Recent legal proceedings against EV Digital Invest (EVDI) have intensified scrutiny of due diligence and investor protection within the German crowdfunding sector. The Berlin Higher Regional Court (Kammergericht) issued a preliminary ruling confirming an earlier court decision, criticizing EVDI for failing to conduct the promised due diligence on its investment projects. While the ruling is
Continued Challenges in German Crowdfunding Read More »
In an era of rapid digital transformation, fintech companies and crowdfunding platforms face an evolving risk landscape that demands proactive risk management. Whether it’s cybersecurity threats, regulatory scrutiny, or internal misconduct, the financial technology sector is increasingly exposed to operational and compliance challenges. An upcoming event on 18 March 2025, hosted by EUROCROWD Member BMS
With the full implementation of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) on January 17, 2025, crowdfunding platforms operating under the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR) are now required to adopt stringent cybersecurity and operational resilience measures. This marks a significant step towards enhancing the protection of investors, safeguarding project owners, and securing the broader
DORA is in force – A Safer, More Resilient Ecosystem for Investors and Project Owners Read More »
The European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) has published its Consultation Paper on Guidelines for assessing knowledge and competence under the Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation (“MiCA”), as mandated by Article 81(15). The consultation, released on 17 February 2025, proposes new guidelines ensuring that all crypto-asset service providers (“CASPs”), including those providing information rather than direct
We are thrilled to announce that EUROCROWD is a proud sponsor of the EU Startup Summit 2025! As part of this exciting collaboration, we have integrated key elements of our 14th CrowdCon into the Summit, inviting the professional crowdfunding sector into direct dialogue with Europe’s leading startup ecosystem. For over a decade, our CrowdCon is
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EUROCROWD is thrilled to announce that the 2025 SME Fund is now available! As part of our membership in the IdeasPoweredforBusiness Network, EUROCROWD is committed to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in accessing funding opportunities that strengthen their competitiveness and innovation. What is the SME Fund? The Ideas Powered for Business SME Fund is
Unlock Funding for Your Intellectual Property: The SME Fund 2025 is Now Open! Read More »
On January 23, 2025, EUROCROWD participated in the book presentation Cities & Communities Across Europe: Governance Design for a Sustainable Future, organized by the European Campus of City-Universities and the Delegation of the Castilla y León Region at the European Union. The event, hosted at the Permanent Representation of Spain to the EU in Brussels,
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released its first annual market report on the EU crowdfunding sector, based on data provided by National Competent Authorities (NCAs) under the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR) on 8 January 2025. This inaugural report analyzes a sample of 98 crowdfunding service providers from 17 EU Member
First offical EU Crowdfunding Market Overview by ESMA Read More »
As we step into 2025, Europe’s crowdfunding sector stands at a crossroads. The upcoming review of the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR), alongside broader economic and regulatory trends, offers both challenges and opportunities for platforms, investors, and regulators. The outcomes of these developments will shape the future of crowdfunding as a dynamic force in
2025: Challenges, Opportunities, and a Path Forward Read More »
As 2024 comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on a transformative year for the crowdfunding ecosystem. This year marked the culmination of 12 years of pioneering work for us, advocating and shaping crowdfunding as a key pillar of alternative finance in Europe. From hosting the vibrant 13th CrowdCon in Brussels—bringing together
Wrapping up 2024 and setting the stage for 2025 Read More »
