Draft:Radical Storage
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Luggage Storage |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Alessandro Seina, Giacomo Piva, Giulio De Donato |
| Headquarters | |
Number of locations | 8,000+ (2025) |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Alessandro Seina (CEO) Giacomo Piva (CMO) Giulio De Donato (CTO) |
| Services | Luggage storage solutions |
| Website | www.radicalstorage.com |
Radical Storage, formerly known as Bagbnb, is an Italian luggage storage company headquartered in Rome. Established in 2016, the company connects travelers with local businesses offering secure luggage storage services. It operates over 8,000 locations worldwide.[1]
History and overview
[edit]Radical Storage was founded in 2016 in Rome by Alessandro Seina, Giacomo Piva, and Giulio De Donato. Initially named Bagbnb, the company was created to address the need for secure luggage storage by connecting travelers with local businesses offering storage solutions.[2] By 2020, the company had expanded to over 3,000 locations across 300 cities. Bagbnb secured €2.5 million in funding from VV2 and VV4 funds managed by Vertis to support its growth.[3]
In 2020, the company rebranded as Radical Storage.[4] During the COVID-19 pandemic, it adopted a hybrid work model while maintaining its headquarters in Rome.[5]
In 2024, Radical Storage raised $7 million (€6.46 million) in a Series A funding round, co-led by CDP Venture Capital and Azimut’s ALIcrowd III fund, among other investors.[6][7]
Radical Storage collaborates with organizations such as Trenitalia, eDreams, AccorHotels, and GLS Spain.[8] In 2024, the company partnered with GLS Spain to use its parcel shops as luggage storage locations.[9]
Operations
[edit]Radical Storage partners with local businesses, referred to as "Angels," to provide luggage storage near transport hubs and tourist areas. Customers book services through a website or mobile app that features an interactive map for locating storage options.[10]
Recognition
[edit]- Included in Top Travel Startup list by StartUpItalia (2019)
- Listed among the Top 100 Best Italian Startups by StartUpItalia (2020)[11]
- Named one of the 500 Growth Leaders by Sole 24 Ore and Statista (2024)[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "The world's luggage storage network". radicalstorage.com. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ Phil (2024-03-04). "The Rise of Radical Storage". Medium. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ Tucker, Charlotte (2020-01-15). "Rome-based BAGBNB raises €2.5 million to become world's largest luggage storage network". EU-Startups. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ "Bagbnb becomes Radical Storage, the new journey of the scale up leader in luggage storage". www.leggo.it (in Italian). 2020-06-18. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ "Smart working becomes Radical" (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ Abirascid, Emil (2024-10-23). "Traveltech, $7 million round for Radical Storage". Startupbusiness.it. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ "Italy's Radical Storage closes €6.4M Series A round". siliconcanals.com. 2024-10-25. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ "The world's luggage storage network". radicalstorage.com. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ "GLS Spain and Radical Storage sign agreement to revolutionize baggage storage together".
- ^ "Elevate Your Travel Experience With Radical Storage: The Ultimate Luxury Luggage Solution In London".
- ^ "The Top 100! The best Italian startups of 2020 in our opinion - StartupItalia" (in Italian). 2020-12-11. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ "Leader della crescita 2025 | Statista - Il Sole 24Ore". www.ilsole24ore.com (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-01-08.