Building Europe’s Future in Finance — From Policy to Capital to Impact
Strategy and foresight for platforms, startups, and institutions since 2013
EUROCROWD is a strategic consulting studio and innovation partner specializing in crowdfunding, alternative finance, and capital ecosystem design. We partner with platforms, startups, institutions, and investors to turn policy into action, capital into growth, and ideas into scalable businesses.
Our Mission
Since 2013, we’ve shaped Europe’s crowdfunding landscape—from establishing the leading professional crowdfunding network to pioneering EU policy advocacy to building the infrastructure that powers today’s alternative finance markets. Now, we are going further:
- For Crowdfunding Platforms: Navigating regulatory transitions, optimizing operations, and unlocking sustainable growth.
- For Startups & SMEs: Bridging the gap between EU-funded capital and business scalability.
- For Institutions: Designing frameworks that foster innovation, inclusion, and economic resilience.
Our work is rooted in deep regulatory expertise, market intelligence, and hands-on execution—ensuring crowdfunding delivers real impact for businesses, investors, and society.
Background
Founded in Brussels in 2013 (following the 2011 Bielsko-Biała Declaration), EUROCROWD began as the voice of Europe’s emerging crowdfunding sector. Creating Europe’s hihgly impactful network of professional crowdfunding platforms, advisors, institutions, municipalities and more, the European Crowdfunding Network, we shaped the market like no other. Today, we’ve evolved into a trusted architect of capital solutions, combining:
- Policy influence (shaping EU/national regulations),
- Strategic consultancy (for platforms and institutions),
- Venture building (for startups and innovative projects).
As an independent, mission-driven organization, we unite industry efforts without bias—ensuring our insights and services serve the entire ecosystem, from policymakers to project owners.
What We Do
We empower stakeholders through:
- Strategic Guidance – Regulatory navigation, market entry, and growth strategies.
- Capacity Building – Technical assistance, EU grant management, and tailored education programs.
- Innovation & Venture Support – Turning crowdfunding into a catalyst for sustainable business models.
- Ecosystem Development – Fostering collaboration among platforms, investors, and public agencies to democratize access to capital.
Our tools—research, advocacy, and hands-on support—help clients adapt to change, seize opportunities, and drive measurable economic and social impact.
Why It Matters
Crowdfunding isn’t just an alternative funding mechanism—it’s a cornerstone of Europe’s next economy. By connecting policy, capital, and business, we’re building a financial future that’s inclusive, resilient, and innovation-driven.
Our Structure
Eurocrowd operates today as a mission-driven studio and consultancy, EUROCROWD BV. Together with our non-profit organization, the European Crowdfunding Network AISBL andTogether, these entities power a portfolio of impactful brands that shape the future of crowdfunding and alternative finance in Europe.
A Synergistic Ecosystem: Both organisations operate in synergy, leveraging their strengths to achieve a shared mission: advancing crowdfunding as a cornerstone of sustainable finance in Europe. While the AISBL builds trust, shapes policy, and fosters collaboration through its representative membership actions, the BV delivers the necessary and practical solutions and commercial expertise, ensuring financial sustainability and broad market relevance.
Driving Innovation with Purpose: Through our brands and integrated structure, the Eurocrowd continues to pioneer efforts in policy leadership, technical services, and capacity building. By serving both its members and the broader market, it remains at the forefront of shaping the future of alternative finance in Europe.
1. EUROCROWD BV – The enginge behind our actions and our public facing entity, delivering specialized services that amplify the impact of crowdfunding.
- Our Brands: We execute our own flagship initiatives:
CrowdCon: Europe’s premier conference for crowdfunding and alternative finance professionals.
CrowdCamp: A specialized offering for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), project developers and investors.
CrowdTuesday: A hub for updates, publications, and knowledge sharing on the latest industry insights.
- Our Services: We drive revenue generation and enhances market integration through its service portfolio:
Grant Management: Expertise in securing and delivering EU-funded projects.
Strategic Insights: Actionable market intelligence and consulting for crowdfunding and alternative finance.
Capacity Building: Training and hands-on support for businesses, institutions, and public bodies.
Technical Assistance: Navigate the integration of crowdfunding into national policies and regulatory frameworks
2. European Crowdfunding Network AISBL – The collaborative network at the core of our work.
- The Network: Under the guidance of our members the Executive Board we design actions and strategy. This is a collaborative effort between our members to engage, network, and collectively shape the future of crowdfunding with a focus on addressing concerns with policy and regulation.