Funding for an idea
Where the money for a new venture comes from
Four routes, from the simplest to the most demanding. All sources are official and open in a new tab. Most of them are Italian programmes, since Hunterless launches first in Italy.
1. Public grants and incentives
Grants and tenders on HunterlessOpen public tenders and funding calls from official sources, with the deadline up front.
Incentivi.gov.itThe Italian government’s official catalogue of incentives for businesses and new ventures.
InvitaliaItaly’s national agency for business development: support to start and grow a company.
EU Funding & TendersCalls for proposals and funding from the European Commission.
2. Crowdfunding
Ideas to support on HunterlessPublish your idea and receive donations straight into your account.
Hunterless crowdfundingHow we fund ourselves: the campaign is in preparation.
CONSOBItaly’s financial markets authority. Before investing or raising equity, check that the platform is authorised.
3. Banks, guarantees and microcredit
SME Guarantee Fund (Italy)A public guarantee that helps you get a bank loan.
National Microcredit Agency (Italy)Small loans for people starting a business, including sole traders.
4. Investors
I have capital to invest
Want to receive proposals when we open matching with projects?
I’m looking for capital
Do you have an idea or a business and need funding?
Matching between investors and projects will only be enabled through a platform authorised under EU Regulation 2020/1503 (European crowdfunding service providers) and after a legal review. Today Hunterless does not raise, broker or advise on investments or loans: these pages are for information only.