What Simatica Group does

Simatica Group (legal entity Simatica S.r.l.) is a privately held Italian IT and business consultancy headquartered in Ravenna with a second operational office in Forlì, founded in 2001 and operating with approximately 40 professionals. The company is structured around four core business units: Assistenza Informatica (managed IT services including cybersecurity, backup, and infrastructure using Fortinet, Veeam, Libraesva ESG, and QNAP technologies); Sviluppo Software (custom software development, including an internally built AI-powered management control platform and client portal developed under the FESR-funded 'ctrl+AI+canc' project); Formazione Digitale (digital training under the Simatica EDU brand covering AI, Excel, web marketing, and ICT courses, often publicly funded); and Finanza Agevolata (subsidized finance consulting covering SIMEST, Nuova Sabatini, and regional/EU incentive mechanisms, with a subscription-based Piattaforma Bandi portal at €9.90–€14.90/month + VAT). The company's primary customers are SMEs in the Emilia-Romagna region, with secondary segments of professional organizations and unemployed workers in transition; it has begun its first international expansion into Spain under FESR Action 1.3.2.

Revenue is generated through a mix of project-based professional services, managed IT contracts, course fees (often publicly subsidized), and success-fee consulting tied to public fund disbursement. The go-to-market is consultative and sales-led, combining direct outreach, SEO-optimized web presence, inbound via the Bandi portal, and referral relationships with regional institutions such as Confindustria Romagna and RomagnaTech. Simatica reports 100% on-time project deadline compliance and a ~99% concession-to-disbursement rate in its Finanza Agevolata engagements. The company is independently owned with a share capital of €99,100, no disclosed external investors, and a growing track record of accessing EU and regional grants (2018, 2020, 2021, 2024) to fund its own digitalization, energy, and internationalization initiatives.

Name

Simatica Group

Legal name

Simatica S.r.l.

Website

https://simatica.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Simatica Group is an Italian IT and business consultancy with ~40 professionals across Ravenna and Forlì, serving SMEs in Emilia-Romagna through four units: managed IT, custom software, digital training, and subsidized finance consulting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Consulting Services

NAICS

Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Financial Management & Performance Improvement Consulting (BPAHACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Financial Assistance & Benefits Navigation Services (BPAGAEAK), Operational Risk, Reliability & Resilience (FMEA, RCA, FRACAS) (EDABAKAI)

Keywords

• IT consulting services
• Custom software development
• Cybersecurity services
• Digital training programs
• Subsidized finance consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Ravenna

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. IT Assistance Services: Managed IT services including cybersecurity, backup, infrastructure support, and cloud security — likely delivered as recurring retainer or project-based engagements.
2. Custom Software Development: Bespoke software design and development services tailored to client needs, delivered as project-based contracts.
3. Digital IT Training: ICT and digital skills training offered to company employees, job seekers, and professionals — delivered as course fees, potentially subsidized through public funds (FSE, regional funds).
4. Finanza Agevolata Consulting: Consulting services guiding SMEs through subsidized financing applications (SIMEST, Nuova Sabatini, regional EU funds) — with a success-fee component tied to fund disbursement.
5. Bandi Portal Subscription: Subscription-based access to a subsidies/bids information platform, with a Base tier at €9.90/month + VAT and a Premium tier at €14.90/month + VAT.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Simatica Group is an Italian multi-disciplinary IT and business consultancy operating four integrated service lines: IT Assistance (cybersecurity, backup, infrastructure), Custom Software Development (bespoke management platforms and client portals), Digital Training (ICT, AI, Excel, web marketing courses), and Subsidized Finance Consulting (Finanza Agevolata) guiding SMEs through Italian and EU funding mechanisms. The company also offers a self-serve subscription portal (Piattaforma Bandi) for tracking public grants and subsidies.

Product overview

Simatica Group is a technology consulting and services company founded in 2001, operating with approximately 40 professionals across two offices in Ravenna and Forlì, Italy. The company operates four core business units — Assistenza Informatica (IT Assistance), Sviluppo Software (Software Development), Formazione Digitale branded as Simatica EDU (Digital Training), and Finanza Agevolata (Subsidized Finance Consulting) — supported by a cross-functional Web Marketing team. The portfolio is structured as a multi-service consulting model rather than a single unified platform: IT Assistance provides cybersecurity, backup, and infrastructure services using technologies like Fortinet, Veeam, and Libraesva ESG; Software Development delivers custom AI-powered management platforms and client portals; Simatica EDU offers AI, Excel, web marketing, and ICT training courses; and Finanza Agevolata provides subsidized finance consulting including SIMEST financing, Nuova Sabatini, and an online grants portal (Piattaforma Bandi Simatica) with subscription tiers. These services are designed to complement one another, enabling clients to access funded training, implement technology solutions, and receive ongoing IT support through a single provider.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Assistenza Informatica (IT Assistance) Managed IT services for SMEs covering cybersecurity, backup and disaster recovery, network security, cloud infrastructure, and infrastructure monitoring to ensure operational continuity and data protection.
• Sviluppo Software (Custom Software Development) Bespoke software design and development of tailored tools and systems including AI-powered management platforms and integrated client portals to improve organizational efficiency for business clients.
• Simatica EDU – Formazione Digitale (Digital Training) Digital and IT training division offering customized courses for employees and organizations covering Excel, AI, cybersecurity, web marketing, industrial design software, and programming, delivered in-person, online, or blended.
• Finanza Agevolata (Subsidized Finance Consulting) Comprehensive subsidized finance and incentive consulting guiding enterprises through identification, application, and management of public funding opportunities including grants, subsidized loans, tax credits, and financial guarantees at regional, national, and EU levels.
• Piattaforma Bandi Simatica (Grants Portal) Self-serve subscription SaaS portal providing SMBs with email alerts, summaries, and PDF downloads of available calls for proposals and subsidized financing opportunities, with Base (€9.90/month + VAT) and Premium (€14.90/month + VAT) tiers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Photovoltaic system reduces harmful emissions by ~30%
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VeeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationSimatica is a Veeam Service Provider and Partner, utilizing Veeam Backup & Replication solutions to deliver advanced data protection services to clients. Veeam technology enables encrypted, immutable backups with automated restore testing (SureBackup) and supports hybrid local/cloud backup strategies.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationSimatica selected Fortinet Next-Gen Firewall as its preferred cybersecurity infrastructure for itself and clients. Fortinet provides VPN with MFA, unified threat management (UTM), and integration with Microsoft Entra ID for centralized access control.
• Libraesva (Libraesva ESG)coreTechnology or IntegrationSimatica is a Certified Partner of Libraesva, deploying Libraesva ESG (Email Security Gateway) for advanced antispam and anti-phishing protection. Libraesva is an Italian excellence in email security, providing AI-powered threat detection for client mail systems.
• Rete BIT (BIT Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSimatica is a founding member of the 'Rete BIT' (Bridge of Italian Taste) network, together with Roncucci&Partners Srl and Vivara Viaggi. The consortium developed a digital platform and mobile app to support the internationalization of Italian agri-food SMEs and promote Made in Italy products globally. The project was funded under POR FESR Emilia-Romagna 2014-2020 (CUP E31B1800090009) for €247,800.
• Confindustria RomagnaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConfindustria Romagna is listed as a partner that has chosen Simatica for subsidized financing consulting services, demonstrating industry trust and referral relationships.
• RomagnaTechminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRomagnaTech (technology cluster) has selected Simatica as a Finanza Agevolata consulting partner, indicating a referral/institutional relationship.
• Robin (incubator/accelerator)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRobin has partnered with Simatica for subsidized financing consulting services, referring clients for digital transformation and financing support.
• YouFMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYouFM has chosen Simatica as a Finanza Agevolata partner, indicating a referral and co-marketing relationship.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Cy4gate: Italian cybersecurity company providing cyber intelligence, threat management, and security services — adjacent to Simatica's cybersecurity practice (Fortinet, Libraesva) as a more specialized competitor in the Italian security market.

Broad incumbents

• Accenture Italy: Global management and IT consultancy with a strong Italian presence offering strategy, consulting, technology, and operations services. Overlaps with Simatica across the digital transformation, training, and technology services lines but at vastly larger scale.
• Zucchetti Group: Italy's largest software house offering business software, IT services, and training to SMEs. Comparable in target market (Italian SMEs) and breadth of services (software + training + consulting), though at substantially greater scale.
• Reply S.p.A. Large Italian-listed IT consulting and digital services group offering custom software, managed services, and training across multiple verticals. Highly comparable multi-disciplinary IT services model but at vastly greater scale and breadth than Simatica.
• Engineering Group: Italian IT services and consulting group providing custom software, system integration, and digital transformation services to enterprises and public administration. Comparable in offering but operates at significantly larger scale with national public-sector reach.

Direct peers

• Euroconsul: Italian consulting firm specialized in EU and regional subsidized financing advisory for SMEs. Direct comparable to Simatica's Finanza Agevolata practice in customer profile and grant-navigation expertise.
• Warrant Hub (Tinexta Group): Italian consulting firm specializing in subsidized financing, tax credits, and grant advisory for SMEs — directly comparable to Simatica's Finanza Agevolata practice, with similar customer base and revenue model.
• SCAI Consulting: Italian IT consultancy offering custom software, system integration, and digital services to SMEs and mid-market clients. Closely comparable mid-sized Italian IT services peer with similar customer profile.
• TXT e-solutions: Italian IT consulting and software services firm serving mid-market and enterprise clients with custom development and digital transformation. Comparable in size profile, vertical focus, and bespoke software/services delivery model.
• Ifoa: Italian training and consulting provider focused on professional upskilling, digital training, and workforce re-qualification — closely comparable to Simatica EDU's ICT/AI training courses and publicly funded training delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/simatica-s.p.a.
• Xx.com/simatica365
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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