FIVE CONSULTING

What FIVE CONSULTING does

FIVE CONSULTING (F.I.V.E. Consulting srl) is a Brescia-headquartered Italian consulting firm founded in 2016 that provides strategic consulting, operational support, and training services to Italian public administrations (Comuni/Enti Locali), Enti Territoriali Competenti (ETC), and waste management operators (Gestori). The firm's core focus is regulatory compliance with ARERA resolutions, D.Lgs 201/2022, D.Lgs 116/20, and TQRIF, alongside waste tariff calculation, TARI, IMU, and environmental hygiene administration. Its service portfolio is organized into modular offerings including Servizi ARERA, Piano di Controllo dei rifiuti urbani, Tariffa Puntuale, D.LGS 116/20, Studio Strategico Ambientale, Supporto Autorità Regolatoria, Consulenza D.lgs 201, and Servizi di Supporto, supported by the proprietary AP NETWORK 5.0 platform for ARERA compliance management, and the Academy training program (notably the 48-hour FORMAZIONE TARI 360° course).

The firm has a second office in Rome and operates exclusively within Italy, with primary markets in Lombardy and Lazio. It markets through industry events (Ecomondo, attended four consecutive years), webinars, professional articles, LinkedIn, and earned media coverage (La Repubblica). GTM is direct sales-led targeting government buyers and waste management enterprises, with contact via website forms, email ([email protected]), and phone. Strategic partnerships include SiC Specialisti in Comune and AOR Avvocati (core), and ECOPLAN, SOFTline, Fonter, ARIF, and ANCI (minor).

The revenue model is professional services across three streams: strategic consulting, training programs (Freemium webinars plus subscription-based paid courses), and operational support (remote and on-site). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The firm is privately held, founded by four professionals including Director General Sergio Loda and co-founder Giordano Tedoldi, with no disclosed external funding rounds. Current headcount is 12 and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

FIVE CONSULTING

Legal name

F.I.V.E. Consulting srl

Website

https://fiveconsulting.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FIVE CONSULTING is an Italian niche consulting firm (12 employees, founded 2016) that provides strategic consulting, operational support, and training to Italian municipalities, Enti Territoriali Competenti (ETC), and waste management operators on ARERA regulatory compliance, waste tariffs, and local public services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental and Waste Management Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Sector & Policy Consulting (BPAHACAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Risk, Compliance & Internal Controls Consulting (BPAHACAJ), Circularity Consulting & Program Management (EPR, Design-for-Circularity, LCA) (EUAIANAH)

Keywords

• Waste management consulting
• ARERA compliance services
• Public administration consulting
• Tariff management services
• Environmental regulatory training

Headquarters

HQ city

Brescia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Strategic Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for public administration, ETC, and waste management operators covering regulatory compliance, tariff calculation, waste management control, and administrative support.
2. Training Programs: Academy training programs including webinars, courses, and educational materials for public administration personnel and waste management operators. Includes courses like TARI 360°, IMU 1/2, ARERA 1/2, and Tariffa Puntuale.
3. Operational Support Services: On-site and remote operational support services including desk assistance, administrative office support, and technical office support for regulatory authorities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FIVE CONSULTING delivers strategic consulting, operational support, and training services to Italian public administration bodies, Enti Territoriali Competenti (ETC), and waste management operators (Gestori). Its service portfolio covers ARERA regulatory compliance, TARI and IMU tax support, D.Lgs 201/2022 and D.Lgs 116/20 compliance, urban waste control plans, point-based tariff implementation, and structured training programs such as the TARI 360° course. The AP NETWORK 5.0 platform underpins its compliance management delivery.

Product overview

FIVE CONSULTING is a consulting company offering a comprehensive portfolio of services for public administration, territorial competent entities (ETC), and waste management operators. The portfolio centers on three core pillars: strategic consulting, operational support, and training (Academy). The service offerings are organized into modules covering ARERA regulatory compliance, urban waste control plans, point tariffs, environmental strategic studies (SSA), and support for D.Lgs 201/2022 compliance. The Academy provides structured training programs including TARI 360°, IMU courses, and ARERA seminars. Operations are supported by AP NETWORK 5.0 technology platform for compliance management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Strategic Consulting and Operational Support (Consulenza strategica e supporto operativo) End-to-end strategic consulting and operational support for Italian public administration, ETC, and waste management operators, covering tariff and tax management, regulatory compliance, and administrative procedures. Delivered through direct engagement, on-site, and remote assistance.
• Academy Training Programs (Formazione e Academy) Training programs for public administration personnel and waste management operators, including webinars, masterclasses, and structured courses covering TARI, IMU, ARERA regulations, and environmental legislation. Combines free webinars with paid advanced courses.
• FORMAZIONE TARI 360° Comprehensive 48-hour training program on TARI and environmental tax, structured in 12 modules over 6 months, covering tariff calculation, PEF management, and TQRIF quality standards. Delivered in-person and via live streaming with course materials and ongoing updates.
• AP NETWORK 5.0 State-of-the-art IT platform that simplifies and optimizes the management of ARERA compliance obligations in the waste sector, used to deliver administrative and operational support services.
• ARERA Compliance Services (Servizi ARERA) Regulatory support for compliance with ARERA (Autorità di Regolazione per Energia Reti e Ambiente) resolutions, including service quality (Delibera 15), transparency requirements (444/10), tariff plans, and PEF validation.
• Urban Waste Management Control Plan (Piano di Controllo dei rifiuti urbani) Control plan services for urban waste management, including cost monitoring, ETC project management, and contract verification for waste management operators and municipalities.
• Point-Based Tariff Services (Tariffa puntuale) Point-based tariff system services covering startup through territorial implementation, including tariff plans, data analysis, tariff simulation, and programming.
• D.Lgs 116/20 Compliance Services Support services for legislative decree 116/20 compliance, including business surface verification, register 116 management, and TARI and environmental hygiene regulations.
• Environmental Strategic Study (Studio Strategico Ambientale - SSA) Environmental strategic study services supporting the development of industrial plans and strategic investment plans for urban hygiene service management companies.
• Regulatory Authority Support (Supporto Autorità Regolatoria) Regulatory authority support services including audit, operational services, and compliance verification for ARERA regulations, managed through the AP NETWORK 5.0 platform.
• D.Lgs 201/2022 Consulting and Support Consulting and support services for D.Lgs 201/2022 compliance regarding local public services of economic relevance, including PEFA development, monitoring, and ANAC reporting.
• Administrative Office Support Services (Servizi di Supporto) Operational support services for local public administration offices, including front desk assistance, specialist support, and structured operative systems for administrative procedures.
• ARERA 387/2023 Monitoring Service Monitoring and compliance services for ARERA Resolution 387/2023 requirements in the waste sector.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SiC - Specialisti in ComunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with SiC Specialisti in Comune for combined expertise in public administration consulting. Co-authors articles on ARERA regulations, unbundling, tariff determination, and public local services. SiC provides specialized knowledge in public administration services.
• AOR AvvocaticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with AOR Avvocati law firm for legal expertise in public contracts and waste management regulations. Co-organize masterclasses on public contract awarding modalities. Provides legal analysis on D.Lgs 201/2022 and related regulations.
• ECOPLANminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ECOPLAN for environmental planning expertise. Collaborates on waste cycle management control articles and projects.
• SOFTlineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with SOFTline (software and services for environment) for IT solutions. Co-authors articles on accounting unbundling and technical specifications in waste management.
• FonterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in organizing masterclasses on public contract awarding modalities.
• ARIFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in organizing masterclasses on public contract awarding modalities.
• ANCIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration through SGATE platform managed by ANCI for waste tariff bonus data transmission.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Utilitalia: Italian federation representing water, energy and environmental services utilities. Comparable as a system-level player organizing guidance, training, and regulatory engagement for the same Gestori and ETC customer base that FIVE CONSULTING serves, but operating as a sector association rather than a consultancy.
• Arcadis: Global design and consultancy firm with a dedicated water and waste management practice serving municipalities and utilities. Comparable to FIVE CONSULTING in serving the waste management value chain with advisory services, but at much larger scale and with different geographic concentration.
• Deloitte Italy: Big Four firm with a public-sector consulting practice serving Italian ministries, municipalities, and regulated utilities on regulatory and operational transformation. Comparable to FIVE CONSULTING in public-sector regulatory advisory, but with enterprise-grade scale and broader service lines.
• EY Italy: Big Four professional services firm with public-sector and utilities consulting practices serving Italian public entities and regulated operators. Comparable to FIVE CONSULTING in serving Italian regulated entities, though with vastly larger scale, broader geographic reach, and different service mix.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): Global sustainability and environmental consulting firm serving corporates, utilities, and public sector clients on waste, compliance, and ESG topics. Comparable to FIVE CONSULTING in waste/environmental regulatory advisory, though focused more on corporate and industrial clients than municipal Italian entities.
• KPMG Italy: Big Four professional services firm with a public-sector practice in Italy serving municipalities, public entities, and regulated utilities on regulatory compliance, transformation, and managed services. Comparable to FIVE CONSULTING in targeting ARERA-adjacent mandates, but with much broader capabilities and scale.
• Ramboll Group: Global engineering, environment and management consulting firm with significant European waste-management and circular-economy practice. Comparable to FIVE CONSULTING in the environmental/waste consulting space, but operating at vastly larger scale and broader geographic scope.
• WSP Global: Global professional services firm with environmental, waste, and public-sector consulting practices across Europe. Comparable to FIVE CONSULTING in the environmental and municipal consulting space, but operating at global scale with broader service lines.

Direct peers

• Maggioli Group: Italian group providing software, consulting, training and publishing for public administrations and local entities. Comparable to FIVE CONSULTING in serving Italian municipalities on tax, tariff, and regulatory compliance workflows, with significantly larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• Halley Informatica: Italian software and consulting firm serving municipalities and public entities with administrative, tax (IMU/TARI), and regulatory management solutions. Closely comparable to FIVE CONSULTING in the Italian municipal software + services segment, though with broader geographic coverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/five-consulting-srl

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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