Best Retail Companies in Italy
The 982 best Retail companies in Italy in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Scalapay.
Italy's Retail funding map starts with one number: $953M. That's Scalapay's disclosed raise, and it alone accounts for more than a third of the $2.6B tracked across 982 companies in this directory, which ranks Italian retail ventures by equity funding and recent momentum.
The global retail market sits at roughly $795.6B in 2024, forecast to reach $1,283.6B by 2034 at a 4.0% CAGR, so Italy's funding pool is a concentrated slice of a very large pie. And concentration is the story here. Moncler pulled $611M. Subbyx cleared $62M. After that, the drop-off is sharp: Soplaya at $17M, Dog Heroes at $6M. So what does that gap tell you? It tells you a handful of operators are capturing capital that the rest of the field is still competing for. Across 806 tracked retail and internet retail apps, median install growth is running at roughly +20% YoY, which I'd read as real consumer engagement, not just headline noise. Investors like CDP Venture Capital and H-FARM are active here, and with Italy's one confirmed unicorn already on the board, the structural appetite for the next breakout is clearly present.
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Ranked: Best Retail companies in Italy
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Employees | Tech stack | Market signals (1y) | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scalapay 🦄 Provider of payment solutions for e-commerce businesses | $953M | 6 mo ago | Series B | 207 | SanityApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+27 | — | — | 2 partnerships |
| 2 | Moncler Internet first brand offering multi-category fashion products for men and women | $611M | 9 mo ago | Public | 283 | ContentstackCart FunctionalitySalesforce Commerce Cloud+28 | 11 signals ▼15% Earnings · Leadership | 64 patents Textile recycling and garment manufacturing equipment, including down recovery and embroidery systems | — |
| 3 | Marcolin Chain of eyewear stores | $269M | 151 mo ago | Acquired | 492 | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+28 | 9 signals ▲80% Earnings · M&A · Leadership | 43 patents Eyewear frame manufacturing—especially temple fabrication and canvas covering/actuation systems. | — |
| 4 | Luisaviaroma Online Shop | $152M | 56 mo ago | Late Stage | 200 | Cart FunctionalityApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+24 | 4 signals Lawsuit · M&A | — | — |
| 5 | TheDoubleF Online retailer of designer clothing, bags, and shoes for men | $100M | 59 mo ago | Series D | — | Cart FunctionalityShopifyGlobal-e+30 | — | — | — |
| 6 | Subbyx Online subscription-based platform that enables users to buy second hand electronic products | $62M | 2 mo ago | Series A | — | Apple iCloud MailElasticsearchNode.js+18 | — | — | — |
| 7 | Pianoforte Holding Chains providing apparel and accessories through a network of stores | $54M | 171 mo ago | Series C | 1,001 | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | M-Cube Provider of digital signage, sound design, and content creation services | $45M | 66 mo ago | Funding Raised | 189 | WordPressMySQLPHP+27 | 7 signals Announcements | 30 patents Implantable cardiac devices, wearable sensor connectors, and motorized expandable furniture systems. | — |
| 9 | ARTEMEST Online retail platform offering handmade decor products | $27M | 49 mo ago | Series B | 96 | SanityShopifyCart Functionality+30 | — | — | 1 launch |
| 10 | Autone Provider of an AI platform for inventory and stock management | $23M | 20 mo ago | Series A | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| 11 | UALA Online listing platform for beauty salons | $22M | 84 mo ago | Series B | — | styled-componentsReactHSTS+5 | — | — | — |
| 12 | Shopfully App-based discovery platform for deals | $22M | 128 mo ago | Acquired | 370 | WordPress Site EditorWordPressApple iCloud Mail+29 | — | — | 1 job opening |
| 13 | Commerce Layer Provider of commerce platform and order management system 72AI top 20%Global top 33%Talent top 38%Funding top 41% All 6 signals ▾AItop 20% Globaltop 33% Talenttop 38% Fundingtop 41% Markettop 42% Techbottom 42% AI: Classified as an AI company Global: Serving 60+ countries worldwide · Investors from 1 country beyond Italy rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 72/100 | $22M | 60 mo ago | Series B | 34 | — | — | — | 1 launch · 2 partnerships |
| 14 | SkinLabo Internet first brand offering multi category beauty products | $22M | 53 mo ago | Series B | 61 | Cart FunctionalityShopifyAmazon Web Services+40 | — | — | — |
| 15 | ShippyPro Multi-channel shipping and fulfillment software | $20M | 31 mo ago | Series B | 81 | WordPressHubSpot CMS HubDrupal+33 | — | — | 2 launchs · 1 award |
| 16 | Soplaya Online marketplace platform offering multi-category groceries products | $17M | 10 mo ago | Series A | 32 | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+30 | — | — | — |
| 17 | Brandon Group Provider of brand marketing services | $10M | 68 mo ago | Series B | 66 | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+24 | — | — | 1 partnership |
| 18 | Rocca 1794 Retailer chain of luxury watches, jewellery as well as consumer financing services | $10M | — | Acquired | 28 | Cart FunctionalityMagentoMySQL+22 | — | — | 2 expansions |
| 19 | Velasca Online retailer of handcrafted Italian style footwear and related accessories | $9M | 80 mo ago | Series B | 90 | ShopifyTypeScriptGraphQL+40 | — | — | — |
| 20 | ComfTech Provider of smart garments for physiological monitoring | $8M | 94 mo ago | Series A | 10 | WordPressMySQLPHP+19 | — | 26 patents Sensor‑integrated garments for continuous vital‑sign monitoring, especially neonatal respiration | — |
| 21 | Legami Internet-first brand offering multi-category stationery products | $7M | 152 mo ago | Series A | 300 | Cart FunctionalitySalesforce Commerce CloudApple iCloud Mail+30 | — | 8 patents Magnetic fastening display panels and related accessories for visual information presentation | 5 expansions |
| 22 | Groupalia Online platform offering deals | $7M | 187 mo ago | Acquired | 13 | Cart FunctionalityMagentoMySQL+24 | — | — | — |
| 23 | Fazland Web-based quotes comparison website for home services | $7M | 111 mo ago | Series A | 30 | — | — | — | — |
| 24 | Jusp Provider of mobile POS solutions to offline businesses | $6M | 158 mo ago | Deadpooled | 17 | — | — | 3 patents Payment card transaction processing and management systems | — |
| 25 | Dog Heroes Internet first brand offering personalized subscription based dog foods | $6M | 8 mo ago | Series A | 15 | WordPressMySQLPHP+27 | — | — | — |
| 26 | Yoox Online retailer offering multi-category fashion products for men, women, and kids | $6M | 272 mo ago | Series A | 416 | Cart FunctionalityNode.jsBase UI+22 | — | — | 1 launch |
| 27 | Lovethesign Online retailer of home improvement items | $6M | 134 mo ago | Deadpooled | 33 | — | — | — | — |
| 28 | Portobello Retailer of consumer products | $6M | 52 mo ago | Public | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+22 | — | — | — |
| 29 | Lanieri Internet first brand of casual apparel wear for men | $5M | 116 mo ago | Acquired | 27 | Cart FunctionalityShopifyThree.js+23 | — | — | — |
| 30 | FABA Internet first brand offering education products for pre-K children | $5M | 10 mo ago | Series A | 40 | Shogun Page BuilderCart FunctionalityBigCommerce+31 | — | — | — |
| 31 | BioFluff Provider of plant based fur 16Growth top 45%Moat top 48%Funding top 50%News bottom 42% All 8 signals ▾Growthtop 45% Moattop 48% Fundingtop 50% Newsbottom 42% Talentbottom 40% Globalbottom 38% Techbottom 32% Marketbottom 22% Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 4/10 · 9 curated direct competitors tracked rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 16/100 | $4M | 31 mo ago | Seed | 9 | MobXSiteGroundHSTS+5 | — | — | 1 award |
| 32 | Nice Footwear Operates retail stores of footwear | $3M | 71 mo ago | Funding Raised | 70 | WordPressMySQLPHP+18 | — | — | — |
| 33 | TextYess Provider of AI-powered shopping assistant for e-commerce stores that automates customer support and… | $3M | 8 mo ago | Seed | 4 | Node.jsRadix UITailwind CSS+20 | — | — | 1 partnership |
| 34 | CommerceClarity Provider of AI-powered catalog optimization platform for structured, enriched product listings | $3M | 7 mo ago | Seed | — | — | — | — | — |
| 35 | Marshmallow Games Provider of mobile apps and games for children | $3M | 44 mo ago | Series A | 36 | WordPressMySQLPHP+21 | — | — | — |
| 36 | ACBC Internet first brand offering sustainable footwear | $3M | 65 mo ago | Acquired | 30 | WordPressMySQLPHP+20 | — | 12 patents Biodegradable PHB polymer production and natural‑fiber reinforced rubber for footwear. | 3 partnerships |
| 37 | Peridea Online store selling creative decoration items for children | $3M | 58 mo ago | Seed | — | — | — | — | — |
| 38 | Kippy Internet first brand offering tracking wearable for cats and dogs | $3M | 41 mo ago | Acquired | 15 | Cart FunctionalitySentryPHP+30 | — | — | — |
| 39 | Out Of Internet first brand offering eyewear | $3M | 33 mo ago | Seed | 27 | WordPress Block EditorElementorCart Functionality+41 | — | 40 patents Adaptive protective eyewear and helmets with variable-transparency lenses for vision correction and sports safety | 1 launch |
| 40 | Zakeke Provider of SaaS based customization tools for customer engagement solutions | $2M | 32 mo ago | Seed | 44 | WordPressMySQLPHP+36 | — | — | — |
| 41 | Deesup Online marketplace of second-hand home improvement items | $2M | 55 mo ago | Series A | 18 | Cart FunctionalityNode.jsTailwind CSS+24 | — | — | 2 partnerships |
| 42 | Italian Artisan Online B2B marketplace offering multi-category fashion products | $2M | 27 mo ago | Seed | — | WordPressMySQLRedis+25 | — | — | — |
| 43 | Yakkyofy Dropshipping extension tool for e-tailers | $1M | 17 mo ago | Public | 22 | WordPressMySQLPHP+31 | — | — | 1 partnership |
| 44 | Cents Donations Provider of fundraising platform unifying online and offline donation management | $1M | 30 mo ago | Seed | 4 | Webflow EcommerceWebflowApple iCloud Mail+24 | — | — | — |
| 45 | JAMPY Online platform offering sustainable food supplements for dogs | $1M | 29 mo ago | Seed | — | Cart FunctionalityShopifySentry+47 | — | — | — |
| 46 | Quisto Provider of the supply chain platform for food service and food retailers | $870K | 38 mo ago | Seed | 7 | Cart FunctionalityShopifyAmazon Web Services+18 | — | — | — |
| 47 | Collecto Online platforms providing co -ownership of multi category luxury products | $809K | 16 mo ago | Series A | — | Cart FunctionalityWordPressMySQL+18 | — | — | 1 partnership |
| 48 | DrinkMe Online retailer of wine, spirits, bar equipment, and soft drinks | $618K | 25 mo ago | Seed | — | PHPUbuntuGoogle Maps+24 | — | — | — |
| 49 | Deeva Online platform for booking home hairdressers | $435K | 28 mo ago | Seed | — | WebflowBootstrapVWO+19 | — | — | 1 job opening |
| 50 | Vado Provider of vending automatic delivery operations services | $432K | 20 mo ago | Seed | 11 | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+15 | — | — | — |
Top 12 Retail companies in Italy
#1
Scalapay 🦄Series B · Milan, Lombardy · founded 2019 · 207 employees$952.7Mraised▾
Provider of payment solutions for e-commerce businesses. It provides users with a lending platform which provide point-of sale installment financing as well as pay later facility. It allows users to avail the facility by choosing checkout. It provides fraud prevention and data protection systems for customers to maintain secure transactions.
- Dec 2025Conventional Debt$81.5M
- May 2022Series B$37.2M
- Feb 2022Conventional Debt$284M
- Feb 2022Series B$214.9M
#2
Series A · Milan, Lombardy · founded 2023$61.6Mraised▾
Online subscription-based platform that enables users to buy second hand electronic products. The company's circular subscription model enables users to switch products, buy used consumer electronics including smartphones, computers, smartwatches, beauty appliances, and more.
- Mar 2026Venture Debt—
- Mar 2026Series A$34.8M
- Jan 2025Seed$20.8M
- Jul 2023Seed$6M
#3
Public · Milano, Umbria · founded 2003 · 283 employees$611.5Mraised▾
Internet first brand offering multi-category fashion products for men and women. The product catalog includes skirts, shirts, sweatshirts, pants, jackets, coats, and much more. It also provides footwear, perfumes, sunglasses, hats, bags, and other fashion accessories. The application is available on both iOS and Android platforms. In 2022, the company recorded annual revenues of $2.74B and a net profit of $0.64B.
- Sep 2025Post IPO—
- Jun 2011PE$611.5M
- Feb 2006PE—
#4
Series A · Udine, Friuli Venezia Giulia · founded 2017 · 32 employees$16.5Mraised▾
Soplaya is an online marketplace platform offering multi-category grocery products. The mobile platform connecting restaurants with vendors. Restaurants can create a profile, log all their suppliers, and start to order from the platform. The platform maintains all historical logs and vendors to help businesses plan future purchases as well as provides real-time notifications on their orders. Its product offerings include fruits & vegetables, meats, spices, and more.
- Jul 2025Series A$7M
- Nov 2023Conventional Debt$1.1M
- Nov 2023Series A$12.6M
- Jul 2020Series A$4M
#5
Series A · Milan, Lombardy · founded 2019 · 15 employees$5.8Mraised▾
Producer of nutritious fresh dog food intended to maintain a healthy dog diet. The company offers customized food options, and offers food containing more than 50% of Italian meat, balanced with vegetables, cereals, vitamins, and minerals, enabling your dogs to have a shinier, more resistant coat, improved digestion, and a healthy weight.
- Oct 2025Series A$5.8M
#6
Seed · Milano, Umbria · founded 2024$3.1Mraised▾
Provider of AI-powered catalog optimization platform for structured, enriched product listings. The platform transforms fragmented data into structured product listings aligned with specific taxonomies. It automates the generation of SEO-rich content, enriches missing product attributes, and precisely categorizes products. The platform is designed to maximize visibility and sales through optimized product data. It supports retailers and brands in automating catalog updates and scaling their operations.
- Nov 2025Seed$3.1M
#7
Seed · Milano, Umbria · founded 2023 · 4 employees$3.3Mraised▾
TextYess is an AI-powered WhatsApp assistant for eCommerce stores that automates customer support and customizes interactions based on each customer's behavior, search history, purchase records, and segmentation. It can respond to customer queries 24/7 in all languages and is trained on the store's data.
- Sep 2025Seed$2.8M
- Apr 2023Seed$494.1K
#8
Series A · Vascon, Provincia Di Treviso · founded 2019 · 40 employees$5.2Mraised▾
Internet first brand offering education products for pre-K children. The product catalog includes storyteller toys, books, and more. The company claims that the products contain audios of nursery rhymes, stories, and more.
- Aug 2025Series A$5.2M
#9
Series A · Milan, Lombardy · founded 2021 · 5 employees$23.4Mraised▾
Provider of an AI platform for inventory and stock management. The platform offers features for replenishment, rebalancing, buying, and reordering to optimize inventory decisions. It provides insights based on forecasts, market trends, seasonal shifts, and buyer influences. The platform aims to simplify stock management and improve inventory turnover.
- Oct 2024Series A$17M
- Oct 2023Seed$4.5M
- Jun 2022Seed$1.8M
- 2022Seed$500K
#10
Series A · Milan, Lombardy · founded 2022$808.8Kraised▾
Online platforms providing co -ownership of multi category luxury products. It allows users to purchase fractions of luxury goods, such as watches, art, and wine. The application is available on iOS and Android platforms.
- Feb 2025Series A$2.9M
- Feb 2024Seed$808.8K
#11
Public · Casamassima, Apulia · founded 2015 · 22 employees$1.3Mraised▾
Yakkyofy is a drop shipping extension tool for e-tailers. The company provides its own catalog of products and also connects with distributors like Alibaba, AliExpress, Gearbest, and more. Its software extension tool can be integrated with online platforms like Shopify, Woocommerce, and others. It automates the dropshipping process through features like shipment tracking and private label products.
- Dec 2024Conventional Debt$1.3M
#12
Series B · Florence, Tuscany · founded 2015 · 81 employees$20Mraised▾
Multi-channel shipping and fulfillment software. It provides software solutions to carry out multi-channel shipping and fulfillment. The software allows users multiple delivery options at checkout, automated return management, print shipping labels, order tracking, and more.
- Nov 2023Series B$15M
- Jul 2021Series A$5M
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