Ulule has acquired KissKissBankBank from La Banque Postale, uniting two pioneers in French crowdfunding. Ulule plans to leverage synergies while maintaining both brands. Since 2010, the...
Reefilla, a leader in mobile energy storage and battery reuse, raised €800,000 through crowdfunding and venture capital, led by CDP Venture Capital’s Green Transition Fund. The...
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...