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Credimi
Credimi is developing a new product of digital lending targeted to SMEs and institutional investors
About Credimi
Credimi S.p.A., operating under the brand Credimi, was established in Milan, Italy, in 2015 by Ignazio Rocco di Torrepadula, who brought extensive experience from his tenure as a senior partner at The Boston Consulting Group. The company was founded to address the significant credit access gap for Italian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by leveraging technology to streamline the financing process.
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The firm operates as a digital lending platform, providing a suite of financial solutions tailored for businesses. Its core business revolves around invoice financing (factoring), where companies can sell their outstanding invoices to receive immediate liquidity, and medium-to-long-term digital loans. Credimi's platform is designed for speed and simplicity, enabling businesses to apply for financing entirely online and receive a decision within a few days, a stark contrast to the lengthy procedures often associated with traditional banking institutions.
Credimi's business model is centered on earning a commission or fee on the financing it provides. As a financial intermediary supervised by the Bank of Italy, it operates with a high degree of regulatory oversight. The company's clients are exclusively businesses, particularly SMEs, operating across various industries throughout Italy. By digitizing the entire credit lifecycle from application to disbursement, Credimi offers a faster and more accessible alternative to conventional credit channels, helping businesses manage cash flow and invest in growth.
Since its operational launch, Credimi has processed a substantial volume of financing requests and disbursed over €2 billion, establishing a significant presence in the European fintech landscape. The company has attracted considerable investment to fuel its growth, including a €10 million round from Vertis SGR. Its trajectory highlights a successful application of technology to disrupt the traditional corporate lending market in Italy.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Milan, Italy
- Employees
- 10
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 71.3/100
- Industry
- Fintech
- Sub-industry
- Mortgages & Lending
- Sector
- Fintech, Business Lending, B2b Online Marketplace, Lending Intermediary
- Business model
- Marketplace & ecommerce
- Client focus
- b2b
Latest news
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LENDING CAPITAL✓Other financing | Jan 2022 | $6.2M | — | Vertis · Merloni Holding · United Ventures · Ignazio Rocco di Torrepadula | ↗ |
| LENDING CAPITAL✓Other financing | Dec 2021 | $33M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
Financials
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Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Credimi is 650 monthly website visits, up 20.4% over the last three months. Credimi's team grew 11.1% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed2 investors entered at this stage
Tikehau Capital
iStarter
Series A2 investors entered at this stage
United Ventures
Vertis
Other known investors5 additional known investors
Deutsche Bank
Ignazio Rocco di Torrepadula- MHMerloni Holding
Sella Ventures
Nova Capital
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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