Associazione Professionale Ingegneri

What Associazione Professionale Ingegneri does

Studio API (Associazione Professionale Ingegneri) is an Italian professional engineering firm founded in 2018 and headquartered in Feltre, Veneto, with additional offices in Padova and Bassano del Grappa. The firm provides specialized hydraulic and hydrogeological consulting services to public administration entities (municipalities, provinces, regions, and civil engineering offices) and private companies, with a particular focus on alpine and pre-alpine contexts characterized by significant solid transport and slope stability challenges. Its service portfolio spans hydraulic risk assessment, hydraulic compatibility studies, PAI (Piano di Assetto Idrogeologico) and PGRA (Piano di Gestione del Rischio di Alluvioni) regulatory consulting, DVRI and catastrophic insurance advisory under Legge 213/2023 and D.L. 39/2025, design of hydraulic infrastructure (spur dikes, embankments, barriers, check dams), and construction management. Notable projects include the Serrai di Sottoguda restoration (€8.5M), the Fiume Rai basin (€13.5M), and the Lago di Alleghe works (€15M total), with documented contract values ranging from €114,922 to €13,465,026.

The firm's core technology stack is built on BIM (Building Information Modeling) methodology, integrating drone-based aerial photogrammetry, terrestrial laser scanning, and GPS surveys with advanced hydraulic modeling software (Basement from ETH Zurich, Trent2D, TUFLOW, Hec Ras, Weezard, Feflow, QGis) and structural design tools (Autodesk Revit, Civil 3D, Infraworks). Studio API has developed a proprietary 6-phase progressive methodology for hydraulic risk prevention and a proprietary PGRA consultation tool that simplifies regulatory navigation. The firm operates as a partner-led consultancy with 6 employees and a network of technology partners (VRC Protection, BetaStudio, DBA Group, Rstudio, Secured Solutions, Dolomitigeo, Studiomtdx2) and academic collaborators (ETH Zurich, University of Padova TESAF, Prof. Massimo Degetto).

Studio API generates revenue through project-based professional engineering services, with quotes provided on a per-project basis and a stated 24-hour response commitment on inquiries. Its go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, targeting public administration contracts and private enterprise clients (including Luxottica, ANAS, A2A, Veneto Acque, Veneto Strade) primarily across the Veneto region. The firm has no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and is privately held by its professional partners. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is provided upon consultation, with the business model resting on direct sales, technical credibility through project portfolio, and a growing recurring component from DVR-C licensing in partnership with VRC Protection.

Name

Associazione Professionale Ingegneri

Legal name

STUDIO API SRL

Website

https://studioapi.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Studio API (Associazione Professionale Ingegneri) is an Italian engineering consultancy founded in 2018, providing specialized hydraulic and hydrogeological risk assessment, PAI/PGRA compliance, and infrastructure design services to public administrations and private companies across the Veneto region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydraulic and Hydrogeological Engineering Consulting

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAIAD

Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Engineering & Technical Consulting

SECONDARYBPAHAIAA

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Engineering & Technical Consulting

Keywords

• Hydraulic engineering consulting
• Hydrogeological risk assessment
• Flood risk mitigation
• BIM hydraulic design
• Drone topographic surveying

Headquarters

HQ city

Feltre, Veneto

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Engineering Services: Studio API generates revenue through the provision of specialized professional engineering consulting services including hydraulic risk assessment, hydraulic compatibility studies, PAI/PGRA compliance consulting, DVRI and catastrophic insurance consulting, and related technical advisory services. Revenue is project-based, earned through feasibility studies, design work (preliminary, definitive, executive), construction management (direzione lavori), safety coordination, and specialized technical reports.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Studio API is a professional engineering firm that provides specialized hydraulic and hydrogeological consulting, planning, design, and execution of works. Its core offerings include hydraulic and hydrogeological risk assessment, hydraulic compatibility studies, PAI and PGRA regulatory compliance consulting, DVRI and catastrophic insurance consulting, BIM-based design of hydraulic structures (spur dikes, embankments, debris flow barriers), topographic surveying via drones and laser scanning, and construction management (direzione lavori) and safety coordination services for public administrations and private companies in Italy.

Product overview

Studio API (Associazione Professionale Ingegneri) operates as an integrated engineering services firm offering a unified portfolio of hydraulic and hydrogeological risk mitigation solutions. The core offering consists of specialized consulting services for water management, including studies of hydraulic compatibility, hydrogeological risk assessment, design and execution of hydraulic infrastructure, PAI/PGRA regulatory consulting, and DVRI/catastrophic insurance advisory. These services are delivered through a structured workflow combining topographic surveys (including drone-based photogrammetry), hydraulic and sedimentological modeling, BIM-based structural design, and construction supervision. The proprietary PGRA Tool and DVR-C licensing services complement the core consulting offerings. The company serves public administrations, private companies, and professionals across the Veneto region, providing both project-specific services and ongoing consultancy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Water Management Services (Servizi alle aziende) Professional management services for all activities and regulatory practices related to water systems, acting as a single point of contact for water management for corporate clients.
• Hydraulic Compatibility Studies (Studi di compatibilità idraulica) Advanced hydraulic compatibility studies and hydrogeological risk analysis for projects requiring compliance with regulatory requirements, including hydraulic invariance assessments.
• Hydraulic and Hydrogeological Risk Consulting (Consulenza rischio idraulico e idrogeologico) Consulting services for the evaluation of hydraulic and hydrogeological hazard and risk management for territorial safety.
• Hydraulic Works Design and Consulting (Progettazione e consulenza opere idrauliche) End-to-end design and consulting for hydraulic works from topographic survey to execution, including spur dikes, embankments, stabilization thresholds, and debris flow barriers.
• Public Tender Requirements Certification (Requisiti per Gare d'Appalto) Certification and compliance services for public procurement tenders, providing technical requirements and qualifications for bidding on Italian public works contracts.
• DVRI and Catastrophic Insurance Consulting (Consulenza DVRI e polizza catastrofale) Consulting services for catastrophic risk assessment and insurance documentation required under Law 213/2023 and D.L. 39/2025, enabling businesses to obtain proportional catastrophic insurance.
• PAI and PGRA Consulting (Consulenza PAI e PGRA) Specialist consulting on Piano di Assetto Idrogeologico (PAI) and Piano di Gestione del Rischio di Alluvioni (PGRA), including a proprietary tool for simplified consultation of PGRA regulations.
• Drone Topographic Surveying (Rilievi topografici con drone) Aerial topographic surveys using drone-based photogrammetry for terrain mapping and hydrological analysis, producing orthophotos, point clouds, and georeferenced data.
• PGRA Consultation Tool (Tool PGRA) Proprietary application developed by Studio API to simplify consultation of articles 9-14 of PGRA technical implementation norms, providing rapid guidance on correct technical-administrative procedures through three simple phases of localization and querying.
• DVR-C License Service (Licenza DVR-C) DVR-C license services provided in partnership with VRC Protection, offering immediate turnkey solutions for companies and consultants needing to produce catastrophic risk assessment documentation for both hydrogeological and seismic hazards.

Quantifiable outcome

• Digital twin integration with BIM enables precise quantity computation and cost optimization for construction and maintenance, particularly for reservoir emptying logistics
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VRC ProtectioncoreTechnology or IntegrationStudio API has entered into a partnership with VRC Protection to offer an immediate turnkey service for companies and consultants who need to produce documentation for catastrophic risk assessment, covering both hydrogeological and seismic domains. Through this partnership, Studio API offers DVR-C licenses and dedicated assistance to clients.
• Politecnico di Zurigo (ETH Zürich)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Politecnico di Zurigo (ETH Zürich) Basement software was used for advanced 2D mobile-bed hydraulic modeling and solid transport analysis on Studio API projects. This represents a technical collaboration with academic research software.
• Dipartimento TESAF dell'Università di PadovaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe TESAF Department of the University of Padova collaborated on hydrological, hydraulic, and sedimentological modeling studies for the Ru Secco torrent project, providing academic research support for Studio API's engineering work.
• Radarmeteo S.r.l.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeteorological data provider partner in the Verziano flood prevention project, providing weather forecasts to Studio API's decision support system for managing water storage optimization.
• Idea-re S.r.l.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in the Verziano flood prevention and mitigation project, collaborating with Studio API on the A2A S.p.A. decision support system.
• Prof. Massimo DegettominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific collaboration with Prof. Massimo Degetto, expert in hydrological models, debris flows, and hydraulic modeling. Prof. Degetto has been involved in European research projects (PARAmount) and national studies on debris flow modeling.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hydrodata S.p.A. Italian hydraulics and water-resources engineering firm with similar deep specialization in river and torrent analysis, hydraulic modeling, and infrastructure design. Closely aligned with Studio API's alpine hydraulics focus.
• Technital S.p.A. Italian engineering consultancy providing hydraulic, infrastructure, and water-resources design services across Italy. Directly comparable to Studio API in hydraulic engineering consulting for public and private clients.
• SWS Engineering S.p.A. Italian engineering firm offering hydraulic, structural, and infrastructure design services, often through public works tendering. Comparable in scope of hydraulic and civil engineering consulting delivered to Italian public administrations.
• ART Ambiente Risorse Territorio S.r.l. Italian engineering firm specializing in hydraulic, hydrogeological, and environmental consulting for public clients. Comparable to Studio API in flood risk studies, hydraulic design, and territorial engineering services across northern Italy.
• Studio Ing. Gallerini: Boutique Italian engineering consultancy offering hydraulic and water-resources design and project management. Similar size and specialization profile to Studio API in Italian hydraulic engineering consulting.
• E.D.In. S.r.l. – Engineering Development International: Italian engineering firm providing hydraulic, structural and infrastructure consulting. Overlaps with Studio API in hydraulic works design and construction management for public sector tenders.
• Studio Maione Ingegneria: Small Italian engineering consultancy active in hydraulic, fluvial, and territorial risk mitigation in northern Italy. Comparable scale and service mix to Studio API for alpine and pre-alpine hydraulic projects.

Broad incumbents

• Lotti Ingegneria (Artelia Group): Long-established Italian engineering firm, now part of international engineering group Artelia, offering multi-disciplinary infrastructure and hydraulic engineering. Overlaps with Studio API in hydraulic design for public works but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geography.
• RINA Consulting S.p.A. Large Italian engineering and certification group with a water, environment, and infrastructure practice. Provides overlapping hydraulic and environmental services but as part of a much broader multi-sector portfolio.

Emerging players

• DHI Group: Denmark-headquartered water and environment modeling specialist with active Italian operations. Competes in the niche of advanced hydraulic and hydrodynamic modeling where Studio API also leverages tools like Basement, TUFLOW and Hec-Ras.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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