Lilac-Centro DCA has successfully closed a €693,000 funding round to enhance its innovative digital approach to treating eating disorders in Italy.

Target Information

Lilac-Centro DCA is a digital health technology startup based in Bari, Italy, founded in 2023 by Giuseppe Magistrale and Filippo Perotto. The company addresses an urgent need in the treatment of eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, by employing a multidisciplinary approach that integrates psychological and nutritional support with advanced technological tools. It aims to provide personalized care, both online and in-person, marking itself as a pioneering entity in Italy's healthcare landscape.

Since its inception, Lilac-Centro DCA has developed a network of over 60 specialized psychologists and dieticians trained in psychotherapy and eating disorder treatment. The startup has managed over 6000 treatment requests and has cultivated a community of more than 160,000 members, showcasing its significant impact in the field and the high demand for its services within Italy.

Industry Overview

The landscape of mental health and nutritional support for eating disorders in Italy is critical yet under-resourced, with over 3 million individuals affected. Despite the growing acknowledgment of the

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