After becoming passionate about Startup I had the opportunity collect a list of the most innovative Italian startups that everyone should know. This presentation will be updated regularly with the latest startups that I find interesting. I hope this presentation will be useful for you and your team while learning about the Italian startup ecosystem.

1. STARTUPTHE ULTIMATE LIST OF INNOVATIVE ITALIAN
STARTUPS
ANTONELLO SCHIAVO

2. ABOUT MEAntonello Schiavo is a Sales Operations Manager
at Google, where he teaches outsourcing
companies how to manage and operate their
business like Google.
Thanks to his background in marketing and
customer experience, Antonello has cultivated
and developed his customer-centric approach.
Antonello is fueled by his passion for innovative
ideas and consumer trends. He considers himself
a ‘future lover,’ eager to stay in tune with the latest
innovations and to know where customers are
headed next.
Antonello enjoys trying different worldwide
cuisines and travelling around Europe in order to
complete his goal (started in 2010) of exploring all
the 28 EU countries by the end of 2020.
Antonello is available for pro-bono startup and
business mentoring. You can reach Antonello on
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ANTONELLO SCHIAVO

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4. AirliteItalia is the natural paint that purifies
the air around you
As if it was a leaf, this special paint is able to
reduce air pollutants
This startup founded in 2015 has already
applied over 1,500,000 m2 of paint
http://snip.ly/a7ph7n
TURN YOUR WALLS INTO A
NATURAL AIR PURIFIER
TECHNOLOGY
AIRLITEITALIA

5. SaveBox is an innovative financial company
that operates in the field of bitcoin
They've created a savings account so you can
start profiting from your bitcoin
This startup founded in 2016 has currently
1500+ users
http://snip.ly/3zmwve
THE BEST SAVINGS ACCOUNT
FOR BITCOIN
SAVEBOX
FINANCE

6. Noisefeed is a monitoring tool for football
professionals
This platform helps clubs, coaches and
journalists to stay updated on interesting
news
The tool monitors 250000+ verified accounts
from the football industry
http://snip.ly/ndk6a9
THE NEW WAY TO KNOW
FOOTBALL
NOISEFEED
SPORTS

7. FindMyLostApp is the first Digital Lost
Property tool for Business and Consumers
It's an online meeting point between who's
looking for a lost item and who's found it
Currently available as well on iOS and
Android app
http://snip.ly/ls3fyl
GET YOUR LOST VALUABLE
BACK
FINDMYLOST
APPS

8. Beeing is a startup born out of sheer passion
for bees
It develops innovative tools that simplify
beekeepers’ everyday operations
Like "B-box" , the 1st ever hive designed for
home beekeeping
Available on Indiegogo
http://snip.ly/8r8kvz
BEEING, YOUR BEES, YOUR
HONEY
BEEING
STARTUP

9. Vibre developed MindPrint, the first
biometric authentication system in the
world
With this system you can use your mind as a
token
Your mind signature will be impossible to
steal and under your control
http://snip.ly/c9kja8
AUTHENTICATION THROUGH
BRAIN SIGNALS
VIBRE
BIOMETRICS

10. Beyond the gates is your key to access the
most beautiful palaces in Italy
Thanks to this startup you can explore
locations often inaccessible to the public
and support private owners to maintain their
unique properties
http://snip.ly/b0ivg1
BEYONDTHEGATES
TRAVEL

11. ArtGlass is the leading startup for wearable
video guides
Its focus is to create Augmented Reality
solutions on multimedia glasses, for culture
and tourism industry
Museums in Rome,Pisa and Bologna use its
technology
http://snip.ly/ebu844
AUGMENTED REALITY FOR
TOURISM
ARTGLASS
VIRTUAL REALITY

12. Daily Internship is the biggest internships
community in Europe
This startup founded in 2018 matches top
students with the best internship
opportunities
Students from more than 800 universities
currently use this platform
http://snip.ly/t8v16j
AI MEETS THE INTERNSHIP
WORLD
DAILYINTERNSHIP
EDUCATION

13. Yocabè is the smart solution to sell your
products on the most important
marketplaces.
This startup founded in 2015, will help you to
engage with 100 million potential customers
Check it if you sell on Ebay or Amazon
http://snip.ly/l0sihv
HOW TO SELL ON TOP ONLINE
MARKETPLACES
YOCABE
SALES

14. Hexagro UF develops indoor farming
technology in order to grow healthy herbs
anywhere
This startup founded in 2016 has a clear
mission:
"Reconnecting people to nature through
emotional urban farming experiences"
http://snip.ly/xrqxr5
BRING NATURE WHERE YOU ARE
HEXAGRO UF
FARMING

15. U-earth is the first biotech company in the
world to deal with air purification in a
professional environment.
This startup developed “Pure Air Zone” to
certify spaces treated with U-earth air
purification systems.
http://snip.ly/63mujz
U - EARTH
BIOTECH

16. inVRsion is a pioneering startup specialised
in enterprise VR solutions
They will help you to create realistic #retail
or real estate simulations
Companies like Pepsi & Auchan are already
using this technology
http://snip.ly/v7l7i3
V COMMERCE IS THE FUTURE OF
E COMMERCE
INVRSION
E COMMERCE

17. E-GAP is the first mobile recharging operator
for electric vehicles.
This startup founded in 2017 is currently
active in Milan and will be progressively
extended to 8 other EU cities
http://snip.ly/jg1dwl
RECHARGE YOUR CAR ON
DEMAND
E-GAP
STARTUP

18. Stampstartup built a platform that is
reinventing the shopping experience when
you travel abroad.
This startup founded in 2018 will help you to
save refund agencies' fee and you never pay
any VAT upfront in the store
http://snip.ly/4tl5m6
SHOP ABROAD TAX FREE
STAMPSTARTUP
RETAIL

19. Whataspace is a marketplace of event
spaces that helps you find and book pop-up
stores event venues in Italy.
This startup launched in 2014 has over 1000
venues available in order to organize an
unforgettable event.
http://snip.ly/2yn6m8
FIND THE RIGHT SPACE FOR
YOUR IDEAS
WHATASPACE
RETAIL

20. Deesup is the first Italian marketplace where
design lovers can buy and sell authentic
second-hand home-design.
It's an interesting startup considering that in
Italy the second-hand design market is
worth $2,6 billions
http://snip.ly/mrwliu
SECOND HAND DESIGN FOR A
UNIQUE HOME
DEESUP
DESIGN

21. Listupp is the top solution to discover
fashion and accessories curated from the
world’s top labels and retailers.
This startup founded in 2015 has more than
25000 brands and 5 millions products
available on its website.
http://snip.ly/bvu610
FIND THE MOST FASHIONABLE
PRODUCTS
LISTUPP
RETAIL

22. Treedom helps individuals, companies and
events to compensate their CO2 emissions,
promoting reforestation projects all over the
world.
Since its foundation, this startup has planted
more than 500.000 trees
http://snip.ly/a9kwmj
TREEDOM
STARTUP

23. iubenda is an online service that makes it
easy for website owners to comply with
international privacy laws.
This startup founded in 2011 currently serve
over 60,000 paying customers in 100+
different countries.
http://snip.ly/tbqdmh
PRIVACY & COOKIE POLICY
GENERATOR
IUBENDA
POLICY

24. Morphcast is the first technology that
combines
interactive video, AI, machine learning and
facial expression recognition.
This startup aims to transform the way
people use the web by creating engaging
experiences
http://snip.ly/izko8k
INTRODUCING MORPHCAST
MORPHCAST
AI

25. Green Energy Storage works in the field of
energy efficiency and on a dream for a clean,
sustainable world.
This startup created a battery that stores
clean energy from renewable sources like
wind and sun
http://snip.ly/p5rtl7
ENERGY COMMITED TO OUR
PLANET
GREEN ENERGY STORAGE
ENERGY

26. Winelivery is the first home-delivery service
to purchase alcoholic beverages and have
them delivered in 30 minutes.
This startup has more than 1500 references
http://snip.ly/q22k27
WINELIVERY
RETAIL

27. Pcup is a startup that created a recyclable
silicone cup that can be connected to your
smartphone.
That's perfect timing, since EU Parliament
approved a ban on single-use plastic
products
http://snip.ly/asgw7x
PCUP
RECYCLING
THE SMART PLASTIC CUP

28. My Grants is a startup acting as an
educational online platform for refugees and
asylum seekers in Italy
Thanks to an app, refugees can learn specific
topics to identify their personal interests and
feed their potential
http://snip.ly/xdb1sa
MYGRANTS
EDUCATION
A BRIDGE BETWEEN THE WORLD
OF EDUCATION AND WORK

29. 3beehivetech created an innovative
monitoring system for beekeeping.
Thanks to this device you are able to
maximize the honey production in real time
and remotely
http://snip.ly/7x07k8
3BEEHIVETECH
TECHNOLOGY
A MONITORED SYSTEM FOR
BEEKEEPING

30. Vegeacompany developed a system to
recycle waste from wine production in order
to make eco-friendly fabric
The startup aims to use this material in
fashion & design, automotive &
transportation and packaging
.http://snip.ly/6ko151
VEGEACOMPANY
RECYCLING
A FABRIC MADE OF GRAPE
WASTE

31. Sfridoo is the first Italian online portal that
allows companies to buy and sell their
production waste
This startup helps companies in the
transition to the circular economy and
respect for the environment
http://snip.ly/56oe6v
SFRIDOO
RECYCLING
GIVE VALUE TO YOUR SCRAP

32. Hotbox created an advanced device for hot
food delivery using the excess heat energy
produced by the scooter
Thanks to this innovative solution it's
possible to increase delivery range and save
time and costs.
http://snip.ly/uwmtao
HOTBOX
ENERGY
KEEPING YOUR PIZZA DELIVERY
HOT

33. Maarthas Cottage is the biggest e-
commerce for wedding in Europe
Founded in Sicily in 2013, this startup has
helped over 45.000 brides to choose the
best accessories for their wedding.
http://snip.ly/zck1o6
MARTHASCOTTAGE
WEDDING
EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR
YOUR WEDDING

34. Of Course Me organizes and recommends
valuable digital learning content from the
Web into one platform.
Thanks to this startup it super-easy to search,
compare and pick-up the right courses and
learning paths
http://snip.ly/94ksl0
OFCOURSEME
EDUCATION
THE #1 RECOMMENDATION
ENGINE FOR ONLINE COURSES

35. Soundreef rewards authors with the fair,
transparent and quick payment they deserve
for the use of their musical works
This startup has over 25,000 authors and
publishers worldwide.
http://snip.ly/ul0yjg
SOUNDREEF
MUSIC
A NEW WAY TO LICENSE AND
COLLECT ROYALTIES

36. Travelappeal helps businesses in the travel
Industry to manage the enormous amount
of data coming from the online world.
This startup uses an AI system to find
relevant information and turns them in
useful solutions
http://snip.ly/dpbxq3
TRAVELAPPEAL
TRAVEL
THE SMART BRAIN FOR THE
TRAVEL INDUSTRY

37. Biorfarm allows you to adopt a tree and
monitor its growth via smartphone.
With this startup you can become a digital
Farmer and bring to your table the best
organic products from Italy
http://snip.ly/v3ztq2
BIORFARM
SUSTAINABILIITY
A REAL FARM TO TABLE
APPROACH

38. Be My Eye is a platform that enables
companies and brands to crowdsource in-
store data.
This startup relies on more than 900k on-
demand data gatherers that are paid for
completing small jobs on behalf of big
businesses.
http://snip.ly/mmvyws
BEMYEYE
CROWDSOURCING
ACTIONABLE DATA FOR BRANDS
AND RETAILERS

39. Mathesia is a brainsourcing platform that
connects organizations to thousands of
experts specialized in data science.
This startup has a community of over 3000
experts distributed in 50 countries.
http://snip.ly/bmhe47
MATHESIA
DATA SCIENCE
BRAIN POWER FOR YOUR
PROJECTS

40. Whoosnap is the service that puts
photographers and videographers in contact
with brands and newspapers.
With this service you can earn up to 50% of
the sale price each time one of your content
is purchased
http://snip.ly/t3in28
WHOOSNAP
VIDEOGRAPHY
GIVE VALUE TO YOUR PHOTOS
AND VIDEOS

41. Drexcode.com is a web boutique where you
can rent the last high fashion dresses for all
your events.
With over 1,000 dresses, a community of over
100,000 women this startup is the EU leader
in the luxury clothing rental.
http://snip.ly/75afz1
DREXCODE
RETAIL
LUXURY DESIGNER DRESS
RENTAL

42. Hi Interiors started in 2008 with a vision to
bring innovation in furniture industry with a
smartbed
This smartbed designed and manufactured
in Italy , can be controlled via app and has
futuristic features like smart alarm
http://snip.ly/axvghw
HI INTERIORS
INTERIOR DESIGN
THE ITALIAN SMARTBED

43. BAGBNB is a luggage storage network with
1000+ locations worldwide.
Thanks to this website you can enjoy your
last moments travelling without the hassle
of bringing your luggage along with you.
http://snip.ly/gdv8vs
BAGBNB
TRAVEL
THE FIRST LUGGAGE STORAGE
NETWORK

44. UserbotAI is an AI powered platform for
customer service automation.
Userbot is able to answer FAQs and in case
the problem has never been met, can invite
a human team member to the chat and
learn from his answers.
http://snip.ly/5n6nnw
USERBOTAI
AI
AI FOR HUMANS

45. Artemest is a luxury e-commerce site where
you can find handmade products crafted by
Italian artisans.
This startup aims to connect producers with
customers but also to let people discover the
story behind each product
http://snip.ly/2hy1kg
ARTEMEST
RETAIL
THE WORLD OF LUXURY
CRAFTMANSHIP

46. Keelcrab developed a drone for automated
hull cleaning.
This drone was produced with the aim of
cutting running costs of cleaning operations
and to reduce chemicals pollution caused
by boats cleaning services.
http://snip.ly/on4ywx
KEELCRAB
DRONE
THE DRONE FOR AUTOMATED
HULL CLEANING

47. Veranu created a smart floor technology that
produces electricity through foot traffic.
This innovative technology has the ability to
generate clean electricity by simply walking
on the smart tiles
http://snip.ly/d4sd4q
VERANU
ENERGY
SMART ENERGY FLOOR

48. BrumBrum is an Italian online car reseller
that will deliver your newly purchased car
directly at home.
This startup founded in 2016 raised a total of
€10M in funding. Well done!
http://snip.ly/zjqvlm
BRUMBRUM
RETAIL
A CAR RESELLER WITH HOME
DELIVERY

49. Foodiestrip is a startup that built an app
aimed to solve the problem of fake reviews.
How? If you want to leave a review, you need
to be at the restaurant then be there for
reasonable time and answer specific
questions.
http://snip.ly/rbe1b6
FOODIESTRIP
FOOD
REAL FOODIES EXPERIENCE

50. Poleecy is an ecosystem for selling insurance
micro policies to everybody.
This startup founded in 2018 wants to
revolutionize the way you buy insurance by
using a blockchain based technology.
http://snip.ly/la9zv9
POLEECY
BLOCKCHAIN
MICROPOLICIES WHEN YOU
NEED IT

51. TicketeApp gives you the chance to win
coupons by submitting a picture of your
receipts.
This startup founded in 2015 has over 2000
monthly active users and 100K app
downloads.
http://snip.ly/8g6ink
TICKETEAPP
APP
GIVE VALUE TO YOUR RECEIPTS

52. YouFarmer is the first CoFarming platform in
the world, which gives everyone the
opportunity to have their own organic
vegetable garden.
The startup founded in 2018, has recently
closed a seed round of €300K.
http://snip.ly/kv6koj
YOURFARMER
FARMING
YOUR ORGANIC VEGETABLE
GARDEN

53. PlayCast3D built the first 3D orthopedic cast.
This innovative cast weighs five time less
than a normal one and it can be found in
the best rehabilitation medical centers in
Italy.
http://snip.ly/c27axk
PLAYCAST 3D
MEDICINE
ITALIAN INNOVATION FOR
ORTHOPEDICS

54. Idro Plan is the smart component of your
irrigation system.
Thanks to its smart algorithms, farmers can
save 30% of water.
http://snip.ly/n1fb0q
IDROPLAN
FARMING
IRRIGATION MADE SMARTER

55. Windcityer patented a disruptive energy
conversion concept maximizing the
production of wind turbines.
In 2017 this startup from Padova won the
'Startup EU Awards' in the green category.
http://snip.ly/xatnyj
WINDCITYER
ENERGY
A NEW ENERGY CONVERSION
EXPERIENCE

56. Satispay is a smart payment platform that
enables individuals and merchants to send
and receive payments
.
The startup based in Milan has over 340,000
active users and €100m valuation.
http://snip.ly/hxgyn5
SATISPAY
PAYMENTS
DO IT SMART

57. Evensi is a search engine dedicated to geo-
located events.
Thanks to this app you can find more than
50 million events based on your interests
worldwide.
http://snip.ly/1b3t33
EVENSI
EVENTS
FIND ALL THE EVENTS YOU LOVE

58. Vikey it's a smart solution for vacation rentals
owners to manage guests check-ins
remotely.
In June 2017 this Italian startup closed a
founding round of $300K with
LVentureGroup
http://snip.ly/a2gz82
VIKEY
STARTUP
HOW TO MANAGE YOUR AIRBNB
CHECK IN REMOTELY

59. My Cooking Box offers you a new and
innovative way of enjoying the rich and
varied cuisine Italy is so famous for.
This startup was created with the aim of
reducing waste and using high-quality
products to make cooking easier.
http://snip.ly/ypoivc
MYCOOKINGBOX
FOOD
ALL YOU NEED TO COOK

60. Clairy is an amazing indoor natural Air
Purifier,
An innovative flowerpot, helping people in
reducing indoor pollution which is
becoming a huge threat to health.
Available online starting April 2019
http://snip.ly/tqu40u
CLAIRY
TECHNOLOGY
THE PERFECT BALANCE BETWEEN
NATURE AND TECHNOLOGY

61. Redooc is a digital education startup that
helps Italian students to learn the principles
of Math using gamification.
As of today you can find on the platform
over 1600 video lessons and 180.000
exercises.
http://snip.ly/44t21j
REDOOC
EDUCATION
THE BIGGEST MATH GYM IN
ITALY

62. Sharewood is the European marketplace
leader in outdoor equipment rental for bikes,
water and snow sport.
In the last year this startup had an incredible
community growth, going from 77K to 150K
users.
Congrats!
http://snip.ly/ir125r
SHAREWOOD
RETAIL
SHAREWOOD

63. Greenrail, founded in 2012 is internationally
recognized as an innovative player of the
railway sector.
Every kilometer of railway line made by
Greenrail allowed the recycling of 35 tons of
plastic
http://snip.ly/1ox6n
GREENRAIL
RECYCLING
THE FIRST ECO FRIENDLY
RAILWAY SLEEPERS

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