Lilac-Centro DCA is a technology company.
Lilac-Centro DCA has raised $720K across 1 funding round.
Lilac-Centro DCA has raised $720K in total across 1 funding round.
Lilac-Centro DCA is a digital health tech startup based in Bari, Italy, specializing in the multidisciplinary treatment of eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder.[1][2] Founded by specialists, it combines psychological and nutritional support with advanced technological tools, including an AI-driven platform for personalized care delivered both online and in person, targeting patients across Italy and addressing early detection in adolescents.[2][4][5] The company serves individuals suffering from eating disorders—estimated in the millions in Italy—by bridging accessibility gaps through customized, scalable digital therapy.[2] It recently closed a €693,000 funding round in February 2025, including a €560,000 follow-on and €133,000 SAFE conversion, fueling nationwide expansion, professional network growth, and platform development amid strong early traction.[2]
Lilac-Centro DCA emerged in 2023 from a network of professionals active since 2020, marking it as Italy's first organization dedicated to an innovative eating disorder treatment model.[2] Co-founders Giuseppe Magistrale (CEO) and Filippo Perotto, both specialists in the field, drove its creation to integrate psychological, nutritional, and tech-enabled care.[2] The idea stemmed from their hands-on experience treating anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, evolving into a structured startup to scale multidisciplinary support nationwide.[1][2] Pivotal early momentum included VC backing and the 2025 funding round from investors like CDP Venture Capital, SocialFare Seed, and Hybris Corporate Finance, validating its model with growing patient data.[2][3]
Lilac-Centro DCA rides the wave of digital health innovation in mental health, particularly AI-personalized therapy for underserved areas like eating disorders, amid rising post-pandemic demand.[2][4] Timing aligns with Europe's push for scalable health tech—Italy's startup ecosystem via CDP Venture Capital accelerates such ventures—fueled by market forces like aging populations, mental health crises, and AI adoption in care.[2] It influences the ecosystem by pioneering integrated digital-physical models, inspiring similar startups in femtech and behavioral health while generating data-driven insights for broader adoption.[2]
Lilac-Centro DCA is poised for rapid scaling, leveraging its €693,000 raise to nationwide rollout and AI enhancements, potentially capturing a larger share of Italy's eating disorder market.[2] Trends like AI diagnostics, telehealth normalization, and impact investing will propel it, with evolving influence through expanded networks and potential European growth. This positions it to transform accessible mental health care, fulfilling its founding promise of bridging critical treatment gaps.[2]
Lilac-Centro DCA has raised $720K in total across 1 funding round.
Lilac-Centro DCA's investors include CDP Venture Capital.
Lilac-Centro DCA has raised $720K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $720K Seed in February 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2025 | $720K Seed | CDP Venture Capital |