Earlier this year, EUROCROWD published its first ECSPR compliance study, assessing the websites of licensed crowdfunding platforms against 17 key performance indicators (KPIs). The results highlighted both progress and persistent gaps across the European market, underlining the need for a more consistent approach to transparency, investor protection, and regulatory alignment.
Over summer we also began working directly with selected CSPs to offer in-depth, tailored compliance reviews. These detailed analyses extend to some 40 KPIs and combine regulatory checks with forward-looking recommendations on transparency, governance, and market positioning.
A Case in Point: Crowdbase
Cyprus-based investment platform Crowdbase commissioned EUROCROWD to conduct a compliance and best-practice review. Their Chief Operating Officer, Panayiotis Kakourides, shared the following reflection:
“EUROCROWD’s comprehensive review was an invaluable exercise for us. Their deep expertise in the ECSPR framework provided a clear, actionable roadmap that went beyond simple compliance, helping us align our platform with the highest standards of transparency and investor protection. This kind of expert analysis is crucial for building a trusted and sustainable crowdfunding ecosystem in Europe.”
Following the review, Crowdbase told us they immediately began implementing improvements in several areas the platform. These included enhanced communication on risk and continuity planning, easier access to expanded investor education resources, and greater organisational transparency. Importantly, the review also supported internal strategic discussions, helping the team distinguish between minimum regulatory requirements and best-practice measures that can set a platform apart as a market leader.
Why This Matters
Crowdbase’s experience illustrates how compliance reviews can become catalysts for broader strategic improvements. Rather than focusing solely on regulatory check-boxes, it helped Crowdbase understand better how to:
- Meet ECSPR requirements consistently across investor communication, governance, and marketing.
- Strengthen trust with investors by making policies and processes more transparent.
- Position themselves for growth by adopting best practices that anticipate market expectations and investor needs.
This dual perspective, compliance plus best practice, is most valuable in building trust with investors. Of course, this does not replace legal advice from lawyers, but it adds a practical layer when developing a customer focused service offering in a competitive market.
About the ECUROCROWD Compliance Review
EUROCROWD are now making this ECSPR Compliance and Best Practice Review available as a service to licensed crowdfunding platforms across Europe. Each review is tailored to the specific context of the CSP and provides:
- A structured KPI analysis covering some 40 indicators.
- Detailed findings presented in an accessible, actionable format.
- A mix of regulatory compliance and strategic best practice recommendations.
By engaging in this process, CSPs not only ensure they are aligned with the ECSPR framework but also gain insights that can strengthen their market positioning and investor trust.
