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Isaac

Real Estate · Gaggiano, Italy · Founded 2018

ISAAC positions itself as a specialized provider of smart seismic protection and monitoring technologies for the construction market, focusing on safeguarding existing buildings and infrastructure. The company was established in Milan, Italy, in 2018, stemming from a research project at the Politecnico di Milano. The foundational concept for ISAAC originated from the mechatronic engineering thesis of Alberto Bussini, who now serves as the company's CEO. He and co-founder Anna Impedovo, a management engineering graduate from the same university, transitioned the academic project into a commercial enterprise. Their shared goal was to requalify the real estate market by mitigating damages from seismic events. The company's core business revolves around its patented Active Mass Damper (AMD) technology, which offers a non-invasive method for seismic retrofitting. This is particularly crucial for older buildings constructed before modern seismic codes, as well as for critical infrastructure like hospitals and schools where operational continuity is paramount. Unlike traditional, invasive retrofitting methods that often require buildings to be vacated and extensively modified, ISAAC's solution is installed on the roof. The business model involves providing these turnkey technological solutions to clients, which include public and private building owners, and collaborating with structural engineers. Revenue is generated through the sale and installation of these systems, which also offer savings by reducing potential repair costs and societal costs from service interruptions. ISAAC's main product line, including Electro-Pro and Tower-Pro, is based on its AMD technology. The system works by installing sensors at key points on a structure to monitor its movements in real-time. When vibrations from an earthquake or strong winds are detected, an electromechanical system activates masses on the roof, causing them to oscillate in the opposite direction of the building's sway. This counter-movement generates an opposing force that dampens the vibrations, protecting the structure from significant damage or collapse. The system is modular, adaptable, and offers 24/7 monitoring. A key benefit is the minimal disruption during installation, allowing buildings to remain occupied. Having secured multiple funding rounds, including a Series A led by CDP Venture Capital SGR, ISAAC is scaling its operations in Italy and plans for international expansion into markets like California, Turkey, and Japan. Keywords: seismic protection, active mass damper, structural monitoring, earthquake engineering, retrofitting, non-invasive construction, vibration control, structural safety, smart buildings, infrastructure protection, civil engineering, construction technology, property technology, risk mitigation, resilience, mechatronics, damage reduction, building safety, wind protection, telecommunication towers