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Challenges Facing Innovation Actors 

Business Angels /

Innovators today operate in a dynamic funding environment. Among the most prominent and accessible routes for startup finance are business angel (BA) investing and crowdfunding. Both models offer real value, but they reflect different philosophies, expectations, and processes. Understanding these differences is critical for founders seeking to navigate early-stage financing effectively.  Business Angels: Strategic Capital

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ECSPR Compliance: Uneven Ground

Publications /

EUROCROWD’s has put together a first general compliance analysis of more than 200 licensed crowdfunding platforms across Europe, based on data from ESMA’s public register. The data reveals significant gaps in transparency and regulatory compliance under the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR). Our data collection is based on core information published by European Securities

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Eurocrowd and ComoLake2025 to support Digital Innovation in Europe, 14-17 October 2025

News /

We’re proud to announce that Eurocrowd is a partner of ComoLake 2025, one of Europe’s leading events exploring the future of technology, innovation, and sustainability. This year, ComoLake takes place from 14-17 October 2025, against the stunning backdrop of Lake Como, bringing together decision-makers, tech leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs to discuss how digital transformation is

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Eurocrowd supports Quant Strats Europe as Strategic Partner, 14-15 October 2025, London

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We are excited to announce that EUROCROWD is a Strategic Partner at the upcoming Quant Strats Europe conference, taking place on 14-15 October 2025, in London. Quant Strats UK is one of Europe’s premier gatherings focused on quantitative investment strategies, advanced data science, and algorithmic innovation. It brings together some 600+ leading asset managers, institutional

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EUROCROWD joins Politecnico di Milano 10th Annual Report on Italian Crowdinvesting, 17 July 2025

News /

The 10th Annual Report on Italian Crowdinvesting, to be launched on 17 July 2025, hosted by the Politecnico di Milano, comes at a critical juncture for the Italian market. After years of steady development, the sector has seen a sharp contraction in crowdfunding activity. The decline mirrors similar challenges across Europe, where tightening investor sentiment,

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Cracks in the Foundation: Retail Investor Risks in Real Estate Crowdfunding

ECSPR Monitor /

Real estate crowdfunding promises to democratize property investment, offering retail investors access to asset classes traditionally reserved for institutional players. However, recent developments in Germany and France reveal growing cracks in this foundation at least in these two markets. Over the past two years, mounting project failures, market instability, and limited regulatory enforcement have exposed

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Power, Finance, and Fiction or: The End of Venture Capital as We Know It

Editorial /

In the modern history of financial markets, few narratives have proven as resilient — and as functionally hollow — as that of venture capital. For decades, the VC model has stood as both a symbol of innovation and an architecture of power: selecting winners, shaping markets, and imposing values cloaked in optimism. But behind the

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IP Driving European Competitiveness: Eurocrowd Co-Signs Policy Paper with EUIPO and Partners

Intellectual Property /

On April 29th, members of the EUIPO’s Ideas Powered for Business Network—a vibrant and experienced coalition of innovation and business support organisations—gathered at the EUIPO headquarters in Alicante for their Annual Network Event themed “IP Driving European Competitiveness.” Inspired by the European Commission’s Competitiveness Compass, the Network agreed on a set of important conclusions aimed

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Online Workshop: Funding Technology Projects and Startups Across Borders | 16 June 2025 | 16:00–18:30 CEST

Business Angels /

The Role of Business Angels and Crowdfunding in European InnovationOnline Workshop | 16 June 2025 | 16:00–18:30 CEST 🔗 Register now How can European startups attract cross-border funding early in their journey—and how can business angels and crowdfunding platforms collaborate to scale innovation across borders? This workshop will explore the crucial role of international angel

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