Webidoo

Summary active Updated May 12, 2026

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Location Chicago, IL (U.S. HQ); Milan, Italy
Founded 2017
Latest Stage Growth
Total Raised $30M+

Founders

Giovanni Farese CEO

About

Webidoo is an AI technology company headquartered in Chicago with Milan roots, building an “AI operating layer” for small and medium-sized businesses through proprietary platforms including Jooice, Groow, and Welpy that execute and automate core business processes 12. Founded in 2017, the company announced a $25M funding round on May 12, 2026 led by IXC3, part of the Azimut Group, with participation from prior backers 8a+ (part of Banca Generali) and TIM Ventures; total funding now exceeds $30M including a 2021 round 12. Capital will fund expansion of Webidoo’s AI platforms, scaled SMB adoption of agentic AI, and strategic acquisitions of SaaS and marketing companies across the United States 1. In 2025, Webidoo reported over $18M in revenue and over $3M in EBITDA 1.

Funding History

Date Round Amount Lead Co-investors
2026-05-12 Growth $25M IXC3 (Azimut Group) 8a+ (Banca Generali), TIM Ventures 12

What Investors Say

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What Founders Say

Giovanni Farese, CEO of Webidoo, said: “The average small business runs 20 tools that don’t talk to each other. We’re building the layer that finally makes them all work together.” 1

Ricky Gordon, Chief Product Officer, added: “Most SMBs do not need more complexity. They need technology that helps them act.” 1

Sources


  1. GlobeNewswire, “Webidoo Announces $25 Million Funding Round to Build the AI Operating Layer for Small Businesses,” May 12, 2026. Accessed May 2026. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/12/3292787/0/en/Webidoo-Announces-25-Million-Funding-Round-to-Build-the-AI-Operating-Layer-for-Small-Businesses.html

  2. EU-Startups, “Italian AI company Webidoo secures €21 million to scale SMB-focused automation platform,” May 12, 2026. Accessed May 2026. https://www.eu-startups.com/2026/05/italian-ai-company-webidoo-secures-e21-million-to-scale-smb-focused-automation-platform/