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Empowering Local Dreams: The Impact of Crowdfunding on Rural Development in Spain

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Brussels, 16 May 2024: A new report by EUROCROWD titled “Crowdfunding’s Role in Catalysing Local and Rural Development in Spain” in collaboration with the Universidad Camilo José Cela, UAM Universidad Autonoma de Madrid Centro de Investigación sobre Justicia Administrativa, and Simbiosis HUB, delves into the extensive impact of crowdfunding on local and rural development across Spain. […]

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The Role of ECSPR in Investor Protection

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One of the central objectives of the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR) is to establish clear rules and safeguards to protect investors using crowdfunding platforms. Below is a detailed, factual breakdown of the obligations imposed on crowdfunding service providers to ensure investor protection. Definition of Investor Under ECSPR, an investor is defined as any

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Analysis of ECSPR Licensing Adoption in 2023

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Our research into the 2023 data on ECSPR-licensed platforms offers valuable insights into how existing market participants have embraced the new regulation. While it is not possible to draw definitive conclusions about individual platform motivations or levels of professionalism, the data highlights notable disparities across national markets. Our analysis focused on countries with well-established trading

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IP Asset Valuation

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Intellectual property (IP) assets and their valuation play a crucial role when raising public investment or loans through crowdfunding. Potential investors often assess the strength and value of a company’s intellectual property portfolio before making investment decisions. Demonstrating the value of IP assets can enhance investor confidence, attract more significant investments, and increase the likelihood

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Authorizations Under ECSPR: A Comprehensive Overview

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The European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR) establishes clear requirements for authorizations, aiming to create a unified and secure crowdfunding environment across the EU. By mandating authorizations, the regulation ensures platforms operate within a controlled framework that promotes investor confidence and facilitates cross-border operations. This framework underscores the importance of obtaining and maintaining authorization as

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How to protect intangible assets as a start-up?

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Protecting intangible assets is crucial for startups, as these assets often form the core of their competitive advantage. Some startups and other small and medium sized enterprises will in general only hold intangible assets. It is therefore important for these businesses to understand that intangible assets are very often worth protecting and that this protection

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Key Information for Investors Under ECSPR

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The European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR) sets a new standard for transparency and investor protection in the crowdfunding sector. Compared to previous national rules and other EU laws governing retail investment, ECSPR introduces more robust requirements for the information crowdfunding platforms must provide to their clients. These provisions aim to safeguard investors by ensuring

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Understanding Due Diligence Standards for Crowdfunding Platforms Under ECSPR

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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

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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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