UK-based Seedrs, now a part of Republic, is poised to expand its services across the European Union. Previously, Seedrs has listed issuers based in the EU, but needed to dance around jurisdictional rules in each member state. Now, with the advent of ECSPR – or European Crowdfunding Service Provider Regulations, Seedrs may list a security for sale across all member states under a single set of rules. Companies may now raise up to €5 million, soliciting investments from all individuals. At the same time, a company may raise money from UK-based investors.
Now, as long as a securities offering is compliant in each jurisdiction, IE, the EU, UK, and the US, a company may raise money from a far larger population of individuals.
In an email distributed today, Republic – Seedrs touted the “opportunities’ of becoming an international investor.
The email from Seedrs states that over a year ago, Seedrs was acquired by Republic, the “leading US Fintech company that allows people to invest in a broad range of high-growth private companies.”
And now Seedrs members may find additional investment opportunities on Republic if they aim to diversify their portfolio further.
For investors accessing the Seedrs platform, as long as you are over 18 years old and eligible to invest, you can invest in startups on Republic.
While additional information is required, the benefits impact all stakeholders in the crowdfunding ecosystem. Investors gain more options, private firms may access more investors, and Republic/Seedrs can grow their business.
You can expect a growing number of issuers to benefit from this larger population. You can also anticipate – new services emerging from Seedrs – Rebulic.
