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Getting started

It’s never been easier to discover, invest, and share in the success of businesses.

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

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

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.

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How does it work?

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Sign up to Republic Europe

Submit your details and find out if you’re eligible to invest

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Browse investments

Review businesses raising funds on our Raising Now page

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Invest in a business

Buy shares in one of Europe’s hottest startups

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Become a shareholder

Once the deal closes, you’ll be a shareholder in the startup you invested in

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Do it all over again!

Take a look at our live campaigns and make your second investment

Invest in businesses like these

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Why invest in startups on Republic Europe?

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

We make it easier for more people to access the private markets. Anyone can buy shares from as little as £/€20.

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

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

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

Whether through acquisition, public listing, or trading on the Republic Europe Secondary Market, investors have more options to realise a profit sooner.

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Fees

2.5% on investment

We charge a simple fee on investment of 2.5%.

Min. £/€5.00, Max. £/€250.0

No holding fee

We don’t charge any fees over the lifetime of the investment.

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

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

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

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