Personae: the welfare accelerator of the CDP National Network presents the 6 startups selected for the 2nd edition of the program.

Milan, June 10, 2024 – After 4 months of acceleration, the 6 startups selected for the second edition of Personae, the Welfare Accelerator of the CDP National Network, will present their innovative services today at the Demo Day. The event will be held at the People Hub Milanofiori of Accenture, in front of a broad panel of investors, business angels, and stakeholders.

Launched by CDP Venture Capital SGR and implemented in collaboration with SocialFare | Center for Social Innovation and a|cube, the program has supported 6 accelerated startups in an intensive growth journey across all key strategic areas of entrepreneurship. This includes consolidating their business models with the support of the Personae ecosystem, which offers a network of mentors, advisors, and tutors.

So far, the acceleration program has received over 350 applications, selected 13 startups, and involved more than 20 mentors, contributing over 500 hours of mentoring through in-person and online sprint sessions held in Milan and Turin.

Each accelerated startup has received an initial investment of €100,000 (in exchange for equity), and for the most promising teams, a follow-up investment of €200,000-300,000 may follow after the program’s completion.

The solutions proposed by the startups aim to address social vulnerabilities, focusing on improving the lives of individuals and communities, with the potential to change the national welfare system.

The 6 startups selected, accelerated, and supported by Personae in this second batch, who will present to investors and partners during the Demo Day, are:

• AccessiBit: A tech company offering innovative tools to make websites, mobile apps, and online documents accessible in a simple and quick way, in compliance with current regulations, striving to accelerate the transition towards a more inclusive web without barriers.
  Founders: Jacopo Pontone, Giulio Ardoino, Riccardo Linares.
  Website: https://accessibit.com/
• Centro DCA: A multidisciplinary network of cutting-edge healthcare professionals, specialized in treating eating disorders, both online and in person. The service starts with an online questionnaire and a free initial consultation to guide the most suitable therapeutic path based on the user’s specific needs.
  Founder: Giuseppe Magistrale.
  Website: https://www.centrodca.it/
• Dermaself: A digital platform offering dermatological consultations and personalized skincare products using AI. Starting from a free quiz, users are guided to understand which skincare products they need, with formulations updated monthly based on skin changes. The subscription includes support from a dedicated Skin Specialist to track progress and help manage acne treatment.
  Founders: Elena Setaro, Adele Sparavigna.
  Website: https://dermaself.it/
• FunniFin: A financial education platform that helps businesses support their clients and employees on financial empowerment and wellbeing through artificial intelligence, personalized coaching sessions, and gamification.
  Founders: Lapo Nidiaci, Leonardo Capotosto.
  Website: https://www.funnifin.com/
• GRLS: A Diverse Talent Sourcing platform based on AI, creating valuable matches between female and non-binary talents and companies seeking to diversify their workforce, promoting Diversity and Inclusion policies within the workplace.
  Founders: Benedetta Tornesi, Guglielmo Tornesi, Miriam Sanguineti, Greta Beccarello.
  Website: https://grls.it/
• Handy Signs: An AI-based translation service from Italian Sign Language (LIS) to Italian, improving the accessibility of counter services provided by companies and institutions to deaf citizens, helping them communicate in live situations, and promoting accessibility and inclusion.
  Founder: Emanuele Chiusaroli.
  Website: https://www.handysigns.it/

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The program has a total funding of €6.1 million allocated by the dedicated investment vehicle Personae, participated by CDP Venture Capital SGR, SocialFare Seed, a|impact, and Fondazione Italiana Accenture ETS.

The 6 participating startups, selected from a pool of over 200 applications, have received an investment of €100,000, with the potential for a follow-on investment of up to €300,000 for the top teams of the batch.

For this 2nd edition, Personae continues to benefit from the support of co-investors SocialFare Seed, a|impact, and Fondazione Italiana Accenture ETS, as well as main partners: Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo, Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Cuneo, Fondazione Social Venture Giordano Dell’Amore. Accenture participates as a corporate partner.

For more information about the acceleration program, visit the website: https://personae-accelerator.com