Everything you need to know about investing on the Spark Venture Funding platform.
Spark Venture Funding is open to both retail and professional investors. All investors must complete an identity verification and suitability assessment as required under EU crowdfunding regulations. Investors must be 18 years or older and have a valid bank account in a supported jurisdiction.
The minimum investment amount varies by campaign, but typically starts from €100. This allows a broad range of investors to participate and build a diversified portfolio across multiple companies.
Returns vary significantly depending on the investment and company performance. Equity investments may generate returns through dividends or an exit event such as an acquisition or IPO. Past performance is not indicative of future results. These are high-risk investments and you may lose some or all of your invested capital.
Many investments on our platform may qualify for the Employment Investment Incentive Scheme (EIIS) in Ireland, which provides significant income tax relief for qualifying investments. We strongly recommend consulting a qualified tax advisor to understand your personal tax position before investing.
After a campaign closes successfully, the company issues shares to investors and legal documentation is completed. You will receive confirmation of your shareholding and access to an investor dashboard where you can track your investments and receive company updates.
Private company shares are generally illiquid. There is no guaranteed market for selling your shares before a liquidity event. We recommend considering these investments as long-term holdings. However, secondary transactions between investors may sometimes be possible subject to company articles and shareholder agreements.
If a company goes into liquidation, shareholders are typically last in line to receive any remaining assets, behind creditors and other debt holders. In most cases you would lose your entire investment. This is why we strongly encourage diversifying across multiple investments and only investing amounts you can afford to lose.
Spark Venture Funding operates under the EU Regulation on European Crowdfunding Service Providers (ECSP) (EU 2020/1503) and is supervised by the relevant national competent authority. We maintain strict AML, KYC, and data protection standards in compliance with applicable laws.
Our investor relations team is happy to help with any further questions.