ESMA_QA_794
25/02/2021
Subject Matter
Use of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV)
    What type of instruments can be offered to investors via an SPV?
    ESMA Answer
    25-02-2021

      Where a crowdfunding offer is made via an SPV, the instruments offered to investors can be either transferable securities within the meaning of point (44) of Article 4(1) of MIFID II or admitted instruments for crowdfunding purposes within the meaning of point (n) of Article 2(1) of the ESCPR. Conversely, the ECSPR does not envisage the possibility of loan-based crowdfunding offers made via an SPV.

      [Published as Crowdfunding Q&A 1.2]

      Status: Answer Published

      Additional Information

      Level 1 Regulation
      Regulation 2020/1503 - European crowdfunding service providers for business
      Additional Legal Reference
      point (44) of Article 4(1) of MIFID II
      Topic
      Underwriting and placing