We believe that Business Angel (BA) Investing and Crowdfunding together can power an important part of Europe’s Innovation Ecosystem. BA investing has long played a pivotal role in early-stage finance. But today, we are witnessing the rise of a new generation of angel investors—more diverse, impact-driven, and digitally connected—supported by initiatives like ESIL (Early Stage
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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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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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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
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
Shaping the Future of Finance, Innovation, and Policy We are proud to announce that EUROCROWD is an official community partner of Proof of Talk 2025, taking place on June 10–11 at the historic Louvre Palace in Paris — an great venue for a unique event at the crossroads of Web3, AI, and global finance. Proof
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As the European Union intensifies its efforts against money laundering and terrorist financing, the forthcoming AML framework—most notably Regulation (EU) 2024/1624—will have significant implications for ECSP-licensed crowdfunding platforms. While the ECSPR already provides certain safeguards, the evolving regulatory landscape necessitates proactive measures to ensure full compliance and reinforce market integrity. The Regulatory Landscape Already in
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One of the highlights of EUROCROWD’s involvement at the EU-Startups Summit 2025 was our presence on the exhibition floor. Our dedicated large booth not only stood out from far away, it offered a space for vibrant, real-time engagement with founders, ecosystem players, and investors interested in understanding how crowdfunding and alternative finance can unlock new
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EUROCROWD took centre stage at the EU-Startups Summit 2025 with a panel titled “Equity Crowdfunding: Dos & Don’ts.” The session was introduced by our Executive Director, Oliver Gajda, and brought together representatives from three leading European crowdfunding platforms—Tokeportal.com (Hungary), Spark Crowdfunding (Ireland), and Crowdcube (UK)—as well as a senior representative from the European Commission who
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The EU-Startups Summit 2025, hosted this year in the historic city of Valletta, Malta, brought together more than 2,400 founders, investors, and innovators from across Europe. The continent’s startup ecosystem meetup was not only a hotspot for fresh ideas and meaningful connections, but also a moment of pride for EUROCROWD as a key sponsor. As
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