Held in Milan, the sixth edition of NextGems, the annual conference organized by Virgilio IR and My Twin Communication, once again positioned itself as a vital platform for promoting Italian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) listed on Euronext Growth Milan (EGM). The event fosters direct dialogue between companies, investors, and media to support capital attraction and long-term growth.
In a challenging macroeconomic context marked by uncertainty and reduced liquidity, NextGems 2025 has proven its importance in increasing the visibility and credibility of SMEs by encouraging qualified interaction with the financial community and media ecosystem.
Key figures from this year’s edition include:
- €1.47 billion in total market capitalization of participating companies
- 700+ one-on-one meetings between companies and investors
- 107 investors from 80 institutional firms, both Italian and international
- 150+ financial video interviews with business leaders and analysts
- 20% international participation, with attendees from France, Germany, UK, USA, Switzerland, and more
Participating companies represented eight core sectors: Technology & Software, Financial Services, Media & Communication, Consumer Products, Energy & Utilities, Healthcare, Services, and Industrial Products.
Media engagement also reached new heights, thanks to 10 media partners and widespread coverage throughout the two-day event. The conference concluded with a high-level gala dinner at the Blue Note in Milan, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and journalists for a unique networking opportunity.
Mara Di Giorgio, Co-founder of My Twin Communication, emphasized:
Pietro Barbi, Founder of Virgilio IR, added:
Thanks to its mission of fostering transparency and connection, NextGems continues to be a key observatory on Italy’s real economy, promoting a stronger investment culture and the role of equity capital in sustainable development.
Partners of the 2025 edition included:
- Main Sponsors: BPER Banca, Envent Italia SIM, Integrae SIM, PTS Group, Websim Corporate
- Legal Partner: Fivers Studio Legale e Tributario
- Official Data Provider: FactSet
- Media Partners: Alliance News, Borsa&Finanza, Economy, Euroborsa, Finanzaonline, FTA Online, Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor, MarketScreener, Teleborsa, Websim