Scambieuropei

What Scambieuropei does

Scambieuropei is an Italian youth-mobility information and project-coordination platform headquartered in Bologna and operated under the legal entity EDIT HUB SNC. Founded in 2009, the company aggregates and publishes international opportunities — including jobs, internships, cultural exchanges, European Solidarity Corps (ESC) placements, Erasmus+ traineeships, study abroad, volunteering, and competitions — across more than 60 destinations worldwide. The platform is built on a WordPress content management system and serves primarily Italian youth aged 18–30, with a secondary audience of students, recent graduates, NEETs, and youth workers seeking structured European mobility programs.

The core product is the scambieuropei.info portal, which is a free, open-access publication organized into eight opportunity categories and supported by an editorial 'Guide ai Progetti' section, a deadlines tracker, a destinations directory, and a magazine. Supporting offerings include an annual Tesseramento membership (~€40) bundling association dues and accident insurance for participants of Erasmus+/ESC projects, plus an affiliate partnership with Worldpackers for work-exchange referrals. Distribution relies on organic SEO, a weekly email newsletter, and an active Instagram presence; on the partnership side, Scambieuropei acts as a sending and hosting organization for Erasmus+ and ESC projects, coordinating activities with municipalities (e.g., Comune di Bologna), the University of Bologna, and a network of Italian NGOs (Associazione Volontarius, Associazione Eurobox, Spazio Etneo, Associazione Comitato d'Intesa).

The business model rests on four revenue streams: per-participant membership fees, project coordination subcontracts funded through EU programs and Italian municipalities, affiliate commissions, and indirect newsletter monetization. Scambieuropei is privately held with no disclosed external investors and operates with a small core staff (Stefano Campanari, President; Alessandra Campanari, Editorial Director; Federico Fabiani, Digital Strategist & Marketing Manager) supplemented by volunteers. The organization has been in continuous operation since 2009 with no recorded funding rounds, acquisitions, or restructuring events.

Name

Scambieuropei

Legal name

EDIT HUB SNC

Website

https://scambieuropei.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scambieuropei is a Bologna-based Italian youth-mobility platform, founded in 2009, that aggregates and publishes international work, internship, Erasmus+, ESC, and volunteering opportunities for young Italians and Europeans aged 18–30, while coordinating funded EU mobility projects alongside Italian municipalities and partner NGOs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Mobility Information Platform

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Provider-Run International Internship Programs (Multi-Country/Multi-Industry) (EDAIAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Third-Party Placement & Matching Agencies (EDAIAFAC), Erasmus+ and Government-Sponsored Exchange Partnerships (EDAIABAJ), Student Recruitment & Lead Generation Agencies (EDAIACAA), Application Support, Matching Platforms & Scholarship Administration Services (EDAIAOAN)

Keywords

• Youth mobility programs
• International internships
• Cultural exchange programs
• Volunteer abroad
• Erasmus+ opportunities

Headquarters

HQ city

Bologna

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership/Tesseramento: Scambieuropei charges a membership fee (around €40) for participation in some projects (e.g., Erasmus+ cultural exchanges, ESC volunteering). The membership covers association dues and accident insurance.
2. Project Coordination Services: Scambieuropei acts as a partner/coordinator in Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps projects, working with public institutions (e.g., Comune di Bologna) to organize training courses and youth exchanges. Revenue is derived from EU/coordinator funding for project implementation.
3. Affiliate / Referral (Worldpackers): Scambieuropei promotes Worldpackers work-exchange programs and earns affiliate commissions when users subscribe via referral links (code SCAMBIEUROPEI for discount).
4. Newsletter / Email Marketing: Newsletter subscription service through which Scambieuropei sends curated international opportunities to subscribers, monetizing through audience reach and affiliate/partnership visibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Scambieuropei operates a free Italian-language web portal (scambieuropei.info) that aggregates and publishes international youth mobility opportunities across work, internships, cultural exchanges, European Solidarity Corps (ESC), Erasmus+ training courses, study abroad, Erasmus traineeships, volunteering, and competitions. The organization also acts as a sending/hosting partner for Erasmus+ and ESC projects, coordinates youth exchanges with Italian municipalities (e.g., Comune di Bologna), and offers an annual paid membership (Tesseramento, ~€40) that includes accident insurance for project participants.

Product overview

Scambieuropei is a free Italian-language information platform that aggregates and publishes youth mobility opportunities. The core product is the Scambieuropei.info portal, which organizes opportunities into categories: Lavoro (work), Stage (internships), Scambi Culturali (cultural exchanges), Corpo Europeo Solidarietà (European Solidarity Corps), Studio (study), Tirocinio Erasmus (Erasmus traineeships), Volontariato (volunteering), and Concorsi (competitions). Supporting products include the Guide ai Progetti section explaining European programs (Erasmus+, ESC, EURES, DiscoverEU), a Scadenze (deadlines) tracker, a Destinazioni (destinations) directory covering 60+ countries, an editorial Magazine section, and a paid Membership (Tesseramento) program providing insurance and support services. The platform functions as an information aggregator rather than a direct employer or placement service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scambieuropei.info Portal A free Italian-language information portal that aggregates and publishes opportunities for youth mobility abroad, including work, internships, cultural exchanges, European Solidarity Corps programs, study abroad, Erasmus traineeships, volunteering, and competitions. It serves as the company's core product and primary audience acquisition channel.
• Tesseramento (Membership) An annual paid membership program (Tesseramento) costing approximately €40 that provides association dues coverage and accident insurance for participants joining Scambieuropei-coordinated Erasmus+ cultural exchanges and ESC volunteering projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of opportunities published monthly across work, internships, cultural exchanges, ESC, study, and competitions

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EURES (European Employment Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEURES is a cooperation network of public employment services backed by EU law. Scambieuropei publishes EURES job offers (e.g., Denmark pizza assistant, Malta game presenters, Norway chefs) and acts as an intermediary, directing candidates to both the employer and the EURES service (e.g., [email protected]).
• Comune di BolognacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScambieuropei collaborates with the Comune di Bologna on youth mobility projects, including Erasmus+ training courses (e.g., Romania 2026, 'Empowering Youth Voices') and youth work coordination. The municipality provides project funding and participant selection.
• Erasmus+ Programme (EU Commission)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScambieuropei acts as a partner organization for Erasmus+ youth exchanges, training courses, and ESC projects. The EU Commission co-finances these projects, and Scambieuropei recruits Italian participants and coordinates activities.
• Corpo Europeo di Solidarietà (ESC / European Solidarity Corps)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScambieuropei is a sending and hosting organization for European Solidarity Corps projects, recruiting Italian volunteers for ESC placements abroad (Spain, Lithuania, France, Georgia, Peru, Ecuador) and hosting international volunteers in Italy.
• WorldpackersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWorldpackers is a work-exchange platform partner. Scambieuropei promotes Worldpackers Austria and other country-specific work programs, earning affiliate commissions when users subscribe with the SCAMBIEUROPEI code for a €10 discount on annual subscriptions.
• Spazio EtaneominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpazio Etaneo partners with Scambieuropei to recruit Italian participants for Erasmus+ training courses (e.g., Bulgaria 2026, 'Reset & Recharge' on mental health). Scambieuropei charges a €30 membership fee.
• Associazione Comitato d'Intesa (Belluno)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociazione Comitato d'Intesa partners with Scambieuropei to recruit Italian participants for Erasmus+ youth exchanges (e.g., Czech Republic 2026). Scambieuropei charges a €80 membership fee.
• Associazione Volontarius (Bolzano)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociazione Volontarius partners with Scambieuropei for ESC volunteer projects. Scambieuropei acts as the sending organization for Italian volunteers (e.g., Georgia 2025-2026 project at the Istituto di Cultura Italiana).
• Associazione EuroboxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociazione Eurobox partners with Scambieuropei for Erasmus+ youth exchanges and cultural projects (e.g., Bosnia 2026, Croatia 2026). Scambieuropei recruits Italian participants and charges a €40 membership fee.
• WeWorld (ONG)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWeWorld publishes job vacancies on Scambieuropei. The ONG uses the platform to reach a broad audience of young Italians for positions such as Project Manager in Bologna.
• SALTO-YOUTHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSALTO-YOUTH platforms publish training course opportunities that Scambieuropei aggregates and promotes to Italian audiences (e.g., Romania 'Plural Perspectives 4.0' on discrimination).
• Università di Bologna (UNIBO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScambieuropei partners with the University of Bologna for the 'Green Competences for Sustainable Youth Work' project, hosting a webinar led by Prof. Laura Garcia Herrero on food waste (July 2026).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Worldpackers: Work-exchange platform connecting travelers with hosts for volunteer work in exchange for accommodation. Directly comparable as a partner/competitor for work-abroad opportunities and an existing Scambieuropei affiliate partner.
• GoAbroad.com: US-rooted directory for study abroad, internships, volunteer programs, and language schools. Comparable as a content-driven aggregator of international opportunities for students and young professionals.
• Eurodesk: European youth mobility information network providing free information on EU opportunities (Erasmus+, ESC, DiscoverEU). Directly comparable as an EU-funded youth mobility aggregator, though with multi-country presence versus Scambieuropei's Italian focus.
• Idealist.org: Global nonprofit job and volunteer opportunity platform connecting people with mission-driven organizations. Overlaps with Scambieuropei's volunteering abroad and humanitarian aid listings.
• AIESEC: Global youth-run organization facilitating international internships, volunteer experiences, and exchanges for young people. Comparable as a multi-country youth mobility coordinator with a similar target audience.
• ErasmusIntern: International internship-matching platform connecting students and graduates with Erasmus+ traineeships and cross-border internships. Directly comparable in the international internship placement vertical.
• Workaway: Global work-exchange platform offering volunteer placements worldwide with host organizations. Comparable as a content-driven work-abroad aggregator targeting similar 18-30 demographics.

Broad incumbents

• SALTO-YOUTH: EU resource centre supporting youth worker training and Erasmus+/ESC opportunities. Comparable in publishing mobility opportunities but as an official EU institution rather than an independent aggregator.
• EURES: Official EU-coordinated job mobility network run by the European Commission. Overlaps with Scambieuropei's job listings (au pair, hospitality, professional roles) but operates as an official institutional incumbent rather than a commercial aggregator.

Regional players

• Eurocultura: Italian organization coordinating Erasmus+ youth exchanges and training courses in the Veneto region. Comparable as a regional Italian youth mobility operator serving similar audiences and programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/scambieuropei
• Xx.com/scambieuropei
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scambieuropei

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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