The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), a cornerstone of the European Commission’s Digital Finance Package, aims to bolster the financial sector’s resilience against ICT-related risks. Recognizing the critical role of digital infrastructure in the financial ecosystem, DORA sets out comprehensive requirements for managing ICT risks, reporting incidents, and ensuring continuous operational resilience. For European Crowdfunding […]
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The European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR) focuses on managing conflicts of interest to ensure transparency, fairness, and integrity in the crowdfunding industry. This is crucial for maintaining trust and supporting the success of fundraising SMEs. Conflict of interest policies are designed to prevent situations where the interests of the platform or its employees could
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When fundraising, the relationship between intellectual property (IP) protection and securing investment presents both opportunities and challenges. The complexities of IP within the fundraising process are different for each company and situation, therefore it is difficult to generalise. Yet, we hope to be able to offer some general insights for entrepreneurs aiming to leverage their
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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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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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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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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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Obtaining intellectual property (IP) is one thing, but enforcing IP rights is a crucial aspect of protecting a startup’s innovations and maintaining a competitive edge in the market. Of course, this also will require some work on your end, but it is worthwhile to do so. IP right infringements can have significant negative effects on
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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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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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