Spreds
Brussels investment platform for start-ups and SMEs with a tax-shelter angle
Summary table
| Company | Spreds SA |
|---|---|
| Category | Crowdfunding Platforms |
| Headquarters | Brussels, Belgium |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Belgium (EU) |
| Data Location | not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Investment in start-ups and SMEs, tax shelter, co-investing with professionals, Spreds Finance legal vehicle, Dutch, French and English |
| Pricing | not shown on the pages we read |
| Best For | Belgian investors and companies who want regulated crowdfunding with a tax angle |
| Replaces | Kickstarter, Indiegogo |
Review in detail
The general terms name Spreds SA, a Belgian company with headquarters at Rue des Colonies 11, 1000 Brussels, and Spreds Finance SA at the same address. Both appear in the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises.
The site calls itself a crowdfunding platform active since 2011. Companies raise equity and investors can claim a tax reduction of 25%, 30% or 45% on qualifying start-up investments, according to the home page.
Legal structure
Spreds Finance is a dedicated financial vehicle that holds participations in funded companies, with a compartment per company, and acts as a single representative of the investor community.
This simplifies shareholder administration for founders compared with hundreds of direct small holders.
Tax angle
The home page promotes a tax shelter for start-ups and a portfolio service for reducing taxes. The conditions of the tax shelter depend on Belgian law and should be checked with an adviser.
The site lists a range of opportunities from start-ups to renewable energy producers.
For Kickstarter users
Spreds is for companies raising capital, not for reward campaigns. Backers get shares or financial instruments, not products.
Pricing for founders and investors was not visible on the pages we read.
Known limits
Not suited to rewards campaigns. Fees and hosting are not shown on the pages we read, and the tax shelter depends on Belgian rules and qualifying conditions.
Is Spreds right for you?
Belgian start-ups and investors who want regulated investment crowdfunding. For rewards, see Ulule.
Advantages and drawbacks
Pros
- Belgian company with registered headquarters
- Dedicated legal vehicle that represents investors
- Tax shelter of 25%, 30% or 45% on qualifying start-up investments
- Interface in Dutch, French and English
- Active since 2011 according to the site
Cons
- Equity risk
- Pricing not shown on the pages we read
- Not for rewards or product campaigns
- Tax benefits depend on Belgian rules
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Belgian company with registered headquarters
- Dedicated legal vehicle that represents investors
- Tax shelter of 25%, 30% or 45% on qualifying start-up investments
- Interface in Dutch, French and English
- Active since 2011 according to the site
Cons
- Equity risk
- Pricing not shown on the pages we read
- Not for rewards or product campaigns
- Tax benefits depend on Belgian rules
Alternatives to Spreds
More European crowdfunding platforms you can weigh against it:
See all European crowdfunding platforms or compare them directly against Kickstarter on our alternatives page.
Common questions
The mymicroinvest.com address led to Spreds pages, so the product appears to have been renamed; we read the Spreds terms.
A financial vehicle that holds participations in funded companies, with a compartment per company, and represents the investors.
The pages we read describe equity-type investment only, not reward campaigns.