International Private Capital (IPC) Hub

The International Private Capital (IPC) Hub is part of the ICE – Innovation and Corporate Entrepreneurship Center at SDA Bocconi and aims to foster innovation in capital markets as a key driver of the real economy and the country’s growth.

The Hub is dedicated to analyzing the interaction between capital and innovative companies, with the objective of developing the specialized skills required in the private capital sector. Its focus is on enhancing know-how, understanding and best practices related to investment activities in unlisted and innovative SMEs, as well as on improving knowledge of capital markets dedicated to SMEs and innovation, while promoting a new entrepreneurial culture.

The Hub therefore seeks to strengthen the role of the ICE – Innovation and Corporate Entrepreneurship Center as a national centre of expertise serving capital markets and unlisted companies.

Based at the SDA Bocconi Campus in Rome – a strategic platform for dialogue among academia, institutions and businesses – the development program includes the implementation of a range of initiatives in the capital city through a modular approach designed to ensure their robustness and relevance while maximizing their visibility in the market.

The initiatives of the International Private Capital (IPC) Hub of Rome are identified as follow:

Ecosystem
National competence center based in Rome.
Education
Teaching Program - e.g.«(valuation in) start-ups and tech innovation» - (postgraduate level), workshops and specialized training courses for wealth management professionals.
Innovation
Investment Challenge Competition.
Editorial
Annual Report of the Hub.

Ecosystem

ICE - Innovation and Corporate Entrepreneurship Center aims to establish an ecosystem where it plays a pivotal role, with a specific focus on the interaction between capital and companies, fostering the specialized skills required in the private capital sector.

The IPC Hub will:

Address research and study initiatives based on the needs expressed by participants, aligning with market demands.
Enhance participants’ growth by introducing them to new models for managing and developing innovative companies and SMEs, with a view to accessing private markets.
Provide participants with regular research findings, workshops, and educational programs.

Manifesto

The main targets of the ICE SDA Bocconi International Private Capital (IPC) Hub are described in our Manifesto.

Cooperation for Value Creation
Creation of value based on a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing among the key players in financial services innovation, promoting the deployment of patient capital (institutional investors) and private savings into equity investments and real economy projects that generate growth and sustainability.
Value Research
Enhancing the work of ICE SDA Bocconi researchers, connecting them with the subjects of their research and creating new sources of funding for research activities (output: scientific report).
Share Knowledge
Establish a space for sharing data and information, creating a bridge between investors, companies, innovative start-ups, researchers and the market at an international level.
Build Skills and Competences
Offer a wide range of ecosystem and knowledge-sharing opportunities, particularly on models, methodologies and operational best practices in private market investing and management.
If you are a fintech startup interested in joining the IPC Hub, write an email to ice@sdabocconi.it and we will contact you back.

Why International Private Capital Hub?

Hub partners can benefit greatly from participating in the IPC Hub.

Here are the main ways in which partners can benefit from the Hub.

Access to cutting-edge knowledge
Partners have access to the latest insights, trends, and developments in private markets through the expertise of academia, industry associations, and regulators, ensuring valuable and up-to-date knowledge.
Opportunities for collaboration
Partners can participate in discussions, workshops, and forums, fostering knowledge sharing, networking opportunities, and potential collaborations for mutual benefit.
Regulatory compliance and best practices
The involvement of regulators and industry associations provides partners with insights into regulatory frameworks, investment best practices, and emerging trends, helping them navigate the complex private capital landscape.
Validated methodologies
The Hub develops methodologies validated by multiple stakeholders, ensuring access to reliable approaches for evaluating unlisted SMEs and innovative start-ups.
Industry-specific insights
Research activities focus on specific areas of private capital. This industry-specific approach provides partners with targeted insights and recommendations relevant to their operations and strategic objectives.

Partners will gain a competitive advantage in the private capital industry, staying ahead in a rapidly evolving market environment.
Datasets and validated insights developed within the Hub will support strategic decision-making, product development, portfolio construction, and innovation initiatives.

Structure

The International Private Capital Hub is guided by a multi-level governance model that combines academic vision, industry insight, and market engagement. Discover how each body shapes research, strategy, and value creation within the financial services ecosystem.

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