New startups in Milan (2026)
A running list of young Milan startups that raised money in 2026, from cybersecurity and public tenders to employee benefits and driving schools, with a source for every fact. Updated regularly.
Some of the newest startups in Milan in 2026 are Bynario, Complaion, Tundr, Cato, Beelzebub, Sintropy.AI, GenoGra and BRUM. They work on code security, ISO certification, employee benefits, public tenders, hacker traps, energy savings, genomics and driving schools, and each announced funding this year. This page lists young Milan startups with recent, publicly reported news, newest first, and is updated as new ones appear. Last updated: 12 October 2026.
Bynario: finding and fixing security flaws in code
Bynario makes software that finds, confirms, ranks and fixes security flaws in a company's code, cloud setup and software supply chain. Founded in 2025 by Alfredo Pesoli, Giancarlo Russo and Lorenzo Cavallaro, it announced a 2.1 million euro pre-seed round led by 360 Capital Partners on 10 September 2026. Website: bynar.io. Sources: EU-Startups, Tech.eu.
Complaion: ISO certification for smaller companies
Complaion combines software with expert auditors to help small and mid-sized businesses get and keep ISO certifications. Founded in 2024 by Edoardo Tarricone, Marco Cortinovis and Alessandro Vaccarino, it announced a 13.5 million euro seed round co-led by Eurazeo and Italian Founders Fund on 28 September 2026. Website: complaion.com. Source: FinSMEs.
Tundr: employee benefits in one app and card
Tundr offers an app and payment card that companies use to manage employee benefits such as vouchers, healthcare and pensions. Founded in 2022 by Giorgio Seveso, Jules Arthur Sastre and Luca Milesi, it announced an 11.6 million euro Series A led by CDP Venture Capital, 360 Capital and Azimut on 21 September 2026. Website: tundr.tech. Source: Forbes Italia.
Cato: winning public tenders
Cato makes software that helps companies find public tenders, pull out the requirements and draft their bids. Founded in 2025 by Andrea Zorzetto and Matteo Bossolini, it announced a 6 million euro seed round led by Keen Venture Partners on 7 September 2026. Website: get-cato.com. Source: EU-Startups.
Beelzebub: traps for hackers
Beelzebub runs a cybersecurity platform that sets fake servers, databases and APIs as traps, so attackers are detected and stopped before they reach real systems. Founded by Mario Candela as a research project and incorporated in 2025, it announced a 3 million euro seed round from United Ventures on 27 July 2026. Website: beelzebub.ai. Sources: EU-Startups, Tech.eu.
Sintropy.AI: lower energy bills for shops and food factories
Sintropy.AI uses wireless sensors and automation to cut energy use and costs in shops and food factories. Founded in 2024 by Andrea Codini, Karim Kassem, Piertobia Laporta and Luca Savastano, it announced a 1 million euro seed round led by Maia Ventures on 10 June 2026. Website: sintropy.ai. Source: BeBeez.
GenoGra: genome analysis at population scale
GenoGra makes software for analysing genomes across large populations, starting with agrifood, livestock and industrial microorganisms. Led by founder Guido Walter Di Donato, it announced a 1 million euro pre-seed round led by Maia Ventures, with the EIF, PM Holding and Terra Next, on 16 February 2026. Website: genogra.com. Source: StartupItalia.
BRUM: a driving school for the digital age
BRUM combines a theory app, online lesson booking, physical driving schools and dashcams in training cars to modernise how people get their driving licence in Italy. Founded in 2024 by Luca Cozzarini, it announced a 5 million euro round led by Italian Founders Fund on 19 January 2026. Website: brumpatenti.it. Source: EU-Startups.
Quick facts
- Bynario: code security, 2.1 million euro pre-seed (September 2026)
- Complaion: ISO certification, 13.5 million euro seed (September 2026)
- Tundr: employee benefits, 11.6 million euro Series A (September 2026)
- Cato: public tenders, 6 million euro seed (September 2026)
- Beelzebub: hacker traps, 3 million euro seed (July 2026)
- Sintropy.AI: energy savings, 1 million euro seed (June 2026)
- GenoGra: genome analysis, 1 million euro pre-seed (February 2026)
- BRUM: digital driving school, 5 million euro (January 2026)
FAQ
What are new startups in Milan in 2026? Young Milan startups with funding news in 2026 include Bynario, Complaion, Tundr, Cato, Beelzebub, Sintropy.AI, GenoGra and BRUM. This list is updated as new companies appear.
How does a Milan startup get on this list? We add young Milan companies with a recent, publicly reported launch or funding round. Founders can also pitch their story for a free full article; the only thing we ask in return is a repost on their personal LinkedIn.
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