With the EU AI Act, the increasing importance of effective governance and compliance structures, as well as specific use cases in banks and financial services companies, AI is increasingly becoming the focus of strategic and legal decisions. On 10 September 2026, our member GÖRG and the House of Finance and Read more
Our member Cashlink is among the DLT operators registered for the initial launch of the Eurosystem’s new Pontes initiative in September 2026. Pontes is designed to create an important connection between digital securities and Europe’s existing infrastructure for settling payments in central bank money. Pontes thereby addresses a key question Read more
We are pleased to welcome GoCredible as a new member of Digital Invest Germany – Bundesverband Crowdfunding e. V. GoCredible is a Dutch payment service provider offering payment infrastructure for crowdfunding platforms, non-bank financial institutions and event organisers under a PSD2 licence. Its solutions support complex payment processes involving third-party Read more
The report covers the 2025 calendar year and presents the measurable environmental and social impact generated through sustainable investments. Collective Achievements It highlights the collective achievements of the klimja community, including: Significant Impact Growth Compared with the previous reporting period, the impact has grown significantly. The number of people reached Read more
Our member CONDA Capital Group recently shared the newly published CONDA Future Report 2026, developed by futurist Marcel Aberle together with strategic perspectives from CONDA Co-Founder Dirk Littig. The report explores how European SME financing is expected to evolve over the next decade and why alternative financing models are becoming increasingly Read more
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
In partnership with the European Digital Finance Association (EDFA), Digital Invest Germany highlights: Digital Euro Conference 2026 How will digital money reshape Europe’s financial system? That was at the core of this year’s conference, bringing together voices from across the ecosystem. From CBDCs to tokenized finance, the conversations highlighted the pace of Read more
On March 19th, 2026, Digital Invest Germany held its annual General Assembly, bringing together members to review key organizational and strategic matters. Central to the meeting was the discussion of the budget for 2026, alongside the formal approval of the financial statements for 2024 and 2025. In addition to financial Read more
28th Regime in Focus In March 2026, Digital Invest Germany participated in the Fintech Café hosted by the European Digital Finance Association (EDFA), which focused on the concept of a “28th Regime” and the related proposal by the European Commission. Framework for Cross-Border Activities The discussion explored how a potential Read more
As a member of the European Digital Finance Association, we share selected upcoming events from the European digital finance ecosystem. More Information For further details and registration, please visit this page:https://europeandigitalfinance.eu/event/eu-startups-summit/
On March 4th, 2026, Digital Invest Germany held an ECSP-R Working Meeting together with the European Digital Finance Association (EDFA) and partner associations across Europe. The session focused on recent exchanges with European institutions, including updates on meetings between the European Commission and national associations, as well as feedback from Read more
On March 4th, Digital Invest Germany supported a webinar hosted by the Global Equity Crowdfunding Alliance in collaboration with CrowdFundInsider and the European Digital Finance Association. The session focused on key industry topics, including co-listing of crowdfunding campaigns and technological developments such as tokenization. Karsten Wenzlaff participated in the webinar, Read more
Digital Invest Germany, as a member of the European Digital Finance Association (EDFA), is supporting Point Zero Forum 2026 as an official Community Partner and invites its network to participate in this year’s edition taking place from 23 – 25 June 2026 in Zurich. Organised by the Global Finance & Read more
In partnership with the European Digital Finance Association (EDFA), Digital Invest Germany highlights: Frankfurt Digital Finance & European Fintech Day 2026 The two-day conference brought together key players from across the financial ecosystem – including fintechs, investors, banks and policymakers – to discuss the future of digital finance in Europe. Digital Invest Read more
On February 11th, 2026, Digital Invest Germany celebrated its 10-year anniversary, marking a decade of engagement in the development of crowdfunding and digital finance in Germany and across Europe. The occasion was celebrated jointly with the Frankfurt Digital Finance Conference, bringing together stakeholders from across the ecosystem, as well as Read more
On February 4th, 2026, Digital Invest Germany co-hosted an ECSP-R Working Meeting together with the European Digital Finance Association and partner associations from across Europe. The session focused on ongoing coordination efforts and key regulatory and operational topics relevant to crowdfunding platforms under the ECSP framework. Discussions included updates on Read more
In February 2026, the European Digital Finance Association hosted another session of its Fintech Café, bringing together participants from across Europe to exchange on current developments in the fintech sector. The discussion provided an opportunity to share national priorities and ongoing initiatives, underlining the importance of regular cross-border dialogue for Read more
On March 18–19, 2026, Stockholm Fintech Week brings together founders, financial institutions, regulators, investors and innovators from across Europe to exchange on the future of financial services. In partnership with the European Digital Finance Association (EDFA), Digital Invest Germany is part of the broader European network supporting the event. The program Read more
On January 14th, 2026, Digital Invest Germany participated in a webinar hosted by the European Securities and Markets Authority on its second European Crowdfunding Market Report. The session presented key findings based on data collected from National Competent Authorities under the ECSP Regulation, covering the 2024 reference year. According to Read more
On January 7th 2026, Digital Invest Germany co-hosted an ECSP-R Working Meeting together with the European Digital Finance Association and fintech associations from across Europe. The internal session brought together industry representatives to exchange on current regulatory developments and practical challenges related to the implementation of the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Read more
Since its founding in 2015, the association – originally established as the Federal Crowdfunding Association (Bundesverband Crowdfunding e. V.) – has held its general assemblies on a regular basis. Strategic Realignment Due to the ongoing evolution of the industry, the association has made a strategic shift and now operates under Read more
In December 2025, Karsten Wenzlaff participated in the “Architects of Change” podcast series hosted by the Global Equity Crowdfunding Alliance. The episode focused on the evolving role of regulation in equity crowdfunding and brought together perspectives from industry leaders across Europe and the United States. A key theme of the Read more
In 2025, Karsten Wenzlaff, CEO of Digital Invest Germany, moderated a session on “AI Governance & Safe AI in Europe” during SupTech Week 2025, organised by the Cambridge SupTech Lab in collaboration with the World Economic Forum. The roundtable brought together regulators, academics, and industry representatives to discuss how emerging Read more
On December 1st, 2025, the European Digital Finance Association (EDFA) held its final Fintech Café of the year. Karsten Wenzlaff as CEO of Digital Invest Germany and Board Member of EDFA hosted the session. The session provided an opportunity to reflect on key developments in the European fintech sector and Read more