Empowering Crowdfunding Growth

In today’s fast-changing financial world, partnerships are the foundation of innovation and resilience. One example is Magnetiq Bank’s collaboration with CrowdedHero, an equity crowdfunding platform making a difference for entrepreneurs and investors alike.

Watch the video interview with Janis Blazevics, CEO of CrowdedHero, or read on for the highlights.

From Idea to Impact

CrowdedHero’s story began four years ago with the ambition to build an equity crowdfunding platform in Latvia. Like many Baltic startups, the early days were fueled by friends, family, and founders. Today, CrowdedHero is one of the region’s only providers of equity crowdfunding services, bridging the gap between businesses in need of financing and investors seeking meaningful opportunities.

As Janis Blazevics, CEO of CrowdedHero, explains:

“Equity crowdfunding is not only about raising capital — it’s about verifying ideas, telling stories, and helping businesses grow while giving investors a way to make real impact.”

Backing Baltic Innovation

What sets successful businesses apart is the people behind them. For CrowdedHero, finding a bank that understood their unique model was essential.

“We are proud of the cooperation with Magnetiq Bank, because there work employees who understand our business,” says Blazevics. “At the beginning they were one of the only banks who supported us and spent extra time to really understand crowdfunding. That effort gave us the push we needed to move forward.”

From escrow accounts and payment services to future plans around cards and wallets, Magnetiq Bank is helping CrowdedHero scale securely while meeting the regulatory requirements of a licensed European platform.

Building for the Future

CrowdedHero is expanding its reach beyond the Baltics. A standout project in their pipeline is “Crowd for Ukraine” — a Germany-based initiative to build housing in Ukraine using blockchain-enabled bonds listed with a licensed custodian bank.

“Investors today want their money to make an impact,” notes Blazevics. “They are looking for projects that help society and the environment. With blockchain technology we can connect them faster, more transparently, and with less bureaucracy.”

Why It Works

• Shared vision: Both Magnetiq Bank and CrowdedHero believe in partnerships that create long-term value.
• Trust and expertise: Magnetiq Bank’s team invested time to understand equity crowdfunding and deliver reliable solutions.
• Innovation mindset: From SEPA payments to blockchain-enabled financing, both partners are committed to pushing boundaries.

Looking Ahead

CrowdedHero continues to bring new projects to its platform while Magnetiq Bank expands its banking-as-a-service offerings. Together, they are reshaping access to finance in the Baltics and beyond — giving entrepreneurs the tools to grow and investors the confidence to participate in meaningful ventures.

At Magnetiq Bank, we are proud to support innovators like CrowdedHero, because we believe that strong partnerships create stronger futures.