Equity Crowdfunding refers to the practice of raising capital for startups and small businesses by selling shares online to large pools of regular, non-accredited investors. Early-stage companies can raise anywhere from thousands to millions of dollars via regulated crowdfunding platforms like SeedInvest and Crowdfunder. It opens up startup investing to the masses beyond just angels and VCs. In exchange for capital, investors receive equity, profit-sharing rights, and sometimes perks. Equity crowdfunding helps democratize entrepreneurship and diversify startup funding. However, investing this way comes with high risks and speculative returns. Venture capital firms are tapping into crowdfunding platforms to identify promising startups with traction. Those that raise significant crowdfunded rounds often then raise further VC to fuel growth towards an exit.
Budapest, 2025. január 15. – Vezető magántőke- és kockázatitőke-befektetők, valamint Magyarország innovációs szektorának meghatározó képviselői gyűltek össze a 0100 Emerging Europe konferencia hivatalos megnyitóján.
Key private equity and venture capital investors, along with top voices from Hungary’s innovation landscape, gathered for the official launch of the 0100 Emerging Europe conference. This international event, scheduled for May 14-16, aims to spotlight and enhance Hungary’s position as an innovation hub in the region.
From pioneering AI-driven evaluation techniques to fostering innovation in DeepTech, AgriFoodTech, and beyond, Igor de la Sota, Founder and General Partner of Cardumen Capital, offers a glimpse into the insights he will discuss during the panel, “How Venture Capital Funds Can Improve Deal Origination: Innovative Tools and Techniques,” at the 0100 DACH conference in Vienna, taking place from February 18–20. He will share the stage with Henric Hungerhoff, Founding General Partner at HEARTFELT_, Rune Theill, CEO and Co-Founder at Rockstart, and Christian Claussen, General Partner at Ventech.
