Hammamet (2020)
Feature Film · Directed by Gianni Amelio
Film Investor
Financed through SBH S.r.l., under an investment agreement with Pepito Produzioni.
IMDb: Hammamet (2020)Founder of SBH
Simone Bianchi
Entrepreneur & Investor
Simone Bianchi is an Italian entrepreneur and investor with a track record in building, scaling and investing in companies across digital advertising, technology, media and real estate.
He is the Founder and Managing Partner of SBH, an entrepreneurial holding combining venture building with long-term private investments.
His entrepreneurial journey began in 2008 and includes the founding and development of multiple businesses, strategic investments, and successful exits.
His approach combines active entrepreneurship, capital allocation and long-term value creation.
Entrepreneurial Track Record
Since 2008: companies founded, built and invested in.
Current Ventures
2018–Present
SBH
Founder & Managing Partner
Entrepreneurial holding combining venture building with long-term private investments.
2022–Present
Digital Money
Venture Partner & Co-Founder
Platform connecting users with financial service providers across multiple international markets.
2019–Present
Pepito Produzioni
Shareholder & Investor
Italian production company active in film, TV and scripted series.
2019–Present
PerformUP
Venture Partner & Co-Founder
AdTech company focused on performance marketing and private partner networks.
- 2025–PresentTobe Estate — Founder & PrincipalAcquiring, restoring and preserving exceptional residential properties for the long term.
- 2023–PresentFeedcore — Founder & BuilderAdTech infrastructure project for feed management, automation and AI-assisted products.
Selected Previous Ventures & Exits
2021–2024
COSMIC
Chairman & Venture Builder
Short-form AdTech company operating across Italy, Spain and France.
Exit to RETEX, 2024
2011–2020
Evolution People
Co-Founder & CEO
Independent Italian digital agency serving leading brands.
Exit to majority partner, 2020
- 2021–2024Hypercast — Venture BuilderPodcast agency specializing in branded podcasts and original content.
- 2020–2023Digital Mao — Venture Builder & Board MembereCommerce agency specialized in Shopify-based businesses.
- 2008–2012ADVMILANO — Founder & CEOMarketing and communication agency focused on SMEs and real estate businesses.
Exit via partner buyout
Investment Focus
Digital & AdTech
Digital advertising, performance marketing and technology-enabled businesses.
Venture Building
Company creation, growth, strategic development and exits.
Private Investments
Long-term capital allocation across operating companies and real assets.
Film & Media
Financing and supporting film and audiovisual productions.
Selected Filmography
Film and audiovisual productions supported as an investor.
Food for Thought (2016)
Short Film · Directed by Davide Gentile
Film Investor
Financed through Evolution People, where Simone Bianchi served as Co-Founder and CEO.
IMDb: Food for Thought (2016)
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