They amassed the necessary capital by preaching, and the Perugian pawnshop earned a substantial profit at the end of its first year. After Barnabus' death in 1474, they were supported by Bernandino di Feltre (another Franciscan). Monti di pietà were opened in Assisi, Mantua, Parma, Lucca, Piacenza, Padua, Vicenza, Pavia and a number of smaller towns.
They accumulated sufficient funds through preaching, and the Perugian pawn shop achieved a significant profit at the end of its first year. Following Barnabus' demise in 1474, they were supported by Bernandino di Feltre (another Franciscan).  Monti di pietà were established in Assisi, Mantua, Parma, Lucca, Piacenza, Padua, Vicenza, Pavia and several smaller towns.