# Raffaele Giovine

> 3x Exited Founder & Investor at PLUS9 ($2.2B+ in combined exits)

Founder and Investor Partner at PLUS9, transforming deep-tech innovation into globally scalable companies & raising over $1.2B. 

Founded Italist, a cross-border luxury fashion marketplace. Raised $2.2M, scaled to $100M GMV, & exited to ICG in 2024.

Led Zero9 to $100M revenue, acquired by Investindustrial in 2007.

Built two companies from scratch to 100+ employees, scaling them profitably and focusing on sustainable growth with minimal capital raised.

Experienced in luxury, digital commerce, and marketplaces, with a focus on sustainable growth.

Things I can advise on:
✔️ Cross-border expansion strategies
✔️ How to scale marketplaces
✔️ Going from 0 to 1
✔️ Bootstrapping 
✔️ Perfecting your pitch
✔️ Luxury brand digital transformation
✔️ Navigating AI-driven innovation
✔️ Operational efficiency & profitability
✔️ Strategic M&A and fundraising
✔️ Developing sustainable growth models

Excited to help transform your bold idea into real outcomes!

**Rating:** 5/5 (4 reviews)

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $150.00

## Example Questions

- I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on?
- How do I know if my business idea will work?
- How would you approach growth for my business?
- What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company?

## Links

- [Expert profile](/raffaelegiovine)
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- [Marketplace](/marketplace)