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Republic Europe
Fintech · London, United Kingdom · Founded 2009
Formerly Seedrs | Operates an equity crowdfunding platform, offering seed capital to startups as well as advice and support from its cloud network MoreLess
Seedrs is an online equity crowdfunding platform that connects investors with startups and other growth-focused businesses. The company was founded in 2009 by Jeff Lynn and Carlos Silva and officially launched in 2012. Lynn, a lawyer and entrepreneur, and Silva, a computer scientist, created the platform to simplify the process of investing in early-stage companies.
The platform allows a wide range of investors, from individuals to venture capital firms, to invest in startups in exchange for equity. Seedrs provides detailed information about the businesses seeking funding, including their business plans, financial projections, and team backgrounds, to help investors make informed decisions. The company's business model is based on charging a fee to the businesses that successfully raise funds on the platform. In 2022, Seedrs was acquired by Republic, an American crowdfunding company, which has further expanded its reach and resources.
Seedrs has facilitated funding for hundreds of startups since its inception. By 2020, over 250 companies had successfully raised capital through the platform. The platform's focus on equity-based crowdfunding distinguishes it from other crowdfunding models that are based on donations or rewards. Seedrs operates in the financial technology (FinTech) sector and serves a diverse market of entrepreneurs and investors across various industries.
Keywords: equity crowdfunding, startup investing, private equity, venture capital, FinTech, investment platform, early-stage companies, business funding, angel investing, seed funding
Company overview
Republic Europe company information
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- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2009
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
- Employees
- 97
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 0.0
- Investment activity
- 1,028 companies · latest Jul 2026
- Capital deployed
- $942M
- Preferred round
- SEED
Valuation & funding
Republic Europe funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Dec 2021 | $100M | $100M | Republic | ↗ |
| SEEDOther financing | Oct 2019 | $4.4M | $18M | Undisclosed | — |
| EARLY VCOther financing | Mar 2018 | $0 | — | Undisclosed | — |
| SERIES AOther financing | Oct 2017 | $7.9M | $66M | Republic Europe | — |
| SERIES AOther financing | Sep 2017 | $5.3M | $21M | Woodford Investment Management | ↗ |
| EARLY VCOther financing | Nov 2016 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| SUPPORT PROGRAMOther financing | Feb 2016 | Tech Nation | — | ||
| SERIES AOther financing | Jul 2015 | Woodford Investment Management · Augmentum Capital | ↗ | ||
| EARLY VCOther financing | Oct 2014 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| EARLY VCOther financing | Nov 2013 | Republic Europe · Faber | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and profit over time
Reported history and available estimates. Estimated years are marked “E”; sparse fields are left blank rather than inferred.
| Year | Revenue | Growth | EBITDA | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5.6M | 0% | −$8.3M | -147% |
| 2025 | $5.6M | 0% | −$8.3M | -147% |
| 2024 | $5.6M | -30% | −$8.3M | -147% |
| 2023 | $8.1M | -11.5% | −$8.3M | -103% |
| 2022 | $9.1M | -15.4% | −$8.3M | -91.1% |
| 2021 | $11M | +53.1% | −$2.3M | -21.8% |
| 2020 | $7M | — | −$4M | -57.6% |
Growth signals
Republic Europe website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Republic Europe is 160K monthly website visits, down 5.9% over the last three months. Republic Europe's team declined 16.4% over the past year.
Comparisons
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Capital deployed
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Talent graph
Republic Europe's talent
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Investors
27 investors on Republic Europe's cap table
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Global footprint
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Market sentiment
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