Home to the globally pursued ‘dolce vita’, rich culinary heritage and culture in every corner, Italy is a beautiful country that attracts global attention. Not only does it welcome visitors who flock to enjoy the weather, food and historical gems, but, it is also welcoming growth in its startup ecosystem. Italy is the 4th largest economy in Europe and it’s a country that has brought innovation to European soils for centuries.

In the past 5 years, the Italian startup ecosystem has been on an exciting upward growth trajectory. Investments in Italian startups reached over €2 billion in 2022, with a 68% increase from the previous year. In 2022, the country also saw the transformation of two startups into unicorns: Satispay and Scalapay.