Akamas, a Milan, Italy-based company specializing in AI-driven cloud optimization, has raised $10 million in funding.
Investors
The round was led by United Ventures, a venture capital firm based in Milan, Italy, which supports visionary entrepreneurs in reinventing industries through technology. Founded in 2013, United Ventures provides strategic guidance, collaboration, and expertise to help fast-growing companies scale responsibly while maximizing long-term value creation.
Akamas Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to support its expansion into the U.S., with plans to open an office in Boston. Additionally, the funds will accelerate product development, including the launch of new features such as Kubernetes Insight and a SaaS version of the platform. It will also strengthen its engineering, sales, and marketing teams in Italy and the U.S.
About Akamas
Founded in 2019 as a spin-off from Moviri by Luca Forni and Stefano Doni, Akamas provides an AI-driven platform for cloud and application optimization. Its patented technology helps organizations improve cost savings, performance, and reliability across their entire technology stack. Akamas serves a global customer base with a focus on industries such as retail, financial services, and telecommunications.
Funding Details
Company: Akamas S.p.A.
Raised: $10.0M
Round: Unknown
Funding Date: February 2025
Lead Investor: United Ventures
Company Website: https://www.akamas.io/
Software Category: AI Cloud Optimization
Source: https://unitedventures.com/2025/02/11/our-investment-in-akamas-autonomous-optimization-for-modern-applications/