European Crowdfunding Associations

The Digital Lending Association (DLA) represents European Fintech Lenders, investors, and service providers, advocating for their interests with policymakers, regulators, media, and the public. Its mission is to strengthen the private debt sector in Europe, targeting both retail and institutional investors.
The Swiss Marketplace Lending Association (SMLA) is an association with a non-commercial and non-profit purpose. It brings together all stakeholders of marketplace lending....
Investment platforms globally have transacted billions into real estate online, showing strong demand. AREIP aims to accelerate digital real estate investment by establishing industry standards, fostering collaboration, and standardizing terminology to help investors compare investments and risks across platforms.
The association aims to unite platform operators, investors, legal offices, intermediaries, and project owners. The new Regulation No. 2020/1503 on European crowdfunding service providers governs credit and investment crowdfunding but excludes charitable crowdfunding. Investor decisions will consider company stability, promised returns, project uniqueness, and security.
The member-driven association promotes crowdfunding awareness in Denmark through lobbying for better legislation, hosting lectures and events to share knowledge nationwide, and connecting members with expert advisers.
Formed in 2013, the UK Crowdfunding Association promotes the interests of crowdfunding platforms, investors, and clients. It collaborates with regulators, upholds a code of conduct, and champions a strong regulatory framework to protect stakeholders and foster industry growth.
The Swiss Crowdfunding Association unites all Swiss crowdfunding platforms to promote the industry. It disseminates best practices, conducts applied research, and serves as the reference for media and politicians, ensuring up-to-date information and fostering national industry growth.
Stichting MKB Financiering (SMF) promotes the professionalization of alternative financing for entrepreneurs, increasing access to suitable financing and advice. Collaborating with networks like ONL and MKB Nederland, SMF educates financial advisors to better support SMEs in alternative financing.
The German Crowdfunding Association (Bundesverband Crowdfunding eV), founded on November 4, 2015, represents crowdfunding platforms to the German government, media, and other bodies. It develops best practices, publishes market data, and collaborates with national and European networks. Members adhere to a binding Code of Conduct.
The European Crowdfunding Network (EUROCROWD) is a non-profit promoting crowdfunding for SMEs and innovative projects. Its activities include raising professional standards, networking, and industry research. Based in Brussels, EUROCROWD supports European entrepreneurs and funders through its members across Europe.
The Norwegian Crowdfunding Association unites most Norwegian crowdfunding platforms across donation, reward, crowdlending, and share-based categories. It focuses on crowdfunding training in Norway, industry self-regulation, and improving framework conditions for the platforms' services.
FPF, the French crowdfunding association, unites 150 members, including 70 crowdfunding platforms, funders, advisors, law firms, and banks. Founded in August 2012, it represents and promotes participatory finance, defending its interests and regularly organizing events.

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