IL PONTE Società Cooperativa Sociale ONLUS

What IL PONTE Società Cooperativa Sociale ONLUS does

IL PONTE Società Cooperativa Sociale ONLUS is a Verona-based social cooperative founded in June 1988, structured as an Italian ONLUS non-profit and accredited with Regione Veneto for labor services. It delivers a vertically integrated portfolio of educational and social services through five operating areas: Centro Psicopedagogico (psychopedagogical consulting and training), Area Infanzia (6 managed nurseries across Verona and Vicenza provinces), Area Minori e Famiglie (family spaces, homework support, youth aggregation centers, and educational projects for ages 0–18), Area Adulti (InFormaLavoro employment offices delivering CV assistance, career counseling, internships, and European Social Fund projects including GOL and REI pilots), and Rifugio Novezzina (a mountain refuge at 1,235m hosting residential 16 Attitudini courses, hospitality, and team-building).

The cooperative's underlying "technology" consists of codified pedagogical methodologies rather than software: the Pedagogy of Happiness (Pedagogia della Felicità), the Maieutic approach, the 16 Attitudini per una vita felice framework (adapted from the UK Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom), and the Litigare Bene conflict-management method (developed with CPP of Piacenza). These methodologies are commercialized through the in-house Il Ponte Casa Editrice publishing arm, which produces books priced €7–€18 and the 16G card game.

The business model is overwhelmingly public-sector-driven. Core services (nurseries, youth centers, employment centers, school labs) are delivered free to end users and funded through multi-year contracts with at least 10 municipalities in the province of Verona and additional municipalities in Vicenza, supplemented by Regione Veneto and European Social Fund co-financing. Secondary revenue streams include direct book and card-game sales (via email ordering and events) and hospitality revenue from Rifugio Novezzina. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, targeting Enti Locali, schools, and to a lesser extent private clients. The cooperative employs approximately 110 staff and is led by President Stefano Bertoldi and Vice President Petra Kirchlechner, following the 2024 leadership transition.

Name

IL PONTE Società Cooperativa Sociale ONLUS

Legal name

Il Ponte Società Cooperativa Sociale ONLUS

Website

https://ilpontecooperativasociale.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

IL PONTE is a Verona-based Italian social cooperative (ONLUS) founded in 1988 that delivers educational, family, and employment services across 10+ municipalities through 6 managed nurseries, youth centers, accredited InFormaLavoro offices, and a mountain refuge, funded primarily by public-sector contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Verona

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Tenders and Government Contracts: IL PONTE operates in convention with local authorities (Enti Locali), schools, and public institutions. The cooperative manages nurseries, youth centers, and employment services under public contracts, primarily funded by municipal governments and regional bodies.
2. European Social Fund (FSE) and Regional Funding: The cooperative is accredited with Regione Veneto for labor services and cooperates with the European Social Fund and Regione Veneto for insertion/reinsertion working projects.
3. Book and Educational Material Sales: IL PONTE publishes and sells educational books (e.g., '16 attitudini per una vita felice' at €14.00, 'Pronti per essere felici' at €18.00, 'Un ponte verso il futuro' at €15.00) and the 16G card game at €12.00 through its own publishing house (Il Ponte Casa Editrice).
4. Rifugio Novezzina Hospitality Services: Mountain refuge offering typical cuisine, shared dormitories, family rooms, and botanical garden visits. Revenue from hospitality services at the mountain location.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

IL PONTE is a non-profit social cooperative operating six service areas in the province of Verona: managed public nurseries (asili nido), youth and family support centers, accredited employment services (InFormaLavoro), a psycho-pedagogical consulting center, a mountain refuge (Rifugio Novezzina) hosting residential training, and an in-house publishing house producing educational books and card games. Services are delivered primarily under contract with municipal governments, schools, and regional authorities, and are free to end users.

Product overview

IL PONTE Società Cooperativa Sociale ONLUS is a social cooperative founded in Verona in 1988 offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational and social services. The organization operates a multi-service model consisting of: the Centro Psicopedagogico (psychopedagogical consulting and training center), Area Infanzia (6 nurseries managing early childhood education), Area Minori e Famiglie (services for minors and families including homework support, aggregation centers, and youth projects), Area Adulti with InFormaLavoro offices (job placement and employment services), Rifugio Novezzina (mountain refuge and educational facility), and Il Ponte Casa Editrice (publishing house producing educational books and resources including '16 attitudini per una vita felice' and related card games). The cooperative operates across the province of Verona and neighboring areas in convention with local authorities, schools, and private entities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Il Ponte Casa Editrice: Publishing house operated by the cooperative for educational books and materials

Products and services

• Centro Psicopedagogico Psycho-pedagogical consulting and training center offering services for individuals, families, schools, and educators, focusing on personal development, emotional support, and educational methodology.
• Area Infanzia (Asili Nido) Management of six nurseries/kindergartens across municipalities in the provinces of Verona and Vicenza, providing early childhood education services based on multiple intelligences theory under contract with local governments.
• Area Minori e Famiglie Services for minors and families including Spazio Famiglia, homework support (Spazio compiti), aggregation centers for ages 6-18, youth projects (Sala Studio, Spazio Giovani, Informagiovani), and individual educational support (Appoggi educativi), delivered under contract with 10 municipalities.
• Area Adulti (Sportelli InFormaLavoro) Accredited employment services managing InFormaLavoro offices for job search support, CV assistance, skills mapping, career counseling, monitored internships, and European Social Fund projects.
• Rifugio Novezzina Mountain refuge at 1,235m altitude in Ferrara di Monte Baldo offering typical cuisine, shared dormitories, family rooms, botanical garden visits, and hosting residential training courses (including 16 Attitudini programs), cultural events, and team-building activities.
• Il Ponte Casa Editrice (Publishing) Publishing house producing and selling educational books and materials focused on well-being, happiness, and educational methodology, distributed directly and at events.
• Le Carte 16G (Card Game)

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 400 students reached through the 'Sedici' project implementing the 16 Attitudini in schools
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Regione VenetocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIL PONTE is accredited with Regione Veneto for labor services (servizi al lavoro). Cooperates with Regione Veneto on European Social Fund (FSE) projects and regional employment programs including the GOL project (Garanzia di Occupabilità dei Lavoratori).
• Fondo Sociale Europeo (European Social Fund)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-financing partner for insertion/reinsertion working projects. IL PONTE cooperates with other entities for the management and realization of employment-focused projects co-funded by the European Social Fund.
• ULSS 9 Scaligera Distretto 4 (Ex ULSS 22)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIL PONTE participates with other entities in the REI (Reddito di Inclusione) pilot program in the 'Lavoro' section, managed in partnership with ULSS 9 Scaligera Distretto 4.
• Unione Buddhista ItalianaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-funding partner for the 'Sedici' (16 Attitudini) project that brought the 16 Attitudini methodology into schools, reaching approximately 400 students.
• CPP - Centro Psico Pedagogico per l'educazione e la gestione dei conflitti (Piacenza)coreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with Daniele Novara's CPP of Piacenza for the 'Litigare Bene' (Conflict Corner) method. CPP provides the methodology and training for teachers and educators on conflict management in classrooms.
• The Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner whose methodology (16 Attitudini per una vita felice) was translated and adapted by IL PONTE. Marian O'Dwyer, FDCW Ambassador from the UK, participated in the 2024 'Pronti per essere felici' conference.
• Comuni of the Verona area (Affi, Bardolino, Bussolengo, Caprino Veronese, Cavaion Veronese, Lazise, Peschiera del Garda, Rivoli Veronese, Sommacampagna, Sona)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor10 municipalities contract IL PONTE for the management of area minori e famiglie services, nursery services, and InFormaLavoro employment services. Services are commissioned and funded through public contracts.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Consorzio Solco: Network of Italian social cooperatives providing educational, family, and social welfare services with strong roots in Emilia-Romagna. Directly comparable in operating model and target populations.
• Codess Sociale: Italian social cooperative operating educational services for minors, family support, employment services, and community-based social programs. Directly comparable to IL PONTE in mission, structure, and service portfolio.
• Il Villaggio Soc. Coop. Sociale: Italian social cooperative providing residential and community services for vulnerable populations, including minors and families. Comparable to IL PONTE in cooperative structure and family/youth services.
• La Cascina Cooperativa Sociale: Milan-based Italian social cooperative operating in educational services, social agriculture, and community welfare. Comparable to IL PONTE's nonprofit social cooperative model and educational mission.
• Euro&Promos FM Group: Italian social cooperative providing educational, social, and facility management services across northern Italy. Comparable to IL PONTE in cooperative structure and social services focus, though broader in scope.

Broad incumbents

• Coopselios: One of Italy's largest social cooperatives, headquartered in Reggio Emilia, operating educational, social-health, and welfare services across multiple regions. Highly comparable to IL PONTE's multi-service social cooperative model but at significantly greater national scale.

Regional players

• Consorzio Solidarietà (Modena): Consortium of social cooperatives based in Modena providing educational, social, and family services in Emilia-Romagna. Comparable to IL PONTE in mission and cooperative model, but geographically focused on a different region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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