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Retail & E-Commerce

Turn your profits into strategic innovation

Invest in R&D-driven startups you control and receive up to 60% back as a tax credit.

Retail and E-Commerce companies can create their own dedicated startup, decentralize R&D, innovate faster, and acquire the venture once validated. RETALIUM makes this possible through an integrated, secure and tax-advantaged venture creation model.

Create your Venture
Tax Credit (Italy)

One strategic opportunity

for three types of companies

Retailers

Physical retail chains, omnichannel companies, single-brand or multibrand groups.
Relevant startup types
  • New digital sales models.
  • AI-driven retail operations (forecasting/automation).
  • Vertical brands for Gen Z / Gen Alpha.
  • Omnichannel & loyalty innovation.
  • In-store and post-purchase tech solutions.

Full E-Commerce Companies

Digital brands, DTC businesses, marketplace sellers.
Relevant startup types
  • Secondary DTC brands for new niches.
  • AI personalization & retention platforms.
  • Market expansion ventures (EU, US, Asia).
  • Inventory & demand prediction tools.
  • Automation for ads, CRM and customer journey.

Digital & Tech Providers for Retail

Agencies, software houses, system integrators, marketing providers.
Relevant startup types
  • Vertical SaaS for retail.
  • Automation tools (CRM, ADV, ops).
  • Headless e-commerce modules.
  • Data-driven retail analytics solutions.
  • White-label tech for retail clients.

The Venture Studio Model

Your internal Venture Capital engine — without complexity

RETALIUM enables your company to act as a true strategic investor, building dedicated vertical startups fully aligned with your business objectives.
  • Create and control your own dedicated startup.
  • Decentralize R&D outside your core organization.
  • Rapid MVP validation with real customers.
  • Priority acquisition rights once the startup is mature.

Investment Models

Two ways to invest in the RETALIUM ecosystem

PRIME INVESTOR

Minimum: €100.000

Co-Founder + Lead Investor

The company defines the startup’s theme, participates in governance and drives the strategy. This model is ideal for creating a long-term strategic business asset — not a speculative investment.

  • Define the startup’s theme and business model.
  • Co-Founder & Lead Investor status.
  • Participation in board meetings and strategic decisions.
  • Priority exit rights.
  • Value creation aligned with business strategy.

INVESTOR

Minimum: €25.000

Financial investment only

PFor companies and investors who want capital exposure to RETALIUM startups without governance or decision-making roles. A purely financial model with reduced risk thanks to the Retail-First approach.

  • Access to startups raising capital.
  • No governance or strategic influence.
  • Second-level priority on exit scenarios.
  • Financial return as primary objective.

Tax Credit (Italy)

The fiscal advantage that makes innovation nearly risk-free

Startups created through RETALIUM qualify as Innovative Startups, enabling the investing company to access up to 60% tax credit.

Why this is a major advantage

  • Recover up to 60% of your investment as a tax credit.
  • Use company profits as a strategic innovation lever.
  • Greatly reduces economic risk.
  • Credits can be used to offset taxes and contributions.

Priority Exit Rights

RETALIUM’s proprietary model that avoids speculation and protects your value

RETALIUM applies a structured priority-rights mechanism that protects the Prime Investor and keeps startup valuation tied to real, non-speculative market metrics.

Benefits

  • Guaranteed priority exit for the Prime Investor.
  • Valuations based on real market criteria — not hype.
  • Reduced volatility compared to traditional startups.
  • Fast, controlled and strategically aligned exits.

Membership Plans

Ready to create or invest in your Vertical Startup?

Innovation, tax efficiency, strategic governance and priority exit — a unique model for the Retail & E-Commerce industry.

BASE

Free

For those exploring the ecosystem

  • Workspace information access.
  • View opportunities and requests.
  • Register interest in future ventures.
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INVESTOR

€4.997/year

For managing startup investments

  • Full workspace access.
  • Investment portfolio management.
  • Strategic advisory and RETALIUM intermediation.
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PRIME INVESTOR

€9.970/year

For building their own venture

  • All Investor plan features.
  • Advanced support from RETALIUM Consulting.
  • Tax-credit support via certified third-party advisors.
  • Priority access to creation of your dedicated startup.
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