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ESMA Clarifies Use of Nominee Structures in Equity Crowdfunding under ECSPR

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a new Q&A clarifying the use of fiduciary (nominee) structures by Crowdfunding Service Providers (CSPs) in relation to transferable securities and admitted instruments for crowdfunding purposes. The guidance addresses a key operational question for the market: whether and under what conditions CSPs may employ nominee structures

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IP Basics for Business Advisers and SMEs (Webinar – 26 March 2026)

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Intellectual Property (IP) is a key strategic asset for innovative companies. Whether raising capital through crowdfunding, attracting investors, or scaling internationally, a clear understanding of IP rights can significantly strengthen a company’s valuation, credibility, and long-term competitiveness. To support advisers and businesses in navigating this essential topic, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), through

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ECSPR’s €12m threshold push: a solution in search of a problem?

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In February 2026, one of several Brussels-based fintech associations and supported by national associations and select market participants, proposed more than doubling the threshold under the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR, Regulation (EU) 2020/1503) from €5 million to €12 million per project. The proposal argues for alignment with the EU Listing Act (Regulation (EU)

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Crowdfunding and Green Bonds: Bridging Alternative Finance and Sustainable Capital Markets

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When looking at the role of green and sustainable bonds in sustainable project financing, as we do in our Leverage Accelerator, we cannot but wonder how this works together with regulated crowdfunding. Green and sustainable bonds have proven effective in mobilizing institutional capital for large-scale climate and energy projects, linking measurable environmental impact with investor

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ECSPR at a Turning Point: Consolidation, Capital Discipline, and the End of the Expansion Illusion

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The European crowdfunding market, operating under the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR), has entered a decisive phase. After years of regulatory transition, in which EUROCROWD played a central role, licensing efforts, and high expectations for rapid cross-border expansion, the reality of 2024 and 2025 has been more sobering. The sector is not contracting in

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Collaborative Alternative Financing for Deep Renovation

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This post was first published by the Leverage Accelerator on 14 January 2026 here. EUROCROWD is part of the Leverage Accelerator. The Financing Gap in Europe’s Climate Transition  Europe’s path to climate neutrality runs through its buildings, yet the cost of deep renovation remains one of the biggest barriers for municipalities. Traditional finance often stops

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Lessons and Policy Challenges from the 2024 ESMA Data

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The latest crowdfunding market data from European Securities and Markets Authority does more than describe market volumes, it exposes the political and policy dynamics shaping alternative finance in the European Union. Three years after the introduction of the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation, the first attempt to harmonise retail investments in tradeable securities and loans

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