After $18B IPO, Bending Spoons founder says success comes from minimizing luck

Bending Spoons’ co-founders say their current success was shaped by lessons from an earlier startup failure. The Italian company has grown into an $18B business by acquiring and reviving well-known but struggling internet brands.

The story highlights a disciplined operating model focused on reducing dependency on luck through repeatable processes. Bending Spoons’ rise also reflects a broader trend of tech companies consolidating mature consumer apps and extracting value through operational efficiency.