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Understanding Due Diligence Standards for Crowdfunding Platforms Under ECSPR

Article 5 of the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR) sets out clear due diligence requirements for crowdfunding platforms. These requirements mandate that crowdfunding service providers (CSPs) perform at least a minimum level of due diligence on project owners before allowing them to propose their projects for funding through their platforms. Due diligence, in its

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Early Fee Structures in ECSPR Services

To gain insights into how crowdfunding platforms under the European Crowdfunding Service Provider Regulation (ECSPR) generate revenue, EUROCROWD reviewed publicly available, self-reported data from 44 ECSPR-licensed platforms listed by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) as of December 2023. This analysis focuses exclusively on platforms that charge fees as a percentage of capital or

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The Impact of ECSPR Licensing on Cross-Border Activity

In the following we are reviewing licensed ECSPR service providers in 2023 reveals noteworthy insights into cross-border activity within the European crowdfunding landscape. While the regulatory framework aimed to boost cross-border operations, licensing data indicates a nuanced market response. Regulatory Expectations vs. Market Realities The divergence between regulatory objectives and market behavior underscores complexities in

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Crowdfunding in Emilia-Romagna. Analysis of regional mapping and possible synergies with public funds

The study realised by ART-ER in collaboration with EUROCROWD, collects a detailed mapping of crowdfunding initiatives launched in Emilia-Romagna since 2013. The overview shows how the crowdfunding tool has been widely used in the region over the last 10 years, collecting 740 campaigns that have raised over 61.6 million euro in total. The variety of applications of the tool has also been very wide, mainly

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Benefits of protecting IP: investor perspective

Many entrepreneurs know that patents can be used to increase the value of the company with investors. But many do not realise, that this does not only apply to patents. When raising capital via professional crowdfunding service providers or other investors, entrepreneurs need to understand that investors typically view the protection of intellectual property (IP)

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The Impact of Regulation (EU) 2020/1503: Key Milestones and Obligations for Crowdfunding Service Providers (CSPs)

Regulation (EU) 2020/1503 of the European Parliament and of the Council, commonly referred to as the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR), was published on October 7, 2020. It officially entered into force on November 9, 2020, just 20 days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU). However, its application

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First Insights into the ECSPR Market (2023)

EUROCROWD is happy to release a preliminary analysis of the 2023 market for licensed crowdfunding service providers (CSPs) operating under the European Crowdfunding Service Provider Regulation (ECSPR). The focus was on transaction-level data for ECSPR-licensed operators, offering insights into the sector’s performance during its inaugural year. While aggregate value and volume figures provide historical context,

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