Crowdbase operates an investment-based crowdfunding platform providing access to vetted European startup equity and real estate opportunities. Investors can participate in diverse asset classes with minimums starting at €100, alongside the platform's own co-investment. The service focuses on curated deal flow, charging a carry fee only upon successful investment profit.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Retail investors often lack access to early-stage investment opportunities in promising European startups and real estate projects due to high minimum investment thresholds and limited deal flow. Traditional investment platforms may also lack transparency, making it difficult for individual investors to assess risk and make informed decisions.
Solution
Crowdbase is a regulated equity crowdfunding platform that provides retail and sophisticated investors access to vetted European startups and real estate projects, with investments starting from €100. The platform offers a transparent investment process where users can co-invest alongside Crowdbase, ensuring alignment of interests and access to opportunities typically reserved for institutional investors. Crowdbase's investment committee carefully selects and approves all crowdfunding campaigns, providing investors with curated opportunities. Investors can easily browse opportunities, invest with card or bank transfer, and track their investments' performance on the platform.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes retail and sophisticated investors seeking access to early-stage investment opportunities in European startups and real estate projects, with a focus on those who prefer lower minimum investment amounts.
Features
- Access to pre-vetted European startups and real estate projects.
- Minimum investment of €100, lowering the barrier to entry for retail investors.
- Co-investment model where Crowdbase invests alongside users.
- Transparent investment process with regular insights and performance tracking.
- Due diligence and selection of campaigns by an in-house investment committee.
- Regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) under the European Crowdfunding Regulation.