Webidoo, an AI technology company focused on simplifying digital operations for small and medium-sized businesses, announced the closing of a $25 million funding round led by fund IXC3, part of Azimut Group. The investment will support Webidoo’s international expansion strategy, with a primary focus on scaling operations across the U.S. SMB market.
Expansion Across The U.S. Market
The company plans to strengthen its North American presence through its Chicago office, which serves as the hub for business development, account management, and research operations. Webidoo currently supports hundreds of SMB customers across the region.
The funding round also marks a new phase of growth for the company as it expands adoption of its AI-driven execution platforms designed to automate operational workflows and improve business performance.
AI Operating Layer For SMBs
A significant portion of the new capital will be allocated toward a targeted M&A strategy focused on acquiring SaaS companies and marketing agencies with established customer bases. Webidoo plans to integrate its proprietary AI platforms — Jooice, Groow and Welpy into acquired businesses to enhance automation, execution, and performance optimization capabilities.
The company positions this strategy as part of a broader vision to create an AI operating layer that connects fragmented business tools and simplifies AI adoption for SMBs.
“The average small business runs 20 tools that don't talk to each other. We're not building tool number 21. We're building the layer that finally makes them all work together,” said Giovanni Farese, CEO of Webidoo. “For too long, small and medium-sized businesses have had to compete without access to the kind of technology that could truly change the game for them. With this funding round, we are accelerating a much bigger vision: we want to give SMBs superpowers.”
Focus On Simplifying AI Adoption
Webidoo’s strategy is built around reducing operational complexity for SMBs by enabling businesses to connect insights directly to execution without building internal AI infrastructure from scratch.
“Most SMBs do not need more complexity. They need technology that helps them act,” said Ricky Gordon, CPO of Webidoo. “That is the role Jooice, Welpy, and Groow are designed to play. Our goal is to make AI easier to adopt, easier to use, and much more connected to real business outcomes.”
Investor Support And Growth Plans
Webidoo’s investor base already includes 8a+, part of Banca Generali, and TIM Ventures. In 2025, the company reported more than $18 million in revenue and over $3 million in EBITDA while continuing investments in research, development, and product infrastructure.
Andrea Cornetti, Chief Executive Officer, Real Estate and Infrastructure at Azimut Group, commented: “Our investment in Webidoo confirms the strategy of our IXC3 fund to support Italian SMEs with solid fundamentals in strategic sectors. In a context where digital infrastructure requires technological solutions that simplify and maximize access to AI's full potential, Webidoo stands out as an ecosystem focused on measurable results and international scalability.”