A Decade of Impact Investing Digital Invest Germany represents companies and organisations across the Alternative Finance ecosystem in Germany and Europe. In our member interviews, we introduce the organisations within our network and the people behind them. For this edition, we spoke with Stefan Kainz, Managing Director of our member Read more
In September 2026, Digital Invest Germany associate member Lemonway joined the Global Equity Crowdfunding Alliance (GECA). As a pan-European payment institution based in Paris, Lemonway provides payment infrastructure for alternative finance platforms across Europe. By becoming part of the alliance, Lemonway contributes its experience in regulated payment processing and KYC Read more
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
In May 2026, Digital Invest Germany member klimja joined the Global Equity Crowdfunding Alliance (GECA). The Vienna-based crowdfunding platform enables retail investors in Austria and Germany to invest in climate protection and renewable energy projects. By becoming part of the alliance, klimja contributes its experience in climate finance and impact 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
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
In April 2026, Digital Invest Germany member ecozins 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. Founded in 2019, ecozins is a crowdinvesting platform specializing in renewable energy projects, enabling private 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
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 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
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
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
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