Specialmente Tu

What Specialmente Tu does

Specialmente Tu is an Italian non-profit association (ETS — Ente del Terzo Settore) founded in 2012 and headquartered in Grugliasco, in the western metropolitan area of Turin, Piedmont. The organization provides educational and social-support services targeted at families with children and adolescents who have learning difficulties (DSA — Disturbi Specifici dell'Apprendimento), special educational needs (BES — Bisogni Educativi Speciali), or disabilities including autism spectrum conditions. Its program portfolio spans the "SOS Scuola" homework-help and study-methods service, pedagogical consulting, autonomy-building programs for individuals with disabilities, weekend respite and vacation-stay services, and school-based POF (Piano dell'Offerta Formativa) projects.

Service delivery is human-led and operational rather than technology-led. Programs rely on qualified educators, psychologists, and trained volunteers; the association does not describe any proprietary software, digital platform, or automated systems. Member and donor engagement is supported through standard third-party channels — Satispay for donations, WhatsApp and social media for communication — rather than a built technology stack.

The revenue model is characteristic of an Italian third-sector entity. Income derives from private donations, the 5x1000 tax-contribution designation, membership fees, and volunteer time contribution; minor fees for specific services are also referenced. With approximately 18 employees and a service area concentrated in the western Turin municipalities (Grugliasco, Collegno, Rivoli, Torino), operations are sub-scale and local. Governance is led by a volunteer board (Giada Venneri as President, Pietro Basevi as Vice President, Marco Tattoli as Treasurer), with operational coordination by Sarah Tripaldi and scientific oversight by Francesco Gambino. The association operates within a coalition of local third-sector partners, including Centro Ovest Solidale, Centro Famiglie Ovest Solidale, Coop Paradigma, Centro Autismo BUM, Parluma, and L'Isola che non c'è Grugliasco.

Name

Specialmente Tu

Legal name

Associazione Specialmente Tu ETS

Website

https://specialmentetu.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Specialmente Tu is an Italian non-profit association (ETS) founded in 2012 in Grugliasco, near Turin, delivering educational support, pedagogical consulting, and disability respite services to families of children with learning difficulties and special educational needs in the western Turin area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education and Disability Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (6117), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Instruction & Resource Support (Inclusion, Pull-Out, Co-Teaching) (EDAJAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Self-Advocacy & Self-Determination Training (EDAKANAI), Special Education Vocational & Transition Programs (18–22) (EDAKAAAG), IEP/504 Planning, Case Management & Compliance (EDAJAKAB)

Keywords

• Special education support
• Disability services
• Learning tutoring
• After-school programs
• Parent counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Grugliasco

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Philanthropy: The association relies on donations from individuals and supporters, including one-time and recurring contributions via bank transfer (IBAN: IT22Q0306909606100000070840) and mobile payments through Satispay.
2. 5x1000 Tax Contribution: Italian tax mechanism allowing taxpayers to direct 0.5% of their IRPEF tax to the association. Tax code: 95615870011.
3. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees paid by associates who are admitted by the Board of Directors and share the association's principles and purposes.
4. Volunteer Time Donations: Volunteers donate their time to support activities, with the association able to use volunteers in carrying out its activities. Volunteers are reimbursed for actual documented expenses.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Specialmente Tu is a non-profit association (ETS) that delivers personalized learning support and disability autonomy programs to children, youth, and adults in the Turin area of Italy. Its core offerings include SOS Scuola (after-school homework help, customized study methods, and DSA/BES support), pedagogical consulting and parent counseling, and disability services promoting personal and professional autonomy through social labs, weekend retreats, and vacation stays. Services are delivered in partnership with local schools and a network of community organizations, funded through donations and tax contributions.

Product overview

Specialmente Tu is a non-profit association (ETS) founded in 2012 that provides educational support and inclusion services. The organization operates as a unified service offering centered around learning support and autonomy development. Its core offerings include SOS Scuola (study support and homework help with specialized tutors for DSA/BES), pedagogical consulting and parent counseling, disability services promoting personal and professional autonomy, and educational projects delivered within schools. These services work together to support children, youth, and adults in their learning journeys, promoting inclusion and independence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SOS Scuola
• Consulenza pedagogica
• Disabilità - Servizi per l'autonomia

Quantifiable outcome

• Personalized learning paths for students with DSA/BES
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Centro Ovest SolidaleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal social service center in the Ovest Solidale network, collaborating on community support initiatives in the western Turin area.
• Centro Famiglie Ovest SolidaleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily support center part of the Ovest Solidale network, providing services to families in the western Turin area.
• Coop ParadigmaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial cooperative collaborating on inclusion and social support projects.
• Centro Autismo BUM (Diaconia Valdese)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutism center operated by Diaconia Valdese, providing specialized support for individuals with autism.
• ParlumaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal organization active in the Grugliasco area, collaborating on social initiatives.
• L'Isola che non c'è GrugliascominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community organization in Grugliasco focused on social inclusion and community activities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• AID - Associazione Italiana Dislessia: National Italian non-profit focused on Dyslexia and other Specific Learning Disorders (DSA), the same population Specialmente Tu serves through its SOS Scuola program. Operates support networks, schools, and family advocacy directly comparable to Specialmente Tu's tutoring and parent counseling services.
• ANFFAS - Associazione Nazionale Famiglie di Persone con Disabilità Intellettiva e Relazionale: Italy's largest family association for people with intellectual and relational disabilities, with a Piemonte regional chapter. Provides autonomy programs, family support, and inclusive education services that directly overlap Specialmente Tu's disability services and family counseling offerings.
• AIAS - Associazione Italiana Assistenza Spastici: Italian association providing rehabilitation, autonomy, and social-inclusion services for people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Directly comparable to Specialmente Tu's disability programs in mission and target population.

Regional players

• Fondazione CEPIM: Turin-based foundation serving people with intellectual disabilities and their families across Piedmont. Operates residential and autonomy-building programs comparable to Specialmente Tu's Disabilità - Servizi per l'autonomia line, but at larger scale and primarily residential.
• Fondazione Paideia: Turin-based foundation supporting children and families facing social, educational, and economic difficulties. Directly comparable to Specialmente Tu's family counseling, parent support, and educational-inclusion work, with similar geographic focus on the Turin area.
• Consorzio INTRA: Consortium of Turin-area social cooperatives delivering educational, disability, and social inclusion services. Competes with Specialmente Tu in the same geographic market for institutional contracts, donor funding, and family referrals.

Broad incumbents

• Lega del Filo d'Oro: Major national Italian non-profit providing rehabilitation, education, and autonomy services for people with deafblindness and multiple disabilities. Comparable to Specialmente Tu's disability autonomy programs but at significantly larger national scale.
• Fondazione per la Scuola - Compagnia di San Paolo: Turin-based foundation supporting educational innovation, school inclusion, and student support programs across Piedmont. Operates at a larger institutional scale than Specialmente Tu and shapes the same school-ecosystem in which Specialmente Tu delivers its POF projects.
• Centro Studi Erickson: Leading Italian publisher, training provider, and research center on special education, learning disabilities (DSA), and inclusive education. Sits adjacent to Specialmente Tu's tutoring and DSA/BES work but operates as a national content/training incumbent rather than a local service provider.

Emerging players

• ANGSA - Associazione Nazionale Genitori Soggetti Autistici: National Italian association of parents of people with autism, focused on advocacy, family support, and inclusion programs. Overlaps with Specialmente Tu's parent counseling and Specialmente Tu's existing autism partnership with Centro Autismo BUM (Diaconia Valdese).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/specialmente-tu
• Instagraminstagram.com/specialmentetu

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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