NablaFlow, a SaaS company specialising in cloud-based aerodynamic and wind simulations, has announced that it has closed a €1.1 million funding round to support international growth and strengthen its go-to-market strategy. The round was led by Motor Valley Accelerator, the programme of CDP Venture Capital’s National Accelerator Network, with co-investors Plug and Play Tech Center, UniCredit, and Fondazione di Modena. Local Norwegian shareholders and Artec Holding also participated in the round. , an investor based in Ålesund, Norway.
Born out of years of research at the University of Stavanger, NablaFlow has evolved into a go-to for engineers and designers who need fast, high-precision simulation tools. The funding will enable NablaFlow to expand its team, with a focus on commercial growth. In particular, the company intends to strengthen its operations in the Italian automotive sector, leveraging Plug and Play’s network, and expand its presence in the international wind engineering market.
“With two products already on the market generating revenue and growing, this is an important milestone for us,” said Luca Oggiano, CEO and co-founder of NablaFlow (pictured with the team), in a statement. “After years of bootstrapping, we are now seeing a clear market push towards the democratisation of engineering consulting in the field of aerodynamics and wind. This funding allows us to move faster and reach an increasing number of designers and engineers globally.”
The NablaFlow platform offers design engineers fast and intuitive aerodynamic and wind simulations, thanks to a unique combination of SaaS, cloud computing and artificial intelligence technologies. The company’s solutions are already being used in sectors ranging from cycling and motorsport to urban planning and wind infrastructure. Its clients include companies such as Adidas, Pinarello, Ineos Grenadiers, Avior, Rambøll, Kajima and Sony.
NablaFlow offers wind and aerodynamic studies at a fraction of the cost and time required by traditional consulting-based solutions, making advanced simulations more accessible.
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