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Market reports, platform reviews and practical guides on crowdlending in Europe.

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PEA-PME and crowdlending: optimizing your taxes
The PEA-PME exempts gains after 5 years, but almost no crowdlending bond qualifies. What is eligible, what is not, and what the tax saving is worth.
2026-09 · 8 min
Platform Review
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Platform Review
FF Forest review 2026: what you are actually buying
FF Forest advertises 17%/yr on Latvian forests. In reality you lend to the company itself, unsecured on the land. Our analysis of 50 projects.
2026-09 · 12 min
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October crowdlending closes: what it means for investors
October was acquired by Aether in May 2026: no new projects, 44,000 investors in run-off. What happened, why, and what to do with your outstanding loans.
2026-08 · 7 min
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Crowdlending vs SCPI: which investment to choose in 2026?
Real estate crowdlending at 8-12%/yr or recovering SCPIs at ~4.5%: an honest comparison of yield, risk, liquidity and taxation for 2026.
2026-08 · 9 min
Platform Review
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ClubFunding review 2026: 31% of projects late, should you still invest?
Independent ClubFunding review for 2026: 17.5/25 quality score, 31.4% late projects, near-zero losses. Should you still invest with the leader?
2026-06 · 11 min
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How to read a crowdlending project dossier: the documents that actually matter
KIIS, financing plan, notarised guarantees: which document to read first and which figures to extract before investing in a crowdlending project.
2026-05 · 8 min
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Homunity Review 2026: Our Independent Analysis
Independent analysis of Homunity in 2026: quality score 17/25, 33.98% late rate, comparison with other platforms. The platform remains acceptable for informed, selective investors.
2026-05 · 11 min
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La Première Brique Review 2026: Our Independent Analysis
Independent analysis of La Première Brique: quality score, track record, project volume, fees and CrowdPickr verdict. Which investors is this platform suited for in 2026?
2026-05 · 10 min
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Crowdlending Delay Rates by Platform: 2025 Data
One project in four delayed, but considerable disparities between platforms and segments. Analysis of French crowdlending delay rates in 2025 and a method for building a resilient portfolio.
2026-04 · 11 min
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Platform Review
Anaxago Review 2026: Our Independent Analysis
Independent analysis of Anaxago, one of the oldest crowdlending platforms in France: quality score, real estate offering, private equity, fees and CrowdPickr verdict.
2026-04 · 10 min
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Crowdlending Taxation in France: Complete Guide 2026
PFU, progressive scale, loss deductibility, IFI: everything crowdlending investors need to know about their taxation in France. Practical guide updated for 2026.
2026-03 · 10 min
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Best Crowdlending Platforms in 2026
Our selection of the best crowdlending platforms for 2026: real estate, renewable energy, agriculture. Independent quality scores and advice by investor profile.
2026-02 · 11 min
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French Crowdlending Market Report: 2025 Review
The French crowdlending market in 2025: fundraising volumes, delay rates, platform landscape changes and outlook for 2026. An independent analysis based on public data.
2026-01 · 13 min