Società Editoriale Il Fatto S.p.A. (SEIF) operates as an independent Italian multimedia publisher, primarily engaged in newspaper publishing, digital media, book publishing, television content production, show production, and event organization. The company publishes the printed and digital newspaper Il Fatto Quotidiano; the online newspaper ilfattoquotidiano.it; the monthly magazine FQ Millennium; and books through its publishing house Paper First, which specializes in investigations, politics, and current affairs. Its Media Content division, including Loft Produzioni (structured as wholly-owned Loft S.r.l. since December 2022), produces television content and formats for broadcasters, alongside shows and events. SEIF also sells advertising space across its platforms and leverages a data-driven approach to enhance user engagement and commercial strategies.
Founded in April 2009 and headquartered in Rome, Italy, at Via Sant'Erasmo 2, the company primarily serves the Italian market through its publishing and media content segments, with additional revenue from Europe and other regions via advertising and content distribution. Target customers include news readers, subscribers, advertisers, and broadcasters seeking investigative journalism, political analysis, and multimedia content.
In recent developments, SEIF approved an updated three-year industrial plan for 2025-2027 projecting revenue growth at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 12.8%, alongside signing an investment agreement to acquire a 10% stake in U.S. startup Kikero Inc., which develops AI applications for enhancing learning speed. Earlier expansions include the 2023 launch of Io Scelgo, an online petition platform; the 2024 introduction of the Il Fatto Quotidiano Web3 Community for exclusive digital experiences; and the establishment of an AI working group to innovate across its products. Additional initiatives encompass the 2021 founding of Fondazione Il Fatto Quotidiano for humanitarian efforts and the 2022 creation of Scuola del Fatto, an online and physical campus focused on critical thinking education. The company listed on Euronext Growth Milan (ticker: SEIF) and Euronext Growth Paris (ticker: ALSEI.PA).