Koine' Cooperativa Sociale Onlus

What Koine' Cooperativa Sociale Onlus does

Koinè Cooperativa Sociale Onlus is an Italian social cooperative (Onlus) founded in 1989 and headquartered in Novate Milanese that designs and manages socio-educational, cultural, environmental, and community health services across Lombardy. Its core service lines span four areas: Infanzia (14+ managed nursery schools, childhood centers, and family spaces for children 0-6), Minori e Famiglie (school educational assistance AES, home-based educativa domiciliare, youth aggregation centers, and the polyspecialist Centro Astrolabio), Ambiente e Cultura (environmental education since 1993 across parks including Parco Nord Milano, plus cultural programming at the 12th-century Abbazia di Chiaravalle), and Consulenza (training and consulting). The cooperative served 34,140 people across more than 100 Lombardy municipalities in 2024 and employs over 400 workers, of whom 364 are soci (cooperative members), with women comprising 97% of the membership body.

The business model blends three revenue streams. The majority of revenue comes from public sector service contracts acquired through municipal tenders (gare) for nursery and educational services delivered at municipal facilities; direct family payments for nursery fees, summer camps, workshops, and cultural events (priced via subscriptions such as €45-115/month for family spaces, €23/person for evening cultural events, with ISEE-based sliding scales); and corporate/foundation partnerships for welfare, team building, volunteering, and CSR-funded projects (notably the 'Coltivare paesaggi, nutrire legami' initiative with Fondazione Patrimonio Ca' Granda). Distribution is regional (Lombardy), executed through a Ufficio Gare e Finanziamenti for public procurement, direct enrollment via the koinewelfare.it B2C marketplace (MovingMinds/InSieme Welfare platform), and B2B partnership channels. The cooperative holds ISO 9001:2015, UNI 11034:2003 (childhood services), UNI/PdR 125:2022 (gender equality), White List (Prefettura di Milano), and Rating di Legalità ★★++, and runs a proprietary social impact measurement system across its 14 nurseries that has been independently validated.

Revenue in 2024 was €10.58M, of which approximately 88% is distributed through worker compensation and service materials to citizens. The organization has no external parent, no institutional investors, and no listed securities; it is member-owned under Italian law 381/91. Technology footprint is non-proprietary: standard digital tools for nursery attendance and parent communication, a third-party B2C welfare marketplace, and a 360-degree virtual tour of the Abbazia. No AI/ML capabilities, patents, or proprietary technology platforms are disclosed.

Name

Koine' Cooperativa Sociale Onlus

Legal name

Koinè Cooperativa Sociale Onlus

Website

https://koinecoopsociale.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Koinè Cooperativa Sociale Onlus is an Italian member-owned social cooperative managing nursery schools, youth and family services, environmental education, and cultural programs at heritage sites across 100+ Lombardy municipalities, employing 400+ workers and serving over 34,000 people annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social and Educational Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community & Nonprofit Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAD), After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs) (EDAJALAM), Community & Adult Education (Municipal/Community Schools) (EDAAAEAB)

Keywords

• Social cooperative services
• Early childhood education
• Environmental education programs
• Youth family services
• Corporate welfare programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Novate Milanese

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Public Sector Service Contracts: The majority of revenue derives from managing public services (nidi d'infanzia, educational, environmental) under contracts with municipal and public entities across over 100 Lombardy municipalities. Services are delivered under public procurement frameworks.
2. Direct Family Payments: Parents pay fees for childcare, summer camps, workshops, cultural activities (Abbazia visits), birthday parties, and consulting services. Pricing varies by service type and residency.
3. Corporate and Foundation Partnerships: Revenue from companies and foundations for corporate welfare programs, team building events, volunteer activities, and CSR-funded projects (e.g., Coltivare paesaggi, nutrire legami with Fondazione Patrimonio Ca' Granda and Fondazione di Comunità Milano).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Koinè Cooperativa Sociale Onlus designs, manages, and delivers a portfolio of social, educational, health, and community support services across Lombardy. Its core offerings include 14+ municipal nursery schools (nidi d'infanzia), childhood centers, summer camps, school and home-based educational assistance, youth aggregation centers, the polyspecialist Centro Astrolabio, environmental education programs, cultural activities at the Abbazia di Chiaravalle, and consulting and training services for public bodies, schools, and companies.

Product overview

Koinè Cooperativa Sociale Onlus is a social cooperative offering a comprehensive portfolio of socio-educational and environmental services across four main areas: Infanzia (early childhood with 14+ nursery schools and childhood centers), Minori e Famiglie (youth and family services including school assistance, home education, and youth centers), Ambiente e Cultura (environmental education and cultural activities at historical sites), and Consulenza (training and consulting). The cooperative operates a digital services platform for nursery management and family communication, manages the polyspecialist Centro Astrolabio for psychological and therapeutic services, and runs environmental programs including summer camps, biodiversity centers, and virtual tours of the Abbazia di Chiaravalle. With over 400 workers serving communities across 100+ municipalities in Lombardy, the organization integrates sustainability practices throughout its operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nidi d'Infanzia (Nursery Schools) Childcare services for children from 3 months to 3 years, featuring stable routines, flexible schedules, outdoor experiences, and natural materials; Koinè manages 14+ nursery schools across Lombardy municipalities including Brugherio, Cologno Monzese, Milan, Monza, and Novate Milanese.
• Centri Infanzia (Childhood Centers) Early childhood services including socialization spaces, play groups, and family support centers for children 0-3 years such as Spazio Stella and Tempo per le Famiglie Erbavoglio in Cologno Monzese and Pregnana Milanese.
• Centro Astrolabio Polyspecialist care and diagnosis center in Novate Milanese offering psychological, psychotherapeutic, speech therapy, and neuropsychomotor services at reduced prices for children and families.
• Centri Estivi (Summer Camps) Environmental summer camps offering adventure, games, exploration, and creative-expressive activities for children aged 3-17 at locations including Abbazia di Chiaravalle, Parco Nord Milano, Calusco d'Adda, Bussero, and Saronno.
• Assistenza Educativa Scolastica (AES) and Educativa Domiciliare (ADM) School educational assistance and home-based educational support services for children with individualized educational plans, accompanying minors and families in growth and autonomy paths across the Garbagnatese and Legnanese territories.
• Centri di Aggregazione Giovanile (CAG) Youth aggregation centers providing recreational, study, and educational activities for young people aged 14-21/25 years.
• Environmental Education Services Environmental education programs including biodiversity centers, school programs, nature activities, and sustainability projects across parks and natural areas in Lombardy since 1992.
• Abbazia di Chiaravalle Cultural Activities Cultural and educational activities at the 12th-century Abbey of Chiaravalle, including guided tours, medieval experiences, mill visits, workshops, events, and conference facilities.
• Consulting and Training Services Consulting and professional development programs for public administrations, schools, companies, and third-sector organizations, covering pedagogy, education, environment, sustainability, and business management.
• Corporate Volunteering and Team Building Corporate volunteering and team building activities connecting companies with community service opportunities at Koinè's nurseries and environmental projects for employee welfare and CSR objectives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 34,140 people reached with services in 2024
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Legacoop LombardiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKoinè is a member of Legacoop Lombardia, the regional federation of cooperative enterprises. Through this membership, Koinè participates in industry advocacy, shared initiatives, and the cooperative ecosystem.
• Legacoop SocialicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with Legacoop Sociali, the national cooperative federation for social cooperatives, providing network access and sector representation.
• CGM - Gruppo CooperativocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of CGM (Gruppo Cooperativo), a major national cooperative group active in social welfare, enabling shared platforms like Koinè Welfare and InSieme Welfare.
• Fondazione SiriominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKoinè participates in Fondazione Sirio, which supports social enterprises and cooperative development.
• Bambini BicoccacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity spin-off combining Politecnico di Milano research competencies with Koinè's pedagogical and management expertise to spread innovative educational experiences in early childhood.
• EDI Cooperativa Sociale (Save the Children Strategic Partner)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDI is a strategic partner of Save the Children. Koinè collaborated with EDI to develop its Sistema di Tutela – Child Safeguarding Policy, a comprehensive child protection framework.
• Fondazione Patrimonio Ca' GrandacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner in the 'Coltivare paesaggi, nutrire legami' project, managing cultural activities at Oasi Ca' Granda with support from Fondazione di Comunità Milano and patronage from Municipality 5 of Milan.
• Parco Nord Milano (Consorzio)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKoinè has collaborated with Parco Nord Milano's environmental education service since 1993, designing and delivering nature-based educational programs for schools and communities.
• MM S.p.A. (Milano), Associazione Culturale DuecentescaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with MM S.p.A. and Associazione Culturale Duecentesca for medieval reenactment events at the Abbazia di Chiaravalle.
• MOSAICOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMOSAICO manages Leva Civica (voluntary civic service) placements, with Koinè hosting one position at the Vimodrone nursery from September 2026.
• Consorzio CSLminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Consorzio CSL, a cooperative services consortium.
• Consorzio PanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Consorzio Pan cooperative consortium.
• Crescerete (Legacoop Sociali)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in Crescerete, the Legacoop Sociali initiative for early childhood services (0-6 years), advocating for quality childcare policies.
• Gruppo Nidi InfanziaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Gruppo Nidi Infanzia network for sharing best practices in nursery management.
• Forum Terzo Settore Milano MartesanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with Forum Terzo Settore, the Italian Third Sector forum at the local level.
• Valle dei MonaciminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Valle dei Monaci network, a consortium of Benedictine abbeys and social cooperatives promoting cultural and environmental initiatives.
• MovingMinds / InSieme WelfarecoreTechnology or IntegrationKoinè uses the MovingMinds (InSieme Welfare) B2C marketplace platform for direct service sales and corporate welfare bookings.
• Various Companies (aziende)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCompanies engage Koinè for employee welfare, team building, and corporate volunteering programs. Named partners include Banco BPM, UBI Banca, and various Milan-area companies.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kairos Cooperativa Sociale: Italian social cooperative offering educational, social, and welfare services. Overlaps with Koinè on youth/family support, school assistance, and community-based programming under public contracts.
• Coopselios: Large Italian social cooperative headquartered in Reggio Emilia providing nursery, educational, and social services across multiple regions. Closely comparable to Koinè in core nursery and family services business model and target segments.
• Itaca Cooperativa Sociale: Italian social cooperative operating in education, youth services, and family support with a similar member-owned structure. Comparable to Koinè in delivering managed public-procurement contracts and family-facing services.
• La Quercia Società Cooperativa Sociale: Italian social cooperative delivering childcare, educational, and family services through public contracts. Directly comparable to Koinè on service mix (nursery, educational support) and Lombardy/northern Italy operating geography.

Broad incumbents

• Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi: Major Italian non-profit foundation providing social, health, and rehabilitation services including programs for children and families. Larger and broader than Koinè, but overlaps on educational/social assistance for minors and families.
• Consorzio SIS (Sistema Imprese Sociali): Italian consortium of social cooperatives providing social and educational services through aggregated public procurement. Comparable to Koinè in delivering managed services under public contracts but operating at greater scale across regions.
• CGM Gruppo Cooperativo: National Italian cooperative consortium of social enterprises, of which Koinè is itself a member. CGM operates welfare platforms (InSieme Welfare, MovingMinds) and aggregates many smaller social cooperatives, making it a broader incumbent in the same space.

Regional players

• ACLI Lombardia: Regional federation of ACLI providing social, educational, and family services in Lombardy. Operates in the same geography and adjacent service categories (childcare, youth, family support) as Koinè.

Others

• Legacoop Sociali: National federation of Italian social cooperatives, of which Koinè is a member. Provides policy advocacy, shared services, and sector representation — a peer in the cooperative ecosystem rather than a direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Bambini Bicocca (Politecnico di Milano spin-off): University spin-off partnering with Koinè on early-childhood R&D and pedagogical innovation. Emerging player in 0-6 educational services and innovation, with direct strategic overlap through its Koinè partnership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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