Analysis

October 4, 2021

Is equity crowdfunding about to take off in eastern Europe?

New EU-wide regulations going into effect in November could spur on the growth of equity crowdfunding across the region, benefiting startups and investors alike


Kit Gillet

5 min read

Photo by Jordon Conner on Unsplash

Unlike in other parts of the world, equity crowdfunding is yet to take off in eastern Europe, in part because of a lack of regulations to support the growth of the sector. 

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