R Europe (formerly Seedrs)

We have some news… We are very excited to share that Seedrs is officially trading as Republic Europe! As we continue to grow, we remain committed to empowering the most ambitious businesses and investors in Europe. This the latest step in our mission to create a world where everyone, everywhere has equal access to high-quality opportunities through the world’s largest private investing platform. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4eVmi0C

The Republic Europe Portfolio Awards 2024 🎉 On 4th December, we gathered at The Loading Bay in Shoreditch to celebrate the incredible achievements of the Republic Europe community. The Portfolio Awards 2024 recognised outstanding companies from our ecosystem of over 800 businesses, spanning multiple sectors and stages. From record-breaking campaigns to inspiring stories of innovation and growth, the day was a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of our founders and their teams. Check out the highlights of the fantastic event in our new video! 🥂 Congratulations to all our winners, and thank you to everyone who made the day so special. A big shout out to our partners Google Cloud and SMART81 for sponsoring the event. We’re already looking forward to next year’s celebrations! 🏆 Want to dive deeper into the winners and their success stories? Read more here: https://bit.ly/4fJQ9bH Heights, AFC Wimbledon, The Cheeky Panda | Certified B Corp, Female Invest, Oddbox, Senta By IRIS, OnBuy, Savvy Navvy, Rheal, Green Lithium

It was great to be involved in another fantastic CryptoMondays London event, with this month’s theme focused on Blockchain for Good. A big thank you to the CryptoMondays team for bringing us onboard as hosts and to everyone who came and joined us, despite the blustery, arctic conditions outside! ❄️

Founders, wondering whether outsourcing is right for your business? 🤔 Join us on Wednesday 20th November at 1pm GMT for an exclusive discussion with James Flavin, founder of KiteEdge, an AI innovator who’s navigated the rapid changes in the AI industry. James will share his experience in scaling, fundraising, and managing resources effectively, in a discussion with R Europe (formerly Seedrs) and SMART81. Key topics: 🚀 Scaling in a competitive landscape 🚀 Outsourcing strategies: domestic vs. international 🚀 Managing distributed teams and navigating resource challenges Whether you’re considering outsourcing or looking to refine your approach to AI, join this session to learn more. 👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/3OaFXgW

Stamp Free Limited is live on R Europe! 📨 Stamp Free is on a mission to transform the way we think about postage with their digital stamp solution. 📩 With Stamp Free’s AI-powered solutions, you can send label free parcels & returns using only your phone. 📱 Winning two global postal technology innovation awards, they’re already on track to modernise an outdated system – and you can be part of it. 🌎 👉 Check out the campaign already backed by 180+ investors here:  https://lnkd.in/dqVXk3qu Approved by Prosper Capital LLP, FRN 453007 on 06/11/2024

📢 Spotlight Pitch Session: The ProVen VCTs by Beringea 📢 Join us on Thursday 14th November, 12:00 pm GMT for a 30-minute spotlight on Venture Capital Trust (VCT) investing—a tax-efficient way to support UK startups and diversify your portfolio! What You’ll Learn: 🚀 Understanding VCTs: What they are, key benefits and tax relief. 📈 Beringea’s Strategy: Portfolio insights and how they support portfolio companies including DASH Water, Farmer J and more. 💼 Investment Opportunity: Check out the ProVen VCTs on R Europe (formerly Seedrs) with a £500 minimum. With £340m+ under management and 20+ years of successful investing in high-growth companies, Beringea’s ProVen VCTs provide unique access to a portfolio of scaling businesses along with VCTs’ usual tax reliefs. Find out more in our session. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ePBQ7ipH *Please note, R Europe does not provide tax advice of any kind. If you have any questions with respect to tax matters relevant to your interactions with R Europe, you should consult a professional adviser.

📢 Orange County SC is live on R Europe! ⚽🌍 Orange County SC, the only professional soccer club in Orange County, is poised for growth as soccer surges in the USA with events like the 2026 Men’s World Cup and 2028 Olympics on the horizon. 🚀 The trailblazing club, bridging US soccer with European football, is not just a local powerhouse but a global player with partnerships with Rangers FC and Feyenoord and a record for player transfers to Europe. Why OCSC? ⚽ Player Development: Most European player transfers among US clubs 🌍 Global Partnerships: Expanding reach with European clubs 🏟️ Growing Fan Base: Attendance up by 37% since 2021 What’s more? Don’t miss their playoff semi-final game against Colorado Springs Switchbacks this Saturday at 11:30pm GMT! Watch as the club pushes to regain their 2021 USL champion title and advance to Western Conference Final. 👉Check out the campaign already backed by 1,600+ investors here: https://bit.ly/40G4mSS Approved by Prosper Capital LLP, FRN 453007 on 7/10/2024

🌍 We've had an incredible couple of days as a key partner at Blue Earth Summit! It’s been great speaking with inspiring founders and investors at our stand and around the venue. Here's a wrap-up of our top highlights: ☕ We hosted "Hot Drinks, Warm Intros", an exciting speed-networking session for founders and investors. 🎤 We held a brilliant panel discussion, "Dare to Be Different: How Industry Disrupters Get to the Top," featuring Emilie Vanpoperinghe of Oddbox, Rob A. of COAT Paints, and Eduardo Cannizzo from Republic Europe, expertly hosted by Aisling Connaughton of Cyd Connects. 🏆 Lastly, we joined the BE100 Pitching Final, where Katherine Gilroy from Republic Europe was on the panel, asking thought-provoking questions to the finalists. Congratulations to Library of Things, Reboxed® and UrbanChain for winning the three categories!

🌍 MPower Ventures AG: Accelerating Africa’s energy transition with solar power ☀️ MPower is bringing clean, affordable solar energy to homes and businesses across Africa, with 10,000+ tons of CO2 emissions avoided so far, and partnerships in Zambia, Togo, Cameroon, and more. Over 250 investors have supported MPower’s mission to drive sustainable growth and empower communities through renewable energy so far. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eXXhV86T Approved by Prosper Capital LLP, FRN 453007 on 24/09/2024

Had a great time presenting the R Europe (formerly Seedrs) platform at the Reality Games' Investor Summit last week. Mobile gaming is growing fast in Europe, and it’s a sector I’m watching closely. Thanks again to the Reality Games team for the opportunity and to the investors I met for the insightful conversations. Wishing the RG team the best of luck with their upcoming fundraise! #fundraising #angelinvestor #venturecapital #gaming #SEIS #EIS Zbigniew John Woznowski Mariusz Gąsiewski Nav Sunner Kishoor Mohan Eve Herrera Jeff Pabst