Tagged: ecn

March 31, 2014 @ 11:24 am By JD Alois  |  

The European Crowdfunding Network (ECN), has shared their thoughts on the recently released communication by the European Commission (EC) on crowdfunding. Last week the EC released several documents and statements pertaining to a “consultation” on the innovative new form of capital formation.  They garnered comments… Read More

February 16, 2014 @ 11:32 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Scientific Work Group, part of the European Crowdfunding Network (ECN), promotes research into crowdfunding and related aspects in order to foster academic discussion to aid professional and political decision making. The group also acts as an editorial board to peer-reviewed publications by the European… Read More

February 3, 2014 @ 12:07 pm By JD Alois  |  

Posted on the European Crowdfunding Network (ECN), as part of a work package mandated by the European Commission, the ECN announced a call for submission for technology providers for an EU wide crowdfunding data platform. This request is part of an initiative by Startup Europe… Read More

January 28, 2014 @ 10:49 am By JD Alois  |  

The European Commission Internal Market DG launched a public consultation on crowdfunding in 2013.  Interested individuals and organizations were asked to comment on the growing form of finance.  Recognizing the potential economic benefits of crowdfunding, the stated objective of the project was to gather data… Read More

December 27, 2013 @ 10:18 am By JD Alois  |  

A report from the European Crowdfunding  Network (ECN) and partner Toniic, have published a report on Crowdfunding for Impact in Europe and the USA.  The document was authored by Oliver Gajda, co-founder and Chairman of the  ECN and Nick Mason, who is a former consultant… Read More

December 23, 2013 @ 10:04 am By JD Alois  |  

Global consulting firm KPMG, along with international law firm Stibbe, have produced a report for the Flemish government (in Flemish) in Belgium.  The report was originally published in August but is just recently being shared publicly.  The report is a high level review as to how… Read More

November 27, 2013 @ 5:14 pm By JD Alois  |  

Oliver Gajda, a Co-Founder and President of the European Crowdfunding Network (ECN) was interviewed earlier this month by Good Morning Crowdfunding.  Gajda has been a tireless champion of crowdfunding in Europe.  He believes that crowdfunding is an innovative form of capital formation, job creation and… Read More

November 8, 2013 @ 8:20 am By JD Alois  |  

La Finance Participative (“Crowdfunding”) propose actuellement un nouveau modèle d’investissement au grand public et aux investisseurs professionnels. Ce nouveau type d’investissement apporte-t-il une opportunité réelle d’investissement pour les Business Angels ? Quelles sont les synergies avec le crowdfunding pour développer la valorisation des investissements ?… Read More

November 8, 2013 @ 8:12 am By JD Alois  |  

Organized by  Loft Solutions, European Business Angel Network (EBAN) and the European Crowdfunding Network (ECN) , La finance participative or “crowdfunding” will be discussed by industry authorities at an event to be held at the Intercontinental, Paris on November 19th.  The gathering is specifically to… Read More

October 30, 2013 @ 8:00 am By JD Alois  |  

The European Crowdfunding Network (ECN) – a stalwart proponent of crowdfunding – has put together a fabulous overview of the regulatory environments for crowdfunding across Europe, North American and Israel – 29 countries in all.  The publishing team included the vital support of Tanja Aschenbeck-Florange… Read More

October 8, 2013 @ 12:53 pm By JD Alois  |  

Stuanch crowdfunding advocates the European Crowdfunding Network (ECN) is hosting their 2nd CrowdCon crowdfunding conference in Berlin on October 19, 2013.  The event is coinciding with a trade fair for retail stock market investors which expects to see over 4000 attendees creating a unique opportunity… Read More

September 25, 2013 @ 9:30 am By JD Alois  |  

SeedUps Canada to Capture First Mover Advantage in the Canadian Crowdfunding Market Canada based Crowd Capital has signed an agreement with SeedUps to launch an investment crowdfunding platform where ordinary investors may invest in listed companies.  As part of the new agreement, the company will… Read More

October 29, 2012 @ 8:14 pm By JD Alois  |  

The ECN – European Crowdfunding Network was collaborating with a number of actors accross Europe in putting together a Crowdfunding Industry White Paper. The paper is focusing on policy recommendations and industry background, including impact data. Now “A Framework for European Crowdfunding” is finished and will be… Read More