Investing through broccoli means directly investing in sustainable and disruptive companies through equity crowdfunding, also known as sharefunding. Sharefunding is a form of investing where individuals or professionals buy shares in a company. This makes you a shareholder, allowing you to benefit from potential growth and value appreciation of the business. In addition to potential financial returns, you also support companies that contribute to a more sustainable future.

Broccoli holds an ECSPR license (European Crowdfunding Service Provider Regulation). This means we comply with the strictest European regulations for crowdfunding platforms and operate under the supervision of the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM). Thanks to this license, investors can trust that Broccoli operates with transparent and reliable procedures.

In addition to the ECSPR license, Broccoli is certified with ISO27001 and ISO27701, representing the highest standards in information security and privacy protection.

• ISO27001 ensures that Broccoli manages information security carefully, protecting all data against cyber threats and data breaches.

• ISO27701 specifically focuses on privacy management, ensuring that personal data is processed and stored according to the strictest standards.

The exact return on an investment can never be determined in advance. When you invest in companies through Broccoli, you invest in businesses with growth potential—but without guarantees.

The return depends on various factors, such as current market sentiment, company growth, and profitability. Some companies distribute dividends, while others may generate returns only during a future liquidity event, such as an acquisition or exit.

Because investing always involves risks, it’s important to be aware of them and only invest money you can afford to lose. Always review the available information carefully and decide for yourself whether an investment matches your expectations.

Yes, it is possible to sell your investment before a liquidity event, such as an acquisition or exit, takes place. In most cases, you can offer your shares for sale on the bulletin board - the dedicated space within Broccoli where investors can trade their shares - after the so-called “lock-up” period, which generally lasts 24 months. The bulletin board provides the opportunity to sell your shares, but it is not a guarantee.

The 24-month period gives the company time to effectively use the invested capital and grow. Once this period has passed, you can post your intent to sell on the bulletin board, where other verified Broccoli users can respond. In theory, this means that practically anyone with a verified broccoli account can buy your shares. The seller pays a 2.5% transaction fee on the total value of the transaction.

The exact period and specific terms regarding tradability can be found in the Key Investor Information Document (KIID), which is available in the investment environment of the respective company on Broccoli.

Yes, you can invest through broccoli from almost any country. However, it’s important to research the tax implications and investment regulations in the country where you reside.

Please note: investments from sanctioned countries are not permitted. For the exact conditions, you can refer to the User Terms.

Investing inherently involves risk. It’s important to be aware of this before deciding to invest. Always invest only with money you can afford to lose. By doing thorough research and carefully weighing the risks, you can make an informed decision and increase your chances of a successful investment.

The documents available on broccoli are designed to provide investors with as much relevant information as possible to make well-informed decisions. Always read the pitch deck, valuation report, Key Investor Information Document (KIID), and FAQ document before investing.

Usually from €1,000. The minimum is listed per campaign on the platform.

No. Under the European crowdfunding rules (ECSP), everyone at broccoli starts as a non-sophisticated investor. You take a short knowledge test and get an extra risk warning for larger amounts.

On the stock exchange you buy shares in large companies that you can trade every day. Through broccoli you invest in unlisted growth companies. You are closer to the company and invest earlier in its growth, but you can only sell after the lock-up and only if there is a buyer on the bulletin board. That makes the risk higher.

In three steps: the company fits our mission, we do extensive financial research, and we put legal agreements in place that protect investors. That lowers the risk, but it is still entrepreneurship: an investment can also fail.