Halalto

What Halalto does

HalalTo (Halalto Srl) is an academic spin-off of the University of Turin, established in 2021 and headquartered in Turin, Italy. The company operates as a multi-service consulting platform that combines scientific research with managerial expertise across eight core service areas: accounting for private and public sector entities, credit merit assessment, tailor-made training programs, European project development, smart tourism and territorial valorization (including the Covidless Approach & Trust certification system), AI and Data Quality Management, Halal Economy advisory, and research project development. Its team is composed primarily of University of Turin faculty and researchers, with Prof. Paolo Biancone serving as President and Andrea Martra as CEO.

The firm monetizes exclusively through professional services delivered on a quote-based, project-by-project basis to three primary client types: Italian municipalities (for Covidless certification and tourism valorization), Italian accountants and auditors (for AI training, distributed through partner Eutekne), and halal-economy businesses seeking cross-border European-Middle East market access. Underlying technology for the AI and Data Quality Management practice is delivered in partnership with California-based Innodemia, while research outputs are channeled through the European Research Center for Islamic Finance (ERCIF) and the European Journal of Islamic Finance (EJIF), and demand generation is anchored by the annual Turin Islamic Economic Forum (TIEF), co-organized since 2014 with the City of Turin, Chamber of Commerce, and ASSAIF.

HalalTo's go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, with no disclosed digital distribution or self-serve channel. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, customer logos are concentrated among small Italian municipalities and professional-services training cohorts, and no external funding rounds, parent company, or subsidiaries have been disclosed. The company is privately held by its academic founders and operates with a stated headcount of 1-10.

Name

Halalto

Legal name

Halalto Srl

Website

https://halalto.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HalalTo is a University of Turin academic spin-off offering consulting, training, AI/Data Quality Management, and Halal Economy advisory services to Italian municipalities, professional services firms, and European-Middle East cross-border businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Torino

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for accounting, credit merit, and business advisory across private and public sectors
2. Training Programs: Tailor-made training programs and courses for professionals and businesses, including AI courses developed with Eutekne and Innodemia
3. Research Projects: Research collaboration services leveraging University of Torino Department of Management partnerships

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Halalto is an academic spin-off of the University of Turin that delivers a multi-service consulting platform combining scientific research with managerial expertise. Its offerings span accounting for private and public sector, credit merit assessment, tailor-made training programs, European project management, smart tourism and territorial valorization (including the Covidless Approach & Trust certification), AI and data quality management, halal economy advisory for European–Middle East cross-border business, and research project development.

Product overview

Halalto Srl is an academic spin-off from the University of Turin offering a multi-service platform combining scientific research and managerial expertise. The company provides eight core service areas: Accounting for private and public sector, Credit Merit assessment, Tailor-made Training Projects, European Projects, Smart Tourism & Territory Valorization, Artificial Intelligence & Data Quality Management, Halal Economy services, and Research Projects. The portfolio is anchored to the company's academic roots through the EJIF (European Journal of Islamic Finance) research center and the annual TIEF (Turin Islamic Economic Forum) program. Notable products include the Covidless Approach & Trust certification tool for Italian municipalities and specialized Halal compliance services for European-Middle East business integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TIEF (Turin Islamic Economic Forum): Annual forum dedicated to Islamic finance opportunities, organized in partnership with the City of Turin, University of Turin, Chamber of Commerce of Turin, and ASSAIF since 2014.
• EJIF (European Journal of Islamic Finance)
• Covidless Approach & Trust

Products and services

• Accounting for Private and Public Sector
• Merito Creditizio (Credit Merit Assessment)
• Progetti Formativi Tailor Made (Tailor-Made Training Programs)
• Progetti Europei (European Projects)
• Smart Tourism e Valorizzazione dei Territori (Smart Tourism and Territorial Valorization)
• Intelligenza Artificiale e Data Quality Management (AI and Data Quality Management)
• Halal Economy
• Progetti di Ricerca (Research Projects)
• Covidless Approach & Trust

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• European Research Center for Islamic Finance (ERCIF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHalalTo operates within the activities of the European Research Center for Islamic Finance (ERCIF) based in Turin, directed by Prof. P.P. Biancone of the Department of Management of UNITO. This provides the research backbone for halal economy operations.
• Città di TorinocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Turin partners with University of Torino, Camera di Commercio, ASSAIF, and HalalTo to organize the annual Turin Islamic Economic Forum (TIEF) since 2014.
• Camera di Commercio di TorinocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTurin Chamber of Commerce co-organizes the TIEF forum and supports research projects including the Covidless Approach & Trust initiative.
• ASSAIF (Association for Development of Alternative Instruments and Financial Innovation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASSAIF is a key partner in organizing the Turin Islamic Economic Forum and Islamic finance activities.
• EuteknemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEutekne is a reference point for professional information and training for accountants in Italy. They collaborated with HalalTo to develop an AI course for professionals.
• InnodemiamajorTechnology or IntegrationCalifornia-based innovation company that partners with HalalTo to provide AI training and implementation services for businesses and professionals.
• Fondazione Time2supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFondazione Time2 funded the 'Territori in Movimento' project in the GAL Escartons e Valli Valdesi territory, with HalalTo as academic spin-off partner.
• GAL Escartons e Valli ValdesisupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Action Group partnership for 'Territori in Movimento' project supporting economic development in 56 mountain municipalities.
• Confcooperative Piemonte NordsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative confederation partner in the Territori in Movimento project for territorial animation and economic growth.
• UNCEM (Unione Nazionale Comuni Comunità Enti Montani)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational union of mountain municipalities, co-author of Covidless Approach & Trust publication and partner in Territori in Movimento.
• Città Metropolitana di TorinosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetropolitan City of Torino partner in the Territori in Movimento project, specifically through the Equal Opportunities Counselor.
• Il NODO (Formazione Consulenza e Ricerca)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining and research consortium partner in the Territori in Movimento project.
• GreenningsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental consulting partner in the Territori in Movimento project.
• Fondazione CRCsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting the Covidless Approach & Trust certification project for Piedmontese territories.
• University of Torino - Department of ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs an academic spin-off, HalalTo maintains a close collaboration with the Department of Management of University of Torino, enabling direct matching of client needs with academic expertise.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Eutekne: Italian professional information and training provider for accountants and auditors. Direct partner of Halalto in developing AI training courses, comparable for professional training services targeting Italian accounting professionals.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte: Big Four firm with dedicated Islamic Finance practice offering advisory, audit, and consulting for halal economy and Sharia-compliant products. Competes with Halalto for cross-border Islamic finance mandates, particularly in the Europe-Middle East corridor.
• PwC: Big Four professional services network with Islamic Finance practice serving clients across Europe, Middle East, and global halal economy markets. Comparable for accounting, advisory, and audit services targeting Sharia-compliant products and institutions.
• KPMG: Big Four professional services firm with established Islamic Finance practice serving financial institutions, corporates, and governments. Provides the type of accounting, advisory, and compliance services Halalto offers, but at much larger scale and broader geographic scope.
• EY: Big Four firm with established Islamic Finance advisory services across Middle East and global markets. Comparable for Islamic finance consulting, accounting, and audit services targeting financial institutions and corporates in halal economy sectors.
• BDO: Global accounting and consulting network with established Islamic Finance practice serving SMEs and mid-market companies in halal economy sectors. Comparable for accounting and advisory services targeting Halalto's typical halal economy client profile.
• DNV: Global certification, assurance, and advisory firm where Halalto CEO Andrea Martra previously served as Senior Lead Auditor. Comparable for certification, advisory, and audit services across multiple industries including quality management and halal-related sectors.

Regional players

• Prometeia: Italian financial consulting and research firm providing advisory services to banks, insurance companies, and public entities. Comparable regional consulting model with academic and institutional partnerships similar to Halalto's University of Turin affiliation.

Direct peers

• Shariyah Review Bureau: Specialized Islamic finance advisory firm providing Sharia-compliant certification, audit, and advisory services. Directly comparable to Halalto's halal economy and Islamic finance advisory focus, operating at larger scale across GCC markets and serving financial institutions.
• RINA: Italian certification, verification, and consulting firm offering advisory and assurance services across multiple sectors. Comparable to Halalto's professional services and certification model (e.g., Covidless Approach & Trust), though at significantly larger scale and broader industry scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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