We believe that Business Angel (BA) Investing and Crowdfunding together can power an important part of Europe’s Innovation Ecosystem. BA investing has long played a pivotal role in early-stage finance. But today, we are witnessing the rise of a new generation of angel investors—more diverse, impact-driven, and digitally connected—supported by initiatives like ESIL (Early Stage […]
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Real estate crowdfunding promises to democratize property investment, offering retail investors access to asset classes traditionally reserved for institutional players. However, recent developments in Germany and France reveal growing cracks in this foundation at least in these two markets. Over the past two years, mounting project failures, market instability, and limited regulatory enforcement have exposed
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On April 29th, members of the EUIPO’s Ideas Powered for Business Network—a vibrant and experienced coalition of innovation and business support organisations—gathered at the EUIPO headquarters in Alicante for their Annual Network Event themed “IP Driving European Competitiveness.” Inspired by the European Commission’s Competitiveness Compass, the Network agreed on a set of important conclusions aimed
The Role of Business Angels and Crowdfunding in European InnovationOnline Workshop | 16 June 2025 | 16:00–18:30 CEST 🔗 Register now How can European startups attract cross-border funding early in their journey—and how can business angels and crowdfunding platforms collaborate to scale innovation across borders? This workshop will explore the crucial role of international angel
As the European Union intensifies its efforts against money laundering and terrorist financing, the forthcoming AML framework—most notably Regulation (EU) 2024/1624—will have significant implications for ECSP-licensed crowdfunding platforms. While the ECSPR already provides certain safeguards, the evolving regulatory landscape necessitates proactive measures to ensure full compliance and reinforce market integrity. The Regulatory Landscape Already in
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Brussels, 30 April 2025. EUROCROWD is publishing an analysis of crowdfunding service provider data as published by ESMA for the years 2022 to 2024. The report “ECSPR Licensing – Insights from the public ESMA Register of Crowdfunding Service Providers – 2022-2024” looks at the registration data of the first three years and provides additional insides
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EUROCROWD is pleased to announce its collaboration with the Early Stage Investing Launchpad (ESIL), a European Union funded initiative by META Group, Business Angels Europe and bpifrance, to provide strategic guidance on integrating crowdfunding under the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR) into professional business angel investments. This partnership aims to provide guidance and facilitate
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EUROCROWD is pleased to share that the first free online IP Train the Adviser sessions in 2025 have now been confirmed by EUIPO! The first session will be on Intellectual Property (IP) Basics for Business Advisers. This training is designed for business advisers. It is targeted to those business professionals working closely with SMEs. The aim is to
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An EUIPO’s 2025 study on Intellectual property rights and firm performance in the European Union (Firm-level analysis report, January 2025) highlights the economic advantages for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro-enterprises, that own IPRs. These findings are highly relevant for SMEs seeking crowdfunding, offering strategies for project owners and guidance for investors.
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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
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