“The future is in our hands as investors look with increasing interest at companies with a positive impact.”
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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.
Where Is the European Crowdfunding Industry Heading?
ECN Crowdfunding Convention
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
Francesca Passeri (ECN): “Crowdfunding, to foster economic growth in the post-pandemic world.”
But collaboration, education and research are pivotal to succeed.
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.
How Has the Equity Crowdfunding Performed in Q2 2020?
Equity crowdfunding UK market reported a steep decrease in Q2 2020 compared to the same period of 2019.
M&A: Are Going Crowdcube and Seedrs to Merge?
Rumors of M&A between the two main equity crowdfunding platforms in the UK are growing. What will it mean for the industry?
THE TRADE BODY FOR THE CROWDFUNDING INDUSTRY IN EUROPE LOOKS AHEAD
ECN grows as it launches in Spain, hires two top executives to boost the organization and presents a week-long festival in Italy.
Nikhil Rathi is the new Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority
Fintech is set to be one of the priorities for the new course of the financial regulatory body.
How Will The Future of Crowdfunding Look Like?
This is what Kickstarter’s CEO told The Verge.
EU recovery: A new capital markets union strategy to be released next Autumn
Europe wants to mobilise all the resources at its disposal to kickstart the economy, including its financial markets.
Future Fund, Unchained
The British Government ha presented the fund to help startups during the Coronavirus pandemic as the equity crowdfunding industry express some concerns.
