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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, News /

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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Strengthening AML Compliance in ECSP-Crowdfunding by 2027

ECSPR Monitor /

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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Engaging the Ecosystem at the EU Startups Summit 2025

CrowdCon /

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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Equity Crowdfunding Panel at EU Startups Summit 2025

CrowdCon /

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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ECSPR Licensing: A Patchwork Slowing EU Crowdfunding Progress?

Publications /

Brussels, 30 April 2025. EUROCROWD is publishing an analysis of crowdfunding service provider data as published by ESMA for the years 2022 to 2024. The report “ECSPR Licensing – Insights from the public ESMA Register of Crowdfunding Service Providers – 2022-2024” looks at the registration data of the first three years and provides additional insides

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