** Lexroom is an innovative Italian legal technology startup founded in 2023 and based in Milan.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lexroom) Lexroom is an innovative Italian legal technology startup founded in 2023 and based in Milan. *Founded* 2023 Milan, Italy **$50M** last round May 2026
- 50 [**Atlante** Atlante is a developer of an electric vehicle charging network that is 100% grid-integrated and powered by renewables and energy storage.](https://millionrounds.com/company/atlante) Atlante is a developer of an electric vehicle charging network that is 100% grid-integrated and powered by renewables and energy storage. *Founded* 2021 Milano, Italy **$50M** last round Sept 2023

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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