Acer

What Acer does

Acer Bologna (Azienda Casa Emilia-Romagna della Provincia di Bologna) is a public economic entity established on August 8, 2001 under Regional Law No. 24 of Emilia-Romagna, tasked with managing public housing (edilizia residenziale pubblica, ERP) and providing related housing services across the Province of Bologna. It operates as a delegated agent for the Conference of Entities (Conferenza degli Enti), chaired by the Mayor of the Metropolitan City of Bologna, with formal conventions binding participating municipalities including Imola, Casalecchio di Reno, Castel Maggiore, Castenaso, Monte San Pietro, Monzuno, and San Lazzaro di Savena. The core service portfolio comprises five revenue streams: ERP rental management (income-based, monthly rent collection), property sales through public tenders, commercial rental of non-residential units (via subsidiary Acer Servizi Srl), condominium management for mixed-ownership buildings, and technical services (programming, design, and construction oversight) for municipalities.

The technology stack is a property management system with a multi-channel digital interface: a SPID-authenticated web portal for administrative procedures (billing, family composition changes, maintenance requests, contract management) and a mobile application launched in 2020 on Android (Play Store) and iOS (App Store) for tenant self-service and news distribution. The entity maintains ISO 9001 quality certification since July 2002, with annual customer satisfaction surveys across three client categories. Marketing and engagement channels include a corporate website, email newsletter, social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube), the ACER Informa TV television series broadcast on ETV Rete 7, the 'Abito Qui' online magazine, and a toll-free 800 number for 24/7 maintenance and information requests.

The business model is B2G/B2C hybrid: revenue is generated primarily through regulated rent collection from public housing tenants (subscription/recurring), supplemented by one-time property sales, commercial rental income routed through Acer Servizi Srl, and professional services fees for condominium and technical engagements. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors appointed for five-year terms by the Conference of Entities, with public oversight from a Board of Statutory Auditors. Reported revenue was €53.85M in 2020 (€49.09M–€57.10M band over 2011–2020), with 51–100 employees and two wholly-owned subsidiaries (Acer Servizi Srl and Acer Promos). As a public entity, there is no private equity, venture capital, or individual ownership stake.

Name

Acer

Legal name

Azienda Casa Emilia-Romagna della Provincia di Bologna

Website

https://acerbologna.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Acer Bologna is a public economic entity established under Emilia-Romagna Regional Law that manages public housing (ERP) stock, property sales, commercial rentals, condominium services, and technical projects for municipalities in the Bologna metropolitan area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bologna

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Housing Rental Management (ERP): Manages public housing (edilizia residenziale pubblica) rental contracts, collecting monthly rent from tenants based on income-based calculations determined by municipal regulations.
2. Property Sales: Sale of real estate properties including residential units, commercial spaces, and land through public tenders and auctions.
3. Commercial Rental: Rental of non-residential units including shops, warehouses, garages, and parking spaces managed through Acer Servizi Srl.
4. Condominium Management Services: Condominium management services for mixed-ownership buildings with both public and private units.
5. Technical Services: Technical services including programming, design, and implementation of construction or urban projects for municipalities.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Acer Bologna is a public economic entity that manages public housing (Edilizia Residenziale Pubblica - ERP) stock for the Province of Bologna, including rental allocation, contract management, maintenance coordination, rent collection based on household income, and tenant support services. It also provides condominium management for mixed-ownership buildings, technical services for construction and urban development projects commissioned by municipalities, and manages property sales and commercial rentals through its subsidiary Acer Servizi Srl. Service access is delivered through physical offices, a toll-free hotline, an SPID-authenticated online portal, and a mobile application.

Product overview

Acer Bologna (Azienda Casa Emilia-Romagna della Provincia di Bologna) is a public housing management company that operates as a platform offering multiple interconnected services. The core offering centers on ERP (public housing) rental management, complemented by a digital services ecosystem including an Online Services Portal and Mobile App. Additional services include property sales, condominium management, and a Public Relations Office (URP) for citizen support. The portfolio follows a unified service model where housing management, maintenance requests, bill consultation, and administrative procedures are accessible through both web portal and mobile application.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ACER Informa TV: Television program series broadcast on ETV Rete 7 featuring content about Acer Bologna's activities and public housing topics
• Abito Qui

Products and services

• ERP Housing Services (Edilizia Residenziale Pubblica)

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy efficiency improvement from class E to A1 achieved through building renovation projects (via Gnudi project)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Acer Servizi SrlcoreOthersSubsidiary company of the Acer Group providing commercial property management services including rentals of shops, warehouses, garages, and parking spaces. Manages non-residential properties under the Acer Group umbrella.
• Acer PromosminorOthersRelated entity within the Acer Group network, contributing to the broader housing services ecosystem in the Bologna province.
• Municipalities of the Bologna ProvincecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal conventions with municipalities (Comuni) for housing management services. Acer acts on behalf of municipalities to manage public housing stock, with agreements specifying services, timelines, and compensation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• ACER Reggio Emilia: ACER Reggio Emilia operates the same public economic entity model under Emilia-Romagna Regional Law 24/2001, managing public housing stock for the Province of Reggio Emilia. Direct peer in mandate, funding structure (no equity, public oversight), and service portfolio including ERP rentals, property sales, and technical services.
• ACER Piacenza: ACER Piacenza manages public housing stock and related services for the Province of Piacenza under the same Regional Law 24/2001. Direct comparator in governance structure (Conference of Entities), service offering, and revenue composition.
• ATC Torino: ATC Torino (Agenzia Territoriale per la Casa) is the public housing authority for the Province of Turin in Piedmont, managing public housing stock, tenant relations, and condominium services under a regional mandate analogous to Acer Bologna's. Comparable in operating model, customer segments (low-income tenants and municipalities), and service breadth.
• ARTE Genova: ARTE Genova (Azienda Regionale Territoriale per l'Edilizia) is the Ligurian public housing authority managing social housing stock, condominium administration, and tenant services. Comparable to Acer Bologna in mandate, governance (regional oversight), and operating profile.
• ACER Ferrara: ACER Ferrara is the ACER entity serving the Province of Ferrara under Regional Law 24/2001, offering the same portfolio of ERP housing management, condominium services, and technical activities. Direct peer in legal structure, customer base (public housing tenants and municipalities), and operating model.
• ALER Milano: ALER Milano (Azienda Lombarda Edilizia Residenziale) is the public housing authority for the Province of Milan under Lombardy regional law. It performs an analogous mandate — public housing allocation, rent collection, maintenance, and condominium management — at larger scale, serving as a broad-incumbent peer in the same category of Italian public housing entities.
• ACER Modena: ACER Modena is a sister ACER entity serving the Province of Modena under the same Regional Law 24/2001 framework. Both organizations perform public housing (ERP) allocation, rent collection, maintenance, and condominium management on behalf of municipalities within Emilia-Romagna, with directly comparable mandates, revenue models, and oversight structures.
• ATER Roma: ATER Roma is the public housing authority for the Province of Rome under Lazio regional law. It manages a much larger portfolio but performs the same core functions: ERP allocation, rent collection, maintenance, condominium management, and technical services on behalf of municipalities. Direct peer in category and service scope.
• ACER Parma: ACER Parma is another regional ACER entity under the same Emilia-Romagna legal framework, providing public housing management, condominium administration, and technical services. Comparable in legal structure (ente pubblico economico), revenue streams, and tenant-facing services to Acer Bologna.

Others

• Acer Servizi Srl: Acer Servizi Srl is Acer Bologna's wholly-owned subsidiary managing commercial property rentals (shops, warehouses, garages, parking). Included as an adjacent/related entity reflecting the Group's organizational boundary; it operates within Acer Bologna's ecosystem rather than as an independent competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/BolognaAce17257
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWVXSvGXt2oUJc_vKlyzC7g
• Facebookfacebook.com/AcerBologna
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acer-bologna
• Instagraminstagram.com/acerbologna

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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