The position of Nasdaq as one of the top trading hubs for Businesses in Europe has been maintained and even enhanced in recent years. Nasdaq, as the operator of the exchange, is a vital cog in the wheel of funding sources, financial advisers, and institutional and individual investors that propels startups forward. The advent of crowdfunding as a viable funding option for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in these communities has been very beneficial. Attracting investors and raising capital on a crowdfunding site increases a company’s long-term growth potential and the likelihood that it will be able to transition from an original concept to a mature business model. Successful crowdfunded firms have the potential to also boost the number of businesses that go on to the next phase and arrange for an initial public offering (IPO) or posting on a trading platform. Additionally, successfully crowdfunded companies will, in the long term view, also help to enhance the general public knowledge and understanding of investments in SMEs.
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