
Invitalia
Via Calabria 46, Rome, Latium, 00187, Italy
Overview
Invitalia, the National Agency for inward investment promotion and enterprise development, is mandated by the Italian government to increase the country's competitiveness, particularly in the South, and to support strategic sectors for development. Its main objectives are: Supporting innovation and growth of the productive system - support the investment programs of new business or already underway through a package of instruments between them complementary, capable of increasing the competitiveness of companies.
- Total investments
- 10
- Lead investments
- 5
- Investments · 12mo
- 5
- Active investors
- 3
Sector focus
- Association
- Government
Investment portfolio
- Moov
Led · Equity · Jun 2026
Moov develops ecosystems of mobility that aim to reduce the inefficiencies of traditional car ownership by adapting costs to actual vehicle use and promoting more conscious mobility choices. The company says its model targets users—especially younger generations—who prefer accessing services over owning goods. Moov was founded in 2023 and is led by CEO and founder Gabriele Ratti, who has over 20 years of experience in insurance and mobility. As of the article, Moov had grown to nearly 50 employees and was named among LinkedIn’s Top Startups in Italy for 2024. The recent Smart&Start Italia zero-interest loan will be used to support growth of its mobility model and expand the business.
- VoiceMed
Participated · Equity · Feb 2026
Founded in 2020, VoiceMed develops software that analyses short breathing and voice recordings captured through standard smartphone microphones to surface respiratory risk signals. Its AI models extract vocal biomarkers linked to lung function, enabling device-free, fully digital screening and ongoing monitoring for conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The company targets deployment across primary care, hospital-at-home, and other remote programmes, aiming to make respiratory assessment more accessible and scalable. VoiceMed has partnered with Chiesi Group to run a six-month pilot exploring early detection of chronic respiratory diseases and measuring outcomes like Quality Adjusted Life Years (QALY) and reduced emergency visits. With total funding now at €1 million, the firm plans to accelerate clinical studies to validate its home-monitoring solution for COPD and support initial market entry. The fresh capital will specifically fund real-world clinical validation and commercialization activities, positioning VoiceMed for broader adoption in aging-pressured healthcare systems.
- Involve
Led · Equity · Jan 2026
Involve Space is a deep-tech startup focused on building integrated stratospheric Earth-observation systems that combine reusable high-altitude balloons, onboard artificial intelligence and real-time data analytics. Its flagship initiative, AIM – Autonomous Intelligent Monitoring for Real-Time Stratospheric Earth Observation – is designed to deliver a persistent, high-resolution monitoring layer for applications ranging from critical infrastructure inspection to disaster response, security and defense. The company claims its technology will create a new European infrastructure for continuous territorial monitoring. Involve Space was one of only 61 European startups and SMEs selected for funding by the European Commission’s highly competitive EIC Accelerator program, underscoring its technological maturity and growth potential. The startup is also a member of ESA BIC Lazio, an incubation network backed by the European Space Agency, the Italian Space Agency and the Lazio regional government that supports space-economy ventures. The recent €12.5 million award materially strengthens the firm’s balance sheet and accelerates product development. No additional operating metrics or prior revenue figures were disclosed in the article.
- Totally
Participated · Seed · Nov 2025
Totally Innovation builds digital platforms that merge artificial intelligence, legal know-how and marketing expertise to reshape how brands use audio. Its flagship product, Totally In Store, delivers original, context-aware music generated by proprietary AI, allowing retailers to eliminate traditional licensing fees while controlling playlists, commercial spots and informational messages in real time. The SaaS model offers both subscription and enterprise tiers, with the latter enabling brands to craft an exclusive, non-replicable sonic identity. By turning background music into a strategic retail-media channel, the company aims to capitalize on the fast-growing European retail media market and the rising demand for in-store audio advertising. Complementing this, the team has launched Totally Data, a platform for exporting and managing rich musical metadata, laying groundwork for future products in the music and media sectors. The founding team combines experience in software development, startup management and rights management, positioning the business for international scalability.
- LexDo.it
Participated · Series A · Nov 2025
Founded in 2015 by CEO Giovanni Toffoletto, LexDo.it offers a single digital platform for online company incorporation and end-to-end management of accounting, contracts and consultancy. Users also gain access to a network of professionals and ancillary tools such as business bank accounts, POS payment solutions, and grant or subsidised financing options. The service has attracted more than 400,000 users and has facilitated the launch of over 6,500 businesses, helping new companies save up to €3,000 in first-year costs compared with traditional channels. Average opening costs in Italy can exceed €4,000, underscoring the platform’s value proposition. Looking ahead, the company plans to expand its team through 2025 and accelerate its technology roadmap, adding AI- and automation-driven features to further streamline SME administration. The recent influx of capital strengthens LexDo.it’s financial position and supports these growth initiatives.