Following our work with ECSPR Compliance and Best Practice Review cases, we are pleased to add another forward-looking example: Doorway, one of Italy’s leading investment crowdfunding platforms.
As part of our review, EUROCROWD worked with Doorway to analyse their public-facing compliance with ECSPR across more than 40 indicators, identifying opportunities to strengthen transparency, accessibility, and investor communication.
A Case in Point: Doorway
While many of the required elements were already in place at Doorway, such as policies on conflicts of interest, complaints procedures, and risk disclosures, the review helped the Doorway team see how these could be presented more effectively and consistently across their platform. “It is very helpful to see an external point of view. Some of the aspects EUROCROWD raised are already implemented, but probably not communicated as clearly as they could be. We are now setting up a working group between our legal and marketing teams to analyse the inputs and define a roadmap for implementation”, says Mariagiulia Drivas, Chief Expansion&Growth Officer at Doorway.
This kind of proactive engagement is exactly what the ECSPR framework aims to encourage, not just technical compliance, but a culture of continuous improvement, setting platforms not only apart from the competition, but also from grey capital market actors.
Doorway’s response illustrates how CSPs can use compliance reviews as a strategic tool to:
- Reassess how policies are presented to investors;
- Improve clarity and trust in their communication;
- Bridge the gap between internal procedures and public transparency.
Doorway’s initiative also reflects a broader shift in the equity crowdfunding market, where investor confidence is becoming a key differentiator as the pressure for returns is increasing. As the sector matures, platforms that treat best practices in transparency and compliance as part of their value proposition, rather than an administrative burden, are better positioned to attract quality deal flow, retain investor trust, and lead the next phase of sustainable growth in Europe’s alternative finance ecosystem.
About the ECUROCROWD Compliance Review
EUROCROWD are now making this ECSPR Compliance and Best Practice Review available as a service to licensed crowdfunding platforms across Europe. Each review is tailored to the specific context of the CSP and provides:
- A structured KPI analysis covering some 40 indicators.
- Detailed findings presented in an accessible, actionable format.
- A mix of regulatory compliance and strategic best practice recommendations.
By engaging in this process, CSPs not only ensure they are aligned with the ECSPR framework but also gain insights that can strengthen their market positioning and investor trust.
