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2025: Challenges, Opportunities, and a Path Forward

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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

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How ECSPR-Licensed Crowdfunding Platforms Address Intellectual Property

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Not all crowdfunding platforms have the expertise or resources to deeply engage with intellectual property (IP) issues, even under the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR). While the regulation sets standards for transparency and investor protection, the practical implementation of IP-related safeguards remains inconsistent. Startups in innovative or technology-driven sectors, where IP is a significant

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Strengthening EU Capital Markets: 7th Key Performance Indicators, November 2024

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Published on 19 November 2024, the seventh edition of AFME’s annual Capital Markets Union: Key Performance Indicators report arrived when the EU articulated its agenda for the next five years. A need to urgently amplify efforts to grow EU capital markets to boost the competitiveness of the EU economy has already been well presented during 2024, not least

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U.S. Election Outcomes and the Role of Crowdfunding in European Financial Independence

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As the U.S. is poised to take a renewed “America First” stance under the presidential election outcome, we at Eurocrowd recognize the challenges and opportunities this presents for Europe. Crowdfunding, with its unique ability to empower retail investors and support SMEs, stands out as a vital tool for strengthening Europe’s financial independence and resilience. The

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An overview of tools and funding opportunitites for IP protection

Intellectual Property /

The European Union (EU) provides various tools and funding opportunities to support startups and SMEs in protecting their intellectual property (IP). Here’s an overview: EUIPO – Ideas Powered for Business: European Patent Office (EPO): European IP Helpdesk: Eurostars: Enterprise Europe Network (EEN): Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs: European Innovation Council (EIC): EU Customs Enforcement of IP

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Unlock Your SME’s Potential with the EUIPO IP Scan

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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often overlook the importance of Intellectual Property (IP) in their growth strategies. However, protecting your innovations, branding, and creative outputs can be crucial to standing out in competitive markets. The EUIPO IP Scan is a valuable resource specifically designed to help European SMEs identify, protect, and manage their IP assets

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Recap of the 13th CrowdCon: Shaping the Future of Alternative Finance

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The 13th edition of CrowdCon, hosted in Brussels by Eurocrowd in collaboration with the Digital Lending Association, offered a comprehensive exploration of the evolving crowdfunding and digital lending landscape in Europe. This year’s event, held on 26 and 27 September 2024, marked also the culmination of Eurocrowd’s year-long CrowdIP project, developed in partnership with the

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Aligning Crowdfunding with the New European Commission’s Vision for Sustainable Growth

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In light of recent EU policy reports published this September 2024, such as the Draghi report and mission statements from the new European Commission leadership, the focus on institutional investments, venture capital, and large-scale financial mechanisms is clear. These approaches are vital for fostering European competitiveness and driving the green and digital transitions. However, we

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Crowdfunding Service Providers in the Context of Non-Bank Financial Intermediation

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The European Crowdfunding Service Provider Regulation (ECSPR) establishes a tailored framework for Crowdfunding Service Providers (CSPs), distinguishing them from traditional financial institutions and Non-Bank Financial Intermediaries (NBFIs). This distinction is crucial in understanding CSPs’ role within the financial ecosystem; CSPs are regulated by a bespoke European Law. The Position of CSPs under the ECSPR The

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