Eucaps.com is a fintech company that gathers the small-cap segment, all their information and investors in one platform. The platform challenges traditional trading and opens up for more people to trade stocks beyond borders.
"We have brought together all European small-caps and everything you need to know about them, so investors can find them. It's like a matchmaking platform where you find and communicate with your next business partner – regardless if you live in Sweden, Germany, the UK or Kuala Lumpur," says Henrik Wagenius, founder of Eucaps.
Local stock exchanges - a problem
Henrik means that Eucaps addresses the current problem with European stock exchanges. Today they are very local, meaning that access to trading is only offered in the country where the exchange is located. Therefore, companies are limited to local investors and aren't able to reach a broader international pool of investors.
Another problem is that the information investors need is spread out in many different places. In databases, forums, and on websites in different countries and in several different local languages.
"This is problematic because it hampers growth and limits companies' opportunities to raise capital that could stimulate innovation and expansion. This despite the fact that it has never been easier to be visible and to communicate globally," says Henrik Wagenius.
Eucaps.com - how it works
All companies traded on European small cap exchanges and their information is already made available on Eucaps.com. Companies can choose to join the platform, contribute to how they are presented, and further enhance their IR communication and their global each.
Investors join for free, and can monitor companies or segments that they want to invest in going forward. Soon, they will also be able to buy shares directly on the platform. Eucaps.com is also a secured community for everyone interested in stocks, where they share their own analysis, tips, recommendations, and discuss experiences.
"By opening up for more people to trade across borders, we are revolutionizing the European stock market and creating a win-win for everyone. Because when smaller companies grow, more jobs are created and people's lives improve," says Henrik Wagenius.
Europe compared to the US
Compared to the US, the market value of Europe's listed stocks is not even half as large - despite the fact that the number of companies is significantly higher. In the US, there are only around 4,500 listed companies on three stock exchanges. Europe has over 6,000 listed companies spread across more than +30 (!) different local stock exchanges.
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