--- title: "How to invest" date: "2023-10-09T13:52:10+00:00" url: "https://europe.republic.com/investors-site/how-to-invest-2/" description: "It’s never been easier to discover, invest, and share in the success of businesses. Discover startups on Republic Europe and start investing." --- # How to invest ### Equity investing made simple for everyone [Start Investing](https://europe.republic.com/invest/raising-now?sort=trending_desc&sort_collection=campaigns&utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=landing_page&utm_campaign=how_to_invest) [Learn more](https://europe.republic.com/investors-site/education-hub/) ![Equity investing made simple for everyone](https://investors-site-cdn.seedrs.com/investors-site/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/15115935/104168740_1655748874576017_1428874283264748912_n-1-2.png) ![Equity investing made simple for everyone](https://investors-site-cdn.seedrs.com/investors-site/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/09134721/Frame-201797.jpg) ![Equity investing made simple for everyone](https://investors-site-cdn.seedrs.com/investors-site/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/09134721/Frame-201797.jpg) ![Equity investing made simple for everyone](https://investors-site-cdn.seedrs.com/investors-site/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/09134642/Frame-48097277.png) ![Equity investing made simple for everyone](https://investors-site-cdn.seedrs.com/investors-site/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/09134721/Frame-201797.jpg) ![Equity investing made simple for everyone](https://investors-site-cdn.seedrs.com/investors-site/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/15115935/104168740_1655748874576017_1428874283264748912_n-1-2.png) ### Getting started It’s never been easier to discover, invest, and share in the success of businesses. ![Discover businesses](https://investors-site-cdn.seedrs.com/investors-site/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/09123130/Search-1.png) #### Discover businesses It’s simple and free for anyone in Europe to sign up. Once your investor profile is complete you’ll be able to access campaigns, ask entrepreneurs questions, request further information, and invest. ![Start investing](https://investors-site-cdn.seedrs.com/investors-site/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/09123130/Transfer-2-1.png) #### Start investing To invest, choose the amount and securely pay for your investment by debit card, bank transfer or through our open banking integration. It’s simple to create a diversified portfolio of investments to spread your exposure to risk. ![Share in the success](https://investors-site-cdn.seedrs.com/investors-site/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/09123130/Vector-1.png) #### Share in the success Become a legal, ordinary shareholder when the round closes. Receive regular updates and engage with each business through Republic Europe or offline. If the business does well you could receive a return on your investment. [Learn more](https://europe.republic.com/investors-site/education-hub/) ### How does it work? 1 #### Sign up to Republic Europe Submit your details and find out if you’re eligible to invest 2 #### Browse investments Review businesses raising funds on our Raising Now page 3 #### Invest in a business Buy shares in one of Europe’s hottest startups 4 #### Become a shareholder Once the deal closes, you’ll be a shareholder in the startup you invested in 5 #### Do it all over again! Take a look at our live campaigns and make your second investment ### Invest in businesses like these X ![Revolut](https://investors-site-cdn.seedrs.com/investors-site/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/09123926/Group-3116261.jpg) #### Revolut 4,260 investors invested £3.8m into Revolut’s Series B in 2017 at a £276M valuation. At Revolut’s Series E in 2021, the business was valued at £28B, representing a 5022.5% increase for Republic Europe investors. [Learn more](#) [Keep reading…](https://europe.republic.com/businesses/revolut/sections/about) X ![Oddbox](https://investors-site-cdn.seedrs.com/investors-site/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/09123925/Group-3116257.jpg) #### Oddbox Oddbox has raised £12.8M from 3191 Republic Europe investors across 4 funding rounds for its wonky veg delivery business. Oddbox first raised at a £1.5M valuation in 2018, and increased this to over £100M in its 2021 funding round. [Learn more](#) [Keep reading…](https://europe.republic.com/businesses/oddbox/sections/market) X ![Ripple](https://investors-site-cdn.seedrs.com/investors-site/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/09123925/Group-3116260.jpg) #### Ripple Ripple has raised £4.7M from 3904 investors across 5 funding rounds for its clean energy ownership platform. Ripple’s unique model makes clean energy ownership affordable and accessible for everyone, and is growing fast. [Learn more](#) [Keep reading…](https://europe.republic.com/businesses/ripple/sections/market) ### Investor Story: Nic Lenz on his investment in Cushon Nic Lenz, a serial Republic Europe investor, talks about his recent experience of the successful exit of one of his Republic Europe (formerly Seedrs) portfolio businesses, Cushon, to Natwest. [Sign up](https://europe.republic.com/signup?r=%2F&utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=landing_page&utm_campaign=how_to_invest) ### Why invest in startups on Republic Europe? ![Invest early](https://investors-site-cdn.seedrs.com/investors-site/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/09125735/Timer2.png) #### Invest early You have the opportunity to invest early. From pre-seed startups to late-stage scaleups, on the same terms as venture capitalists and angel investors. ![Increased access](https://investors-site-cdn.seedrs.com/investors-site/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/09125615/fingerprint.png) #### Increased access We make it easier for more people to access the private markets. Anyone can buy shares from as little as £/€20. ![Simple process](https://investors-site-cdn.seedrs.com/investors-site/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/09125614/Navigator.png) #### Simple process Our platform makes it easy to invest, trade, and monitor your portfolio, while keeping in touch with founders and investors. ![FCA & CBI regulated](https://investors-site-cdn.seedrs.com/investors-site/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/09125614/Sheild-2.png) #### FCA & CBI regulated We are authorised and regulated by the FCA in the UK and CBI in the EU. Our investors benefit from the protection of professional-grade shareholder agreements. ![Hassle-free](https://investors-site-cdn.seedrs.com/investors-site/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/09125614/Bank.png) #### Hassle-free Our team handles all of your legal documentation and our nominee structure takes away the administrative burden of handling lots of individual investors. ![Real exits](https://investors-site-cdn.seedrs.com/investors-site/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/09125615/Banknotes.png) #### Real exits Whether through acquisition, public listing, or trading on the Republic Europe Secondary Market, investors have more options to realise a profit sooner. [Sign up](https://europe.republic.com/signup?r=%2F&utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=landing_page&utm_campaign=how_to_invest) [Start Investing](https://europe.republic.com/invest/raising-now?sort=trending_desc&sort_collection=campaigns&utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=landing_page&utm_campaign=how_to_invest) ### Fees ![2.5% on investment](https://investors-site-cdn.seedrs.com/investors-site/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/25134217/Transfer-2-3.png) #### 2.5% on investment We charge a simple fee on investment of 2.5%. Min. £/€5.00, Max. £/€250.0 ![No holding fee](https://investors-site-cdn.seedrs.com/investors-site/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/25134218/Line-with-Points-chart-1.png) #### No holding fee We don’t charge any fees over the lifetime of the investment. ![5% carry on exit](https://investors-site-cdn.seedrs.com/investors-site/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/25134217/atm-1.png) #### 5% carry on exit When your shares are sold for a profit, we charge a 5% fee on that profit. This applies for shares sold on exit, or on the Secondary Market. If shares are sold at a loss, you will not be charged carry. ### Ways to invest [ ![overlay](https://europe.republic.com/investors-site/wp-content/themes/seedrs/dist/images/investors/case-bg-01.png) All investors#### Equity Crowdfunding - The simplest and most common way to invest and become a shareholder in a business. - Buy equity in Europe’s most exciting startups. - Starting at £/€20 ](https://europe.republic.com/investors-site/) [ ![overlay](https://europe.republic.com/investors-site/wp-content/themes/seedrs/dist/images/investors/case-bg-02.png) UK investors#### The Republic Europe Secondary Market - Trade shares in more than 300 businesses, 1 week per month. - The Secondary Market offers shareholders the chance to exit their investment early, selling shares to other Republic Europe investors. - Starting at £/€20 ](https://europe.republic.com/investors-site/secondary-market-landing-page/) ![overlay](https://europe.republic.com/investors-site/wp-content/themes/seedrs/dist/images/investors/case-bg-03.png) Eligible investors#### Venture Capital Funds - Diversify across multiple businesses with a single investment, and become a shareholder in each. - Eligible investors can access leading VC funds like Passion Capital, JamJar and Hambro Perks. - Starting at £/€100 ### Ready to get started? Access live opportunities at the link below [Investment opportunities](https://europe.republic.com/invest/raising-now?sort=trending_desc&sort_collection=campaigns&utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=landing_page&utm_campaign=how_to_invest)