Networking and Innovation: LDV20 at Slush’D Bolzano
LDV20 makes its debut with a new positioning, embracing networking, vision, and dialogue with startups and investors.
On September 4, 2025, the second edition of Bolzano Slush’D took place, the Italian event inspired by the renowned European conference SLUSH, which annually gathers thousands of startups, investors, and innovators in Helsinki. The South Tyrolean edition, hosted at the Bolzano Fairgrounds, reaffirmed the region’s growing role as a strategic hub for innovation in Northeastern Italy.
For LDV20, Bolzano Slush’D marked its first public appearance with a new value proposition dedicated to startups—an important debut that provided the opportunity to share its new positioning, engage directly with incubators, accelerators, and investors, and strengthen its network within the Italian innovation ecosystem in a dynamic and stimulating environment.
With over 1,000 participants, the event featured a rich and diverse program: masterclasses, roundtables, pitch competitions, and numerous networking opportunities animated the day, creating a fertile ground for idea exchange and the birth of new collaborations.
Sparkasse participated with the entire LDV20 team, joined by colleagues from the Bolzano – Piazza Walther branch, demonstrating the bank’s concrete commitment to supporting local entrepreneurship. On stage, Giacomo Bertorelle shared the bank’s vision for the future of startup support, highlighting LDV20’s role as a bridge between traditional banking and emerging entrepreneurial ventures, offering scalable, sustainable, and impact-oriented solutions.
“LDV20’s participation in Bolzano Slush’D 2025 confirmed Sparkasse Group’s commitment to supporting entrepreneurship and creating value through innovation. It’s an important step toward a future where banks and startups collaborate to build concrete, high-impact solutions,” said Marco Senigalliesi, Head of LDV20.
The event was not only a visibility opportunity, but also a moment of listening and dialogue, useful for further refining LDV20’s offering and consolidating its positioning as a strategic partner for startups in Northeastern Italy.