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Italy’s startup ecosystem has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, positioning the country as a rising force in the European tech scene. Yoram Wijngaarde's research for the Italian Tech Week outlines the opportunities and challenges of VC in our country.

Falling ill while traveling can be stressful, especially with language barriers and unfamiliar healthcare systems. Whether it’s a sore throat or a child with a fever, getting medical care can become a logistical nightmare. This is where Doctorsa steps in, offering a reliable way for travelers to access local doctors for urgent online consultations, wherever they are.

In our previous community interview, we introduced Mapo Tapo, the startup that connects outdoor sports enthusiasts by organizing sports trips around the world. Today, we’re excited to share that Mapo Tapo has closed a €1.15 million seed round.

The final quarter of 2024 is coming and this period is traditionally that moment of the year when rends that have been developing throughout the year begin to solidify. We already have insights for the next big thing for startups and investors.

Mapo Tapo was born out of a real necessity experienced by its co-founders, Daniele Calvo Pollino and Alessia Fontanari.

Let's take a step back in time: it's 2019, and Daniele is working at Amazon in Luxembourg while Alessia is pursuing her MBA in Fontainebleau, France. Both passionate about outdoor life and climbing, they had encountered over the years two common problems faced by anyone who loves this sport.

More than 157k new startups leading to 6.1 million additional jobs with €3.2 trillion in increased equity value in the next 10 years: these are the numbers from the potential growth recorded in a recent report on a specific subject of investigation conducted by Redstone, one of the most active European early-stage VCs.

Imagine a hotel in Italy during the holiday season. Whether it’s by the sea, in the mountains, or in the heart of a historic city, you should know that on average, 30% of the hotel you're imagining remains unoccupied. And this means hoteliers are missing out on a third of their potential earnings.