Analysis

July 11, 2023

9 Italian startups to watch in 2023, according to VCs

Speeding up coding, drug discovery and recruiting: some impressive early-stage ideas coming out of the bel paese

Amy O'Brien

6 min read

After years of trailing behind its European neighbours, in 2022 Italy’s tech scene finally began to play catch-up. It raised record-breaking funds for its startups, and picked up its first two unicorns — Scalapay and Satispay.

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Amy O'Brien

Amy O'Brien is a freelance reporter covering Italian tech. She was previously Sifted's fintech reporter

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