The May investment round closed with another impressive set of results, showing continued growth across both the investor community and the brands joining the platform.

Between May 1 and 17, a total of 4,488 investors participated in the round, helping raise €2,825,975 to support 36 growing brands across multiple consumer sectors. We also welcomed 1,996 new registrations, reflecting continued interest from investors looking to back real businesses with growth potential.
One of the standout moments of this round came from Portugal, which became the first country in 2026 to surpass €1 million invested in a single round. After steadily climbing over the past few months, Portuguese investors contributed an impressive €1,021,109 in May, once again leading the platform by a significant margin.
The full top 5 investing countries for the May round were:
The May round also showed consistently high participation levels across the community. With nearly 4,500 investors involved and 36 brands funded, the platform continues to see strong activity from both returning and new participants.
Each round builds on the last, and May was another clear example of that progress in action. We’re excited to see where the coming months lead as the community continues to grow, evolve, and support ambitious brands across Europe 💫