Team : Over the past five years, La Première Brique has attracted around 46,000 investors who have financed nearly 500 real estate projects, raising a total of €152 million. In 2023 alone, €70 million was collected to support 201 projects. The success of this Lyon-based start-up, founded by Hugo Berthe and Thomas Danset, is largely attributed to the simplicity and accessibility of its crowdfunding platform. Each week, four to five real estate projects are selected and offered to individuals who can invest anywhere from €1 to €50,000. Another major factor in their success is the platform’s competitive average return rate…
Teams : LandQuire is a French company founded in 2020 by Thibaut Guéant and Romain Daniellou. Its concept is to offer a turnkey solution for investors looking to invest in real estate in the United States. The company uses sophisticated databases to acquire high-quality land at advantageous prices. These plots are then resold or used to build prefabricated homes, with profits subsequently shared with investors. Since its creation, the company has experienced rapid growth, completing over 100 transactions totaling $12 million, with a resale value of approximately $18 million. What sets LandQuire apart is its innovative use of technology, providing…
Team : Lendosphere is a French crowdfunding platform dedicated to renewable energy projects, operated by a company of the same name. Lendosphere facilitates loans from private individuals to businesses developing renewable energy production facilities. Offering interest rates between 4% and 8%, the platform encourages public participation in sometimes controversial local projects. It generates revenue by charging a 4% commission on the total amount borrowed. Partner companies range from major players like EDF Renewables to smaller firms such as Valorem and InnoVent. In 2015, Lendosphere became the first platform to offer enhanced interest rates for residents living near a project, starting…
Lofty.ai Team: Lofty provides a marketplace where individuals can quickly buy and sell fractional ownership in real estate for as little as $50. Property owners can list their real estate on Lofty, where we transform the property’s equity into blockchain-based tokens through tokenization. They can then sell as much or as little ownership as they wish on the platform. Thousands of investors globally are using Lofty to grow their real estate portfolios. Many have also listed and sold portions of their ownership in properties they already own, including their primary residences. Lofty uniquely allows users to buy and sell fractional…
Team : Look&Fin is a Belgian crowdfunding platform established in 2012, specializing in peer-to-peer lending for SMEs and real estate projects. By eliminating intermediaries, it enables businesses to secure funding directly from private and institutional investors. The platform provides various financing options, including mezzanine and junior loans, making it an appealing choice for investors seeking high returns and for companies in need of capital. Look&Fin stands out for its efficient funding process, strong presence in the Belgian market, and thorough risk assessment of projects, giving investors a transparent view of potential risks and returns. Pros Cons
