A growing ecosystem for Italian SMEs
Elite, Euronext’s innovative ecosystem, has recently welcomed 19 new Italian companies, marking a significant step in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in our country. This entry not only enriches the Elite network, but it also represents a unique opportunity for SMEs to access specialized resources and skills, essential for their long-term sustainable growth
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Key sectors and economic impact
The new companies come from 10 different Italian regions, with a strong representation from the central-south, and operate in sectors crucial to the national economy, including industry, services, technology and food & beverage. With an aggregate turnover of around 3 billion euros and more than 2,300 employees, these SMEs not only contribute to the creation of jobs, but also to the economic vitality of the country. The diversification of sectors represents a positive sign for the resilience and innovation of Italian SMEs
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Access to a European network
The Elite program offers eligible companies access to a wide network of entrepreneurs, top executives, partners and investors, including institutional ones. This support is essential to facilitate the finding of resources on the capital market, both private and public. Marta Testi, CEO of Elite, emphasized the importance of this entry, highlighting how the Elite ecosystem is not limited to providing capital, but also combines knowledge and relational capital, creating an environment favorable to the growth of
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A significant achievement for Elite
With the admission of these 19 new companies, Elite has reached an important milestone, having welcomed 135 companies since the beginning of the year alone. This not only demonstrates the attractiveness of the program, but also the growing confidence of Italian SMEs in seeking support for their expansion. The network of partners that has contributed to this success includes prominent names such as NUO Capital, 4ward Consulting and Banco BPM, who have played a crucial role in accompanying these companies on their growth path
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