About Deep Tech sector in Italy
The Deep Tech sector in Italy comprises 1.64K companies, including 426 funded companies having collectively raised $4.02B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 134 are Series A+ funded, and 1 has achieved unicorn status.
Deep Tech sector in Italy has seen 67 acquisitions and 19 IPOs. This represents almost 5.2% of all such companies - which is higher than the 3.8% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies that are developing products based on innovative technology and scientific developments such as blockchain, AI, advanced robotics, IoT , etc.
Deep Tech sector is also known as DeepTech, Deep-Tech, Digital Deep or Deep Technology Solutions.
Includes companies implementing technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence, computer vision, robotics, nanotechnology, IoT into their products. Also includes companies providing infrastructure to develop blockchain, AI, IoT technology such as development tools, smart contracts, and sensor technology, among others. Excludes companies developing products of conventional technology (Shallow Tech) such as conventional digital platforms, conventional robotics in industrial automation, among others.
Top Deep Tech Companies in Italy
There are 1,639 Deep Tech startups in Italy which include Caracol AM, Medical Microinstruments, FIMER, D-Orbit, Avio. Out of these, 426 startups are funded, with 134 having secured Series A+ funding, and 1 achieving unicorn status.
2026 has seen the creation of 34 Deep Tech startups in Italy. Over the past 10 years, an average of 73 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Bocconi University, University of Oxford and Cornell University.
Here is the list of top Deep Tech startups in Italy
1. Caracol AM
Manufacturer of large format additive manufacturing technologies and industrial 3D printing solutions. The company develops and provides integrated turnkey systems to enable the production of advanced industrial components. These robotic manufacturing platforms support high-performing sectors by simplifying processes and providing flexibility, efficiency, and sustainability in industrial production.
Key facts about Caracol AM
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Lomazzo (Italy)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $55.7M
- Investors: Neva SGR, Omnes Capital and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Oct 14, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 71/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 956 Competitors
Provider of robotic platform using micro instruments for surgery. It uses a robotic platform that enables the use of microsurgical instruments for reconstruction procedures after traumatic injuries and tumor removal. The surgeons use the robotic platform which scales down the hand movements to the movements of the instruments during surgery. It claims that the product is the smallest robotic wrist.
Key facts about Medical Microinstruments
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Calci (Italy)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $354M
- Investors: Fidelity Investments, Deerfield and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Oct 08, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 68/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 319 Competitors
3. FIMER
Provider of electric-vehicle charging solutions. The company develops plug-in charging devices. The company offers AC charging stations, DC charging stations, e-mobility, hyper charging stations, and others. It also provides solutions for solar energy and welding.
Key facts about FIMER
- Founded Year: 1969
- Location: Vimercate (Italy)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $43.3M
- Investors: GENERALFINANCE
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Sep 28, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 66/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 4 of 1,961 Competitors
4. D-Orbit
Operator of orbital transportation, in-orbit servicing, and mission control software. The company provides last-mile satellite delivery and space waste management services. It offers solutions for hosted payload operations and space cloud computing. The company also develops systems and components for traditional and new space markets.
Key facts about D-Orbit
5. Avio
Developer of space propulsion components and systems. Its offerings include small lift vehicles, rocket motors, payload adapters with dispensers for the launch of satellites into space, as well as propulsion systems.
Key facts about Avio
- Founded Year: 1912
- Location: Colleferro (Italy)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $19.8M
- Investors: ATP Private Equity Partners, HarbourVest Partners and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Dec 01, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 65/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 140 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Deep Tech sector in Italy
34 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Deep Tech sector in Italy. 108 Deep Tech startups in Italy were founded in 2019 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 34 |
2025 | 51 |
2024 | 46 |
2023 | 47 |
2022 | 82 |
2021 | 77 |
2020 | 94 |
2019 | 108 |
2018 | 90 |
2017 | 103 |
Stage-wise distribution of Deep Tech sector companies in Italy
Out of the total 1,639 Deep Tech companies in Italy, 426 have secured funding. Among them, 134 have reached Series A or higher, and 104 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 1,639
Funded - 426
Series A+ - 134
Series B+ - 104
Series C+ - 95
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 1,639 |
Funded | 426 |
Series A+ | 134 |
Series B+ | 104 |
Series C+ | 95 |
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Funding Trends in the Deep Tech sector in Italy
Total funding year-on-year in the Deep Tech sector in Italy
The Deep Tech sector in Italy saw a total funding of more than $3.29B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding has been in 2026 at more than $829M till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $829M |
2025 | $722M |
2024 | $424M |
2023 | $451M |
2022 | $246M |
2021 | $125M |
2020 | $131M |
2019 | $127M |
2018 | $150M |
2017 | $83.3M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Deep Tech in Italy
In the year 2026, till October 2026, Deep Tech companies in Italy have raised $579M in equity funding across 24 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till October 2025), Deep Tech companies in Italy had raised $370M across 23 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 56.65% rise in funding in Deep Tech companies in Italy as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Deep Tech companies in Italy:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series D | 3094 | Oct 08, 2026 | ||
Seed | 5917 | Oct 02, 2026 | ||
Series C | 2417 | Sep 16, 2026 | ||
Series D | 4375 | Sep 15, 2026 | ||
Seed | 3510 | Jul 21, 2026 |
Top Investors in Deep Tech in Italy
Plug and Play Tech Center is the top investor in Deep Tech companies in Italy based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Deep Tech companies in Italy:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Sunnyvale (United States) | ||
Rome (Italy) | ||
Fort Worth (United States) | - | |
Paris (France) | ||
Paris (France) |
M&A activity in Deep Tech sector in Italy
In the year 2026, till October 2026, 5 acquisitions happened in Deep Tech sector in Italy. Last year, in 2025, a total of 7 acquisitions happened in Deep Tech sector in Italy.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Deep Tech sector in Italy:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Oct 05, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 07, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 03, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 02, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 17, 2026 |
Acquisition trends in Deep Tech sector in Italy
Here are the acquisition trends in Deep Tech sector in Italy:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 5 |
2025 | 7 |
2024 | 6 |
2023 | 10 |
2022 | 7 |
2021 | 9 |
2020 | 4 |
2019 | 5 |
2018 | 2 |
2017 | 5 |
IPOs in Deep Tech in Italy
In the year 2023, till December 2023, 2 IPOs happened in Deep Tech sector in Italy.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Deep Tech sector in Italy:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Dec 14, 2023 | OTC Markets (OTCMKTS) | |
Aug 02, 2023 | Euronext Exchange (Euronext) | |
Aug 05, 2022 | Euronext Exchange (Euronext) | |
Dec 15, 2021 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
May 05, 2021 | Euronext Exchange (Euronext) |
Colleges which produce the most Deep Tech companies in Italy
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Deep Tech in Italy
Most number of Deep Tech startups in Italy have been founded by alumni from Bocconi University, University of Oxford and Cornell University.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Bocconi University | 18 |
University of Oxford | 3 |
Cornell University | 2 |
Imperial College London | 2 |
London School of Economics and Political Science | 2 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 2 |
Stanford University | 2 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 2 |
Audencia Business School | 1 |
Carnegie Mellon University | 1 |
Total funding in Deep Tech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Italy
In the last 10 years, Stanford University graduates' Deep Tech companies in Italy have raised the most funding among top colleges. University of Cambridge alumni are second, and Bocconi University alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Stanford University | $358M |
University of Cambridge | $354M |
Bocconi University | $120M |
Cornell University | $84.6M |
The Wharton School | $81M |
University of Pennsylvania | $81M |
Columbia Business School | $56.1M |
London Business School (LBS) | $56.1M |
University of Oxford | $14.8M |
Imperial College London | $13.9M |
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