The countdown is on! On April 24-25, 2025, the 11th edition of the EU-Startups Summit is set to take place in sunny Malta – and with that our 14th CrowdCon. This year’s event will bring together 2,400 founders, investors, and startup enthusiasts for two days of learning, networking, and inspiration, making it one of the most important gatherings in Europe’s startup ecosystem.
EUROCROWD has been at the forefront of professional crowdfunding development and is keen to expand our reach to the European startup ecosystem. We are proud to sponsor the EU-Startups Summit 2025, one of the key networking events for the professional investment community and startups, supported by the European Innovation Council and others.
One of our key discussions year will focus on equity crowdfunding—a transformative way for startups to raise capital while actively engaging with their communities. But with great opportunity comes great responsibility. We are hosting an expert panel discussion: “Equity Crowdfunding: Dos & Don’ts” featuring leading voices in professional crowdfunding, investment regulation, and venture funding.
With regulatory oversight, strict investor protection and prudential compliance, crowdfunding under ECSPR is turning into a key opportunity for SME and startups. Crowdfunding under ECSPR is part of the European Capital Markets and offers for the first time in many years a clear alternative to risky gray capital market actors. What does this mean for startups and SMEs?
Meet the Panelists:
Mindaugas Valiulis – European Commission
Mindaugas is a key figure in the Capital Markets Union team at the European Commission, shaping policies for alternative finance, fintech regulation, and investment platforms. His role in developing crowdfunding regulations provides a unique perspective on the evolving landscape of equity crowdfunding across Europe.
Grégoire Touazi – Crowdcube
Grégoire is a Senior Legal Expert at Crowdcube, one of Europe’s leading equity crowdfunding platforms. With extensive experience in financial services regulation, AML/CFT compliance, and corporate law, his background includes working at prestigious firms like Allen & Overy, Mayer Brown, and Edmond de Rothschild. Grégoire’s legal expertise will be invaluable in navigating the complexities of equity crowdfunding campaigns.
Nóra Szeles – Tőkeportál
Nóra is the Founder and CEO of Tőkeportál, an emerging manager and Hungary’s first equity crowdfunding platform. A finance and technology expert, she has extensive experience in capital markets, venture funding, and startup ecosystem development. Beyond her platform, she contributes to industry growth as a lecturer and author, supporting the expansion of crowdfunding across Central and Eastern Europe.
Christopher Burge – Spark Crowdfunding
Chris is CEO of Spark Crowdfunding, the equity crowdfunding platform based in Dublin, Ireland. Established in early 2018, they help Irish companies raise new funds from a vast pool of private investors. Before moving to Ireland in 2000, Chris worked around the world as an engineer, in places such as France, South Africa and the United States.
Join Us in Malta!
📅 Dates: April 24-25, 2025
📍 Location: Malta
🎟 Get your ticket now and be part of Europe’s leading startup event!
Stay tuned for more updates, speaker announcements, and event highlights. See you in Malta!
