10 Milan Startups to Watch Closely

April 01, 2014 Magda

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Art, architecture, fashion, pizza, aperitivo… and startups.

Milan has always been a city full of creativity and innovation, so it’s no surprise they also caught up to the online business trend, it has all the traits to become an important, international startup hub.

We’ve been learning about startup life in Milan for a little while and have found truly interesting and promising businesses. Curious as to what is being cooked in the Milan startup scene?

Here is a list of ten Milan startups that you may want to get to know —they are hiring!

 

vivocha_logo

Vivocha is an innovative Customer Interaction platform that enables small and large companies to communicate with their customers directly on their website, using any combination of VoIP, video, chat, callbacks and collaboration tools like assisted browsing and form and document sharing. They have offices in Milan, Cagliari and San Francisco.

 

blablacar

BlaBlaCar is a car sharing community that matches drivers with empty seats with passengers looking for a ride. A great alternative to your normal commute or roadtrip. They are making travel social, cheaper and more efficient. Currently, they are in 12 countries and has over 6 million members.

 

DigitalMagics

Digital Magics is a venture incubator established in 2004. Their lab analyzes and launches new initiatives, providing the startups with mentorship, financial, administrative, strategic, logistic, technological, marketing and communication services as well as business management support to accelerate companies’ development.

 

Siamosoci

SiamoSoci is a search engine that allows investors to easily find, evaluate and select companies to bet on. On the other hand, SiamoSoci gives startups a platform to communicate their business plans and raise funds.

 

Adespresso

AdEspresso is a software solution that enables small and medium companies to create, analyze and optimize Facebook Ads campaigns in an simple and efficient way.

 

Company Logo for User #2230 (Beintoo)

Beintoo is a powerful and innovative mobile marketing software that uses an in-app reward system to achieve brand engagement. Their offices are located in Milan, New York and Shanghai.

 

restopolis

Restopolis is the first Italian web and mobile platform to book restaurants online. It also includes a very reliable rating and reviews system and a discount program based on loyalty.

 

smartpresent

SmartPresent is a free social wishing service. It works in three simple steps: organize a party, use the platform to make a wish list of the presents you’d like to receive and send the list to your friends.

 

Bewe

Bewe is a digital marketing agency with offices in Milan and London. Their services include planning and managing all aspects of social media marketing.

 

Company Logo for User #2255 (Couponico)

Couponico is a portal that allows local companies to easily promote their businesses through the social networks.