As the company has closed its deal, the leading equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs has opened a new office in Dublin.
Category: *Seeds
The venture capital world is in the grip of a silent crash
Only companies with an urgent need for capital have been forced into a full reckoning with reality, the FT reports.
This year looks poised to be monumental for equity crowdfunding, which entails raising capital through specific filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, from a mix of investors that don’t have to be accredited. Over the past few years, equity crowdfunding has shed much of the stigma. But with the current fundraising climate, it is getting ready for a field day. (TechCrunch)
European Entrepreneur? YOU CAN NOW RAISE CAPITAL ACROSS BORDERS
Crowdcube received a licence to operate throughout the European Union by the Spanish regulator, the Comisión Nacional del Mercados de Valores.
Crowdfunding Set to Grow
At a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4% from 2021 to 2028.
A more open, collaborative, and decentralized future for crowdfunding as Kickstarter goes blockchain
For many, Kickstarter is synonym for crowdfunding and such a move shows the way for the future.
US Platforms Are Heading To Europe
Will the global leadership of the private investment industry pass from the old continent?
EU: Helping the Crowdfunding Industry grow
A set of new rules was released earlier this week by the European Union as the European Market and Securities Authorities provided a set of new technical standards.
How Indiegogo Is Helping the Crowdfunding Industry To Change
The leading platform announce a new programme to protect the community and partner with GoFundMe.
ECN Becomes Eurocrowd to Foster the Future of the Crowdfunding Industry in Europe
The European crowdfunding trade body changes visual identity to signal a new phase of the industry.
Seedrs Make the Case for Sustainability To Celebrate the Earth Day
“The future is in our hands as investors look with increasing interest at companies with a positive impact.”
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 is planning to launch a platform in Europe taking advantage of the new European Union funding rules.
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.
Kickstarter research found that support for crowdfunding campaigns and the success rate of campaigns is consistent with pre-pandemic metrics. However, the number of live projects on Kickstarter is down about 25% from the same time last year. Meanwhile, the largest equity crowdfunding platform, Wefunder, just reported that investor volume was up 35% from February through April and, in early May, reported a record $2 million of investment on a single day.
Source: Forbes
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