Pierfrancesco GHERARDI

Senior Business Advisor

📍 Italy🔄 Updated September 2026💼 4 investments📅 3 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2026
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Jan 2026
We invest in the first months of life of a startup, backing exceptional founders and their vision, and actively supporting them on their journey towards their first priced round. Occasionally, we also participate as follow-on investors in pre-seed rounds. We are sector agnostic, funding 10/15 startups per year.
Investor
Jul 2025
PPK Innovation: AI Solutions for SMEs and Corporate Innovators PPK Innovation is an AI Studio & System Integrator providing support through two divisions: Studio and Consulting & Integration. Studio Division In our Studio Division, we focus on Research & Development for AI and we partner with top tech companies, offering support in Product Development, Go-to-Market Strategies, and Financial Advisory. Through these services, we enable our partners to strengthen their product lines, effectively enter new markets, and maintain financial stability, helping them thrive in a competitive landscape. Consulting & Integration Division Our Consulting & Integration Division supports SMEs and Corporate Clients in implementing AI-first projects across three strategic areas: 1. Compliance and Security: Ensuring AI solutions meet regulatory standards, safeguard data, and enhance cybersecurity for corporate environments, with the expertise of our cybersecurity partners. 2. Cost Reduction and Efficiency: Enhancing operations through AI-driven automation and smart analytics, supported by our efficiency-focused partners. 3. Growth and Performance: Leveraging AI to drive business growth, improve customer experiences, and boost performance, with specialized partner input for optimal results. Expertise and Tailored AI Solutions Successful AI implementation requires a deep understanding of industry needs, processes, and challenges. Our ecosystem of domain experts, technology specialists, and experienced professionals delivers tailored solutions. We combine advanced AI capabilities with industry-specific knowledge to ensure compliance, improve efficiency, and drive growth. Whether you are an SME or a corporate entity seeking innovative AI solutions, PPK Innovation is your partner for success.
Investor
May 2023
ERPX è una startup innovativa con sede a Napoli che offre soluzioni ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) allavanguardia, altamente personalizzabili e integrate con intelligenza artificiale per ottimizzare i processi aziendali. La nostra missione è semplificare la gestione delle risorse aziendali, migliorare la produttività e favorire la collaborazione tra i team, mettendo al centro lautomazione intelligente e lanalisi dei dati. Dopo un anno di sviluppo e fine tuning, ERPX ha creato un software innovativo in modalità SaaS, progettato per ottimizzare i processi industriali tramite algoritmi avanzati di intelligenza artificiale. Il nostro sistema è stato testato con successo in settori come la siderurgia e la cantieristica navale, dove ha mostrato significativi miglioramenti in termini di efficienza operativa e riduzione dei costi. La tecnologia di ERPX non solo automatizza i processi aziendali, ma grazie allintelligenza artificiale, è in grado di analizzare e ottimizzare continuamente le operazioni, portando a risparmi concreti e a una gestione centralizzata dei dati. Inoltre, supporta le aziende nei loro obiettivi di sostenibilità ambientale, riducendo il consumo di risorse e migliorando lefficienza energetica.
Investor
Mar 2023
We specialize in branded and original podcasts, we combine creativity and technology. Our platform Hyperboost+ is a unique in the market, a disruptive audio performance tool which guarantees listeners to your audio content. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0aRmeWjGRn6zlWHkQX4Rp2?si=9cd66afef5314108
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2026
Investor
Jan 2026
We invest in the first months of life of a startup, backing exceptional founders and their vision, and actively supporting them on their journey towards their first priced round. Occasionally, we also participate as follow-on investors in pre-seed rounds. We are sector agnostic, funding 10/15 startups per year.
2025
Investor
Jul 2025
PPK Innovation: AI Solutions for SMEs and Corporate Innovators PPK Innovation is an AI Studio & System Integrator providing support through two divisions: Studio and Consulting & Integration. Studio Division In our Studio Division, we focus on Research & Development for AI and we partner with top tech companies, offering support in Product Development, Go-to-Market Strategies, and Financial Advisory. Through these services, we enable our partners to strengthen their product lines, effectively enter new markets, and maintain financial stability, helping them thrive in a competitive landscape. Consulting & Integration Division Our Consulting & Integration Division supports SMEs and Corporate Clients in implementing AI-first projects across three strategic areas: 1. Compliance and Security: Ensuring AI solutions meet regulatory standards, safeguard data, and enhance cybersecurity for corporate environments, with the expertise of our cybersecurity partners. 2. Cost Reduction and Efficiency: Enhancing operations through AI-driven automation and smart analytics, supported by our efficiency-focused partners. 3. Growth and Performance: Leveraging AI to drive business growth, improve customer experiences, and boost performance, with specialized partner input for optimal results. Expertise and Tailored AI Solutions Successful AI implementation requires a deep understanding of industry needs, processes, and challenges. Our ecosystem of domain experts, technology specialists, and experienced professionals delivers tailored solutions. We combine advanced AI capabilities with industry-specific knowledge to ensure compliance, improve efficiency, and drive growth. Whether you are an SME or a corporate entity seeking innovative AI solutions, PPK Innovation is your partner for success.
2023
Investor
May 2023
ERPX è una startup innovativa con sede a Napoli che offre soluzioni ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) allavanguardia, altamente personalizzabili e integrate con intelligenza artificiale per ottimizzare i processi aziendali. La nostra missione è semplificare la gestione delle risorse aziendali, migliorare la produttività e favorire la collaborazione tra i team, mettendo al centro lautomazione intelligente e lanalisi dei dati. Dopo un anno di sviluppo e fine tuning, ERPX ha creato un software innovativo in modalità SaaS, progettato per ottimizzare i processi industriali tramite algoritmi avanzati di intelligenza artificiale. Il nostro sistema è stato testato con successo in settori come la siderurgia e la cantieristica navale, dove ha mostrato significativi miglioramenti in termini di efficienza operativa e riduzione dei costi. La tecnologia di ERPX non solo automatizza i processi aziendali, ma grazie allintelligenza artificiale, è in grado di analizzare e ottimizzare continuamente le operazioni, portando a risparmi concreti e a una gestione centralizzata dei dati. Inoltre, supporta le aziende nei loro obiettivi di sostenibilità ambientale, riducendo il consumo di risorse e migliorando lefficienza energetica.
Investor
Mar 2023
We specialize in branded and original podcasts, we combine creativity and technology. Our platform Hyperboost+ is a unique in the market, a disruptive audio performance tool which guarantees listeners to your audio content. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0aRmeWjGRn6zlWHkQX4Rp2?si=9cd66afef5314108
2022
Partner
Sep 2022
yourCEO® porta l’esperienza di un Gruppo selezionato di Senior Executives a disposizione delle aziende italiane per supportare i loro piani di crescita profittevole; esperienza manageriale ‘chiavi in mano’, con grande flessibilità e impatto immediato sul business. I Senior Executives yourCEO hanno competenze acquisite negli anni nelle seguenti posizioni organizzative: Chief Executive Officer/Amministratore Delegato, Direttore Generale/Direttore di Divisione o Business Unit, Direttore Commerciale, Direttore Marketing e Brand Management, Licensing, Trade Marketing, Direttore Vendite, Retail, B2B, B2C.
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