What Valore D does

Valore D is an Italian non-profit business association (associazione di imprese) founded in 2009 and headquartered in Milan. It operates as a membership-based network of companies committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), positioning inclusion as a competitive factor for business growth and societal progress. The organization serves two primary segments: corporate enterprises seeking to develop inclusive culture and institutions working to advance DEI at a societal level.

Valore D's service portfolio is anchored by the Younicity digital platform, which acts as the membership portal and digital hub for member companies. Core services include training experiences (Esperienze formative), cross-company mentorship programs (POWER, DPLUS, WEFLY, YouEmpower, YouSpark), advisory consulting, the Inclusion Impact Index Plus measurement tool, and thematic communities (Persone, VOCI, SOCIETÀ). The organization also runs a CEO Community, the Inspiring Girls program, InTheBoardroom (board diversity), Obiettivo PMI (SMEs), and DigitHer (digital skills). Content production includes podcasts (From CEO to CEO, SCELTE, Scomodiamoci), the D Cultura vodcast, a newsletter, and hashtag-based awareness campaigns.

The revenue model is membership-based: associated companies pay fees to access the full portfolio of services, community, and social innovation programs. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Research is produced through the Osservatorio D in collaboration with SWG and through a partnership with Catalyst. The organization is governed by its member companies, with Cristiana Scelza elected President in 2026 and Barbara Falcomer serving as General Director. No external investment or ownership changes are evidenced in the source data.

Name

Valore D

Legal name

Valore D

Website

https://valored.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Valore D is an Italian non-profit business association, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Milan, that operates a membership-based network of companies committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, offering training, mentorship, advisory, and the Younicity platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Inclusion Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

DEI, Equity & Inclusion Advisory (BPACAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

DEI, Culture & Employee Engagement Training (BPACANAE)

Keywords

• Diversity equity inclusion
• DEI consulting services
• Workplace inclusion training
• Corporate mentorship programs
• Inclusion measurement tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Milano, Mi

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees from associated companies: Valore D generates revenue through membership fees from companies that join the network. Associated companies pay to access services including training experiences, mentorship programs, advisory services, the Younicity platform, community participation, and social innovation projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Valore D is an Italian nonprofit business association that supports member companies in building inclusive organizational cultures through structured DEI services. Its offering spans training experiences, mentorship programs (POWER, DPLUS, WEFLY, YouEmpower, YouSpark), advisory and consulting services, thematic communities, and the proprietary Inclusion Impact Index Plus measurement instrument, all delivered to corporate members via the Younicity digital platform and in-person programs.

Product overview

Valore D is a professional association of companies committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Italy. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of services including the Younicity digital platform (membership portal), mentorship programs (POWER, DPLUS, WEFLY, YouEmpower, YouSpark), training experiences, advisory consulting, and measurement tools like the Inclusion Impact Index Plus. Beyond B2B services, Valore D runs social innovation programs such as CEO Community, Inspiring Girls, InTheBoardroom, and DigitHer, alongside content initiatives including podcasts (SCELTE, From CEO to CEO, Scomodiamoci), the D Cultura vodcast, and awareness campaigns. The organization also conducts research through its Osservatorio D and publishes studies on multiculturalism, racism in the workplace, and gender equity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Membership in Valore D Annual corporate membership in the Italian nonprofit business association, granting companies access to the full portfolio of DEI services, programs, communities, and the Younicity platform. Targeted at Italian enterprises committed to advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Younicity Digital Platform Digital membership platform that extends Valore D's DEI programming online, enabling learning, community interaction, and program engagement for distributed member workforces. Available to employees of member companies.
• Training Experiences (Esperienze formative) Structured training experiences on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion topics delivered to employees and leaders of member companies. Available to corporate members and their staff.
• Mentorship Programs (POWER, DPLUS, WEFLY, YouEmpower, YouSpark) A portfolio of cross-company mentorship programs targeting specific underrepresented populations and pipeline development needs. POWER, DPLUS, WEFLY, YouEmpower, and YouSpark address distinct talent segments and career stages. Delivered to member companies and selected mentees.
• Advisory and Consulting Services Strategic advisory and consulting services on DEI program design, implementation, and organizational change. Provided to member companies on a project basis.
• Inclusion Impact Index Plus Proprietary measurement instrument that assesses inclusion impact within organizations, providing member companies with quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate DEI initiatives. Used by corporate members to benchmark and track progress.
• Thematic Communities Thematic communities that convene employees and leaders from member companies around specific DEI topics for peer learning, knowledge exchange, and collaborative practice.

Quantifiable outcome

• Research collaboration with SWG on multiculturality, racism, and DEI perceptions in Italy
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SWGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with SWG for the Osservatorio D research initiative, conducting surveys and studies on perceptions of ethnic-cultural diversity, DEI attitudes, and related topics in Italy. This partnership produces regular research publications used across the Valore D network.
• CatalystcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with global nonprofit research organization Catalyst to publish and disseminate research on racism in the workplace, translating their reports for Italian audiences and contributing to understanding of racial discrimination in corporate settings.
• Piano PminorOthersProduction company for the SCELTE podcast series dedicated to female participation in STEM fields.
• FeltrinelliminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Feltrinelli for the VAMP podcast project on menopause, longevity, and work - a Feltrinelli project with Valore D as institutional partner.
• Osservatorio DcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch observatory operated by Valore D in collaboration with SWG, conducting regular surveys on DEI perceptions, multiculturalism, racism, STEM attitudes, and related topics among Italians.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Inspiring Girls International: International charity connecting young girls with female role models. Valore D directly runs Inspiring Girls Italy as a flagship program, making this a directly comparable mission-aligned peer.
• Lean In: Sheryl Sandberg-founded nonprofit providing research, community circles, and corporate resources on gender equity. Comparable to Valore D in mission (women's workplace advancement) and member/community-led delivery model.
• Catalyst: Global nonprofit research organization focused on advancing women in the workplace. Valore D already partners with Catalyst on workplace racism research; both operate as mission-driven organizations producing research and advisory content for corporate DEI.
• CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion: CEO-led coalition of 2,000+ organizations pledging to advance DEI. Directly comparable to Valore D's CEO Community and member-driven pledge approach to corporate inclusion.
• Paradigm for Parity: Coalition of CEOs committed to closing the gender leadership gap by 2030. Highly comparable to Valore D's CEO Community and corporate pledge-driven DEI model.
• The Valuable 500: Global disability inclusion network of 500+ CEOs and companies. Comparable to Valore D in its corporate CEO pledge model and cross-company commitment framework.

Regional players

• European Women's Management Development (EWMD): European network promoting women in management through chapters across multiple countries. Comparable to Valore D's mentorship, training, and corporate membership model but with broader European geographic scope.
• Fondazione Libellula: Italian foundation combating gender-based violence and promoting gender equality, also engaging Italian corporates. Comparable to Valore D's social innovation agenda and Italian-market corporate engagement.
• Il Diversity (Italian DEI initiative): Italian-focused DEI community and resource hub supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion in workplaces. Comparable in its Italian-market focus and corporate DEI advocacy orientation.

Emerging players

• Diversity Lab: Mission-driven organization designing and testing new approaches to diversity in legal and corporate professions. Comparable in its research-and-experimentation approach to DEI innovation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/valore-d

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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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