Giuseppe Conte, President and CEO of Italia Capitalis

The new platform for bond crowdfunding

The panorama of Italian crowdfunding is enriched with the entry of ItaliaBond.it, the investment crowdfunding platform of Italia Capitalis Srl, which obtained the official authorization from Consob, with the favourable opinion of the Bank of Italy. The resolution, issued on 12 March 2025 with number 23468, allows ItaliaBond.it to operate in the placement of bonds and debt securities, in accordance with the new European Crowdfunding Regulation, in force since November 2023.

Italia Capitalis: A New Business Financing Model

Italy Capitalis Srl, founded in 2023 by Giuseppe Conte, an entrepreneur already active in the jewellery and precious raw materials sector with Conte Diamonds Srl and Diamanti Italia Spa, aims to simplify and make more efficient access to capital for Italian companies, supporting them in financing medium-long-term development plans.

ItaliaBond.it represents the realization of this mission, through a platform dedicated to the placement of minibonds, with a maximum limit of 5 million euros per year per single issuer.

Technological innovation for Crowdfunding Obligation

ItaliaBond.it stands out in the panorama of bond crowdfunding for the use of proprietary software technology, developed internally. This choice results in:

• An intuitive and user-friendly interface, for a simple and clear navigation.
• Advanced technologies to ensure transparency, security and reliability.
• Integration of digital solutions to optimize the experience of investors and companies.

ItaliaBond.it is the first Italian platform entirely focused on the placement of minibonds to the retail market, turning to Italian private investors, with a subsequent expansion planned at European level. In addition to the involvement of institutional and professional investors, the platform offers the opportunity to a large audience of investors to access the purchase of corporate bonds, diversifying their investment strategies.

An Opportunity for Italian SMEs

ItaliaBond.it is aimed exclusively at SMEs of Made in Italy, with a focus on key sectors such as agribusiness, fashion and manufacturing industry. Through the platform, companies can present their business projects to the community of investors, who can subscribe to the minibonds independently.

The long-term goal of Italia Capitalis is the expansion in the Equity sector, further expanding the funding opportunities for Italian companies.

A Team of Experts to Support Companies and Investors

The team of Italia Capitalis consists of professionals with a consolidated experience in finance, business strategy and business management at national and international level. Key members include:

• Gianluca Leggieri: Former Consob official, currently responsible for compliance and risk manager of the Italian Investment Fund SGR.
• Stefano Maria Grassi: Business development expert, with previous roles of General Manager in important financial institutions.
• Pietro Malinverni: Commercialist and consultant of the Court of Milan, Italian Mayor Capitalis.

The entire authorised iter was managed by the law firm GLG & Partners, with the support of Regulatory Consulting Srl, Phoenix Capital Srl and the contribution of EY Italia, which provided strategic advice for the definition of the industrial plan and the program of activity.

ItaliaBond.it: A New Reference Point for the Crowdfunding Bond

With the official entry into the crowdfunding market, ItaliaBond.it aims to innovate the financing sector to SMEs, offering an alternative and transparent channel for the collection of capital.

Through a combination of technological innovation, financial expertise and attention to the growth of Italian companies, Italy Capitalis is a leading player in the crowdfunding and bond investments.

Statement by Giuseppe Conte, Chairman and CEO of Italia Capitalis:

"As well as my team, I am proud to announce the entry of Italia Capitalis in the world of Italian crowdfunding. The path to obtain Consob authorization has been challenging, but now we can present ourselves as a solid and reliable interlocutor for investors and companies. Our goal is to create a bridge between those who need capital and those who want to invest in high potential projects. "

Source: financecommunity