Crowdedhero

What Crowdedhero does

CrowdedHero is a licensed equity crowdfunding platform operating under the EU's ECSPR framework (Regulation EU 2020/1503) from Riga, Latvia, with an Estonian parent entity (Crowdedhero OÜ). Founded in 2019 by the Eventus Group — a Baltic corporate finance and M&A firm — the platform targets retail and sophisticated investors across Europe with a curated set of vetted investment opportunities in established companies and select early-stage startups, differentiating itself from startup-only competitors. Core technology comprises the CrowdedHero matching platform, a Secondary Market (Bulletin Board) for post-issuance share trading, a Knowledge Test and Simulation Tool for non-sophisticated investor classification, and integrated KYC/KIIS processing under ECSPR; a token initiative (CrowdX/CRDX) and Angels League referral program are listed as sub-brands. Payment processing is handled through a partnership with Lemonway, an ACPR-authorized French payment institution.

The business model is a two-sided marketplace monetized via transaction and platform fees charged to project owners listing offerings, secondary-market trading commissions, and marketplace commissions on matched investments. Go-to-market combines self-serve product-led growth (investors register, complete KYC and investor classification, and invest independently via the multi-language web platform available in six European languages) with inside sales to source higher-quality, established-company issuers. Customer segments are hybrid: on the supply side, SMEs and established companies seeking growth capital across verticals including real estate (e.g., Padures muiža, Senten Palace), fintech lending (Simpleros, Wandoo Finance), energy (Blue Energy Global), e-commerce (GeBerry), maritime (Electrify H2), and sports tech (Turf Gamechanger); on the demand side, retail and sophisticated investors seeking tax-efficient equity exposure, dividend distributions, and a defined exit pathway. Pricing is project-defined with minimum investment thresholds (€225, €250, €450 observed) and ECSPR-mandated caps for non-sophisticated investors (higher of €1,000 or 5% of net worth).

Name

Crowdedhero

Legal name

SIA CrowdedHero Latvia

Website

https://crowdedhero.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CrowdedHero is an ECSPR-licensed equity crowdfunding platform headquartered in Riga, Latvia, that connects European retail and sophisticated investors with vetted established companies and select startups seeking growth capital, monetizing via transaction fees, secondary-market commissions, and partnership-driven investor acquisition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equity Crowdfunding Platform

NAICS

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities (523), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Secondary Offerings & Share Sales (Secondary Placements) (FSACAAAG)

Keywords

• Equity crowdfunding platform
• Alternative investment marketplace
• Investor onboarding tools
• Secondary market trading
• ECSPR crowdfunding services

Headquarters

HQ city

Riga

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Transaction/Platform Fees: Fees charged to project owners for listing investment opportunities and processing capital raises on the platform
2. Secondary Market Fees: Fees from facilitating share buy/sell transactions on the Bulletin Board secondary market
3. Investment Commissions: Commissions earned from matching investors with project opportunities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CrowdedHero operates an ECSPR-licensed equity crowdfunding marketplace that connects retail and sophisticated investors with vetted companies seeking growth capital through share capital, bond, and debt-instrument offerings. The platform includes a Secondary Market (Bulletin Board) for trading shares of companies that previously raised on the platform, along with investor classification tools (Knowledge Test and Simulation Tool) and KYC/KIIS processing for regulatory compliance.

Product overview

CrowdedHero is an equity crowdfunding platform operating as a licensed crowdfunding service provider under ECSPR regulation in Latvia. The platform comprises the core CrowdedHero Platform enabling equity and bond investments, supplemented by a Secondary Market (Bulletin Board) for share trading, the Knowledge Test and Simulation Tool for investor assessment, and educational resources through the Investor Academy. The platform connects investors seeking tax-efficient equity investments with established companies and early-stage startups vetted through VC-level processes, offering both share capital and bond instruments with dividend distribution capabilities. Additional features include the Angels League referral program and CrowdX (CRDX) cryptocurrency initiative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Angels League: Program for angel investors on the platform
• CrowdX (CRDX)
• Secondary Market

Products and services

• CrowdedHero Equity Crowdfunding Platform Online equity crowdfunding marketplace enabling vetted companies to raise capital via share capital, bond, and debt-instrument offerings, and enabling retail and sophisticated investors to invest for tax-efficient equity exposure and dividends. Serves both individual investors (B2C) and companies seeking capital (B2B).
• Secondary Market (Bulletin Board) Platform section that lets investors advertise interest in buying and/or selling shares of project owners' companies that had a successful offer on the platform, providing liquidity for previously funded private investments.
• CrowdX (CRDX) CrowdX (CRDX) cryptocurrency/digital asset initiative referenced in CrowdedHero legal documentation with an associated whitepaper, accompanying the equity crowdfunding platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• VC-level vetting process ensures quality deal flow
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LemonwaycoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment institution partner authorized by ACPR in France (number 16568). Provides payment processing services including account opening and maintenance. CrowdedHero is registered as a Partner and Payment Agent of Lemonway in REGAFI.
• LatbanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatvian Business Angels Association - membership organization supporting startup and investment ecosystem in Latvia
• StartinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatvian startup accelerator providing support and resources for startups in Latvia
• Latvian Crowdfunding AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association representing crowdfunding platforms in Latvia
• Lighthouse FinitivminorOthersFinancial services partner featured in the platform footer
• Eventus GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Eventus Group with decades of experience in corporate finance, M&A, and company development. Provides strategic backing and deal flow for the platform. Key team member Sandris Rugums leads corporate finance with 25+ years experience.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Lemonway: French ACPR-authorised payment institution that serves as CrowdedHero's payment-processing partner; included as an ecosystem/enabling participant because it powers payment rails for many European crowdfunding platforms and is referenced in CrowdedHero's own partnerships.

Direct peers

• Companisto: One of the largest EU equity-crowdfunding platforms, German-licensed under ECSPR; directly comparable offering model combining primary equity raises with secondary trading functionality.
• WiSEED: French-licensed equity- and bond-crowdfunding platform (one of the early AMF/ECSPR authorisations in France); directly comparable on regulated EU retail-investment offering and investor-suitability tooling.
• Seedrs / Republic Europe: Originally UK, now operating in the EU via Republic Europe with ECSPR-style authorisation; directly comparable equity-crowdfunding model with a well-developed secondary market.
• SeedBlink: Central and Eastern European equity-crowdfunding platform (EU-licensed under ECSPR) covering Romania and CEE markets; comparable on cross-border SME tech/established-company focus and ECSPR-based operations.
• Invesdor: Nordic and Baltic-licensed equity- and debt-crowdfunding platform covering Finland, the Baltics and broader Nordics; directly comparable geography and regulated ECSPR-style offering model.
• Funderbeam: Estonia-founded equity-crowdfunding and venture-trading platform with a regulated secondary market for private-company shares; most comparable to CrowdedHero on geography, ECSPR-style regulation, and the combination of primary issuance with share trading.

Broad incumbents

• StartEngine: US-based equity- and debt-crowdfunding platform operating under Reg CF/Reg A; broader incumbent offering, comparable product mechanics (raise processing, secondary liquidity) but at much larger scale.
• Wefunder: US-based retail-investment platform offering equity crowdfunding under Reg CF; same product category but US-jurisdiction incumbent that sets the category benchmark on investor scale.
• Crowdcube: UK-based, much larger equity-crowdfunding incumbent; broader incumbent in the same product category serving UK and parts of EU with primary raises plus a secondary market — overlapping capability but at significantly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/crowded_hero
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@crowdedhero7660
• Facebookfacebook.com/CrowdedHero
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crowdedhero
• Instagraminstagram.com/crowdedhero?utm_medium=copy_link

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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