Luca Rodella

Overview

Luca Rodella is an angel investor and CEO of Smartness, a company specializing in developing intelligent pricing algorithms for the hospitality industry. Under his leadership, Smartness has secured significant funding, including a €13 million Series A round in December 2023, led by Partech and supported by other investors such as The Techshop, Azimut Digitech Fund, and the founders of Bending Spoons. This funding aims to expand the company's team, launch new products, and strengthen its position in the software and fintech sectors for the hospitality industry. Smartness offers a revenue management system that utilizes machine learning models to help hoteliers optimize their pricing strategies. The company's proprietary algorithm processes various data types, including market trends, saturation levels, regional price movements, and the hotel's historical data, to propose optimal pricing that enhances the performance of hospitality establishments. As of December 2023, Smartness has managed over 2 million bookings for more than 3,000 structures, increasing their revenue by an average of over 30%. In addition to his role at Smartness, Luca Rodella has made personal investments in other startups, such as TextYess, compri, and qomodo. His investment focus aligns with his professional expertise, emphasizing early-stage technology and e-commerce ventures. His strategic vision and commitment to innovation have been instrumental in Smartness's growth and its mission to revolutionize the hospitality industry's revenue management through advanced technological solutions.

Investment Focus

• Early-stage technology and e-commerce startups with innovative solutions
• Companies with scalable business models and strong growth potential
• Founders with a clear vision and commitment to their ventures
• Startups operating in the hospitality, software, or fintech sectors
• Companies seeking to leverage machine learning and data analytics for business optimization

Portfolio Companies