EXCELLENTIA S.R.L.

What EXCELLENTIA S.R.L. does

Excellentia S.R.L. (operating as Excellentia Academy) is a Milan-based, privately-held Italian social-purpose startup founded in 2024 by Donatella Lorato. The company designs and delivers talent-oriented educational programs, lifelong learning pathways, and social impact training initiatives primarily targeting young people aged 11-18 in Italy. Its core concept, branded as the "Scuola Diffusa" (Distributed School), delivers modular and personalized educational projects inside partner schools, corporate clients, and curated Excellence Locations across Italy, with stated ambitions to serve both Italian and international audiences.

The company's product portfolio centers on three flagship programs: 20UNDER20 (a six-month talent identification and development program selecting 20 Excellence Talents annually, with the 2026 edition confirmed), TALENTO GENERATIVO (a three-phase emotional intelligence curriculum covering self-awareness, emotional management, and empathy), and INSPIRaCTION (a "talent-dating" mentor-matching platform connecting secondary and university students with professional mentors). Supporting offerings include two specialized academies (ICD Academia on Italian humanism in the digital era with partner ICD; NEST Academy on sustainability and energy transition with Fondazione NEST), publications distributed through Pacini Editore ("A Scuola di Talento", "Talenti d'Eccellenza", "Sport Management"), the TALENTONAIR podcast, the TALENTONBOARD itinerant event series, and a research forum called L'Osservatorio Ben-Essere.

Excellentia operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct delivery to a network of 35+ Italian secondary schools (including MILE School Milano, International School of Turin, European School of Economics Milano, Galdus Milano, and DODEA Vicenza), a B2B Corporate Welfare Club that sells youth-orientation programs as employee benefits and CSR instruments to enterprises (with Q8 Italia as a named anchor partner), and a publishing channel via Pacini Editore. Revenue is generated through professional-services contracts for school and event programs, recurring subscription revenue from the corporate Welfare Club, and one-time publication sales. The company is GDPR-compliant, aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda (particularly SDG 4 Quality Education), and holds official patronage from the Italian government; press coverage spans Forbes Italia, Corriere della Sera, Avvenire, and HR News.

Name

EXCELLENTIA S.R.L.

Legal name

Excellentia Srl

Website

https://excellentia.academy

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Excellentia S.R.L. (Excellentia Academy) is a Milan-based social-purpose startup delivering talent-orientation educational programs, academies, and corporate welfare offerings for Italian youth aged 11-18 through a network of partner schools and enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Services and Youth Talent Orientation

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Adult High School Diploma Completion Programs (EDAAABAB), Health, Wellness & Self-Care Skills (Sleep, Nutrition, Habits) (EDAMAIAJ)

Keywords

• Youth talent orientation
• Educational program design
• Corporate welfare programs
• Distributed school model
• Emotional intelligence training

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Educational Programs and Services: Revenue generated through modular educational programs delivered in schools, companies, and Excellence locations for young people aged 11-18. Programs include orientation paths (Talento Generativo, 20UNDER20, INSPIRaCTION) and corporate welfare offerings.
2. Publications and Guides: Sale of educational guides and publications for students and parents on orientation and talent development, published through partner Pacini Editore.
3. Corporate Welfare Club: Subscription-based corporate welfare programs enabling companies to support youth talent orientation as part of employee benefits and social responsibility initiatives.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Excellentia designs and delivers modular, personalized educational programs under its Scuola Diffusa (Distributed School) model, providing talent orientation, emotional intelligence development, and mentor-matching for adolescents aged 11-18. Programs are delivered through partner schools, corporate welfare engagements, and itinerant events in Excellence locations, complemented by publications and a podcast, to address youth orientation and the disconnect between education and career in Italy.

Product overview

Excellentia S.R.L. operates as an innovative social-purpose startup that offers a portfolio of educational programs, academies, publications, and events centered on Talent Orientation and Development for young people aged 11-18. The core offerings include: the 20UNDER20 talent identification program, the TALENTO GENERATIVO emotional intelligence curriculum, the INSPIRaCTION mentor-matching platform, the Scuola Diffusa (Distributed School) educational model, and specialized academies such as ICD Academia and NEST Academy. Supporting these programs are publications (A Scuola di Talento, Talenti d'Eccellenza, Sport Management), multimedia content (TALENTONAIR podcast, TALENTONBOARD events), and research activities (L'Osservatorio Ben-Essere). The company also serves corporate clients through its Welfare Club per le Aziende program, which adapts these educational tools for organizational wellness purposes. The company functions as a platform connecting schools, companies, and Excellence Locations to foster talent development aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda and SDG 4 (Quality Education).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 20UNDER20 An annual talent identification and development program for secondary school students (ages 15-18) that selects Excellence Talents through a six-month orientation pathway supported by a network of partner companies; aligned with the 17 UN SDGs and Goal 4 (Quality Education).
• TALENTO GENERATIVO A modular orientation program divided into three phases (I, The World, Relationship) designed to develop emotional intelligence in young people through self-awareness, emotional management, and empathy building.
• INSPIRaCTION A 'Talent-dating' program connecting students from middle school to university with Talent Mentors to motivate and inspire younger students through personalized guidance on high school experiences.
• Welfare Club per le Aziende A corporate welfare program offering tools for adult identity development including transformative academies, generative talent pathways, podcasts for youth, the 20UNDER20 project, observatories, guides, and ebooks, designed for company employees and their families.
• ICD Academia A cultural and training program on Italian humanism in the era of digital transformation, developed in partnership with ICD (Istituto per la Cultura e il Diritto).
• NEST Academy Training programs on Sustainability and Energy Transition, developed in partnership with Fondazione NEST.
• A Scuola di Talento A guide for disoriented students and parents navigating the contemporary educational landscape, offering essential maps and inspiration for finding the most suitable educational path.
• Talenti d'Eccellenza A publication dedicated to excellence-oriented guidance in all its forms.
• Sport Management A publication on sports management principles and guidelines for future professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects aligned with UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Q8 ITALIAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Talento Generativo orientation programs and Formation to the Culture of Beauty and Know-how, Made-in-Italy. Q8 supports educational programs for youth talent development.
• Fondazione NESTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for NEST Academy - educational programs focused on Sustainability and Energy Transition, in line with environmental and social objectives.
• ICD AcademiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for cultural and educational program on Italian humanism in the era of digital transformation. ICD Academia is a key initiative for Italian cultural education.
• European School of EconomicsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for educational programs and student orientation; Giuseppe Cassano from ESE serves on the Advisory Board.
• SDA BocconimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership through Francesco Bertolini, Professor at SDA Bocconi, serving on the Advisory Board.
• Fondazione SymbolamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with leading Italian think tank on sustainability and innovation; Domenico Sturabotti serves as Director on Advisory Board.
• Future Concept LabmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with trend forecasting and research firm; Francesco Morace (President) and Linda Gobbi (Vice-President) serve on Advisory Board.
• BCG PlatinionmajorOthersStrategic advisory through Mario Attubato, Associate Director at BCG Platinion, serving on the Advisory Board.
• Pacini EditoremajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublishing partnership for educational guides and publications; Mariangela Calciano, Editorial Curator at Pacini, serves on Advisory Board.
• MILE School MilanocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school for INSPIRaCTION program and student orientation initiatives.
• International School of TurincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school for INSPIRaCTION program delivering talent mentoring to international students.
• Harvard Business PublishingminorOthersLogo presence on partners page indicating educational content collaboration.
• ESGMAXminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for ESG and sustainability education through Massimo Ferri, CEO & Co-Founder, serving on Advisory Board.
• PWN MilanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Professional Women Network Milan for women leadership and mentorship programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Giunti Scuola: Major Italian educational publisher providing textbooks, digital content, and teacher training to schools. Comparable as an Italian school-facing education content provider, though much larger and operating across all grade levels rather than focusing on talent orientation.
• Junior Achievement Italia: Italian arm of JA Worldwide delivering youth entrepreneurship and work-readiness education programs in schools. Comparable as a school-distributed youth education program operator with a similar talent/work-readiness orientation.
• SDA Bocconi School of Management: Italian graduate business school providing executive and youth-oriented programs. Comparable as an Italian higher-education and youth talent-development institution, with an indirect relationship through Advisory Board member Francesco Bertolini.
• Erickson: Italian educational publisher specializing in learning difficulties, special needs, and teacher training resources. Comparable as a school-facing educational content and methodology provider in Italy, with similar school-partner-led distribution.
• Treccani Scuola: Educational arm of the Treccani Institute offering textbooks, digital platforms, and training for Italian schools. Comparable as a long-established Italian education content provider with comparable school distribution.
• Fondazione Symbola: Italian think tank on sustainability, innovation, and Made-in-Italy. Comparable as a values-aligned Italian institution focused on ESG and youth cultural development, with an indirect relationship through Advisory Board member Domenico Sturabotti.

Direct peers

• Skuola.net: Italy's leading student-facing education portal covering secondary school and university orientation, news, and resources. Comparable in audience (Italian secondary students) and orientation/career-guidance value proposition, though distributed via a media portal rather than a programs-based model.

Regional players

• Fondazione Marazzina: Italian foundation addressing youth unemployment (StopNeet program) and educational disconnection. Directly comparable in mission (youth orientation, NEET reduction) and was an award partner via the StopNeet Contest recognition for Excellentia in 2024.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeopen.spotify.com/show/3KjpsX05SaDYUYuLzApNkY
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/excellentia-educhiamo-alla-straordinariet%C3%A0
• Instagraminstagram.com/excellentia.academy

Compliance1 record

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Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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