Lumo is a notable platform that raised €80 million in 2023 in the renewable energy sector. This highlights its significance in this specific field.

Enerfip is identified as the European leader in the renewable energy sector and obtained its ECSP license in December 2022, enabling it to operate in several European countries.

Under ordonnance n°2021-1735 and décret n°2022-110, the authorization conditions for an ECSP include own funds of at least €25,000 or 25% of annual expenses. This requirement is part of the harmonized regulatory framework under EU Regulation 2020/1503.

The cumulative amount raised through crowdfunding in France since 2015 now exceeds €10 billion. This figure demonstrates the firm establishment of crowdfunding in the French financial landscape.

The number of funded projects grew by 31% in 2023 to reach 157,535 projects, and continued to increase to 163,572 projects in 2024. This shows an upward trend despite the decline in total funds raised.

The maximum fundraising threshold per project is set at €5 million over a rolling twelve-month period. This limit is part of the conditions imposed by the European and French regulatory framework for ECSPs.

EU Regulation 2020/1503 came into force on 10 November 2021 with a transitional period that ended on 10 November 2023. This period allowed market participants to comply with the new requirements.

Investor advantages include access to the real economy and attractive returns, while risks include capital loss and illiquidity of securities. These factors are essential for evaluating the opportunities and dangers of crowdfunding.