Corporate venture arm merch use case
Founder welcome boxes, demo-day swag and quarterly portfolio events — co-branded between corporate parent and venture brand.
Profile
Corporate venture arms in Italy sit between corporate parent compliance and start-up speed. Programmes range 150–1,500 units across founder onboarding, demo days and quarterly portfolio gatherings. The brand must dual-read — parent identity and CVC sub-brand — and the supplier needs to manage co-branded files, fast turnarounds for unscheduled portfolio events and ship-to recipients across the EU and beyond.
Workflow and contractual concerns
Workflow: CVC platform team owns the calendar, the portfolio success lead owns founder kits, corporate brand owns dual-brand approvals. Procurement runs on the corporate parent paper but at CVC speed, supplier paperwork must satisfy parent SOC2 / ISO 27001 reviews. Concerns: dual-brand lockup integrity, fast unscheduled rerun for portfolio announcements, ship-to recipients across early-stage company addresses.
Pricing — Italy
EUR pricing excluding IVA 22%. MOQ tier 250/500. Lead 5-8 days, rush +35%. Production hub: Milano.
FAQ
What is the minimum order?
No fixed minimum — for screen and embroidery economies start at 50+ units; DTF and UV print from 1 unit.
How long is production?
Standard 5-8 working days, rush +35% delivers in 3-5 days.
What payment terms?
50/50 for new clients, net-30 from order 4, net-60 for enterprise with credit insurance.
Do you sign NDA?
Yes — mutual NDA is standard for product launches, M&A and confidential campaigns.
Can you ship abroad?
Yes — we ship within the EU and to the UK, US, GCC and CIS via tracked carriers.