AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSME Pulse: Qonto has launched a free monthly platform using anonymised transaction data from businesses in Italy and three other European markets to track trends such as cash flow, payment delays and AI adoption. Clean Energy Jobs: Solar and battery storage supported nearly one million EU jobs in 2025; Italy ranked third in solar employment, with about 85,000 jobs. Startup Funding: Italian venture fund NVM Ventures has secured a €23.6 million first close for its Lazio fund, which plans to back 10–15 early-stage dual-use technology companies. Business Support: Fastweb and Vodafone have joined the government’s SME voucher scheme. Rising Costs: The expiry of fuel tax cuts is pushing diesel prices higher, prompting transport companies to warn that tighter margins could mean higher costs for businesses and consumers.
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