Europe

As the European crowdfunding market matures, many new platforms still start with loan-based models. With predictable returns, faster capital turnover, and strong repeat activity, lending offers a practical foundation for growth before expanding into equity.

The UK is launching the Public Offer Platform (POP) regime, creating a regulated path between crowdfunding and public listings for capital raising.

Explore how SEIS, EIS, and non-eligible deals work, what each requires, and how your UK crowdfunding platform can support them to scale safely and effectively.

Discover how eIDAS 2.0 transforms cross-border fintech and crowdfunding in the EU with secure digital identities, streamlined KYC, and legally binding e-signatures for faster, trusted transactions.

Estateguru, one of Europe’s leading real-estate lending platforms, has faced challenges with defaults and investor trust.

Discover Republic Europe’s journey from its Seedrs foundation to a rebranded platform with secondary market trading, Mirror Notes, and strategic partnerships that reshape crowdfunding for 2025 and beyond.

Crowdfunding in Belgium is evolving fast, with strict rules, tax incentives, and licensed platforms offering real opportunities for businesses and investors.

The 2025 EUROCROWD review shows most EU crowdfunding platforms fail ECSPR tests. Few meet standards, but newcomers can thrive with compliance-first models.

Lithuania’s new Investment Highway, launched mid-2025, outpaces peers by cutting red tape, offering tax-linked incentives, and unlocking high-value deals for platforms.