Founded in 2015 and authorized by CONSOB (the Italian financial regulator), 200crowd is a leading equity crowdfunding portal in Italy. The platform facilitates direct investment from a "crowd" of professional and non-professional investors into private, unlisted companies such as startups, scaleups, and SMEs seeking capital for growth. In 2020, the Azimut Group, a major independent asset manager in Europe, acquired a majority stake (51%) in the company, further strengthening its position in the venture capital market. 200crowd's mission is to democratize venture capital, making it accessible to a wider audience while providing a vital source of funding for Italian innovation.