Stefano Vedovelli

Supernovae Labs is one of the leading Italian business accelerators for fintech start-ups, dedicated to financial institutions and insurance companies in search for new collaborations and partnerships in the fintech space. It was founded in 2016, by Carlo Giugovaz, after gaining over 35 years of experience in financial sector with the ambition to facilitate ongoing impactful business changes, by creating a potent ecosystem and recognizing the innovative potential of the market. Guided by open innovation approach, S9L offers an integrated range of advisory services and operates as a bridge between emerging start-ups and well-established financial institutions and insurances, where collaboration is key to creating benefits for all the partners involved. Supernovae Labs supports and accelerates best innovative players on the market, accompanying their business journey by creating bespoke value-added solutions based on the specific needs of each partnership and offers exclusive access to more than 1,000 key Italian decision makers in banking and insurance sectors. A fintech or insurtech looking for business scale up and expansion can partner with Supernovae Labs to leverage its critical capabilities in extensive market research, business development activities, international scale up programs, M&A advisory, funding and grants, marketing and communication. Supernovae Labs has also built an Innovation Ecosystem, called “S9L Community”, whose aim is to connect innovative entrepreneurs and Italian FIs and insurances through phygital events and periodic newsletters. Our main operating offices are based in Milan with Pan-European presence through a wide partnership network. Awards: “Best Fintech Accelerator – Italy 2018” by Capital Finance International “Best Fintech Accelerator – Italy 2022” by Capital Finance International “Best Fintech Support & Incubation Centre in 2020” by Faster Community