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
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
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
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
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
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
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
On November 12th, 2025, Digital Invest Germany held its General Assembly in Berlin, kindly hosted by Osborne Clarke. The meeting brought together members to discuss key developments within the association and the broader digital finance landscape, while also providing an opportunity for exchange among stakeholders in the ecosystem. During the Read more
In September 2025, Digital Invest Germany members gathered for a workshop hosted by GÖRG, focusing on the civil liability of crowdfunding platforms. The session addressed key legal questions arising both under the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSP-R) and within the framework of the German crowdfunding exemption. The workshop provided Read more
In September 2025, Karsten Wenzlaff, the CEO of Digital Invest Germany, joined the Global Equity Crowdfunding Alliance (GECA) as a member of its Steering Committee. The appointment reflects his long-standing involvement in shaping the European crowdfunding ecosystem and contributing to regulatory developments at both national and international levels. Over the Read more
Last week, the board of Digital Invest Germany held its kick-off meeting, setting the agenda for the months ahead. Regulatory Framework across Europe Discussions focused on the upcoming federal elections in Germany and new European initiatives that will further shape the regulatory framework for digital investment and crowdfunding across Europe. Read more
Beyond National Borders In January 2025, we became a member of the European Digital Finance Association (EDFA), enabling us to expand our network beyond national borders and actively contribute our perspectives on the digital finance sector to the European dialogue. Impact of Membership We are now even closer to the Read more
On November 12, 2024, the General Assembly of Digital Invest Germany / Bundesverband Crowdfunding e. V. convened. During the formal part of the meeting, the regular reports and resolutions were presented and discussed, along with the annual planning for 2025. The assembly was conducted in accordance with the association’s statutes. Read more