FundedByMe announces new cooperation with legal firm Bird & Bird

FundedByMe is Europe's fastest-growing crowd investment platform that connects investors with entrepreneurs using two models. The first, recently launched, is equity crowdfunding, which allows any person to buy a stake in new startup businesses and become part of the next big thing. The second is classic crowdfunding, which offers anyone the chance to support a project, charity cause or artistic movement without actually buying shares.

Bird & Bird has a long commitment to primarily the IT, communications and media sectors, which has given the firm invaluable insight and experience. This ensures that Bird & Bird is not only a trusted legal advisor, but a long-term strategic partner, for emerging companies and their international roll-out. Bird & Bird’s dedication to supporting the emerging companies, as well as advising VC firms in relation to transactions in this sector, has further developed the understanding of and commitment to the environment for emerging companies.

“With all the talk around the JOBS Act in the US and the impending announcement of the 'investeraravdraget' here in Sweden, Bird and Bird was the natural choice for FundedByMe when it came to choosing the right legal counsel to join forces with. Their proven track record in the field of emerging companies in the tech industry generally and in particular supporting them in their international roll-out, put them firmly at the top of our wishlist”, says Daniel Daboczy, CEO and co-founder of FundedByMe.

“FundedByMe is definitely one of the most interesting new companies in Sweden and we’re excited to be working together, creating a safe and vibrant platform for entrepreneurs throughout Europe to meet with potential investors”, says Johan Tydén, partner at Bird & Bird.

First launched in Sweden in September 2011, FundedByMe today also have offices in Finland, Denmark and Norway and a continued rollout to several European countries is planned during 2013. Bird & Bird’s international practice comprises over 1000 lawyers across offices in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, all with a track record of supporting emerging companies as well as venture capital and private equity players, particularly in tech sectors.