The Spreds Blog

New opportunities for crowdfunding across the EU

— Updates — 2 minutes read

[eu-crowdfunding.jpg] Crowdfunding is emerging as one of the most efficient ways of gathering funding in Europe. To further accelerate this momentum, the European Union (EU) is offering new rules that will boost the crowdfunding industry and help it to expand, by updating the rules on the prospectus... read more

#FundedFamily: Tax Shelter helps Europea Residences raise!

— Startup successes — 3 minutes read

[fundedfamily.jpg] Welcome to our first edition of #FundedFamily, where we interview entrepreneurs who have successfully raised funds on our platform. For this first edition, we interviewed the CEO of Europea Residences, our first tax shelter qualified crowdfunding campaign... read more

Behind the scenes - an interview with one of our business analysts

— Investment tips — 4 minutes read

[peter-spread.jpg] We’re starting a new blog series, providing interviews with our staff to show the people behind the platform.  Our first edition is with Peter De Decker, a business analyst on our asset management team. Read on to learn what he does to support our crowdfunding campaigns... read more

Infographic: Startup Tax Shelter

— less than a minute read

Lower your taxes by investing in startups Learn everything about the tax shelter for startups, a tax incentive to encourage Belgian entrepreneurship [tax-shelter-infographic.jpg] read more

Is Equity Crowdfunding Becoming a Global Phenomenon?

— Other — 2 minutes read

Equity crowdfunding is emerging as one of the most disruptive financing solutions. Nations all over the world are increasingly acknowledging its potential and enforcing regulations to give it more room to grow. Let’s look at the reasons equity crowdfunding is turning into a global phenomenon... read more

Startup Success Stories | Creo² & Opinum

— Startup successes — 2 minutes read

Hi and welcome to our success story highlights, where we feature businesses that successfully secured funds on our platform! Kicking off this new series are Creo² and Opinum, two B2B startups that went from idea to launch in Belgium, and beyond. Opinum: From disruptor to game changer He's barely 28 and already has three successful startups under his belt. Meet Loïc Bar, CEO of Opinum... read more

5 Reasons You Should Invest on MyMicroInvest

— Investment tips — 1 minute read

[top5-spread.jpg] We’ve listed our top 5 reasons to seriously consider investing in our crowdfunding projects as part of a well-diversified portfolio. Investing online was never easier! You should invest on MyMicroInvest because... 1. You’ll potentially maximise your return on investment. Who knows, you might just share in the success of the next big thing. 2... read more

Tax Shelter 2017: What you need to know

— Investment tips — 2 minutes read

[tax-shelter.jpg] Starting 2017, investing in growth businesses on MyMicroInvest will become a lot easier and attractive! Let’s talk about the tax shelter and what this means for you. Back in July 2015, the Belgian government implemented a series of tax incentives for investors to fund entrepreneurs and their SMEs... read more

Support Local Entrepreneurs this Holiday Season

— Startup successes — 2 minutes read

[holiday-gift-guide.jpg] It's the season of merry making, gift-giving and good cheer! As 2016 comes to a close, we've prepared a short holiday gift guide, for fans of local entrepreneurs and Belgian innovation.  This holiday season shop with a purpose! Buy a gift from a self-starter in your very own city, and support Belgian businesses together with us... read more

Diversification: what it means with equity crowdfunding

— Investment tips — 2 minutes read

Louise, our specialist in customer service, has a few words of advice for our investors on diversifying investments.  Equity crowdfunding (also called investment crowdfunding) means you are investing your money into unlisted companies who are seeking capital in exchange for a stake in their company, which is “equity”. Investment crowdfunding is a high-risk, long-term investment... read more