Rome, the splendid capital of Italy and one of the most important European cities in terms of history and heritage, is a popular tourist destination for visitors from all over the world. However, more and more international investors are turning their attention to this city which, in addition to the famous Colosseum and the renowned Carbonara, is gradually proving to be a center of excellence for new European startups
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Thanks to its commitment to maintaining traditions and at the same time evolving in an innovative way, Rome is seeing an increasing number of startups supported by accelerators and universities that offer incubation programs for emerging ideas and entrepreneurs.
In this article, we present 10 new Roman startups that, founded starting in 2018, are shaping up to be future protagonists of the sector.
Our language, based on professionalism, aims to provide valuable information to an audience interested in discovering new investment opportunities.
Startups in Rome: the 10 to keep an eye on in 2023
Witty was founded in 2020 by three expert engineers from the La Sapienza University of Rome and is dedicated to satisfying people’s need to have an always charged battery on their devices, while reducing the waste of buying new smartphones. Witty has developed an innovative solution that claims to double the useful life of the batteries of smartphones, tablets and similar devices, through their small plugin that uses the patented ASO (Automatic Shut Off) technology
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BeSafe Rate, founded in 2021 in the midst of the global pandemic, aims to solve the problem of the loss of money caused by canceled holidays. By offering a rate that includes favorable travel insurance as standard, BeSafe Rate protects hoteliers and guests by making vacations safer. The young company has raised 1.7 million euros and is growing rapidly.
Exein, founded in 2018, specializes in cybersecurity and LoT security. Their innovative solution offers users complete visibility of their IoT fleet, protecting companies and organizations around the world from cyber threats. Exein has received a total of 8 million euros and is committed to ensuring the safe and secure use of
the IoT.
Epicode, founded in 2020, is a revolutionary edtech startup that offers short and intensive courses for the development of people’s skills. The Rome-based company offers “bootcamp” style courses, which engage students for three months in becoming web developers with work practices. With 100% online courses, Epicode promotes interactive learning and practice
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Wetacoo was founded in 2021 and shakes up the self-storage and moving industry, offering its users a stress-free temporary storage solution. Its platform, also available for mobile use, allows customers to plan the necessary space and to select additional services such as insurance and furniture collection.
ZeroCO2, founded in 2019, is certified as B-Corp and is dedicated to mitigating the climate crisis through the planting of regenerative trees in different areas of the world. The young company has already planted 600,000 trees and has supported 9,000 families through training on organic cultivation and sustainable land management. ZeroCO2 also offers everyone the opportunity to contribute to their mission through their digital platform
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Loquis, founded in 2018, has created a travel storytelling platform through so-called ‘geo-podcasts’. The startup has so far received a total of 1 million euros and is expanding rapidly, promoting a unique travel experience
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RockAgent, founded in 2018, is at the forefront of the digital transformation of the real estate sector. The startup offers its agents a platform based on Big Data and algorithms to improve the correspondence between buyers and sellers, reducing the average time to sell a property and providing property owners with access to a personalized platform to control the progress of
negotiations.
Sensoworks, founded in 2020, specializes in infrastructure monitoring and represents a professional and innovative option for the safety and efficiency of buildings.
