The secret of entrepreneurship? Connecting the dots June 16, 2021 A group of students is organizing an event to connect with other student entrepreneurs and make things happen.
Oliver*: What’s next? May 28, 2021 Some notes about the future of this blog.
ECN Becomes Eurocrowd to Foster the Future of the Crowdfunding Industry in Europe May 25, 2021 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 May 1, 2021 “The future is in our hands as investors look with increasing interest at companies with a positive impact.”
The lesson of crowdfunding at times of crisis April 25, 2021 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 March 24, 2021 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 March 16, 2021 The pan-European rules allow an issuer to raise up to €5 million across all member states.
UK Government To Rescue Tech Startups February 28, 2021 The tech sector will be a major focus in the Budget.
FCA To Shield Vulnerable Retail Investors January 21, 2021 “We aim to deliver a consumer investment market that works well for the millions of people.”
Where Is the European Crowdfunding Industry Heading? December 15, 2020 ECN Crowdfunding Convention
Regulation: FinTech, Mind the Gap December 2, 2020 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 November 2, 2020 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 October 9, 2020 Member states are responsible for authorising and supervising crowdfunding providers.
Crowdcube and Seedrs will merge. A new chapter for the private equity industry? October 5, 2020 The new company name is still unknown
So, I’ll present at the 4th European Alternative Finance Research Conference October 4, 2020 Fingers crossed.
Francesca Passeri (ECN): “Crowdfunding, to foster economic growth in the post-pandemic world.” September 29, 2020 But collaboration, education and research are pivotal to succeed.
BrewDog goes green as it launches its last crowdfunding campaign September 17, 2020 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? September 12, 2020 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 September 9, 2020 Backers are still eager to support their favorite projects or businesses.
UK: Equity Crowdfunding in Chiaroscuro August 25, 2020 The lack of disposable income casts shadows on the good performance of the industry in the first semester of the year.
