Hermete Cooperativa Sociale Onlus

What Hermete Cooperativa Sociale Onlus does

Hermete Cooperativa Sociale Onlus is an Italian non-profit social cooperative (Cooperativa Sociale ONLUS) founded in 2002/2003 and headquartered in San Pietro in Cariano, with operational offices in Fumane and at the Gabanel site in Veneto. Operating under the tagline 'Educare, Giocare, Cambiare' (Educate, Play, Change), the cooperative delivers educational, cultural, and community services across the Valpolicella and Verona province. Its core offerings include the Ludobus (mobile play service), public library management in four municipalities (Fumane, Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella, Vigasio, and Marano di Valpolicella), the Kaleidos open center for primary school children, the Cooperativa Scolastica school cooperative and business simulation programs, the 'A Place to Be' NEET youth inclusion project at the Gabanel Bike Hostel, and the 'Pagina dopo Pagina' early childhood reading initiative. The cooperative also operates 'La Bottega di Hermete,' a small e-commerce shop selling board games and educational materials.

The business model is community-led and multi-stream. Service delivery generates revenue through educational workshops, school contracts, library management, and family programs; donations flow through Italy's 5x1000 tax designation, direct IBAN/Satispay/PayPal giving, and recurring donations from the Dolomiti Energia Sinergika program (10 euros per utility contract annually supporting Gabanel). Institutional funding is significant: Con i Bambini anchors the Bell'Impresa project across 13 territories, with additional support from Fondazione Cariverona, Intesa Sanpaolo (Programma Formula with Fondazione CESVI), the Centro per il libro e la lettura (Cepell), and minor partners including Fondazione SanZeno, Fondazione Cattolica, Valpolicella Benaco Banca, and Altana. Pricing on services is modest — participation fees of 5-50 euros — reflecting the cooperative's social mission over commercial margin.

The technology profile is non-technological by design: Hermete does not develop software products, APIs, or AI systems, and its competitive advantage rests on human expertise (educators, psychologists, project coordinators), community relationships built over 20+ years, and a portfolio of proven methodologies. The cooperative is governed as a member-owned entity under Italian cooperative law (Società Cooperativa Sociale a r.l.) and is registered with the RUNTS since April 2022. Leadership is provided by President Simone Perina (educator and co-founder) and project leads including Michela Cona (Bell'Impresa coordinator and Family Services lead).

Name

Hermete Cooperativa Sociale Onlus

Legal name

Hermete Società Cooperativa Sociale a r.l.

Website

https://hermete.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hermete Cooperativa Sociale Onlus is an Italian non-profit social cooperative in Valpolicella delivering educational, cultural, and community services — including mobile play, library management, school cooperatives, and NEET youth inclusion — to schools, families, municipalities, and businesses across the Verona province.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social and community services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alternative Education & Dropout Prevention / Re-Engagement Programs (EDANAJAF), Family Literacy (Parent/Child & Intergenerational) (EDAAAAAE)

Keywords

• Social cooperative services
• Educational programs
• Community development
• Youth employment support
• Library management services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Pietro in Cariano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Social Services Delivery: Revenue generated through delivery of educational, cultural, and social services to schools, families, entities, and businesses. Services include summer camps, library management, school support programs, youth engagement, and community development projects.
2. Sinergika Partnership Donations: Ongoing donations through Dolomiti Energia's Sinergika program where 10 euros per year are donated for each electricity/gas contract subscribing to support the Gabanel social project.
3. 5x1000 Donations: Tax designation donations through Italy's 5x1000 mechanism supporting social projects.
4. E-commerce Sales: Revenue from sale of board games and educational products through the Bottega di Hermete e-shop.
5. Bank Transfers and Payment Platforms: Direct donations via IBAN bank transfer, Satispay, and PayPal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hermete is a non-profit social cooperative that designs and delivers educational, cultural, social-inclusion, and community-development projects for schools, families, public entities, businesses, and youth across the Valpolicella and Verona province. Its core offerings include mobile play services (Ludobus), managed public libraries, school cooperative and business simulation programs, the Kaleidos open center for children, NEET youth work-inclusion through the Gabanel Bike Hostel, orientation services, and early-childhood reading promotion, supported by an e-commerce shop for board games.

Product overview

Hermete Cooperativa Sociale Onlus is a social cooperative based in Valpolicella, Italy, offering a diverse portfolio of educational, social, and community services. The organization operates as a multi-service provider with core offerings including the Ludobus (mobile play service), library management (Biblioteche), and open center programs (Kaleidos). Educational services include school cooperative programs (Cooperativa Scolastica), business simulation (Simulazione d'Impresa), and orientation services. The cooperative also runs the La Bottega e-commerce shop for board games and manages social inclusion projects like A Place to Be for NEET youth and the Gabanel hospitality project. Projects span themes of parenting support, environmental education, cultural promotion, and community development across the Verona province.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Bottega di Hermete: E-commerce shop selling board games and educational toys
• Ludobus
• Gabanel
• Biblioteche

Products and services

• Ludobus di Hermete Verona Mobile play service that brings games and educational activities to public spaces in the Verona area, transforming outdoor areas into play zones for children and families.
• Biblioteche (Library Management) Community library management service transforming traditional libraries into vibrant community spaces. Currently manages Biblioteca Comunale di Fumane, Biblioteca Comunale di S.Ambrogio di Valpolicella, Biblioteca Comunale di Vigasio, and collaborates on Biblioteca di Marano di Valpolicella.
• Kaleidos - Centro Aperto Open center project for primary school children offering growth experiences, experimentation, and community sharing through shared meals, free play, and homework support.
• A Place to Be - Un Ponte per i NEET Tourism hospitality and inclusion project for NEET youth, providing 10-month work experience through managing the Gabanel Bike Hostel and bicigrill service.
• Servizio Orientamento School and career guidance service helping individuals facing crucial choices about their educational or professional path.
• La Bottega di Hermete (E-commerce) Online shop selling board games and play materials, supporting the cooperative's social mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• School cooperatives implemented across 13+ territories
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Università di Verona (UNIVR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Verona provides scientific support for the Bell'Impresa project and collaborates on training courses for teachers and educators on school cooperatives (Cooperativa Scolastica).
• Bell'Impresa Project PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBell'Impresa is a partnership project including: Le Fate ONLUS, ProgettoMondo Mlal, Irecoop, Edulife (Fondazione), Valpolicella Benaco Banca, University of Verona, Ulss 9 Educational Service, and 13 municipalities and schools.
• Fondazione CESVIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCESVI collaborates with Intesa Sanpaolo on the Programma Formula supporting the A Place to Be project for NEET youth integration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Il Calabrone Società Cooperativa Sociale: Italian social cooperative providing educational services, youth programs, and community development; comparable in multi-service community-led model and educational focus to Hermete.
• Codess Sociale Società Cooperativa Sociale: Italian social cooperative operating in educational services, youth programs, and community welfare across Northern Italy; directly comparable in mission and service mix to Hermete's school and youth programs.
• Coopselios: Major Italian cooperative group providing educational, social, and welfare services including management of community services and youth programs; highly comparable business model to Hermete as a multi-stakeholder social cooperative.
• Società Dolce Società Cooperativa: Italian social cooperative (Cooperativa Sociale) operating in education, social services, and community welfare across multiple Italian regions; broadly comparable multi-service mission and target populations to Hermete, though at much larger scale.
• KCS Caregiver Società Cooperativa Sociale: Italian social cooperative providing community, educational, and personal care services; comparable in delivering outsourced community-facing services to public entities in Northern Italy.
• CSSA - Cooperativa Servizi Sociali Associati: Italian social cooperative providing community, educational, and youth services; comparable in providing multi-service welfare offerings to municipalities and families in Veneto and other Northern Italian regions.

Broad incumbents

• Gruppo Cooperativo CGM: Largest Italian consortium of social cooperatives with nationwide operations in education, social services, and welfare; a broader incumbent in the same industry space where Hermete operates locally.

Emerging players

• Consorzio Idee in Rete: Italian social cooperative network providing educational and social services including community development and youth programs; comparable peer aggregating small cooperatives for tenders and projects.

Others

• Fondazione con i Bambini: Italian foundation (not a peer competitor but a key funding partner) that channels the Fund for contrast to educational child poverty; relevant as the financial counterparty that has selected Hermete's Bell'Impresa and shapes the broader social-pedagogy ecosystem in which Hermete operates.

Regional players

• Consorzio Solidalia: Consortium of Italian social cooperatives delivering educational and social services across Northern Italy; comparable consortium structure aggregating cooperatives for municipal contracts, similar to how Hermete participates in Bell'Impresa.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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