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Translated
TypePrivate
IndustryLanguage technology, Machine translation, Localization
Founded1999
FoundersMarco Trombetti, Isabelle Andrieu
Headquarters
Rome
,
Italy
Key people
Marco Trombetti (CEO)
Websitetranslated.com

Translated is an Italian language technology and localization company headquartered in Rome.[1] Founded in 1999 by Marco Trombetti and Isabelle Andrieu, the company develops machine translation, multilingual AI, and localization technologies combining automated translation with human revision.[2][3] Its platforms support context-aware localization and AI-assisted translation workflows.[4]

History

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Translated was founded in Rome in 1999 by computer scientist Marco Trombetti and linguist Isabelle Andrieu.[5] The company initially focused on online translation services before expanding into neural machine translation and AI-assisted localization technologies.[6][7]

In 2021, Translated received its first external investment round after more than two decades of bootstrapped growth, securing approximately US$30 million in funding.[8][9] Translated was included in lists of rapidly growing European technology companies.[10][11][12][13] It expanded its research activities in multilingual AI systems, adaptive machine translation, and reasoning-based translation models.[14][1]

In 2024, Translated introduced Lara, a multilingual AI translation model designed to provide contextual and reasoning-based translations across more than 200 languages.[15][16] Italian media described Lara as part of wider European efforts to develop multilingual AI systems independent from major U.S.-based platforms.[17][18][19][20]

In 2026, AI-assisted translation technologies developed by Translated were introduced at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican for multilingual live translation of liturgical events and masses in dozens of languages.[21][22][23]

Technology

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Translated develops neural machine translation and localization technologies based on large language models and adaptive AI systems.[24] The company’s systems combine machine-generated translation with human revision workflows, an approach often described as “human-in-the-loop” localization.[25] Translated has published research regarding translation quality evaluation and AI performance metrics. One such metric, known as Time to Edit (TTE), measures the time required for professional translators to correct machine-generated translations.[26][27][28] Research presented by the company at the AMTA 2022 conference suggested that editing times for machine translation output had steadily decreased over time as neural machine translation systems improved.[29] Marco Trombetti has argued that progress in machine translation may serve as an indicator for broader advances toward artificial general intelligence (AGI).[30][31][32] The company has also researched multimodal AI systems through projects including DVPS (Diversibus Viis Plurima Solvo, Latin for 'Through diverse paths, I solve many issues').[33][34][19]

Partnerships and projects

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Translated has collaborated with technology companies and institutions on multilingual AI and localization initiatives.[35] The company has participated in European AI research initiatives and Horizon Europe projects related to multilingual artificial intelligence.[36][37][19]

Reception

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Translated has been discussed in coverage about European artificial intelligence companies and multilingual AI infrastructure.[38][39] The company and its CEO Marco Trombetti have also appeared in discussions concerning AI regulation, multilingual AI systems, and European artificial intelligence development.[40][41][42]

References

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  1. 1 2 "Translator aims for singularity: Translated launches Lara's AI". Il Sole 24 ORE. 2024-11-05. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  2. ↑ "Translated company profile". Bloomberg.
  3. ↑ "FOCUS ON TRANSLATED - Translated blends the best of human and machine translation". www.ardian.com. 2026-04-23. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  4. ↑ "Translated Unveils Adaptive Machine Translation Service in 200 Languages". VentureBeat. 2023-04-27. Archived from the original on 2023-04-27. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  5. ↑ Ohr, Thomas (2019-01-11). "Marco Trombetti, the founder & CEO of Translated and Pi Campus will speak at our EU-Startups Summit on May 2-3 in Barcelona!". EU-Startups. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  6. ↑ "TechTalk con Isabelle Andrieu e Marco Trombetti di Translated". la Repubblica (in Italian). 2021-06-30. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  7. ↑ Diño, Gino (2016-04-07). "Translated.net on Tech Tour 50 List; Reports Sales of USD 15m for 2015". Slator. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  8. ↑ "After 22 years, Translated takes on first-ever funding at $30 million". Tech.eu. 2021-06-30. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  9. ↑ Bond, Esther (2021-07-12). "Translated Secures USD 25m in Growth Equity at Nine-Figure Valuation". Slator. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  10. ↑ "Translated, l'italiana tra le 50 startup che crescono di più". Millionaire. 2016-03-24. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  11. ↑ "Translated tra le 50 migliori scaleup europee. Trombetti: «Abbiamo rivoluzionato l'industria della traduzione»". StartupItalia (in Italian). 2016-03-17. Archived from the original on 2025-10-05. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  12. ↑ Ohr, Thomas (2018-08-02). "A different path to growth: VC Pi Campus invests in AI startups co-founded by researchers and designers". EU-Startups. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  13. ↑ Mura, Maria Teresa Della (2016-03-18). "Equity in Translation: la nuova vita dell'ecosistema startup". 01net (in Italian). Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  14. ↑ "AI e traduzioni: "Ecco perché l'italiana Translated è leader tecnologica nel mondo"". Economyup (in Italian). 2023-02-16. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  15. ↑ "Arriva Lara, l'IA italiana che abbatte le barriere di lingua". Agenzia ANSA (in Italian). 2024-11-05. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  16. ↑ "Translated Lara, un progetto tutto italiano, è il miglior traduttore online oggi disponibile?". Corriere della Sera (in Italian). 2024-11-25. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  17. ↑ Santelli, Filippo (2024-11-14). ""La nostra Lara supera gli umani, con l'IA parleremo tutti 200 lingue"". la Repubblica (in Italian). Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  18. ↑ Rost, Sarah; Salvioli, Luca; Ancevičiūtė, Justė (2025-07-26). "The European Ai challenge passes through start-ups: the cases of Italy, France and Lithuania". Il Sole 24 ORE. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  19. 1 2 3 Soldavini, Pierangelo (2025-05-30). "Artificial intelligence beyond language models: Italian-led EU project kicks off". Il Sole 24 ORE. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  20. ↑ Abirascid, Emil (2024-11-05). "Ecco Lara, l'intelligenza artificiale di Translated per le traduzioni". Startupbusiness.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  21. ↑ Cardiel, Victoria (2026-02-20). "Vatican to Use AI to Translate Masses at St. Peter's Into 60 Languages in Real Time". NCR. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  22. ↑ "Vatican to use AI to translate Mass in 60 languages". euronews. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  23. ↑ "The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican introduces live multilingual access to the Holy Mass through AI assisted translation". 2026-02-19. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  24. ↑ Esperti, Giovanni (2024-11-05). "Translated presenta Lara, l'intelligenza artificiale che traduce meglio delle altre perché capisce il contesto". Wired Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  25. ↑ "« Aujourd'hui, si l'on ne dit pas qu'il y a de l'IA, ça ne se vend pas ! »". Le Point.fr (in French). Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  26. ↑ "Translated CEO Marco Trombetti on Time-to-Edit as Proxy for AI Singularity". Slator. 2022-12-14. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  27. ↑ Wickens, Katie (2023-01-25). "Machine translation startup predicts humanity's impending obsolescence". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  28. ↑ Roberts, Joe (2025-03-27). "We Have No Idea What Happens After Technological Singularity (And It's Coming Fast)". Sciencing. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  29. ↑ Macaulay, Thomas (2023-01-18). "AI translation firm unveils 'world-first' timeline to singularity". TNW | Deep-Tech. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  30. ↑ Grossman, Gary (2023-02-11). "Generative AI may only be a foreshock to AI singularity". VentureBeat. Archived from the original on 2025-08-21. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  31. ↑ "Machine translation is almost a solved problem". The Economist. ISSN 0013-0613. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  32. ↑ Dupré, Maggie Harrison (2023-01-24). "Startup Predicts Year That Technological Singularity Will Happen". Futurism. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  33. ↑ "DVPS: Rethinking Multimodal AI through Direct Interaction with the Real World". www.actuia.com. Archived from the original on 2025-07-23. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  34. ↑ "New European research programme aims to advance multi-modal foundation models". The Alan Turing Institute. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  35. ↑ Marking, Marion (2021-11-11). "Airbnb's New 'Translation Engine' Applies Machine Translation to UGC at Scale". Slator. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  36. ↑ "Rome's Translated leads new €29M Horizon Europe project that aims to bring AI into the real world". Silicon Canals. 2025-05-29. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  37. ↑ Pulcini, Alessandro (2025-07-04). "AI, un progetto a guida italiana vuole creare il modello più avanzato d'Europa". Fortune Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  38. ↑ Oltermann, Philip (2026-05-07). "Europe's AI translation industry told it risks reputation by partnering with US firms". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  39. ↑ "European AI start-ups race to improve chatbots' language skills". www.ft.com. Archived from the original on 2025-08-25. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  40. ↑ "'Language is the most human feature we have,' says Translated CEO". CNBC. 2024-11-22. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  41. ↑ Katz, Miranda. "Welcome to the Era of the AI Coworker | Backchannel". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  42. ↑ "Humanity May Reach Singularity Within Just 4 Years, Trend Shows". Popular Mechanics. 2025-12-19. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
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