# CrossConnect

> CrossConnect is a VC fund in Catania backing Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things. See 5 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Catania, Italy
- Total investments: 5
- Last investment: Jun 2026
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossconnect-accelerator/
- Website: https://crossconnect.it/

CrossConnect is a financial investment company that provides accelerator programs for companies in the infratech industry.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Artificial Intelligence | 3 | 60% |
| Internet of Things | 2 | 40% |
| SaaS | 1 | 20% |
| Energy | 1 | 20% |
| Sensor | 1 | 20% |

12 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 4 | 80% |
| Angel | 1 | 20% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Archimede | Archimede's AI assistant turns natural language into fully working IoT dashboards. Describe the idea, and the system creates a complete satellite-connected application in seconds. | $1.7M | Seed | Jun 29, 2026 |  |
| Flowy | Flowy is an innovative mobility platform that aims to make public transportation the number one choice for urban travel. By leveraging advanced data analytics, IoT technology, and proprietary Wi-Fi sensors, Flowy enables public transport operators to optimize passenger flows, enhance fleet efficiency, and improve the overall user experience. Itscutting-edge solutions include real-time passenger monitoring, seamless tapless ticketing, and personalized communication with commuters — all designed to simplify travel, reduce costs, and increase sustainability in urban mobility. Flowy is GDPR-compliant, requiring no personal data or apps, ensuring user privacy while offering scalable, tech-forward solutions for smart cities worldwide. Founded in 2020 in Florence, Italy, by Gabriele Coletti, Marco Musumeci, Davide Nesi, and Marco Merlini, the startup is rapidly expanding with Proofs of Concept in Italy and plans for international growth. | $1.2M | Seed | Oct 14, 2025 |  |
| NowVision | NowVision is a construction-tech startup on a mission to digitize and simplify field inspections for small and medium-sized construction companies.We build AI-powered tools that help contractors perform faster, smarter, and more traceable quality, safety, and progress inspections — without the need for complex BIM systems or expensive hardware.The Problem Construction sites still rely heavily on paper checklists, WhatsApp, and spreadsheets. This leads to delays, costly rework, and poor visibility across projects — especially for PMI contractors, who are often left out of the digital transformation.Our Solution NowVision offers a mobile-first SaaS platform that: - Digitizes site inspections in minutes - Leverages AI to detect issues early - Generates smart reports automatically - Works with or without BIMWho We Serve We focus on SMEs in construction — general contractors, subcontractors, and site managers — particularly in Southern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, where digital adoption is still low.Our Vision To become the leading AI-first field management platform for the construction industry — one inspection at a time. | $175.2K | Angel | Aug 12, 2025 |  |
| SunCubes | SunCubes is a dynamic and diverse collective of engineers, researchers, and innovators united by a shared passion for transforming the future of energy transmission. Drawing from a wide range of expertise and backgrounds, the team collaborates to develop cutting-edge technologies that challenge conventional energy systems and pave the way for moreefficient, sustainable, and accessible power solutions for communities around the world. | $1.3M | Seed | Jul 21, 2025 |  |
| Displaid | Displaid develops monitoring and management of bridges and viaducts for infrastructure network, IoT sensors, and AI algorithms. | $1.4M | Seed | Jul 16, 2025 |  |

5 of 5 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [40Jemz Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/40jemz-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Alpha Venture](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/alpha-venture) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- A-Road — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Primo Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/barcamper-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [CDP Venture Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/cdp-venture-capital) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- ELIS — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does CrossConnect invest in?

CrossConnect invests primarily in Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things and SaaS startups, most often at Seed and Angel stage. Most of the 5 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Italy. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did CrossConnect last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for CrossConnect closed in Jun 2026. Shizune tracks 5 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

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