Who we are
Fin+Tech is the fintech and insurtech accelerator of CDP's National Accelerators Network, launched by an initiative of CDP Venture Capital SGR together with Zest, Startupbootcamp, Fintech District, Credem Group and Nexi.
CDP Venture Capital SGR is a venture capital management company (70% owned by CDP Equity and 30% by Invitalia) with over €1 billion in assets under management. Its goal is to make Venture Capital a key driver of the country’s economic development and innovation, creating the conditions for the overall and sustainable growth of the Venture Capital ecosystem.
Zest is Italy’s leading accelerator, with a track record of over 140 portfolio startups in the past ten years, 13 exits, and 250 startups currently in portfolio. A pioneer in the field, Zest has developed deep expertise in company building and fundraising, leveraging its focus on key verticals in digital innovation and its positioning as a strategic innovation partner for major Italian corporations.
Recognized as the most active investor in early-stage Fintech and Insurtech startups, Zest has launched 2 international programs, supported 22 startups, partnered with 15 financial corporations, achieved 1 exit in 3 years, and facilitated over €27M in investments in the sector, including more than €4M from DM.
Founded in 2010, with around 1,100 startups in its portfolio, Startupbootcamp is now one of the leading accelerators in the world and the first in Europe. Active on every continent with over 20 programmes, it attracts more than 20,000 startups annually. The high activity rate of startups five years after the programme (over 70%, compared to an average of less than 20%) and its strong appeal to investors (with around €900,000 in investments raised just months after the programme) demonstrate the robustness of Startupbootcamp's model.
There have been several successful exits from Startupbootcamp alumni, including the German company Relayr, which was acquired by Munich RE in 2019 for €260 million.
Fintech District is the international community hub for the Fintech and Techfin ecosystem in Italy. It serves as an ecosystem aggregator with the goal of creating the best conditions for all stakeholders (fintechs, financial institutions, corporate companies, professionals, institutions, and investors) to collaborate synergistically and discover opportunities for both local and international growth. Members share a common drive for innovation and a willingness to develop partnerships based on openness and collaboration. The community currently includes over 300 fintech, techfin, and leading corporate companies. Fintech District also maintains relationships with equivalent Innovation Hubs abroad to expand investment and cooperation opportunities, reinforcing its role as the gateway and reference point for the Italian market. Founded in 2017, Fintech District is part of Fabrick and is located in Milan at Palazzo COPERNICO ISOLA FOR S32, Via Sassetti 32.
Nexi is a leading European PayTech, present in high-growth, attractive markets and technologically advanced countries. Listed on Euronext Milan, Nexi has the scale, geographical reach, and capabilities to drive the transition towards a cashless Europe. Thanks to its portfolio of innovative products, e-commerce expertise, and sector-specific solutions, Nexi provides flexible support for the digital economy and the entire global payments ecosystem through a wide range of payment channels and methods.
Nexi's technology platform and best-in-class professional skills enable the company to operate effectively across three market segments: Merchant Services & Solutions, Cards & Digital Payments, and Digital Banking & Corporate Solutions. Nexi continuously invests in technology and innovation, focusing on two core principles: meeting, together with its banking partners, the needs of its clients and creating new business opportunities for them.
Nexi is committed to supporting individuals and businesses of all sizes, transforming the way people pay and businesses accept payments, offering customers the most innovative and reliable solutions to help them better serve their own clients and grow. This is how Nexi drives progress for the benefit of all: simplifying payments and enabling people and businesses to build stronger relationships and grow together.
Credem Group is one of the leading private banking groups in Italy, operating through more than 600 branches, business centres, small business centres, private banking hubs, and financial shops across 19 Italian regions. The Group also includes companies specializing in Commercial Banking, Bancassurance, Asset Management, and other activities.
Credem has always combined technological innovation with the individual needs of its clients. This is made possible by the continuous efforts of specialists who are committed not only to meeting client needs but also anticipating them, creating new services and skills. In 2020, Credem Banca, the parent company, launched its new positioning based on the concept of Wellbeing and coined a new term: Wellbanking (a registered trademark). This promise is rooted in a deep purpose: “to make people feel good,” aiming to ensure wellbeing in three key areas: for its clients, its people, and society.