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There are several associations for crowdfunding providers, both globally and regionally. These organizations play a crucial role in advocating for the industry, developing best practices, educating the public, and sometimes collaborating with regulators.
Here are some prominent examples:
Global:
* Global Equity Crowdfunding Alliance (GECA): This alliance aims to promote global equity crowdfunding by uniting platforms, leaders, and innovators. They focus on advocacy, policy development, networking, research, and best practices.
Regional/National:
* EUROCROWD (European Crowdfunding Network): This is a non-profit organization promoting crowdfunding for SMEs and innovative projects across Europe. They are very active in raising professional standards, networking, and industry research, especially in light of the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR).
* Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA): Based in the US, the CfPA is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade group established after the JOBS Act. Their mission is to provide education, resources, and assistance to all stakeholders in the regulated investment crowdfunding community.
* Bundesverband Crowdfunding (German Crowdfunding Association): Represents crowdfunding platforms to the German government, media, and other bodies. They develop best practices and publish market data.
* UK Crowdfunding Association (UKCFA): Advocates for crowdfunding development in the United Kingdom, promoting and championing the industry.
* African Crowdfunding Association (ACfA): Fosters the growth of crowdfunding across Africa, promoting transparency and regulatory harmonization.
* Financement Participatif France (FPF): The French crowdfunding association, uniting numerous crowdfunding members.
These associations are important for the continued growth and regulation of the crowdfunding industry, providing a collective voice for platforms and working towards a more transparent and efficient market.

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