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Submission declined on 28 October 2025 by Theroadislong (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject meets Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion. The draft requires multiple published secondary sources that: provide significant coverage: discuss the subject in detail, not just brief mentions or routine announcements; are reliable: from reputable outlets with editorial oversight; are independent: not connected to the subject, such as interviews, press releases, the subject's own website, or sponsored content. Please add references that meet all three of these criteria. If none exist, the subject is not yet suitable for Wikipedia. Declined by Theroadislong 7 months ago.

• Comment: I do not see sourcing that meets WP:CORPDEPTH and WP:ORGIND. Several of your sources are also press releases or articles sponsored by Wishew, which are not independent. MCE89 (talk) 13:44, 10 December 2025 (UTC)

• Comment: For reviewers: Sourcing has been addressed.Afí-afeti (talk) 13:12, 24 November 2025 (UTC)

Wishew^[a], is an Italian social media, and crowdfunding application developed by Wishew LTD,^[2] and launched in 2024.^[3][4] The platform allows users to share photos and short-form videos, create posts, and communicate with other users through an instant messaging feature. One of the principal features of the app is to create a wish post and receive microdonations from other users.^[4]

It was created by the Italian entrepreneurs Giacomo Vose, Antonino Risicato, and Vincenzo De Caro. The platform employs a mobile-first design that integrates social networking and crowdfunding features, focusing on user engagement and community support.^[5]

In 2022, Giacomo Vose,^[6][7] Antonino Risicato, and Vincenzo De Caro, founded Wishew LTD, a software development startup.^[8][2][b] The company began developing a mobile application called Wishew, designed to promote social interaction centered on altruistic contributions rather than conventional popularity metrics such as "likes."^[4] It positions itself between social networking and crowdfunding services, promoting what it calls “human centered generosity”.^[9]

On 3 January 2024, the first web-based prototype of Wishew was released online.^[10] Although the prototype was basic and non-functional, it featured a registration waiting list.^[11] In the same year, it secured a seed funding investment of €10 million from LMDV capitalist Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio,^[12] who provided the initial financing of €10 million.^[4]

On 29 April 2024, the Wishew iOS and Android app^[5] was made available in United States through the App Store and Play Store.^[4] Before its official release, it reportedly attracted over 50,000 pre-registered users, two weeks before its release.^[4] On 20 May 2025, Wishew launched in Italy,^[13] after made available in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.^[13] In May 2025, it unveiled its plans to launch its services in North Africa, South America, and the Middle East.^[13][14]

• Crowdfunding
• Social networking service