Massimiliano (Mana) Gritti

Massimiliano Gritti is a successful entrepreneur recognized for co-founding Bombinate, an e-commerce platform dedicated to high-quality European craftsmanship. He scaled the business significantly, from $150K to $20M in sales, secured over $8M in venture funding, and was instrumental in building the company's team and strategic direction, serving as both Chief Commercial Officer and later CEO. forbes+2

He is an angel investor, notably in Sourceful, and is also an investor at Evening Fund, indicating a continued engagement in supporting new ventures, particularly within the e-commerce and enterprise sectors, with an investment sweet spot around $75K. nfx

Gritti's entrepreneurial journey began at Bayes Business School (formerly Cass Business School), where his studies contributed to the conception of Bombinate. His dedication was recognized when he was named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe 2021 list in the Retail & Ecommerce category for his work with Bombinate. ac+2

Currently, he is the founder of Mezzanina, a consultancy focused on helping luxury property owners enhance their brand value and operational performance, leveraging his expertise in brand building and scaling businesses.

His business philosophy, particularly with Bombinate, emphasizes curating products based on stringent criteria including quality, craftsmanship, story, and ethics, valuing authenticity over brand recognition. He actively sought out unique artisan brands and championed their narratives. theindustry+1