Opstart
Overview
Opstart is an Italian equity crowdfunding platform that connects investors with innovative startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking capital for growth. Founded in 2015, Opstart offers a range of financial instruments, including equity crowdfunding, lending crowdfunding, and debt crowdfunding through minibonds, catering to diverse investment preferences. The platform's mission is to provide alternative financing solutions to the real economy and offer investors diversified opportunities in emerging businesses. In 2020, Opstart became the leading Italian platform in terms of capital raised and number of campaigns published, with over €23 million raised, marking a 386% increase compared to 2019. The platform has since expanded its services to include Crowdbond, dedicated to debt crowdfunding, and Crowdlender, focusing on lending crowdfunding. In April 2024, Opstart acquired a 60% stake in BackToWork, another Italian crowdfunding portal, consolidating its position in the Italian market and creating a platform with approximately 60,000 users and €157 million raised. Opstart is authorized under the European Crowdfunding Service Providers (ECSP) regulation, ensuring compliance with EU standards. The platform emphasizes sustainability, having achieved carbon neutrality in 2021 by adopting bamboo forests to offset 26 tons of CO2 annually. This commitment reflects Opstart's dedication to integrating environmental responsibility into its business model, aligning with the growing trend of sustainable investing in the crowdfunding sector.
Investment Focus
- Innovative startups
- SMEs
- Real estate projects
- Legal actions
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Opstart invest in?
Opstart invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in South Bend, United States. Opstart is listed as a other in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Opstart invest at?
Opstart backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 50 - 1M.
Which regions does Opstart invest in?
Opstart invests across Italy.
Who are the partners at Opstart?
Team members listed for Opstart include Paul Anthony (Chief Executive Officer) and Maggie Frantz (Chief Operating Officer).
What companies has Opstart invested in?
Opstart's portfolio includes Forever Bambù, Red Fish Long Term Capital, PMI TOP, Digital Rock Holding and Microcredito d’impresa.
How do I contact Opstart?
Opstart's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
