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05 — Partnerships & Institutional Relations

Knowledge.
Connections. Credibility.

VLV Capital operates through a select network of consulting partnerships, academic relationships, and institutional collaborations. These aren't just contacts—they're structured relationships that create real value.

Strategic Consulting Partnerships
ICG President — On behalf of VLV Capital
Italian Consulting Group
The first Made in Italy Marketing Consortium — with a global vocation

ICG is the leading Italian marketing consortium: it brings together the best specialized agencies in a network selected for excellence, vertical by sector, unique in its coordination. With over 500 million euros With aggregate revenue and 40+ member agencies, ICG doesn't just operate in the Italian market—it uses it as a springboard. The vision is clear: from Switzerland, starting from Europe, to conquer the world. Fabio Pasquali takes over the presidency through VLV Capital, placing franchising and international development at the heart of the consortium's strategy.

Marketing Made in Italy Franchising Strategic Advisory Digital Marketing PR & Media Branding
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Team ICG — strategia e consulenza Strategy & Consulting
Marketing — agenzia italiana Marketing
Network — partnership Network
500M+
Aggregate turnover
40+
Consortium agencies
12+
Sectors covered
#1
IT Marketing Consortium
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Single Point of Contact
A single partner coordinating specialized vertical agencies — central strategy, distributed execution.
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Vertical Specialization
The best vertical experts in the Italian market for every area of marketing: digital, PR, branding, events, media.
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Territoriality
Widespread presence throughout Italy with local agencies established in the most important regional markets.
04
Franchising & Retail
VLV Capital is the exclusive franchising boutique within the ICG consortium.
Some ICG customers
ABB Assolombarda Il Sole 24 Ore ATM Banca Valsabbina VOGE Ambrogio Moro BIT
Academic & Institutional Relations
LUISS Business School
LUISS Guido Carli University — Rome

VLV Capital maintains an academic and institutional relationship with LUISS Business School through Fabio Pasquali's role as Adjunct Faculty and Scientific Director of franchising and business development programs. The collaboration guarantees access to applied research, university networks, and academic credibility in the sector.

  • Adjunct Faculty — LUISS Business School
  • Scientific Director — Franchising Programs
  • Master Business Development teacher
  • Applied research on retail and franchising
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Credential
Academy — Research and teaching on franchising, retail, and entrepreneurship.
Value
Institutional credibility, access to young talents and Italian university networks.
Activity
Teaching, publications, scientific direction, and executive programs for professionals.
Network
LUISS alumni, professors, and researchers active in business development and Italian markets.
Franchising & Partnership — Magazine
Media & Publishing · From 2023
Franchising & Partnership

Since 2023, the leading Italian publishing platform for franchising and business development. Franchising & Partnership supports franchisors, franchisees, investors, and professionals with market analysis, interviews with industry leaders, and business development case studies. It has an increasingly international reach and a strong focus on new technologies and startups. A trendsetter for those looking to grow in the franchising world.

2023 Year of foundation
3+ Years of activity
IT Main Market
B2B Entrepreneurial audience
Advertising Spaces
Exclusive visibility to a qualified audience of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals.
Content & Analysis
Articles, interviews, and case studies on franchising, retail, internationalization, and network development.
Events & Fairs
Attending major international franchising trade fairs and organizing networking events.
Digital Platform
An integrated system of digital products and services for matching franchisors, franchisees, and investors.
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Service 01
Network Development
And Franchising

We build and scale custom franchise networks — from defining the format to selecting partners, from contracts to commercial development. Over 1,200 retail locations developed.

Retail · Franchising · Network
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Service 02
Business Development
And Advisory Board

We support entrepreneurs and corporate governance with strategic vision, networks, and vertical expertise. A selected advisory board to accelerate growth and lead international markets.

Strategy · Advisory · Governance
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Service 03
Investments
Strategic

We support SMEs and startups in maximizing economic capital and accessing financial resources. From Swiss holding structures to access to Italian and European capital markets.

Capital · Holding · M&A
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Service 04
IA Corporate

We integrate tailored artificial intelligence solutions into business models: process optimization, customer experience, new revenue streams. From analysis to implementation and internal training.

AI · Automation · Innovation
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Service 05
Strategy
Retail & Distribution

Market analysis, location selection, format engineering, and distribution network development. From boutiques to scalable retail — with digital tools and replicable operational models.

Retail · Format · Location Strategy
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Service 06
Training
Executive and Academic

As Scientific Director of the Executive Programme in Franchising Management at LUISS Business School, we bring practical industry knowledge into the classrooms of Europe's most prestigious institutions.

LUISS Executive Franchising Management
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