UnBound London 2017 - Call for participation

ITA - Italian Trade Office is pleased to offer a new great opportunity to the world of Italian innovation: on July 19th and 20th ITA will take part in Unbound London 2017 with an exhibition space that will host up to 30 Italian startups and SMEs.

UnBound London is one of the world's most important digital industry events, attracting the most innovative companies and major investors from all over the world: in this edition, organizers expect more than 500 exhibitors and more than 5000 qualified operators (VC, business angels, decision makers and others) as visitors.

Moreover, in order to provide useful insights to participating companies, ITA will organize a workshop day on 18th July with leading UK innovation experts.

For all the information on how to participate go to the following link

Innovfest Unbound 2017 - Italian startups embrace the heart of innovation

4 days of meetings in one of the most exciting place of innovation on earth: the initiative promoted by the Italian Trade Agency, with the precious collaboration of Italia Startup association, allowed 14 start-ups and innovative Italian SMEs to get in contact with numerous investors and decision makers of South East Asia area.

At Innovfest Unbound 2017 in Singapore, ITA managed the organization of an entrepreneurial mission enriched by numerous networking opportunities, during which Italian companies were able to get to know and deepen the opportunities that Singapore's financial hub offers startups in the form of investments and partnerships.

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Fintech Startup Satispay Raises €14M in Funding

Satispay, a Milan, Italy-based fintech startup, raised €14m in its latest funding round.

The round, still open and with a final target of €16m, brings total funding to date to €22.5m and launches the valuation of the company close to €50m.

According to local reports, backers include existing shareholder Iccrea Banca and other undisclosed investors.

Co-founded by Alberto Dalmasso, CEO, Dario Brignone, IT & Organization, and Samuele Pinta, COO, Satispay provides a mobile payment system that allows people to pay on stores and friends from their smartphone. The service, completely free, can be used by anyone above 18 years old with an Italian bank account or prepaid card with an Italian IBAN code.
The app is available for iPhone, Android and Windows Phone.

Source: http://www.finsmes.com

FM

05/05/2017

TechItalia London Meetups

TechItalia London Meetups are informal monthly gatherings, open to Italian professionals, entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs in tech/media businesses, based in London, and/or professionals working with Italy in similar sectors. Every month, 3/4 chosen members will be presenting their businesses to the audience. This will be followed by networking/drinks, every month in a different venue in Central London. Relaxed atmosphere, informative topics and a good opportunity to network.

If you want to know more please visit the Meetup page and join the Facebook Group.

FM

28/04/2017