PORTFOLIO STARTUPS

BEMAX ITALIA

E-Mobility and materials Company

#emobility #3Dmanufacturing #SMC #greenimpact #circulareconomy

www.bemaxhub.it

Designing and producing components and mechanical structures with Sheet moulding compound (SMC) and Additive Manufacturing technology. Bemax expertise and technology have found applications and customers in the energy, automotive and rail sectors.
Thanks to a patented production technology BEMAX X-PRESS TECHNOLOGY - high productivity, low cost (highly automated) compression moulding process - Bemax makes composite components with a unique process and materials allowing energy saving, recyclability and eco-sustainability.
Offering a new class of composite materials (mainly made of recycled plastic and fibres added) to replace aluminium and steel at low cost. The European supply chain of these materials eliminates the dependence of purchasing from Asian countries by eliminating the problems of cost increases and delays in the supply.

Mission: the R&D activity aims to innovate with a clear impact strategy: an investment to build the future on circular economy principles and bringing delocalized production back to Europe thanks to industrial automation (RESHORING).

Market: in the process of signing multi-year supply contracts for bicycle frames and components (various models with famous Italian brands) for the following production volumes: 10,000 pcs in 2022, 25,000 pcs in 2023, 50,000 pcs in 2024.Also drawing up contracts for the production of scooters for the following volumes (large-scale retail): 10,000 pcs 2022, 25,000, 2023, 40,000 pcs 2024.

TEAM
Donato Colantonio - CEO & CTO
Francesco Bartoli - Founder & CFO
Alan Signani - R&D Manager

Constitution Year:

2019

Technology/Product:

International business: sale of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) composite frames for the large-scale retail sector. Sale of components to replace aluminium / steel for industrial sectors. Partnership for the supply of components in the energy sector (windpower).

Raised Funds:

500.000 € Grants (Regional and National Calls 2020)

BEST AUTOMATIONS

Packaging Company

#packaging #greenimpact #circulareconomy

www.bestautomations.en

Design and construction of innovative machinery for production and in particular for packaging and for the reuse of recycled materials, including waste and promoting their transformation and reuse. Also it aims to design and produce the materials for the packaging.

Products R&D: cardboard with technological production process allowing the reduction of scraps and waste; print on container or cardboard instead of labels, eliminating the problem of label recycling and using eco-sustainable inks; multipack united by label or cardboard or other types of materials instead of plastic; research of eco-sustainable materials for the protection of cardboard packaging.

Mission: circular economy on materials and the production process.

TEAM
Virgilio Beccucci - CEO & Head of R&D
Amedeo Scapin - CFO

Constitution Year:

2021

Technology/Product:

POC by 2022

BLUE ECO LINE

Green economy Company based on AI

#AI #environment #plasticpollution #greenimpact #agritech

blueecoline.com

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In order to defeat the progressive increase in marine litter, Blue Eco Line has developed a monitoring system that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to obtain quantitative data and information on the flow of plastic and waste in rivers. Given the high potential of the neural networks conceived and trained by the startup, the same AI-based technology will be applied to the agritech sector with a focus on poultry farms in order to preventively recognize pathologies in the animals.

Mission: safeguard the health of the oceans by fighting marine pollution from plastics through structured, effective and highly technological solutions.

TEAM
Lorenzo Lubrano - Founder & CEO
Micheal Mugnai - Head of R&D
Camilla Cantiani - Information System Manager
Olimpia Rossi - CMO

Constitution Year:

2019

Technology/Product:

POC by 2022

Raised Funds:

250.000 € Grants and Awards (Regional and National Calls won in 2021)

DART 242

#agritech #industrial

darttechnology.com

The dart-242 is an autonomous drone quadcopter (2 prototypes available). Dart has the following features and benefits compared to helicopters: simplicity of construction; greater flight stability; minimization of in-flight vibrations; ease of transport; more safety in flight; autonomous driving.
Also compared to drones, Dart 242 has greater load capacity; greater flight autonomy; speed of use; (battery powered leads to longer refueling times); lower maintenance costs; variable step; (the flight system with variable pitch propellers is rarely present on electrical drones).

TEAM
Luca Casagrande - CEO & Founder, Head of R&DO

Constitution Year:

2022

Technology/Product:

-

Raised Funds:

Winner of Valore Acqua 4.0 Startup Competition 2021

E-WELCOME

Energy Company

#energy #greenimpact #smartmobility

www.rosilab.it

E-welcome aims of creating a widespread network of charging points for electric vehicles. The technology used involves the creation of hardware similar to a traditional wallbox which, thanks to the innovative software and electronics, it allows the owner of the charging point (POD owner) to share it with electric car users (EV drivers) earning for the recharging service provided.This business model allows private citizens or businesses (such as bars or restaurants) to share their POD while earning.
A web app will manage the entire part of the service allowing all the parts involved to interact according to the logic of a smart community.

Mission: the supply of innovative integrated services for the realisation and the following management of interventions for the optimization of energetic consumption; the development, production and wholesale of innovative products for charging electric vehicles.

TEAM
Renato Rosi - CEO & Founder
Michele Orlandi - COO

Constitution Year:

2021

Technology/Product:

MVP and Pre-seed phase: patent in the validation phase on the Hardware technology concerning the electrical vehicle charging station; implementing a marketing and communication campaign aimed at creating a widespread network of charging points.

Raised Funds:

160.000 € Grants (National Calls 2021)

ETICASA

The first ethical real estate agency in Piacenza.

www.eticasa.io

Eticasa aims to revolutionize the customer experience in the real estate market thanks to AI software, process digitization, blockchain and Smart Contracts that make negotiations easier and safer for the parties.

TEAM
Massimiliano Rossi - CEO & Founder
Rossetti Ilaria - Head of Marketing
Sfirschi Alin - Head of R&D
Team of software developers

Constitution Year:

2022

Technology/Product:

-

HORECA JOB

Job Matching Platform based on AI for the hospitality sector

#AI #chatbot #horeca #socialimpact

www.horecajob.it

The purpose of the startup is to change the paradigm in the personnel search and selection for the hospitality sector (HO.RE.CA.) creating an innovative and inclusive solution for talent demand and supply.
The Job Matching Platform is based on AI and Machine Learning and creates a smart profile of the users (candidate/ horeca company) through a Chatbot interaction system the will be fast, inclusive and meritocratic.

Mission: The mission is to design a simple, innovative and intuitive tool to support the massive growth in employment in the Horeca.

Market:
Market value for non-seasonal recruits: €102 million
Value of the market for the search for seasonal figures: €90 million
Market value for the search for other figures: €66 million
SOM: 258 MLN € Italian market value for search and selection services

TEAM
Claudia Ferrero - Founder & CEO
Viviana Greco - Co-Founder & Head of Research; HR Specialist

Constitution Year:

2022

Technology/Product:

MVP by 2022

Raised Funds:

10.000 € Grants (National Call won in 2021)

I-PERGOLA

Green Energy Company

#solarenergy #IoT #custom #agritech #impact

www.i-pergola.en

Innovative startup focusing on R&D, design, production, installation, maintenance and after-sales assistance of systems called "Bioclimatica FV" (patent in progress) and "Agritech FV” (patent in progress) in its supporting structure and in all its components (including the canopy) in metallic and recycled plastic materials. The software integrated in the structure enables the owner to manage all the energy production processes and to monitor all the data through IoT systems.
In particular I-Pergola develops photovoltaic applications related to tailor made solutions for home, office, horeca, e-mobility and agritech sectors.

Products
Bioclimatica FV - Intelligent photovoltaic bioclimatic Innovative pergola.
Agritech FV - Innovative energy infrastructure for precision agriculture fitting all crops with plant layout (kiwi, pears, apples, cherries, hops, grapevines).
Rooftop PV - Innovative energy infrastructure for roofs and covering of industrial companies and farms.
Floating PV - Innovative 36 m2 double pitch (east - west) floating photovoltaic module capable of producing 6.12 kW, with IoT electronics for integrated management of the water basin.

Mission: Create off-grid energy infrastructures enhanced by IoT systems capable of autonomously delivering services.

Market: Green energy in the industrial and private sector. Also Developing a solution specific for the agritech market (viticulture).

TEAM
Team: Francesco Fracchia - CEO & Head of R&D
Paolo Bertuzzi - CFO
A pool of entrepreneurs

Constitution Year:

2022

Technology/Product:

POC by 2022. After 1 year of intense R&D, working on the first pilot and orders accepted for 5 pcs (€ 50.000)

LABOGYM

IoT Fitness Company

#fitness #training #IoT #thirdage #socialimpact

www.labogym.it

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Labogym is a fitness tech startup which develops solutions through IoT and AI technologies that scientifically improve the performance of athletes, also in the rehabilitation field and for people with disabilities. The most advanced product is I-Fitness: a kit (HW+SW) that consists of a passive pulley that measures watts, exercise execution range and it’s designed to detect other data via ant+ and bluetooth sensors. The I-Fitness Kit is designed to be integrated on any fitness machine consisting of 2 guides, a weight pack and a cable. Also the web app is developing 4 user profiles (those who train, coaches, gyms, rehabilitation centers) allowing constant monitoring of results, remote training and access to community gaming services.

Mission: the startup environmental and social impact involves: 3D printed components made of recycled plastic; the kit brings an IoT technology to old machinery, helping sports centers, rehabilitation centers and gyms reduce their environmental footprint;I-Fitness is also realised through the social participation of young adults with disabilities, in particular with autism spectrum disorder, in several stages of the productive process.

TEAM
Pietro Labò - CEO & Head of R&D
Gianluca Azzari - CMO

Constitution Year:

2020

Technology/Product:

POC in Italy by 2022

Raised Funds:

154.000 € (pending) Grants Regional Call won in 2021

MOTUS.ML

Harness the power of data everywhere

motusml.com

MotuS.ML is an IoT device positioned at the edge of the network that offers Streaming Machine Learning (SML) capable of learning incrementally, quickly and resiliently.

Vision: Creating the best Edge AI company making intelligent objects that surround us without resorting to the cloud.

Mission: Accelerate the digital transition in every sector bringing solutions to the market of AI fast, cheap, safe, sustainable and cloud independent.

Market: Fast data sources will require immediate analysis for timely on-site actions, $ 43.4 billion market size Global Edge Computing by 2027; 44% of the data will be managed by the AI and more and more IoT devices will provide data to the edge.

TEAM
Giacomo Ziffer - CEO & Founder
Alessio Bernardo - CTO & cofounder
Veronika Merlin - CMO & cofounder
Emanuele Della Valle - Scientific advisor & cofounder

Constitution Year:

2022

Technology/Product:

-

Raised Funds:

Winners of Rotary Challenge 2050 - 2022 edition

NIMBO JOBS

Job Matching Platform based on AI

#AI #chatbot #neets #socialimpact #gigeconomy

www.nimbojobs.com

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Job matching platform based on Chatbot and Artificial Intelligence (AI) that enables smart and effective matching of occasional job demand and supply advertisements to respond to the the growing Gig-Economy market with a focus on the needs of the underrepresented categories: such as young people, Neets, unemployed, women, disabled people and migrants.

Impact: a social impact mission aimed at providing an inclusive, intelligent and user friendly solution.

TEAM
Matteo Bonfanti - CEO, UX Designer
Alessandro Peveri - CFO, Community Manager

Constitution Year:

2020

Technology/Product:

POC in Italy by 2022

Raised Funds:

163.000 € Grants from Regional and National Calls won in 2021

WIDE VR

#art #fashion #industrial

www.widevr.eu

Wide VR is a metaverse company specialized in cutting-edge 3D solutions for art, fashion and other creative fields. Thanks to its technology, company management structure, experience, know-how, and skilled team, it is able to provide a service for the development of interactive 3D virtual spaces, such as shops, galleries, and showrooms.

Wide VR works with an innovative technical pipeline that includes modular space customization, 3D product scanning and modeling, 3D file optimization and visualization with new 3D cloud streaming technology or VR. Modular virtual spaces are customizable in some features such as colors, lighting and layout.

TEAM
Edoardo Graziadei - CEO & Cofounder
Andrea Zardin - COO & Cofounder
Team of architects, 3D artists, developers and art experts.

Constitution Year:

2022

Technology/Product:

-

WINDCITY

Green Energy

#turbines #windpower #microwind #greenenergy

www.windcity.it

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WindCity patented a Passive Variable Geometry (PVG) micro-wind solution, based on a new concept of energy conversion to produce energy in all wind conditions. The turbine increases energy production up to 80% more than traditional machines capable of adapting to variable flows.

Products
HW + SW Plug & Play and IoT Connectivity. Micro-wind solutions, integration with photovoltaic system, water turbine.

Mission: generate impact providing efficiency and sustainability in the alternative energy market with approved PVG blades system integrated with AI based maximum power board and IoT connectivity.

Market: B2B with EPC contractor >10 kW (>5 modules) and PV market.
TAM of PV MARKET: 156 B €
SOM: Up to 1 B €
CAGR: 15%

TEAM
Tommaso Morbiato - CEO & Head of R&D
Matteo Pasti - IoT Solutions & System Integration
Antonio Valentini - IoT Solutions & System Integration
Eleonora Lisato - Financial & Markets
Production team and Scientific Advisory Board

Constitution Year:

2016

Technology/Product:

Seal of Excellence by EU Commission; 3 pilots in 3 EUCountries; POC in Italy by June 2022

Raised Funds:

750.000 € (Awards, Grants, VCs)