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Ruralis
Digital Property Management
- 1-20 employees
- B2B
- Travel
- Renting
- SaaS
- Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi, Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi, Campania
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Company mission
To contribute to combating depopulation in small communities by promoting their socio-economic development. To tackle challenges such as the lack of accommodation facilities and the presence of unused second homes that do not generate income in small towns, thus contributing to their sustainability.
40% female employees
Our take
Whilst the coastlines and urban centres of Italy are economically supported by tourism, the more rural inland areas of the country don’t always benefit from the same popularity. Ruralis is tackling this problem by developing distribution channels for rural Italian holiday rentals.
Through transferring these businesses online, the young company is helping develop the tourist sector in areas such as Irpinia, where it has partnered with the likes of Princeton University in organising study trips. Initiatives like this have helped Ruralis gain funding from governmental bodies, crowdfunding and private investors.
Whilst study trips are one thing, Ruralis is using its holiday digitisation and marketing to organise entrepreneur meetups as well. These will draw in international business leaders to rural Italy to develop ways to boost the economy, providing further incentive to fund Ruralis’s growth.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Benefits
- Stock Options
- Company's Event
- Discount on Ruralis' products
- Remote work options
- Team Building activities
- Reimbursement for smart workers when visiting the office
- Providing dedicated Office Space
Funding (2 rounds)
Dec 2023
$0.4m
Seed
Feb 2023
$0.3m
Seed
Total funding: $0.6m
Leadership
Nicholas Verderosa
(CEO)Using digital prowess to manage rural Italian properties, the company has grown since 2020, hosting thousands of tourists and promoting sustainable development.
People progressing
Chief Operating Officer at Ruralis- Creating digital solutions for property owners in rural areas, with the goal of accelerating the growth of Italian communities.
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Ruralis - Pioneering Digital Property Management in rural areas.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Ruralis
- Equitable economic impact: Ruralis promotes economic opportunities that benefit a diverse range of stakeholders within rural communities, including property owners, local businesses, and residents. By facilitating the sustainable use of second homes and boosting tourism, Ruralis contributes to the economic empowerment of traditionally marginalized groups.
- Promotion of Gender equality: Ruralis actively promotes the participation of women in decision-making positions within the company, aiming for a 40% female quota. This commitment is reflected in hiring practices, support for women's professional development, and the adoption of policies that promote gender equality.
- Opportunities for Youth: For many young individuals entering the job market for the first time, there are numerous risks of being underpaid or engaged in informal employment. Ruralis, however, goes against this trend by providing an opportunity for young people, including those with little or no prior work experience, to join a young and dynamic team.
- Support for LGBT+ inclusion: Ruralis demonstrates a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment for individuals who identify as LGBT+. This commitment includes promoting awareness, understanding, and acceptance of LGBT+ individuals within the company and the communities it serves.
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The innovative vision of Ruralis in proposing solutions that directly address local challenges, creating concrete opportunities for community improvement, is very stimulating.
Marketing
Innovative product
Mar 2024
The energy and dynamism of a young and entrepreneurial team is one of the main characteristics of Ruralis that I appreciated most when I arrived.
Marketing
Team energy
Mar 2024
Working at Ruralis allows you to constantly learn. In a context where young people are often underestimated, I found in Ruralis an environment that offered me the opportunity to effectively express my skills and knowledge
Marketing
Opportunities to learn
Mar 2024
