Cato Raises €6M Seed

Cato, an Italian artificial intelligence company based in Italy, has raised €6 million in seed funding. The company provides an AI-powered platform that assists businesses in identifying, analyzing, and competing for public sector tenders. This new round brings the startup's total funding to €7.6 million.

Investors

The round was led by Keen Venture Partners, with participation from Vento, Heartfelt, Moonstone, BHeroes, Alecla7, Nova Venture, and angel investors including the founders of Lexroom, Sibill, and Pillar.

Cato Use of Funds

Cato plans to use the capital to further develop its public tender platform, expand its commercial operations, grow its team, and support customers across additional sectors and international markets.

About Cato

Founded in 2025 and led by CEO Andrea Zorzetto, Cato is an AI company that helps businesses navigate the complex public procurement process. Its platform automates the workflow for identifying and responding to tenders, including screening thousands of sources, extracting evaluation criteria, and pre-filling bid materials while maintaining human oversight.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://get-cato.com

Company: Cato
Raised: €6M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: September 7, 2026
Lead Investor: Keen Venture Partners
Additional Investors: Vento, Heartfelt, Moonstone, BHeroes, Alecla7, Nova Venture, Lexroom founders, Sibill founders, Pillar founders
Software Category: Artificial Intelligence
Source: https://tech.eu/2026/09/07/cato-raises-eur6m-to-expand-its-ai-platform-for-public-sector-sales/