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