According to the 2024 report of Social Innovation Monitor (SIM), Italy currently has 239 incubators and accelerators, representing a decrease of 8.8% compared to the previous year. Of these, 64 are officially certified by the Chamber of Commerce (a list of accredited...
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Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) has steadily become a feature of Italy’s innovation landscape in recent years. Although still a small segment within the wider venture capital sector, CVC investments have been increasing as Italian corporations seek to engage with startups. The motivations...
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Equity crowdfunding continues to be a powerful tool for democratizing access to capital, especially for startups and SMEs. In 2024, the sector saw significant progress, largely driven by the ECSP (European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation), which harmonized the European market and improved...
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Venture capital investments in Italy soared to €1.5 billion in 2024, reflecting a 28% increase from €1.17 billion in 2023. The number of funding rounds also grew, with 417 rounds in 2024 compared to 319 in 2023. These figures are based on...
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According to the Social Innovation Monitor (SIM), Italy has 640 certified startups that create significant social impact. These startups lie at the intersection of nonprofit organizations and for-profit enterprises and are categorized into three types: Innovative Startups with a Social Vocation, Benefit Companies, and B...
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