Aptus.AI
Seed Round in 2023
Aptus.AI is an Italian RegTech company that turns regulatory texts into machine-readable, digitized formats to streamline compliance. Using proprietary AI and deep learning, its platform converts regulatory documents into readable, decodable data aligned to a standardized format, enabling legal and compliance professionals to access regulations interactively, analyze impacts, and monitor regulatory changes in real time. The SaaS solution keeps users informed of evolving rules, supports faster and more confident decision-making, and helps anticipate business opportunities while reducing penalties risk. By bridging humans and financial regulations, Aptus.AI aims to transform how organizations interact with law and stay compliant across Italian and European financial regulations.
Founded in 2017, Casavo is an online platform that facilitates buying and selling homes across Europe. It leverages proprietary technology to streamline transactions, providing real estate valuations and integrated services for a seamless experience.
1000Farmacie
Series A in 2022
1000Farmacie operates as a leading pharmacy marketplace in Italy, connecting a network of independent pharmacies to enable faster deliveries. It runs an online medical platform that offers a wide range of pharmaceutical products from authorized pharmacies at reasonable prices, with options for same-day delivery to any location, helping customers save time and money.
StartupItalia
Venture Round in 2021
StartupItalia is a publication that focuses on trends, investments, and news related to startups and innovative companies, catering to an audience in Italy and beyond. The company produces a magazine and digital content that encompasses a wide array of subjects, including technology, lifestyle, education, and the economy. By highlighting the latest developments in the startup ecosystem and providing insights into investment opportunities, StartupItalia aims to support and promote a new generation of startups with effective growth models. Through its comprehensive coverage, the publication enables readers to stay informed about the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship and innovation.
Founded in 2017, Casavo is an online platform that facilitates buying and selling homes across Europe. It leverages proprietary technology to streamline transactions, providing real estate valuations and integrated services for a seamless experience.
Cortilia is a grocery delivery company based in Milan, Italy, founded in 2011. It operates an online agricultural marketplace that connects consumers directly with local farmers, providing access to fresh, artisanal, and seasonal products. By aggregating farmers in virtual markets, Cortilia enhances the local economy while minimizing waste. The company ensures that products are packed and delivered to customers' doors within a few hours, prioritizing quality and freshness. This sustainable approach allows consumers to easily access farm and dairy products, fostering a more direct relationship between producers and consumers.
WeSchool
Venture Round in 2020
WeSchool is an online learning platform based in Italy that offers free educational resources, enabling students to acquire knowledge and skills collaboratively. The platform allows users to create and share lessons in various formats, including audio, video, and text, which fosters a community-driven learning environment. With hundreds of thousands of students participating annually, WeSchool focuses on enhancing the learning experience by providing tools that empower teams to design, deliver, and manage effective training programs without requiring extensive expertise. This approach not only democratizes education but also encourages active engagement among learners.
WeSchool is an online learning platform based in Italy that offers free educational resources, enabling students to acquire knowledge and skills collaboratively. The platform allows users to create and share lessons in various formats, including audio, video, and text, which fosters a community-driven learning environment. With hundreds of thousands of students participating annually, WeSchool focuses on enhancing the learning experience by providing tools that empower teams to design, deliver, and manage effective training programs without requiring extensive expertise. This approach not only democratizes education but also encourages active engagement among learners.
Milkman Technologies
Series C in 2020
Milkman Technologies is a last-mile delivery platform founded in Italy in 2015 by Antonio Perini and Tommaso Baù. The company focuses on enhancing delivery experiences for logistics teams and organizations by offering a suite of proprietary automated features that prioritize choice, control, and convenience along the supply chain. Milkman's platform enables businesses to facilitate shopping from both offline and online stores, allowing consumers to arrange shipments at their convenience. With a growing full-time staff of over 70 professionals from various continents, Milkman has established offices in Italy and the USA. The company has gained recognition in the industry, winning the Netcomm E-commerce Award for Best Innovation and Best Service. Notable clients include internationally recognized brands such as Amazon, Zara, Nespresso, IKEA, and Eataly. In 2019, Milkman partnered with Poste Italiane to provide same-day and scheduled deliveries on a national level, further expanding their service offerings.
Velasca is a direct-to-consumer brand established in 2013, specializing in handcrafted leather shoes and accessories made in Italy. Committed to offering quality products at accessible prices, Velasca's product range includes casual and elegant shoes, as well as belts, bags, socks, wallets, and scarves, all crafted in accordance with the rich tradition of Italian craftsmanship. The company operates several shops throughout Italy and is in the process of expanding its presence internationally, catering to consumers seeking premium accessories.
Milkman Technologies
Venture Round in 2018
Milkman Technologies is a last-mile delivery platform founded in Italy in 2015 by Antonio Perini and Tommaso Baù. The company focuses on enhancing delivery experiences for logistics teams and organizations by offering a suite of proprietary automated features that prioritize choice, control, and convenience along the supply chain. Milkman's platform enables businesses to facilitate shopping from both offline and online stores, allowing consumers to arrange shipments at their convenience. With a growing full-time staff of over 70 professionals from various continents, Milkman has established offices in Italy and the USA. The company has gained recognition in the industry, winning the Netcomm E-commerce Award for Best Innovation and Best Service. Notable clients include internationally recognized brands such as Amazon, Zara, Nespresso, IKEA, and Eataly. In 2019, Milkman partnered with Poste Italiane to provide same-day and scheduled deliveries on a national level, further expanding their service offerings.
Velasca is a direct-to-consumer brand established in 2013, specializing in handcrafted leather shoes and accessories made in Italy. Committed to offering quality products at accessible prices, Velasca's product range includes casual and elegant shoes, as well as belts, bags, socks, wallets, and scarves, all crafted in accordance with the rich tradition of Italian craftsmanship. The company operates several shops throughout Italy and is in the process of expanding its presence internationally, catering to consumers seeking premium accessories.
BeMyEye is a leading provider of crowdsourced Perfect Store data as a service (DAAS). Operating in 21 countries, the company tracks Perfect Store execution metrics using over 1.5 million on-demand data gatherers and advanced neural-network image recognition technologies. It serves more than 300 FMCG, Consumer Durables, and Pharmaceutical companies.
Cortilia
Venture Round in 2017
Cortilia is a grocery delivery company based in Milan, Italy, founded in 2011. It operates an online agricultural marketplace that connects consumers directly with local farmers, providing access to fresh, artisanal, and seasonal products. By aggregating farmers in virtual markets, Cortilia enhances the local economy while minimizing waste. The company ensures that products are packed and delivered to customers' doors within a few hours, prioritizing quality and freshness. This sustainable approach allows consumers to easily access farm and dairy products, fostering a more direct relationship between producers and consumers.
Velasca
Venture Round in 2016
Velasca is a direct-to-consumer brand established in 2013, specializing in handcrafted leather shoes and accessories made in Italy. Committed to offering quality products at accessible prices, Velasca's product range includes casual and elegant shoes, as well as belts, bags, socks, wallets, and scarves, all crafted in accordance with the rich tradition of Italian craftsmanship. The company operates several shops throughout Italy and is in the process of expanding its presence internationally, catering to consumers seeking premium accessories.
Milkman Technologies
Venture Round in 2016
Milkman Technologies is a last-mile delivery platform founded in Italy in 2015 by Antonio Perini and Tommaso Baù. The company focuses on enhancing delivery experiences for logistics teams and organizations by offering a suite of proprietary automated features that prioritize choice, control, and convenience along the supply chain. Milkman's platform enables businesses to facilitate shopping from both offline and online stores, allowing consumers to arrange shipments at their convenience. With a growing full-time staff of over 70 professionals from various continents, Milkman has established offices in Italy and the USA. The company has gained recognition in the industry, winning the Netcomm E-commerce Award for Best Innovation and Best Service. Notable clients include internationally recognized brands such as Amazon, Zara, Nespresso, IKEA, and Eataly. In 2019, Milkman partnered with Poste Italiane to provide same-day and scheduled deliveries on a national level, further expanding their service offerings.
Cortilia
Venture Round in 2016
Cortilia is a grocery delivery company based in Milan, Italy, founded in 2011. It operates an online agricultural marketplace that connects consumers directly with local farmers, providing access to fresh, artisanal, and seasonal products. By aggregating farmers in virtual markets, Cortilia enhances the local economy while minimizing waste. The company ensures that products are packed and delivered to customers' doors within a few hours, prioritizing quality and freshness. This sustainable approach allows consumers to easily access farm and dairy products, fostering a more direct relationship between producers and consumers.
BeMyEye is a leading provider of crowdsourced Perfect Store data as a service (DAAS). Operating in 21 countries, the company tracks Perfect Store execution metrics using over 1.5 million on-demand data gatherers and advanced neural-network image recognition technologies. It serves more than 300 FMCG, Consumer Durables, and Pharmaceutical companies.
Gourmant
Venture Round in 2015
Gourmant is an online shopping club based in Florence, Italy, specializing in high-quality Italian wine and food. Co-founded by Daniele Biffoli and Giovanni Brandini, the platform curates a selection of premium gourmet products, offering them through a flash sales model that lasts for 15 days. Customers benefit from significant discounts, typically ranging from 40% to 50%, making gourmet Italian offerings more accessible. By focusing on the best products from Italy, Gourmant aims to enhance the online shopping experience for food and wine enthusiasts.
Viralize
Seed Round in 2014
Viralize is a technology platform established in 2013 in Florence, Italy, that connects online publishers, video creators, and advertisers. The company focuses on enhancing the online video ecosystem by promoting quality content tailored to users. It enables publishers to distribute premium video content while maximizing ad revenue, provides creators with a global platform to showcase their work, and allows advertisers to reach engaged audiences through effective, cross-device video advertising. With a growing team of over 35 employees, Viralize has expanded its presence internationally, with offices in key cities including New York, London, Milan, Rome, and Madrid.
Gourmant
Venture Round in 2014
Gourmant is an online shopping club based in Florence, Italy, specializing in high-quality Italian wine and food. Co-founded by Daniele Biffoli and Giovanni Brandini, the platform curates a selection of premium gourmet products, offering them through a flash sales model that lasts for 15 days. Customers benefit from significant discounts, typically ranging from 40% to 50%, making gourmet Italian offerings more accessible. By focusing on the best products from Italy, Gourmant aims to enhance the online shopping experience for food and wine enthusiasts.
ContactLab
Venture Round in 2014
ContactLab Srl is a digital marketing solutions provider based in Milan, Italy, with additional offices in Paris, Munich, Madrid, and London. Founded in 1998, the company specializes in engagement marketing for commerce-focused sectors, particularly fashion and luxury brands. ContactLab offers a suite of tools including a Multi-Channel Platform for managing digital campaigns through email, SMS, and push notifications, as well as SMARTRELAY for transactional email management. The company also provides SURVEYLAB for managing customer surveys and NewsletterMonitor for analyzing competitors' email marketing strategies. With a focus on personalized marketing, ContactLab enables brands to understand their customers better and deliver tailored communications across various touchpoints. The platform is designed for security, reliability, and scalability, serving over 1,000 clients globally and helping them build lasting customer relationships through individualized marketing approaches.
Cortilia
Venture Round in 2014
Cortilia is a grocery delivery company based in Milan, Italy, founded in 2011. It operates an online agricultural marketplace that connects consumers directly with local farmers, providing access to fresh, artisanal, and seasonal products. By aggregating farmers in virtual markets, Cortilia enhances the local economy while minimizing waste. The company ensures that products are packed and delivered to customers' doors within a few hours, prioritizing quality and freshness. This sustainable approach allows consumers to easily access farm and dairy products, fostering a more direct relationship between producers and consumers.
MiSiedo
Venture Round in 2014
MiSiedo is an online platform based in Italy that facilitates real-time discovery and booking of restaurants and bars. Launched in 2011, the platform enables users to view restaurant availability at any time and receive instant confirmation of their reservations through both desktop and mobile devices. Additionally, MiSiedo offers users the ability to read reviews, helping them make informed dining choices.
Gourmant
Seed Round in 2013
Gourmant is an online shopping club based in Florence, Italy, specializing in high-quality Italian wine and food. Co-founded by Daniele Biffoli and Giovanni Brandini, the platform curates a selection of premium gourmet products, offering them through a flash sales model that lasts for 15 days. Customers benefit from significant discounts, typically ranging from 40% to 50%, making gourmet Italian offerings more accessible. By focusing on the best products from Italy, Gourmant aims to enhance the online shopping experience for food and wine enthusiasts.
MiSiedo
Venture Round in 2012
MiSiedo is an online platform based in Italy that facilitates real-time discovery and booking of restaurants and bars. Launched in 2011, the platform enables users to view restaurant availability at any time and receive instant confirmation of their reservations through both desktop and mobile devices. Additionally, MiSiedo offers users the ability to read reviews, helping them make informed dining choices.
Viralize
Seed Round in 2012
Viralize is a technology platform established in 2013 in Florence, Italy, that connects online publishers, video creators, and advertisers. The company focuses on enhancing the online video ecosystem by promoting quality content tailored to users. It enables publishers to distribute premium video content while maximizing ad revenue, provides creators with a global platform to showcase their work, and allows advertisers to reach engaged audiences through effective, cross-device video advertising. With a growing team of over 35 employees, Viralize has expanded its presence internationally, with offices in key cities including New York, London, Milan, Rome, and Madrid.
MiSiedo
Seed Round in 2012
MiSiedo is an online platform based in Italy that facilitates real-time discovery and booking of restaurants and bars. Launched in 2011, the platform enables users to view restaurant availability at any time and receive instant confirmation of their reservations through both desktop and mobile devices. Additionally, MiSiedo offers users the ability to read reviews, helping them make informed dining choices.