Crowdfunding Advisory
Strategic capital advisory for companies and investors accessing regulated crowdfunding platforms
CGPH Banque d’Affaires operates as an independent boutique investment advisory firm, advising companies and investors on how to approach crowdfunding as a structured capital channel, rather than a transactional investment product.
We support the structuring of crowdfunding projects, the interaction with authorized and regulated platforms, and the definition of coherent investment and allocation strategies, aligned with broader portfolio objectives and long-term capital planning.
CGPH does not operate crowdfunding platforms and does not provide individual investment recommendations.
Our role is to deliver strategic advisory, institutional frameworks, and disciplined decision-making support, consistent with the standards of an international investment advisory and capital advisory practice.
Why Crowdfunding with CGPH Banque d’Affaires
Crowdfunding requires more than platform access. It demands strategic framing, structural discipline, and institutional judgment. CGPH Banque d’Affaires approaches crowdfunding through the same advisory standards applied to M&A, private equity, and private debt transactions.
As an independent boutique investment advisory firm, CGPH acts as a strategic advisor — not as a platform, distributor, or asset manager — supporting both companies and investors in understanding how crowdfunding fits within a broader capital and allocation strategy.
Our value lies in:
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independence from specific platforms or products,
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experience in cross border investment and regulated financial environments,
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the ability to frame crowdfunding initiatives within institutional capital logic, governance, and risk awareness.
By maintaining a clear separation between advisory and execution, CGPH ensures that crowdfunding decisions are approached with the discipline, transparency, and long-term perspective expected from an international investment advisory practice.
Issuer & Project Advisory
CGPH Banque d’Affaires supports companies in structuring and presenting crowdfunding projects through a hands-on capital advisory approach, acting as a strategic partner throughout the entire project development and approval process.
We work alongside management teams to design, structure, and position crowdfunding initiatives, ensuring they are aligned with corporate strategy, capital structure, and regulatory requirements. Thanks to established partnerships with authorized and regulated crowdfunding platforms, CGPH facilitates a structured dialogue between issuers and platforms, increasing project readiness and approval effectiveness.
Our role includes:
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assessing the suitability of crowdfunding within the company’s overall financing strategy,
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co-developing the project structure, financial model, and investment narrative,
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preparing documentation and disclosures in line with platform and regulatory standards,
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supporting the presentation and review process with selected crowdfunding platforms.
CGPH does not operate crowdfunding platforms and does not place or distribute securities.
As a Banque d’Affaires, we act as an independent capital structuring and corporate finance partner, enabling companies to approach crowdfunding with a professional, credible, and execution-ready framework, consistent with institutional capital expectations and cross border investment practices.
Investor Strategy & Allocation Framework
CGPH Banque d’Affaires supports investors in approaching crowdfunding through a strategic, portfolio-driven framework, rather than via individual transaction selection or product-led decision-making. Our role is to provide high-level investment and capital advisory, focused on allocation logic, risk awareness, and disciplined reasoning.
We do not recommend specific projects, nor do we provide execution, placement, or portfolio management services. Acting as a Banque d’Affaires, CGPH helps investors understand how crowdfunding may fit — and where it may not — within a broader asset allocation strategy.
Our investor-side advisory addresses:
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the strategic role of crowdfunding within diversified portfolios,
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allocation ranges, concentration thresholds, and liquidity considerations,
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structural and governance-related risk factors inherent to crowdfunding and alternative finance,
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consistency with other asset classes, including private equity, private debt, and direct investments.
By framing crowdfunding as a measured exposure within a disciplined capital strategy, CGPH Banque d’Affaires enables investors to engage with this channel using institutional capital standards, long-term perspective, and informed judgment — rather than short-term, opportunity-driven behavior.
Strategic discussion on how crowdfunding can be positioned within a diversified portfolio.
Crowdfunding Requires Institutional Discipline
Crowdfunding is often perceived as a simplified alternative to traditional finance. In reality, it is a regulated capital channel that demands the same level of strategic discipline, governance, and long-term perspective applied in corporate finance and institutional investment decisions.
At CGPH Banque d’Affaires, we approach crowdfunding only when it is framed within a coherent capital or allocation strategy, structured with transparency, and evaluated with realistic assumptions on risk, liquidity, and outcomes.
Whether advising companies seeking capital or investors assessing alternative finance exposure, our role is to introduce institutional standards and structured reasoning into a market that is too often approached tactically rather than strategically.
Crowdfunding should not replace financial strategy. It should operate within it.
Our Crowdfunding Advisory Approach
At CGPH Banque d’Affaires, crowdfunding is approached with the same level of strategic discipline and institutional rigor applied to corporate finance and alternative capital transactions.
Our advisory methodology is designed to ensure that crowdfunding initiatives are appropriate, structured, and coherent within a broader capital and investment strategy — for both companies and investors.
Our approach is built around five core principles:
Strategic Suitability
We assess whether crowdfunding is genuinely suitable relative to other financing or investment options, considering capital structure, growth objectives, risk profile, and long-term implications.
Structuring & Positioning
We support the structuring and positioning of crowdfunding initiatives to ensure clarity, credibility, and alignment with regulatory and governance standards.
Platform Alignment
Through established partnerships with authorized crowdfunding platforms, we facilitate alignment between projects, platform requirements, and investor expectations, while maintaining full independence.
Risk & Governance Lens
We apply a disciplined evaluation of structural risks, liquidity constraints, governance aspects, and disclosure quality, ensuring decisions are taken with full awareness rather than enthusiasm.
Post-Initiative Coherence
We consider the implications of crowdfunding beyond the transaction itself, including shareholder structure, future financing rounds, and long-term strategic flexibility.
Why Crowdfunding with CGPH Banque d’Affaires
Crowdfunding can only be effective when approached with clarity, discipline, and independence. CGPH Banque d’Affaires brings the perspective of a banque d’affaires to a market often driven by speed and simplification, ensuring that crowdfunding decisions are framed within a broader capital and investment strategy.
Unlike platforms or product-driven intermediaries, CGPH acts as an independent strategic partner, advising both companies and investors without conflicts of interest.
Our role is not to promote transactions, but to ensure that crowdfunding initiatives are appropriate, structured, and aligned with long-term objectives.
Choosing CGPH Banque d’Affaires means:
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access to regulated crowdfunding platforms through established partnerships,
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a disciplined approach to structuring, positioning, and governance,
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strategic advisory rooted in corporate finance and capital planning,
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an institutional mindset consistent with cross border investment and institutional capital standards.¨
By applying the same rigor used in M&A, private equity, and private debt advisory, CGPH Banque d’Affaires enables crowdfunding to be used intentionally and responsibly — as a capital channel that serves strategy, not short-term momentum.
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Crowdfunding in a Strategic Capital Context
Crowdfunding has evolved into a regulated segment of alternative finance, positioned between traditional corporate finance instruments and private capital markets. While its accessibility has increased, the strategic, regulatory, and capital structure implications remain material and often underestimated.
From a banque d’affaires perspective, crowdfunding should be evaluated as a capital channel, not as a simplified funding or investment solution. Its effectiveness depends on multiple structural factors, including regulatory frameworks, platform governance standards, issuer quality, investor composition, and post-campaign capital management.
At CGPH Banque d’Affaires, we observe that crowdfunding creates sustainable value only when it is:
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assessed within a broader capital raising or portfolio allocation strategy,
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structured with realistic assumptions on risk, liquidity, and time horizon,
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aligned with governance, disclosure, and long-term ownership considerations.
As the market matures, the increasing presence of sophisticated investors and institutional capital is raising expectations around preparation, transparency, and strategic coherence. In this context, crowdfunding should not be approached as a tactical alternative to traditional finance, but as a specialized and regulated capital channel requiring informed judgment, disciplined structuring, and long-term perspective — particularly in cross border investment scenarios.
Case Study — Crowdfunding Advisory
Context
A mid-sized growth company operating in a regulated sector was evaluating crowdfunding as a potential capital raising solution to support expansion while preserving strategic flexibility. Management required guidance to assess suitability, structure the initiative, and engage with regulated platforms without compromising governance or future financing options.
CGPH Banque d’Affaires’ Role
CGPH Banque d’Affaires acted as a capital and structuring advisor, supporting the company throughout the preparatory phase.
Our work focused on positioning crowdfunding within the broader financing strategy and ensuring alignment with regulatory, governance, and disclosure requirements.
Advisory Scope
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Strategic assessment of crowdfunding relative to alternative financing options
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Structuring of the project framework, financial logic, and investor narrative
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Coordination and dialogue with authorized crowdfunding platforms
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Support during the platform review and approval process
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Evaluation of post-campaign implications on capital structure and future funding
Outcome
The company approached crowdfunding with a clear, structured, and institutionally credible framework, achieving platform approval and market readiness while maintaining strategic optionality for subsequent growth phases. The process strengthened governance discipline and improved alignment between management objectives and investor expectations.
Key Takeaway
When treated as a structured capital decision, crowdfunding can support corporate growth without undermining long-term strategy. Discipline, preparation, and institutional framing are decisive factors.
Glossary: Crowdfunding & Alternative Finance
Crowdfunding (Regulated)
A regulated capital raising and investment channel allowing companies to access capital through authorized platforms, subject to disclosure, governance, and investor protection requirements.
Crowdfunding Platform
An authorized and regulated intermediary facilitating capital raising or investment transactions. Platforms operate independently from CGPH Banque d’Affaires, which acts exclusively in an advisory capacity.
Capital Raising Strategy
The structured planning of how a company accesses capital across different channels, including equity, private capital, private debt, and alternative finance solutions such as crowdfunding.
Alternative Finance
A broad category of financing and investment solutions operating outside traditional banking channels, including crowdfunding, private debt, and direct private capital.
Institutional Capital
Capital managed or allocated according to professional standards, with structured risk assessment, governance requirements, and long-term investment horizons.
Portfolio Allocation
The strategic distribution of capital across asset classes and investment channels, based on risk profile, liquidity constraints, and long-term objectives.
Governance & Disclosure
The set of rules, reporting standards, and transparency requirements ensuring alignment between issuers, investors, and intermediaries within regulated capital markets.
Crowdfunding Advisory Brochure
For companies and investors requiring a clear and structured overview of CGPH Banque d’Affaires’ approach to crowdfunding, we provide a dedicated Crowdfunding Advisory Brochure, available in both digital and printable formats.
The brochure outlines:
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CGPH Banque d’Affaires’ positioning as an independent Banque d’Affaires,
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our advisory role across issuer-side structuring and investor-side strategic allocation,
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the disciplined methodology applied to crowdfunding within regulated frameworks,
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the interaction with authorized crowdfunding platforms and governance standards,
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the integration of crowdfunding within broader corporate finance and capital strategies.
Designed for board-level discussions and institutional review, the brochure offers a concise, professional reference for decision-makers seeking clarity before engaging in a structured advisory process.
Read the Crowdfunding Advisory Brochure
A structured overview of our approach and methodology.
Video Insights — Crowdfunding Advisory
This video provides a clear and concise overview of crowdfunding from a CGPH Banque d’Affaires perspective, addressing both companies considering crowdfunding as a capital raising solution and investors evaluating crowdfunding within a broader allocation strategy.
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how crowdfunding can be positioned alongside traditional and alternative financing channels,
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the key differences between equity crowdfunding and lending crowdfunding,
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strategic, regulatory, and structural considerations relevant to issuers and investors,
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the role of regulated platforms within a disciplined capital framework.
For investors, the video also addresses how crowdfunding investments may complement a diversified portfolio, offering exposure to alternative return dynamics that can differ from traditional asset classes when approached with appropriate allocation discipline.
The objective is to share institutional insight and practical perspective, helping companies and investors better understand how crowdfunding fits within long-term capital planning and portfolio construction, without focusing on individual transactions or promotional content.
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A CGPH Banque d’Affaires perspective on crowdfunding as a capital chanel
FAQ — Crowdfunding Advisory
Is CGPH Banque d’Affaires a crowdfunding platform?
No. CGPH Banque d’Affaires is not a crowdfunding platform and does not operate or manage crowdfunding portals. We act exclusively as an independent advisory partner, working alongside authorized and regulated crowdfunding platforms.
Does CGPH Banque d’Affaires place or distribute investments?
No. CGPH Banque d’Affaires does not place, distribute, or promote specific crowdfunding investments. Our role is strictly advisory, focused on strategy, structuring, and capital planning.
Do you advise both companies and investors?
Yes. CGPH Banque d’Affaires provides advisory services to both companies considering crowdfunding as a capital raising solution and investors evaluating crowdfunding within a broader portfolio strategy, always within a non-transactional and independent framework.
Do you work with equity crowdfunding and lending crowdfunding?
Yes. CGPH Banque d’Affaires advises on both equity crowdfunding and lending (debt) crowdfunding, helping clients understand the structural, financial, and strategic implications of each approach.
How do you support companies before launching a crowdfunding project?
We assist companies in assessing feasibility, sustainability, and strategic coherence. This includes project structuring, financial analysis, disclosure preparation, and coordination with authorized crowdfunding platforms during their review and approval processes.
Do you support companies after the crowdfunding campaign?
In many cases, yes. CGPH Banque d’Affaires may continue to support companies post-campaign, often alongside a dedicated CGPH CFO, to monitor cash flows, financial performance, and project execution, particularly in lending crowdfunding scenarios.
Do you recommend specific crowdfunding investments to investors?
No. CGPH Banque d’Affaires does not provide individual investment recommendations or select specific crowdfunding projects. Our advisory activity focuses on strategic allocation frameworks, risk considerations, and portfolio integration.
How does crowdfunding fit within a broader investment portfolio?
Crowdfunding can represent an alternative finance exposure within a diversified portfolio. Its role depends on factors such as risk tolerance, liquidity expectations, time horizon, and overall allocation strategy, which CGPH Banque d’Affaires helps investors evaluate at a strategic level.
Do you have partnerships with crowdfunding platforms?
Yes. CGPH Banque d’Affaires maintains working relationships with selected authorized and regulated crowdfunding platforms, aimed at improving project readiness, process alignment, and operational efficiency for our clients.
Are there cost or operational benefits for clients working with CGPH Banque d’Affaires?
In some cases, our platform partnerships allow access to more efficient onboarding processes and preferential commercial conditions for companies advised by CGPH, without affecting our independence or advisory role.
Is crowdfunding suitable for every company or investor?
No. Crowdfunding is not appropriate in all situations. CGPH Banque d’Affaires’ role is precisely to help clients assess when crowdfunding makes strategic sense — and when alternative solutions may be more suitable.
How can I engage with CGPH Banque d’Affaires for crowdfunding advisory?
Engagement typically begins with a strategic discussion, allowing us to understand objectives, context, and constraints before defining the appropriate advisory scope.
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