Community investment
Built for the Brightlands Startup Challenge 2026 · Six rounds open across South Limburg
Funding, plus the help to actually use it.
GrowthShare backs small businesses that banks find too risky and venture capital finds too small. The community puts in the capital. We put in the legal, tax, marketing and operations support to make it work.
- Open rounds
- 6
- Pledged so far
- € 101.450
- Backers
- 1.220
How it works
Founder applies
An established small business applies with what they need and what they will do with it.
Community pledges
Backers pledge from €25 upward. Funding stays open until the goal is met.
We fund and support
GrowthShare provides the capital and bundles in legal, tax, marketing and operations help.
Returns flow back
When the business performs, returns are distributed to backers in proportion to their pledge.
Open rounds
See all projects
Hellbent Skateshop
A skate shop and meeting place in central Maastricht.
Bramen Bakery
A neighbourhood bakery rebuilt around sourdough and seasonal grain.
Limburg Roastery
Small batch coffee roaster supplying cafés across South Limburg.
Where GrowthShare sits
A different shape from the three options most small businesses have today.
| Banks | Venture capital | Crowdfunding | GrowthShare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suited to small SMEs | Rarely | |||
| Hands on support | Yes, with strings | |||
| Personal collateral | Often required | |||
| Community ties | None | None | Some | Built in |
| Founder keeps control | Often no |
Common questions
Two ways in.
Back a local business you believe in, or apply for funding and support for your own.
Or book a 20 minute call with one of us, in any of eight languages.