Unicorns in Italy
Dealroom tracks 13 unicorns headquartered in Italy — companies that reached a verified $1B+ valuation — worth $64B combined, plus 15 thoroughbreds generating $100M+ in annual revenue. Updated August 2026.
Every unicorn in Italy
All 13 companies headquartered in Italy that reached a verified $1B+ valuation, ranked by latest valuation. Click a company for its full Dealroom profile.
| # | Company | Sector | HQ | Founded | Valuation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bending Spoons | Other B2B Software | Milan | 2013 | $26B | IPO 2026 |
| 2 | Technoprobe | Semiconductors | Cernusco Lombardone | 1993 | $19B | IPO 2022 |
| 3 | Yoox Net-a-Porter | eCommerce & Marketplaces | Milan | 2000 | $5.5B | IPO 2009 |
| 4 | Reply | Aviation | Turin | 1996 | $3.9B | IPO 2000 |
| 5 | MutuiOnline Group | Fintech | Milan | 1999 | $1.9B | IPO 2007 |
| 6 | Domyn | AI | Milan | 2016 | $1.9B | Private |
| 7 | Satispay | Fintech | Milan | 2013 | $1.8B | Private |
| 8 | Namirial | Other B2B Software | Senigallia | 2000 | $1.2B | Private |
| 9 | Florence Group | Other | Milan | 2020 | $1.1B | Private |
| 10 | Prima | Fintech | Milan | 2014 | $1.1B | Private |
| 11 | Facile.it | Fintech | Milan | 2008 | $1B | Private |
| 12 | Illimity | Fintech | Milan | 2009 | $340M | IPO 2019 |
| 13 | Bio-on | Other | San Giorgio di Piano | 2007 | $22M | IPO 2014 |
Thoroughbreds — the $100M+ revenue tier
Dealroom's revenue milestone: 15 Italy companies past $100M in annual revenue, proof of traction beyond paper valuations.
| # | Company | Sector | HQ | Founded | Valuation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casavo | eCommerce & Marketplaces | Milan | 2017 | $550M | Private |
| 2 | Dovevivo | eCommerce & Marketplaces | Milan | 2007 | $330M | Private |
| 3 | Everli | eCommerce & Marketplaces | Milan | 2014 | $180M | Private |
| 4 | Unobravo | Health Tech & Medtech | Naples | 2019 | $112M | Private |
| 5 | Poke House | eCommerce & Marketplaces | Milan | 2018 | $110M | Private |
| 6 | Kaleyra (Formerly Ubiquity) | Marketing | Milan | 1999 | $100M | IPO 2019 |
| 7 | Farmae | Other | Viareggio | 2012 | $55M | Private |
| 8 | Growens | Marketing | Milan | 2002 | $16M | IPO 2014 |
| 9 | Giuseppe Zanotti | Other | San Mauro Pascoli | 1994 | — | Private |
| 10 | Maticmind | Other B2B Software | Vimodrone | 2008 | — | Private |
| 11 | Nice | Other | Oderzo | 1993 | — | IPO 2006 |
| 12 | Epipoli | Fintech | Milan | 2000 | — | Private |
| 13 | Linkem | Other | Rome | 2001 | — | Private |
| 14 | Seri Jakala | Marketing | Milan | 2014 | — | Private |
| 15 | Antares Vision Group | Cybersecurity | Travagliato | 2007 | — | IPO 2019 |
Frequently asked questions
How many unicorns are there in Italy?
Dealroom tracks 13 unicorns headquartered in Italy as of August 2026, worth $64B combined. 2 of them are valued at $10B or more.
What are the biggest unicorns in Italy?
The three most valuable are Bending Spoons, Technoprobe, Yoox Net-a-Porter. Milan is the top hub with 9 of them.
What counts as a unicorn — and what is a thoroughbred?
A unicorn is a company that reached a $1B+ valuation, verified by Dealroom. A thoroughbred is Dealroom's revenue-based tier: a startup-era company generating $100M+ in annual revenue — traction, not just paper valuation.