Simone Mancini

Overview

Simone Mancini is an angel investor and co-founder of Scalapay, a financial technology company specializing in 'Buy Now, Pay Later' (BNPL) services. Founded in 2019, Scalapay enables customers to make purchases online and in-store, paying in three or four interest-free installments. The company has rapidly expanded across Europe, offering its services in countries including Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Finland, Belgium, Netherlands, and Austria. Scalapay has partnered with numerous merchants, including Shein, Decathlon, Calzedonia, and Moschino, to provide flexible payment solutions to their customers. Under Mancini's leadership, Scalapay achieved unicorn status in February 2022, becoming the first Italian fintech company to reach a valuation exceeding $1 billion. This milestone was marked by a $497 million Series B funding round led by Tencent and Willoughby Capital, with participation from Tiger Global, Gangwal, Moore Capital, Deimos, and Fasanara Capital. Prior to founding Scalapay, Mancini held positions at Prospa as a Product Manager of New Ventures and at Airtasker as a Product Manager. He also founded Sweetly and EatTonight, demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to innovation in the fintech sector. Mancini's strategic vision and leadership have been instrumental in Scalapay's rapid growth and its impact on the European BNPL market.

Investment Focus

• Innovative fintech solutions
• Scalable business models
• Experienced founding teams
• Strong market potential

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