Who are we?
Soource is a procurement solution focused on sourcing and supplier selection, making the first part of the procurement process more efficient through the introduction of AI.
Through innovative solutions, we aim to contribute significantly in the procurement field, enabling organizations to optimize resources, stimulate growth and achieve sustainable success in a constantly evolving global market.
Soource was born from the founding team's experience in another company active in third-party procurement. Leveraging the full power of technology, we aim to streamline operations, improve efficiency and free up valuable time for procurement managers, enabling them to focus on strategic thinking.
Our founders
Maicol Verzotto is the CEO and co-founder of Soource. Before taking on this role, he co-founded and led Functional, a company specialized in a wide range of procurement services. Under his leadership, Functional grew exponentially, starting from zero to generating over €9 million in just three years and raising over €2 million in capital.
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Nazareno Mario Ciccarello is one of the co-founders of Soource and currently serves as COO. He obtained a four-year degree in Political Science from Luiss Guido Carli University and an MBA from IE Business School. Additionally, Nazareno is a Visiting Associate Professor in the Entrepreneurship Department at both IE Business School in Madrid and Luiss Business School in Rome.
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Skills and experience in scaleup execution: a winning combination
Board Members
Lucrezia Lucotti
Lucrezia Lucotti is a Partner at 360 Capital, with over four years of experience in venture capital and strategic management. At 360 Capital, she has held roles as Investment Director and Associate, handling deal flow in
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Francesca Fiore
After a career at McKinsey & Co., Francesca Fiore spent 18 years in the Vodafone Group, holding managerial roles in Italy and abroad and managing product launches, offers and supply chain. From 2015 to 2018, she was part of the
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Soource is supported by leading Italian and European investment funds. This demonstrates great interest in Soource from highly knowledgeable entities on technological innovation present in the market.
Awards and Industry Recognition
A technology recognized by the procurement sector
The Procurement Italia
In 2024 Soource was included for the second year in The Procurement Italia's Techmap, in the "Sourcing technology" category. This guide, created with the contribution of 5 experts in the digital procurement sector, aims to help CPO members of The Procurement Italia community identify the most advanced solutions available on the Italian and international market.
Plug & Play Supply Chain
Soource was selected among the best technologies in the Procurement section of Plug and Play Supply Chain, the world's largest Open Innovation platform. Soource will thus be able to participate in Open Innovation projects with Plug & Play partners that include multinational companies such as Walmart, Colgate-Palmolive, Schneider Electric, Shell, Maersk and Mitsubishi Electric.
Advisory Board
Soource was founded in 2023 thanks to the founding team's experience in another company active in third-party procurement.
Francesco Rubinacci
More than 20 years of international experience as Consultant, CIO and CPO in multinational companies.
Nader Sabbaghian
Partner at 360 Capital and former CEO of BravoSolution (exit with Jaggaer in 2017). Adjunct Professor in the Management and Technology Department at Bocconi University.
Alfredo Provenza
Business Angel and Database Consultant. Former Regional Director for Southern Europe at Bureau van Dijk (acquired by Moody's Analytics in 2017), owner of Orbis, one of the most powerful private company databases in the world.
Giuseppe Cavallaro
Business Angel and Consultant for Product Strategy and GTM. Former McKinsey consultant, Head of Operations at Joivy and CEO of Alpha Test.
Our Values
We are fueled by our passion for our work. Innovation and progress are at the center of our growth. Our team is the sum of exceptional individuals.
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Valeria Frallicciardi
Procurement and Logistics Director
"I had the opportunity to test Soource and I appreciated its potential. The automated data analysis allowed me to identify new suppliers, improve purchasing conditions and optimize processes. The intuitive interface simplified strategic decisions, freeing up resources for higher value-added activities. A solution that opens interesting prospects for savings and innovation in the Procurement sector."
weeks of work saved on a single scouting
FAQ
We have collected the most frequently asked questions here, but don't hesitate to contact us if you have any doubts or want to know more about Soource.
Is Soource compatible with my ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning or Procurement Suite)?
Yes, Soource is compatible with major ERP and procurement software like SAP Ariba, Jaggaer and other enterprise systems. You can integrate it for bidirectional data exchange or use it as a plug & play solution, without the need for integration.
Are my data on Soource protected and secure?
Absolutely. All corporate, personal and supplier data remains your property and is processed according to GDPR and European regulations. Generic data is anonymized to improve platform and Soource community performance.
Where does supplier data on Soource come from?
Soource's database combines:
- Certified and public sources
- Data collected from intelligent web crawling
- Information automatically extracted from corporate emails
Today Soource offers the largest database of Italian companies with direct email contact.
Can I attach files to RFI, RFQ or RFP on Soource?
Yes, you can attach documents in any format to your requests (RFI - Request for Information, RFQ - Request for Quotation or RFP - Request for Proposal). In particular, for RFIs, it is recommended to include a technical specification sheet of the product to get more detailed responses from suppliers.
Can I send follow-ups to suppliers with Soource?
Yes. With Soource you can filter suppliers who haven't responded and send a mass follow-up in one click. This helps you double the response rate, up to 80% on average, improving RFI, RFP and RFQ management.
Is Soource compliant with the European AI Act?
Yes. Soource's artificial intelligence is compliant with the European Union's new AI Act, falling into the zero-risk category, as it only supports internal activities and does not automate outward processes or critical decisions.
Why use Soource for RFI and RFP?
With Soource you can:
- Create RFI (Request for Information) and RFP (Request for Proposal) in just a few clicks
- Send them automatically to selected suppliers
- Analyze responses with artificial intelligence
- Extract and compare certifications, availability, technical capabilities
You save time and identify the best suppliers more quickly.
Can I also use Soource for RFQ?
Yes. Soource also supports RFQ (Request for Quotation) to request economic offers. The platform automates:
- RFQ sending
- Response reception and reading
- Comparison of prices and conditions