IInvest where you can see the results: locally and transparently

Investing doesn't have to be all about large, anonymous markets and funds where your money disappears into hundreds of assets and projects that you've never heard of. It's now also possible to invest directly in companies you know and can follow their story. You can easily see how your capital is working and what effect it is having. That's what Crowdberry investing is like: direct, local and in proven companies. What's more – you'll enjoy returns with interest.

Participatory funding that pays unlike any other!

Slovakia and the Czech Republic are full of talented entrepreneurs, but banks tend to be overly cautious and the local capital markets are limited. That's why private investors have stepped in to provide companies with finance in exchange for a fair return. Participatory financing is a time-honoured practice, but the difference is in the form you choose. Whether you want to make a charitable donation or potentially make a profit and therefore crowdinvest.

Crowdberry is changing the investment market. For 10 years, it has been connecting forward-thinking and proven companies with investors who want to see their funds help build meaningful projects. For companies, it's a chance to grow; for you, it's more than just a return that comes back to you with interest – it's an investment with a story and a tangible impact. Over the years of its existence, Crowdberry has helped thousands of investors co-own or lend to both well-known and lesser-known companies.

4 reasons to invest with Crowdberry

1. Transparency before and during the investment
You won't find any half-baked information on Crowdberry. Every opportunity goes through a detailed evaluation by experts on the platform. From a thorough analysis of the company to an explanation of the mechanics of the investment, you'll get everything you need to make an informed decision. Importantly, the investment doesn't stop when you put your money in. Regular reporting gives you the opportunity to follow the progress of the companies in which you’ve invested to see how they're performing. Moreover, if you have an entrepreneurial spirit, you can learn something, or even help companies by passing on your experience.

2. You literally see your capital working in practice at home
Local investing means that through Crowdberry you will invest in primarily Slovak companies, but also some Czech companies that analysts have evaluated as potentially interesting opportunities. Investing in domestic companies has wider social and economic implications. New jobs are created, talent is developed and the economy strengthened. Suddenly, your investment has a completely different dimension. Thanks to such investments, for example, Refresher is now in the Czech Republic, Boataround is a leader in yacht rentals, Isadore has expanded into Germany, and cancer patients have access to new, innovative diagnostics for this insidious disease.

3. Opportunity for everyone, not just the big players
As a rule, only the biggest players get access to the best investment opportunities. But Crowdberry is changing this established game and democratising access to investment opportunities. It allows you, the individual investor, to be a part of exceptional projects alongside those who have been investing for years. You don't need to follow their strategies; you just need to play a direct part in the investments they enter into as well. You too can become an investor like those who have their own TV shows and participate in the success of companies.

4. Fair reward for trust
Putting money into a company, either by becoming a co-owner or lending it money, involves a certain amount of risk. The reward for the trust that you place in a company therefore needs to be adequate. Crowdberry sets up investment opportunities so that you are properly compensated for the risk you are taking. That's why Crowdberry analysts spend a lot of time not only analysing the company itself, but also the structure of the investment opportunity and its potential security.

Service like for big investors

Small investors get the same service through Crowdberry as the big guys with millions of euros do. The Crowdberry team thoroughly screens each company and makes the processed information available to those interested in investing. Detailed information about the investment not only describes the current state of the company, but also analyses its business plan and plots possible scenarios for future development. In addition, you can meet the owners of the company either on webinars or at various events that Crowdberry regularly organizes. It is also always possible to put questions tothe investment manager for this investment. Every investor knows exactly where their money is going and what value it is creating in Slovakia and the Czech Republic.

If you really care about Slovakia and want to stay here, your investment can fund not only innovation, but also companies like Terratico, Glycanostics, Expandeco, Purgina, Freshlabels, Unimus by NetCore and many more. These companies have the potential to strengthen the local economy and provide talent with opportunities for growth. Plus, they'll pay you back with interest.