Treccani Futura
, the technological platform of Treccani aimed at education in the school sector, has completed the
capital increase of 7.65 million
, with the partnership of
Cdp Venture Capital
, with the aim of accelerating and strengthening the strategic role of this educational center.
The operation, one of the most significant in the edtech sector in Italy, also marks the change at the top of the company: she arrives in the role of
CEO Cristina Pozzi
while
Massimo Lapucci is confirmed as chairman
.
This was announced by a note from the publishing company.
The contribution of CDP Venture Capital also marks the entry of its representatives into the Board of Directors which is being renewed.
Massimo Bray
, current director general of the Italian Encyclopedia Institute,
joins the board of Treccani Futura , together with
Lorenzo Franchini
and
Fabio Di Gioia
, respectively head and senior investment manager of the Boost Innovation Fund of CDP Venture Capital.
Andrea Dusi
, who to date has accompanied the development of Treccani Futura as CEO and co-founder,
leaves his position
due to previous international commitments and passes the leadership to Cristina Pozzi, formerly Coo - Head of Contents and co-founder, remaining a member of the Board of Directors of the company.
The plan provides that Treccani Futura will develop "within its platform
digital content aimed at school-age children
: courses for teaching, orientation and tutoring, as well as a specific section of news and current affairs for correct information. present training tools dedicated to teachers ".
"Since its foundation in 1925, the Institute of the Italian Encyclopedia has always innovated and innovated to confirm its role of guide and orientation in the dissemination of knowledge to as many people as possible, thus accompanying the cultural evolution of our country ", said Franco Gallo, President of the Institute of the Italian Encyclopedia.
"The most important Italian edtech center for the world of school and work is born - declares Massimo Lapucci, President of Treccani Futura - The entry into the capital by Cdp Venture Capital SGR and the further financial commitment of the Treccani Institute strengthen the strategic role and mission of Treccani Futura ".
"Training is the protagonist of a real digital revolution and it is important that this change is not only in the tool, but that it is accompanied by quality content, developed with careful research and built with languages suitable for the target audience."
- says
Enrico Resmini
, CEO and General Manager of CDP Venture Capital.
