Bending Spoons considers public listing after software acquisition spree
The Italian tech firm is testing whether the private equity model for struggling apps can scale into a major international corporation.
Samuel Okafor
Jul 1, 2026 · 1 min read
Luca Ferrari’s approach to the software business follows a specific pattern of acquisition and restructuring. His company, Bending Spoons, has built a portfolio by purchasing distressed but recognizable assets like Evernote and Eventbrite, then applying disciplined management to return them to profitability. Now, the Milan-based firm is contemplating a transition from a private operator to a listed entity, a move that would test the durability of its turnaround strategy.
The company’s internal culture is defined by a lack of the usual sentimentality toward legacy features or historical staffing levels in its acquired apps. This efficiency-first model has earned Bending Spoons a rare position as an Italian tech unicorn with global reach. As it weighs a public listing, the challenge for Ferrari will be maintaining this metabolic speed while meeting the transparency and quarterly demands of public market investors.