The European Commission’s proposal for a unified corporate framework, EU Inc, arrived on 18 March 2026 with a known blend of ambition and restraint. Positioned as a so-called “28th regime,” it introduces an optional, digital-by-default legal structure designed to allow companies to incorporate rapidly and operate under a single core set of EU rules across
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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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The European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR) was meant to be a milestone in the EU’s push for a truly integrated capital market, creating direct investment opportunities for retail investors, by offering a unified licence, harmonised disclosure, and a level playing field for platforms and investors alike. ECSPR has been spearheading a new wave of
A Question of Regulatory Consistency: ECSPR Meets VermAnlG Read More »
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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The courts are circling real-estate platforms, but the real issue may be the product they built the market on. Lessons from an ongoing court case in Germany. Germany’s real-estate crowdfunding sector is having its post-boom reckoning. Literally. A cluster of legal disputes involving platforms has brought uncomfortable scrutiny to the sector. Investors are suing. Courts
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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)
ECSPR’s €12m threshold push: a solution in search of a problem? Read More »
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
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
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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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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