But some countries are lagging behind.
Tag: Equity Crowdfunding
REPUBLIC LANDS IN EUROPE IN AN EFFORT TO BUILD A GLOBAL RETAIL INVESTING GIANT
As the company has closed its deal, the leading equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs has opened a new office in Dublin.
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.
US Platforms Are Heading To Europe
Will the global leadership of the private investment industry pass from the old continent?
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.”
FCA To Shield Vulnerable Retail Investors
“We aim to deliver a consumer investment market that works well for the millions of people.”
Crowdcube and Seedrs will merge. A new chapter for the private equity industry?
The new company name is still unknown
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.
It has been a difficult quarter for Equity Crowdfunding. There were less deals but the crowd stuck at home during lockdown is responding to the situation and still actively investing in crowdfunding.
Etienne Paresys, commenting on the current state of the UK market which halved its volume from £112 million raised in Q2 2019 to £53 million in Q2 2020.
The Impact Of Social Distancing On Entrepreneurial Finance
The unique relational nature of entrepreneurial finance may make it highly susceptible to such a shock owing to the need for face-to-face interaction between investors and entrepreneurs.
Low-quality entrepreneurs seek funding from the crowd, study says
Entrepreneurs who access equity crowdfunding are more likely to fail.
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.
A generation’s moment
Wefunder launches crowdfunded small business loan and startup accelerator to help founders tackle the Coronavirus crisis.
SEC: Major Upgrades to Crowdfunding Rules In US
Equity crowdfunding has been a flop for startups in the US, so far.
Equity Crowdfunding: What’s Next?
“This of SyndicateRoom is actually a big story for the alternative finance industry not only because it marks a big shift, but also because it raises a question about its sustainability in the long run.”
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