The first Greek crowdfunding platform will soon operate: Winners Fund will allow a large number of individuals to invest a small amount of money in innovative ideas in exchange for shares in the companies that will be created.

The Winners Fund begins operation with three new highly innovative businesses, which are looking for funding: AlgaeFarms, the SpreeadeHipp and Doxato Farm.

In recent years, online platforms became internationally known as they allowed individuals to "pick up" funds for an idea, or to invest in young entrepreneurs who believe that will provide future returns. Winners Fund, from 2010 until today, internationally raised through crowdfunding more than $ 10 billion.

In Greece, there have been similar attempts (e.g. to repay part of the Greek debt); yet the framework hasn’t been equally friendly. The founders of the Winners Fund argue that the platform works with increased protection of individuals who will invest money. The working language of the platform will initially be English, in order to attract private investors from abroad.

Euro2day.gr: Winners Fund (in Greek)