London-based private investing platform and equity crowdfunding services provider, Seedrs has announced that it will officially start trading under the name Republic Europe. This announcement comes almost two years after being acquired by the US investment platform Republic for $100 million.
What does this mean?
Republic Europe will be the new identity of the European operation of Republic’s Global Equities Marketplace, a product that serves retail, Sophisticated and HNW customers and is one of the most active primary issuance and secondary trading platforms in the world.
As a result of this announcement, the Republic branding has started appearing across the company’s website and emails. However; some legacy of the Seedrs brand will still remain, such as as its licenced name, Seedrs Limited, or its investment infrastructure, such as the Seedrs Nominee.
Besides this, Republic Europe will continue to enable individuals to invest in startups, growth companies, and, if eligible, leading VC funds. It will also support ambitious entrepreneurs in all sectors to raise capital from their communities, angels and institutional investors.
John Lake, Managing Director, Republic Europe said: “This is an incredibly exciting milestone event for Republic and is the latest step in its mission to create a world where everyone, everywhere has equal access to high-quality investment and ownership opportunities.”
More about the investing platform
Founded in 2012 by Jeff Lynn and Carlos Silva, Seedrs works with the mission to democratise access to private markets and support Europe’s most innovative entrepreneurs. It is an online investment platform that allows investors to buy and sell shares in private companies, and ambitious entrepreneurs to gain investment for their businesses while building communities in the process. Since its debut, Seedrs has funded over 2,200 deals, participating in rounds totalling over £2.8 billion.
With the acquisition by Republic, it is now part of the largest private investing platform in the world with more than 2.5 million members globally that have invested in over 2,000 companies. The combined strength of gives both investors and entrepreneurs unprecedented access to capital and investment opportunities across the globe.
About Republic!
Founded in 2016, Republic allows everyone to invest in private market equity, debt, or crypto offerings through their retail platform. The company operates several distinct business lines, including a retail investment platform, a private capital division, and a blockchain advisory practice.
Our thoughts on this move
The rebranding of Seedrs to Republic Europe signifies a major milestone, integrating European operations into Republic’s global investment platform. This move expands access to capital and investment opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors, enhancing the private market’s accessibility. Retaining some Seedrs legacy elements ensures continuity while leveraging Republic’s extensive network, promising significant growth and innovation in the investment landscape.
