The Finance Shelf

Funder directory / Italy

Generalist investors in Italy (2026)

12 funders based in Italy. Filter by stage, sector or business model below. Contact details are part of Pro.

Mamacrowd

Crowdfunding platformMilan, ItalyB2B / B2C

Mamacrowd is an equity crowdfunding platform based in Italy and part of the Azimut Group. It allows private and institutional investors to invest in selected startups, SMEs, and real estate projects.

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Aster

Public fundingBologna, Italy

ART-ER is a consortium company of the Emilia-Romagna Region that fosters innovation, research, and sustainable growth. It supports startups, talent, and businesses by facilitating access to regional, European, and pub…

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Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena

BankSiena, ItalyDebtB2B / B2C

Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena provides financial services to private individuals, businesses, and public entities. Its business financing offerings include corporate and investment banking, business loans, leasing, …

GeneralistFoodClimate

Banca Popolare di Puglia e Basilicata

BankAltamura, ItalyGrowth · Debt · GrantsB2B / B2C

Banca Popolare di Puglia e Basilicata is an Italian commercial bank providing business financing, credit advances, and subsidized or public-guaranteed loans for growth. It also offers personal loans, green mortgages, …

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Mediocredito Centrale - Banca del Mezzogiorno

BankRome, ItalyGrowth · Debt

Mediocredito Centrale - Banca del Mezzogiorno is an Italian bank that provides financial support to businesses, primarily SMEs, across various sectors. Its services include loans, concessionary credit, mini bonds, bas…

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Cassa Depositi e Prestiti

Development bankRome, ItalyGrowth · DebtB2B

Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) is Italy's national promotional institution and development bank. It provides financing, guarantees, and equity solutions to Italian enterprises, SMEs, mid-caps, and public administrati…

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Crédit Agricole Italia

BankItalyDebt · Growth

Crédit Agricole Italia is a banking institution providing financing, business loans, and financial services to private individuals, SMEs, startups, and corporate clients.

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Credito Emiliano

BankItalyDebt · GrantsB2B / B2C

Credito Emiliano (Credem) is an Italian banking group that provides corporate financing, loans, leasing, factoring, ESG financing, and banking services to businesses, startups, and individuals.

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Sella Bank

BankBiella, ItalyGrowth · DebtB2B / B2C

Sella Bank (Gruppo Sella) is an Italian financial group providing banking, advisory, and investment banking services to individuals, SMEs, mid-caps, and institutional investors. It supports business projects through f…

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Banca Nazionale del Lavoro

BankRome, ItalyDebtB2B / B2C

Banca Nazionale del Lavoro (BNL BNP Paribas) is an Italian banking institution that provides personal loans, mortgages, wealth management, and business financing solutions. It offers debt financing, credit lines, and …

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Banca Popolare Pugliese

BankItalyDebtB2B / B2C

Banca Popolare Pugliese is a regional Italian cooperative bank. It provides business loans, commercial mortgages, financing, and transactional banking services to companies, professionals, public institutions, and pri…

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BPER Banca

BankItalyDebtB2B / B2C

BPER Banca is a banking institution that offers corporate loans, business financing, and financial services. It caters to freelancers, small and medium enterprises, corporate clients, and retail customers.

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