How Italian companies can attract global capital and scale internationally

As access to international capital increasingly turns its attention to Italy, founders and investors are facing a new set of expectations when considering cross-border growth and financing.

In collaboration with Italian Tech Alliance and InnovUp, Portolano Cavallo will host professionals from Wilson Sonsini, Notion Capital, Ring Capital, and other representatives of the Italian innovation ecosystem, for a discussion on how Italian startups can successfully engage with global capital and scale internationally.

Speakers:
• Michael C. Labriola – Partner, Wilson Sonsini

• Charlotte Lafont – Partner, Ring Capital

• Stephen Millard – Partner, Notion Capital

• Luca Ravagnan – CEO and co-founder, Wise SpA

• Antonia Verna – Partner, Portolano Cavallo

The discussion will be introduced by Francesco Cerruti (Director General, Italian Tech Alliance).

Drawing on current market trends across the US and Europe, the session will offer practical insights into how international investors assess opportunities, structure investments and support companies expanding beyond domestic markets.

The discussion will cover:

• How international investors assess valuation and structure cross-border deals
• Key legal and regulatory considerations for entering global markets
• Governance expectations and evolving investment structures
• Exit strategies, market trends and sectors attracting global capital