Exploring Startup Financing, Entrepreneurship and Digital Investing Companisto once again opened its doors for this year’s Girls’Day initiative, welcoming young girls into the world of fintech, venture capital and digital investing. Under the theme “A Day at Companisto – Exploring the World of Startups, Investing and FinTech,” the girls gained Read more
On May 21st, 2026, Karsten Wenzlaff will attend the ESMA Capital Markets Conference 2026 in Paris, following a personal invitation. The conference, organised by the European Securities and Markets Authority, brings together policymakers, supervisors, and industry representatives to discuss key developments in European capital markets. The agenda will focus on Read more
On May 6th, 2026, Karsten Wenzlaff will represent Digital Invest Germany at the Better Finance Conference 2026 in Brussels. The event, organised by BETTER FINANCE, will focus on the integration of European capital markets and its impact on retail investors. The conference takes place against the backdrop of ongoing efforts Read more
About Money and Investing Financial literacy should not start at the age of 18. It begins much earlier – with curiosity, questions and the confidence to engage with topics such as money, investing and financial decision-making. On 23 April 2026, as part of the Wiener Töchtertag 2026, our member CONDA Read more
In April 2026, Digital Invest Germany member BERGFÜRST joined the Global Equity Crowdfunding Alliance. This step reflects the platform’s increasing engagement in international industry initiatives and its contribution to the development of global crowdfunding standards. By joining the alliance, Bergfürst becomes part of a broader network of platforms and ecosystem Read more
On April 20th and 21st, 2026, Karsten Wenzlaff attended a workshop at the University of Gdańsk focused on civic crowdfunding. The event brought together researchers, practitioners, and representatives of Polish crowdfunding platforms to exchange insights on community-driven financing models and their practical implementation. The workshop was part of the SU-CCES! Read more
On April 17, 2026, Digital Invest Germany joins the event “EU at the Finance & Tech Frontier: Leading Sovereignty, Security, & Innovation” as an event partner. Hosted within Nordic Fintech Week 2026 and supported by organizations such as GFTN and Finmoda the event brings together leaders from across Europe to address key Read more
Karsten Wenzlaff , CEO of Digital Invest Germany, participated as a speaker in the EU Roundtable of Financial Centres, which convened for its spring meeting in Tallinn on April 15th & 16th 2026. The event, organised as part of the World Alliance of International Financial Centers, brought together representatives from Read more
In April 2026, CONDA Capital Market joined the Global Equity Crowdfunding Alliance (GECA) following its rebranding from CONDA Capital Market. The move marks a further step in the company’s development and its positioning within the European and international crowdfunding ecosystem. By joining the alliance, CONDA Capital Market strengthens its engagement Read more
On April 15th, 2026, Digital Invest Germany co-signed a joint letter addressed to the European Commission, calling for a targeted “quick-fix” to the DLT Pilot Regime. The initiative was supported by a broad coalition of European and international stakeholders, including financial institutions, industry associations, and providers of tokenised asset infrastructure. Read more
In April 2026, Digital Invest Germany member secupay joined the Global Equity Crowdfunding Alliance (GECA). As a leading payment service provider for crowdfunding platforms in Germany, secupay plays an important role in enabling secure and efficient transaction infrastructure within the sector. By becoming part of the alliance, secupay contributes its Read more
On May 12th, 2026, Karsten Wenzlaff will speak at the Baltic Fintech Days 2026 in Riga. The event brings together key stakeholders from across the fintech ecosystem to discuss innovation, regulation, and market developments in the Baltic region and beyond. Digital Invest Germany is supporting the event as an official Read more
On April 8th, 2026, Digital Invest Germany participated in the International Conference on Alternative Finance Research 2026 in Málaga. The event brought together academics, platform operators, regulators, and technology providers to discuss current developments and future directions in alternative finance. Karsten Wenzlaff contributed as a moderator in the Platform Leaders Read more
Digital Invest Germany member Osborne Clarke has published an update on recent developments in the negotiations on the Financial Data Access Regulation (FIDA). The update highlights a new questionnaire issued to EU Member States as part of the ongoing legislative process. Originally proposed by the European Commission in June 2023, Read more
Bridging Industry & Academia Digital Invest Germany is pleased to support and promote selected partner events across the European digital finance ecosystem. Latest Developments in European Digital Finance Ecosystem Future Finance Fest (3f) connects industry leaders, innovators and academic experts to discuss the latest developments in AI, machine learning, digital Read more
Digital Invest Germany member Görg has published a summary of the EU Listing Act, highlighting its significance as one of the most important recent reforms to European prospectus law. The new framework introduces a number of changes aimed at improving access to capital markets across the European Union. Key measures Read more
In April 2026, Digital Invest Germany member ecozins joined the Global Equity Crowdfunding Association as a supporter. This step reflects the platform’s growing engagement at the international level and its commitment to contributing to the development of the global crowdfunding ecosystem. By participating in international networks, ecozins strengthens cross-border collaboration Read more