Cariqa
Techstars '24Plug and Play VenturesBerlin, DE · Founded 2023 · 20 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors
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Cariqa operates a platform that connects EV charging operators and drivers directly, eliminating intermediaries to provide transparency and control in the charging market. The company provides infrastructure software for the electric vehicle charging industry.
Founders & leadership
Cariqa was founded in 2023 by Issam Tidjani, Stefano Bonetta, and Tamara Ciullo.
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Issam TidjaniinCo-Founder and CEOIssam Tidjani has spent over 19 years in technology roles focusing on marketplaces, infrastructure, and mobility. He is co-founder and CEO of Cariqa, which builds infrastructure software that connects EV charging operators and drivers directly, handling pricing, payments, and billing centrally.
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Stefano BonettainCo-Founder and CTOCo-founder and CTO of Cariqa, an infrastructure software platform for the electric vehicle charging industry.
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Tamara CiulloinCo-Founder and CCOTamara Ciullo studied economics with a focus on sustainability before working at HERE Technologies on sustainable mobility challenges. She brings over seven years of experience in mobility and technology across commercial, product, and go-to-market roles, and serves as co-founder and CCO at Cariqa.
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Mario La PergolainCOO and CFOHe brings nine years of experience in tech startups and scaleups, including three prior founding roles, plus seven years working in private equity and M&A.
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeedJul 2025 · 2 sourcesSource ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Cariqa do?
- Cariqa operates a platform that connects EV charging operators and drivers directly, eliminating intermediaries to provide transparency and control in the charging market. The company provides infrastructure software for the electric vehicle charging industry.
- Who founded Cariqa?
- Cariqa was founded by Issam Tidjani, Stefano Bonetta, Tamara Ciullo in 2023.
- Who are Cariqa's investors?
- Cariqa's investors include Anthemis Venture, Contrarian Ventures, Techstars, Plug and Play Ventures.
- Where is Cariqa headquartered?
- Cariqa is headquartered in Berlin, DE.