21% of ECF-backed firms show revenue growth, 34% surpassing 20% annually with profitability in three years. However, 15% faced liquidation, and many underperformed expectations. Fintech and...
Swytch Technology is expanding with the lightweight Swytch GO e-bike and improved MAX+ drive, offering urban flexibility and extended range, respectively. Priced competitively, both products launch...
i-RFK Next, founded by Paolo Pescetto and Antonello Carlucci, raised €3.1M via Mamacrowd to focus on the "martech" sector. It acquired a majority stake in Nuzo...
Entrepreneurs affected by Valencia’s floods turned to GoFundMe for financial support. Campaigns like "Help for Valencia" and "Adopt a Business" raised significant funds, including €304,805 for...
Atlas PMI Destinazione Futuro partners with Opstart’s Crowdlender and Crowdbond platforms to support SMEs through lending and debt crowdfunding. The fund invests up to 50% of...
Rising interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty slowed Italy’s alternative finance market from mid-2023 to mid-2024, with declines in minibonds, crowdfunding, and private equity activity. Minibond placements...
Mastro Tortello, a Milanese fresh pasta brand, has launched a €1.2M equity crowdfunding campaign on Mamacrowd. Funds will support expansion with two new locations and a...
AOX has patented the Deep Delivery System®, enhancing skin absorption of anti-aging ingredients by up to 1,100%. Its crowdfunding campaign aims to raise €688,000, already surpassing...
The City of Chocolate blends culture, entertainment, tourism, and food trends, aiming to attract 370,000 annual visitors by its third year. Supported by crowdfunding and a...
Compagnia del Cuoppo, owned by Giorgio and Andrea Sangiovanni, is expanding its Neapolitan street food brand with the acquisition of CentoGradi Pasta Bar, known for fresh,...