2022 was a record year for investments in Italian startups. According to recent estimates, investments reached approx. € 2 billion, a growth of more than 60% compared to 2021 (more details will be shared in the coming days – stay tuned!). Below...

According to Social Innovation Monitor (SIM), there are 1,505 Business Angels (BA) in Italy, 57% of which belong to a Business Angel Group. In 2022, Social Innovation Monitor (SIM) researched Italian BA profile and their social impact. The study was carried out...

Gabriele Montelisciani, CEO and Co-founder of Zerynth, an Italian-based platform – a spin-off of the University of Pisa – for developing IoT and Industry 4.0 solutions. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Gabriele was a Research Associate at the University of Pisa. Research areas...

Matteo Fabbrini is the CEO and Co-founder of FABA, an Italian-based interactive platform designed for education and entertainment for children whose audio content educates and entertains without the need for screens. Matteo is also CEO of Maikii, a European leader in promotional...

According to the Food Sustainability Observatory of the School of Management of the Politecnico di Milano, there are 7,337 agrifood startups in the world listed between 2017 and 2021. In addition to facilitating people’s access to food, 34% of these startups can...

Italian Tech Alliance and BizPlace produced the first report on the economic-financial performance of startups that raised capital through equity crowdfunding platforms in Italy. According to the report, 23% of the companies that raised capital between 2014 and 2019 are growing in...

Giovanni Isoldi is the CEO and Co-founder of Materia Medica Processing, the most advanced technology and scientific know-how on cannabinoid chemistry in Italy. Giovanni is also a Professor in phytochemistry at the Master of Phytotherapy at the University of Siena. Before becoming...

According to Social Innovation Monitor (SIM), in Italy, there are 486 certified startups with a significant social impact. These are startups halfway between nonprofit organisations and for-profit enterprises, and they can be distinguished into Innovative Startups with a Social Vocation, Benefit Companies...

Andrea Chirolli is the CEO and Co-founder of Futura, an AI-based edtech platform that automatically creates customised study paths and updates them as learning progresses. Andrea holds a triple business degree as part of the World Bachelor in Business program. He studied...

Vincenzo Macaione is the Founder of Wopta Assicurazioni, the first Italian phygital insurtech established to protect artisans, businesses and professionals from everyday risks. Vincenzo started his career in finance and banking, working for leading Italian institutions such as Allianz Bank, Banca Mediolanum...