Digital Brokerage Europe secures investment from CDP Venture Capital to enhance its digital credit brokerage platform Léally, aimed at improving access to financing for Italian SMEs.

Target Information

Digital Brokerage Europe (DBE) has recently completed the market launch of its digital financial brokerage platform, Léally. DBE is set to capitalize on new investments to enhance Léally's presence in the Italian market by increasing the number of financing partners and facilitating financing mediation for microenterprises. The Léally platform digitalizes the entire credit brokerage process, supporting the provision of financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It is marketed by Léally Srl, a credit brokerage firm registered under the number M613 in the OAM list, fully owned by DBE and not subjected to dilution. Access to the service's landing page is currently by invitation only at www.leally.com.

Industry Overview in Italy

The banking sector in Italy has faced significant challenges, with bank financing to non-financial SMEs declining from €331 billion in 2019 to €266 billion in 2024. This decrease is primarily attributed to the closure of 4,658 bank branches out of a total of 24,312. This trend highlights the increasing demand for alternative financing solutions and digital platforms that can cater to the financing needs of SMEs.

In light of this decline, the innovative approach of companies like DBE becomes crucial. Traditional banking methods often fail to address the specific needs and challenges of smaller e