Emerals, the Startup by Our Student Leading European Gaming | H-FARM

The Startup Turning a Video Game into a Business Opportunity  Emerals is the largest roleplay community on GTA V in Europe—a virtual world that blends gaming with the metaverse, featuring immersive, hyper-realistic stories where every interaction feels real.  The startup was founded in 2021 by Michele Mangiacotti, a student at H-FARM College, together with his younger brother, who was just 16 at the time. In just a few years, Emerals has achieved:🕹️ 300,000+ players🎈 100+ virtual events🌟 Ranked in the top 0.3% of roleplay games worldwideFor brands, it’s a dynamic and engaging way to connect with Gen Z and Gen Alpha, offering unique experiences like events, product launches, and testing new marketing strategies.  The Support of H-FARM Startup CenterOur Entrepreneurship & Startup Center provides more than just technical support on building a business plan or pitching to investors.  Here, students and aspiring entrepreneurs gain strategic vision, skills, and honest feedback to test, validate, and—when needed—completely rethink their projects. Most importantly, they find a team that’s always ready to celebrate their wins and support them through challenges.