Rome, April 7, 2026 – Synapsi announces it has been selected for Magic Mind, the acceleration program promoted by Zest, one of the leading Italian players in supporting high-potential technology startups. The agreement, signed today, officially kicks off a structured growth path that will accompany the startup until the end of the summer.
A €110,000 Investment Combining Cash and Services
The program includes a total investment of €110,000, structured as a combination of cash capital and acceleration services provided by Zest. The cash component is structured as a convertible financial instrument based on a pre-money valuation of Synapsi of €1.8 million: a recognition of the value already built by the startup in terms of proprietary technology, commercial traction, and ongoing projects with institutional clients. The services component includes access to Zest’s network of mentors and advisors, dedicated go-to-market sessions, support on commercial strategy, positioning and fundraising, as well as training tracks designed to strengthen the entrepreneurial and managerial skills of the team.
This hybrid formula allows Synapsi to simultaneously reinforce its financial structure and operational capabilities, reducing the time-to-market of the computer vision solutions developed by the company and accelerating their commercial expansion.
Towards the September Demo Day
The Magic Mind program will run until August 2026 and will culminate in September 2026 with the Demo Day, the closing event where participating startups will present their pitch to a curated panel of Italian and international investors. This is a highly relevant moment in the Italian venture ecosystem and represents a strategic opportunity for Synapsi to consolidate its positioning and give momentum to the next rounds of capital raising.
This new chapter takes place during a particularly accelerated phase for Synapsi, which in recent weeks has delivered significant operational milestones, from winning the MOST call for the future of mobility to launching the pilot project with Roma Servizi per la Mobilità.
“Joining Magic Mind with Zest is both an important recognition and a concrete opportunity to accelerate our growth. The combination of cash capital and acceleration services will allow us to strengthen the team, expand our commercial network, and arrive at the September Demo Day with a proposition ready to convince Italian and international investors.”