The startup operates a global crowdfunding platform that connects small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with institutional investors, facilitating direct financing for loans and projects. This platform enables individuals and businesses to diversify their investment portfolios while providing essential funding options for SMEs.
Funding
$14M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often face challenges in securing funding through traditional channels, limiting their growth potential. Investors, on the other hand, seek diversified investment opportunities beyond conventional markets to enhance their portfolios.
Solution
WeShareBonds operates a crowdfunding platform that directly connects SMEs seeking debt financing with both retail and institutional investors. The platform enables SMEs to access alternative funding sources through bond offerings, while allowing investors to diversify their portfolios with investments in non-listed debt. WeShareBonds facilitates investments in both real estate projects and SMEs across various sectors, providing investors with opportunities to support the real economy while earning fixed income returns. The platform conducts due diligence on each project before listing, and offers various resources to help investors understand the risks and opportunities associated with crowdfunding.
Target Audience
The platform targets SMEs seeking alternative financing solutions and individual and institutional investors looking to diversify their portfolios with fixed-income investments in the real economy.
Features
- Online platform connecting SMEs with investors for direct debt financing
- Investments from €1,000 in selected projects
- Opportunities to invest in real estate and SMEs
- Fixed interest rates determined based on risk assessment
- Investment durations ranging from 1 month to 5 years
- Co-investment by the platform's team and shareholders in selected deals
- Due diligence and project selection by experienced finance professionals
- Access to detailed project information to facilitate informed investment decisions
- Platform regulated by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) as a Prestataire de Services de Financement Participatif (PSFP)