Vivilo, an Italian AI startup, has secured €628,000 in pre-seed funding to expand its proprietary platform for personalised event content generation. The company aims to further develop its recognition technology and strengthen its position in the European market.
Milan-based Cosmico has raised €12 million in a Series B funding round led by P101 SGR and completed its acquisition of Flatmates, a creator agency. The transaction strengthens Cosmico’s presence in the digital talent and creator economy across Italy, Spain, and the United States. The company plans additional acquisitions as part of its ongoing expansion.
Pillar, an Italian construction technology startup, has secured €12 million in seed funding to develop its AI-powered operating system for construction management. The company aims to modernise project operations and administration in one of the world's least digitised industries. The funding will support Pillar’s expansion in Italy and internationally, as well as continued product development.
Always Friday, an Italian startup, has raised €1.05 million in pre-seed funding to further develop its AI platform aimed at automating corporate event planning. The company’s technology leverages proprietary AI agents to handle operational tasks and streamline processes for enterprise clients.
Wamo, a pan-European financial platform for SMEs, has closed a €10 million Series A funding round led by TCEE Fund IV. The company will use the capital to accelerate expansion in Italy and the Nordics and further develop AI-enabled financial tools for small and medium businesses.
TeiaCare, an Italian developer of AI-driven care-monitoring solutions for healthcare facilities, has raised €7 million in a new funding round led by P101 SGR. The company plans to accelerate the development of its proprietary platform and expand into new European markets, focusing initially on France and Spain.
Italy’s tech ecosystem in 2025 reached greater maturity in terms of total funding, with approximately €2.5 billion deployed across the sector. Despite the headline growth, funding was concentrated in a handful of large rounds while the majority of deals remained early-stage. The sector’s focus on software, AI integration, deeptech, fintech, and infrastructure signals evolving sophistication and broader European competitiveness.
Italy’s venture capital ecosystem has matured into a €10 billion engine supporting over 14,000 innovative companies. However, structural gaps—such as limited international investment, low public market activity, and insufficient corporate participation—continue to constrain growth despite increased funding and rising deal sizes.
Subbyx, an Italy-based technology scaleup, has secured €30 million in a Series A round to expand its AI-driven subscription platform across Europe. The funding will support international growth, starting with Sweden, and aligns with the company's focus on promoting circular economy principles.
European venture capital firm 360 Capital has closed €85 million for its new Poli360 2 fund, targeting a total of €100 million. The fund will focus on early-stage deeptech startups, particularly in industry automation and sustainability, with most investments taking place in Italy.
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