About Crowdfunding sector in Europe
The Crowdfunding sector in Europe comprises 1.87K companies, including 402 funded companies having collectively raised $1.36B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 102 are Series A+ funded.
Crowdfunding sector in Europe has seen 39 acquisitions and 24 IPOs.
This sector includes online platforms where people, organisations raise money from the masses, for various projects and causes.
Crowdfunding sector is also known as Crowdsourced Funding, Crowdfinancing or Collective Funding.
Platforms which act as intermediary & help users in raising money for projects and take a commission from the money raised. The feed includes Equity, Rewards, Revenue Sharing and Donation based crowdfunding platforms. It also includes crowdfunding enablers like white-label platforms. If a company itself raises money for a cause, it wouldn't be covered in this feed. Also debt crowdfunding is not included are excluded.
Top Crowdfunding Companies in Europe
There are 1,873 Crowdfunding startups in Europe which include Crowdcube, SeedBlink, Syndicate Room, JustGiving, Wixsite. Out of these, 402 startups are funded, with 102 having secured Series A+ funding.
2026 has seen the creation of 2 Crowdfunding startups in Europe. Over the past 10 years, an average of 65 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of University of Cambridge, HEC Paris and INSEAD.
Here is the list of top Crowdfunding startups in Europe
1. Crowdcube
Equity-based crowdfunding platform for businesses and startups. Users can invest in startups and growing businesses in exchange for shares of the company. Users can own fractions of a share using the platform. The platform focuses on investments across a variety of industries, including food and beverage, fintech, the internet, and consumer goods. Investors can also look at potential investment options and learn about tax benefits.
Key facts about Crowdcube
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: Exeter (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $62.9M
- Investors: Balderton Capital, Draper and 30 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Nov 23, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 78/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 272 Competitors
2. SeedBlink
Investment platform for individuals. It allows users to invest in pre-seed and seed-stage startups. It also allows start-ups to raise funds through investment from private investors. Offers tools to assist investors in assessing risks and the post-investment process. It also offers a secondary market, club membership, cap table, and ESOP with an all-in-one solution for founders and investors.
Key facts about SeedBlink
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Bucharest (Romania)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $4.89M
- Investors: Catalyst Romania and Gecad Ventures
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jul 08, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 69/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 6 Competitors
Equity-based crowdfunding platform for startups. It allows investors to co-invest with experienced business angels. It offers tools for valuation and monitoring the market position of startups for investment. Its features enables businesses to reach minimum funding and target funding amounts.
Key facts about Syndicate Room
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Cambridge (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $5.17M
- Investors: Martlet Capital, Cambridge Angels and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, May 09, 2016, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 64/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 41 Competitors
4. JustGiving
Online platform for raising funds for charitable causes and personal campaigns, helping individuals and organizations make a positive impact. Users can create personalized fundraising pages, set targets, and share them with friends, family, and supporters. It offers various fundraising categories such as health, education, animals, and local communities, empowering people to contribute to the causes they care about.
Key facts about JustGiving
- Founded Year: 2000
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $18.6M
- Investors: MF Limited, SUN Group Global and 73 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Angel, Jan 03, 2017, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 64/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 5 of 2,048 Competitors
5. Wixsite
Provider of tools enabling users to create and manage websites. The platform offers website templates, AI website builder, domain registration, and web hosting. It also provides features for eCommerce, scheduling, restaurant management, blogging, and portfolio creation. Additional solutions include payment processing, mobile app management, CRM, website analytics, email marketing, and SEO tools.
Key facts about Wixsite
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Norway
- Stage: Deadpooled
- Investors: WatchTower & Friends, JLABS and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 61/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 4 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Crowdfunding sector in Europe
2 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Crowdfunding sector in Europe. 156 Crowdfunding startups in Europe were founded in 2017 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 2 |
2025 | 1 |
2024 | 11 |
2023 | 17 |
2022 | 50 |
2021 | 82 |
2020 | 89 |
2019 | 101 |
2018 | 141 |
2017 | 156 |
Stage-wise distribution of Crowdfunding sector companies in Europe
Out of the total 1,873 Crowdfunding companies in Europe, 402 have secured funding. Among them, 102 have reached Series A or higher, and 73 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 1,873
Funded - 402
Series A+ - 102
Series B+ - 73
Series C+ - 65
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 1,873 |
Funded | 402 |
Series A+ | 102 |
Series B+ | 73 |
Series C+ | 65 |
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Funding Trends in the Crowdfunding sector in Europe
Total funding year-on-year in the Crowdfunding sector in Europe
The Crowdfunding sector in Europe saw a total funding of more than $1.18B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2024 at more than $394M. There has been a total funding of $4.72M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $4.72M |
2025 | $5.61M |
2024 | $394M |
2023 | $60.4M |
2022 | $106M |
2021 | $189M |
2020 | $25.4M |
2019 | $228M |
2018 | $118M |
2017 | $50.9M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Crowdfunding in Europe
In the year 2026, till April 2026, Crowdfunding companies in Europe have raised $4.72M in equity funding across 1 round.
In the same period last year (i.e. till March 2025), Crowdfunding companies in Europe had raised $1M across 3 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 371.66% rise in funding in Crowdfunding companies in Europe as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Crowdfunding companies in Europe:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 4028 | Apr 16, 2026 | ||
Seed | 2702 | Dec 17, 2025 | ||
Series A | 6702 | May 05, 2025 | and 4 more | |
Seed | 3716 | Mar 31, 2025 | ||
Seed | 9559 | Feb 24, 2025 |
Top Investors in Crowdfunding in Europe
Europa is the top investor in Crowdfunding companies in Europe based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Crowdfunding companies in Europe:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
London (United Kingdom) | - | |
Paris (France) | ||
Cambridge (United States) | ||
Dublin (Ireland) |
M&A activity in Crowdfunding sector in Europe
In the year 2026, till January 2026, 1 acquisition happened in Crowdfunding sector in Europe. Last year, in 2025, a total of 1 acquisition happened in Crowdfunding sector in Europe.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Crowdfunding sector in Europe:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jan 14, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 20, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 12, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 04, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 25, 2024 |
Acquisition trends in Crowdfunding sector in Europe
Here are the acquisition trends in Crowdfunding sector in Europe:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 1 |
2025 | 1 |
2024 | 6 |
2023 | 7 |
2022 | 9 |
2021 | 2 |
2020 | 1 |
2019 | 4 |
2018 | 2 |
2017 | 3 |
IPOs in Crowdfunding in Europe
In the year 2022, till October 2022, 2 IPOs happened in Crowdfunding sector in Europe.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Crowdfunding sector in Europe:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Oct 31, 2022 | London Stock Exchange (LSE) | |
May 03, 2022 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) | |
Jul 30, 2021 | London Stock Exchange (LSE) | |
Dec 30, 2016 | OTC Markets (OTCMKTS) |
Colleges which produce the most Crowdfunding companies in Europe
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Crowdfunding in Europe
Most number of Crowdfunding startups in Europe have been founded by alumni from University of Cambridge, HEC Paris and INSEAD.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
University of Cambridge | 9 |
HEC Paris | 8 |
INSEAD | 7 |
University of Oxford | 7 |
Bocconi University | 6 |
University of Edinburgh | 5 |
London School of Economics and Political Science | 4 |
London Business School (LBS) | 3 |
University College London | 3 |
University of Manchester | 3 |
Total funding in Crowdfunding companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Europe
In the last 10 years, University of Cambridge graduates' Crowdfunding companies in Europe have raised the most funding among top colleges. INSEAD alumni are second, and Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona) alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
University of Cambridge | $501M |
INSEAD | $477M |
Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona) | $62.9M |
University of Manchester | $52.1M |
University of Oxford | $21.6M |
HEC Paris | $8.54M |
Stanford Business School | $6.31M |
Stanford University | $6.31M |
Bocconi University | $5.06M |
University of Pennsylvania | $4.89M |
Top News in Crowdfunding in Europe
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Charm Impact Secures $6.3 Million for Inaugural Clean Energy FundImpactAlpha•Apr 08, 2026•Charm Impact
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Playtomic invites its community to become investors through CrowdcubeEl Referente•Oct 28, 2025•Crowdcube
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Investa Launches Second Crowdcube Raise After Record-Breaking 2024 CampaignGlobeNewswire•Oct 20, 2025•Investa, Crowdcube
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Trusters Reports Strong Growth & Enhanced Protections in H1 2025 Performance UpdateBorn2Invest•Jul 29, 2025•Trusters
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Gozney, Outdoor Cooking Brand, Launches Crowdcube Pitch To Raise Funds For Growth.Insider Media•Jun 20, 2025•Growth Partner, Gozney, Crowdcube
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UK's first EIS Fund for female founders launches with £1.2M targetTech Funding News•Jun 20, 2025•Angel Academe, Syndicate Room
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Barcelona-based Angel Fund Masia Launches with €20 MillionEU-Startups•May 26, 2025•Aldea Ventures, Crowdcube
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