SocialFare

SocialFare is the first Centre for Social Innovation in Italy. SocialFare | Centre for Social Innovation , is a social enterprise based in Torino. The mission is to catalyse, generate and innovate solutions for the Common Good, including research, product/service design and entrepreneurial models to promote and support change and generate economic value from social value. SocialFare develops ideas and plans concerning societal challenges, integrating the experience of the residents, community knowledge, expert technology and social action, in order to bring experimentation of smart solutions to the territory; ready to identify new needs and develop community services, social entrepreneurship, sustainability and networks.

Laura Orestano

President and CEO

Past deals in Italy

Freedome

Series A in 2023
Freedome is a marketplace dedicated to outdoor activities in Italy, designed to streamline the booking process for outdoor enthusiasts. The platform aggregates a wide range of sports and recreational activities suitable for all ages, allowing users to discover, compare, and book experiences offered by local professionals in a secure and user-friendly manner. By providing customizable packages, Freedome eliminates the need for potential customers to navigate multiple websites, send numerous emails, or make countless phone calls, thus enhancing the overall experience of booking outdoor adventures.

Freedome

Seed Round in 2021
Freedome is a marketplace dedicated to outdoor activities in Italy, designed to streamline the booking process for outdoor enthusiasts. The platform aggregates a wide range of sports and recreational activities suitable for all ages, allowing users to discover, compare, and book experiences offered by local professionals in a secure and user-friendly manner. By providing customizable packages, Freedome eliminates the need for potential customers to navigate multiple websites, send numerous emails, or make countless phone calls, thus enhancing the overall experience of booking outdoor adventures.

Aulab Srl

Seed Round in 2020
Aulab Srl, founded in 2014 and based in Bari, Italy, specializes in professional training and software development services. The company focuses on educating Full Stack Developers through a three-month coding bootcamp that combines in-class and online learning. Aulab also engages in the design, development, and marketing of websites, IT platforms, and software applications, employing AGILE methodologies, particularly the SCRUM framework, to ensure efficient project management. With a clear commitment to providing an effective training path, Aulab aims to support students, academics, and programmers in retraining and transitioning into professional web development roles. Additionally, the company offers coworking spaces to foster collaboration and innovation among tech professionals.

Unobravo | Telehealth & psychology

Seed Round in 2020
Unobravo is a platform that matches people looking for psychological support with the therapist best suited to support them, facilitates the therapy journey via video calls, and helps therapists run their practices more efficiently. The therapists we work with are all licensed psychologists and are carefully selected by our team. Our matching algorithm is deeply rooted in the clinical experience of our team and takes into account on one hand the clinical need and personal preferences of the patient, and on the other the expertise of the therapist. Unobravo was founded in 2019. In June 2023 it counts 3100+ therapists, 100.000+ patients and over a million therapy sessions. Unobravo leads Italian market and is scaling up the Spanish one (under the brand "Buencoco").

Novis Games

Seed Round in 2019
Novis Games is a social impact gaming technology startup focused on enhancing accessibility in the gaming industry. It is pioneering the development of gaming environments that allow developers to create accessible modes for video games, emphasizing non-visual experiences for visually impaired players. Since its inception in 2019, Novis Games has tested its innovative solutions within blind associations across Italy, raising over 250,000 euros and engaging more than 500 users. The company has designed a platform that allows players to navigate a virtual world using auditory and tactile feedback, completely replacing the visual component. This approach ensures that visually impaired individuals can enjoy gaming on an equal footing with sighted players. Through direct collaboration with the visually impaired community, Novis Games is committed to creating inclusive gaming experiences that challenge traditional norms in the industry.

Mug Studio

Seed Round in 2017
Mug Studio is a startup based in Parma, Italy, focused on developing innovative software and mobile applications for smartphones and tablets. The company specializes in creating customized solutions, including a flexible and technologically advanced private bike-sharing service. This service allows clients to unlock bicycles, access geolocation features, and book vehicles tailored to their specific needs, enhancing the convenience and efficiency of urban mobility.

Ortja

Seed Round in 2016
Ortja is a reward-based crowdfunding platform that is focused on the agri-food sector. Through crowdfunding, it enables the project's creator to advertise their goods and raise money from the public. For the social campaign and 9% for the corporate campaigns, it levies a portal fee equal to 4% of the total amount raised. Project owners provide a variety of benefits in exchange for the investment. It was founded in 2016 and is based in Turin, Italy.

Apical

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Apical is a community-focused organization in Italy that connects around 8,000 individuals and impactful organizations engaged in activism. It provides an open platform aimed at fostering a fully equitable, inclusive, and sustainable future. By facilitating events, research initiatives, and collaborative working groups, Apical enables both individuals and organizations to share ideas and work on common projects and causes. Additionally, the organization offers training courses and support programs to empower its members in their activism efforts.

PlanBee

Seed Round in 2016
PlanBee is a civic crowdfunding platform designed to facilitate community-driven projects aimed at improving public spaces and environmental sustainability in Italy. Inspired by the collaborative nature of bees, PlanBee allows citizens and companies to contribute financially to initiatives that enhance the quality of life, such as parks, cycle paths, and waste management systems. Many of these projects often remain unrealized due to insufficient funding and bureaucratic challenges. By providing a platform for crowdfunding, PlanBee empowers individuals and organizations to actively participate in revitalizing their communities, fostering a sense of active citizenship and collective responsibility. This approach not only addresses urban degradation but also promotes social engagement and environmental stewardship among stakeholders.
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