“The future is in our hands as investors look with increasing interest at companies with a positive impact.”
Author: lucasabia
A chartered marketer (MCIM) with a global MBA, I am currently pursuing a PhD in Entrepreneurship focusing on investor behaviour in the context of equity crowdfunding. Teaching all things digital is part of the journey. I blog on how entrepreneurial finance can foster a more sustainable and inclusive form of economic growth at thisisoliver.co
The lesson of crowdfunding at times of crisis
There is despair, but also a desire to react and come together to look ahead.
CMA blocked the merger between the two leaders in the British equity crowdfunding market
The watchdog said the combined company would have at least a 90% share of the market with the risk of higher fees and less innovation.
Wefunder targets Europe
The pan-European rules allow an issuer to raise up to €5 million across all member states.
UK Government To Rescue Tech Startups
The tech sector will be a major focus in the Budget.
FCA To Shield Vulnerable Retail Investors
“We aim to deliver a consumer investment market that works well for the millions of people.”
Where Is the European Crowdfunding Industry Heading?
ECN Crowdfunding Convention
Regulation: FinTech, Mind the Gap
What the Global Covid-19 FinTech Regulatory Rapid Assessment Study tells us about fintech regulation in the pandemics
Covid-19: Economic recovery? Relying on banks restricts growth opportunities
On top of traditional entrepreneurial finance channels, entrepreneurs have many other tools at their disposal.
EU adopts a new set of rules to boost crowdfunding and protect investors
Member states are responsible for authorising and supervising crowdfunding providers.
Crowdcube and Seedrs will merge. A new chapter for the private equity industry?
The new company name is still unknown
So, I’ll present at the 4th European Alternative Finance Research Conference
Fingers crossed.
Francesca Passeri (ECN): “Crowdfunding, to foster economic growth in the post-pandemic world.”
But collaboration, education and research are pivotal to succeed.
BrewDog goes green as it launches its last crowdfunding campaign
The company aims at raising £7.5 million for a sustainable future before going IPO.
Pitching is about persuading others by telling a story. What’s in it?
To raise funds via crowdfunding or by other means, entrepreneurs have to tell stories. And this is much more effective than just show numbers, studies say.
Crowdfunding, it appears, is still going strong
Backers are still eager to support their favorite projects or businesses.
UK: Equity Crowdfunding in Chiaroscuro
The lack of disposable income casts shadows on the good performance of the industry in the first semester of the year.
Crowdcube launches the Direct Community Offer to solve the lack of liquidity conundrum
The leading equity crowdfuning platform announced the launch of a new secondary product for later-stage companies.
How Seedrs is trying to make equity crowdfunding a more liquid place
To attract more investors.
EU: New rules to improve crowdinvestors protection
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) will have an enhanced role to facilitate coordination and cooperation.
