About us

We bring a matured approach to crowdfunding

CrowdedHero was created on the foundation of experience and innovation, bringing a whole new grown-up approach to financing — through equity holdings and, more recently, digital DLT bonds. Our mission is to make high-level investment services accessible to everyone.

OUR STORY

Discovering the full potential of equity crowdfunding

The idea was born from a simple question: why is equity crowdfunding so focused on start-ups and early-stage companies? Having built the Eventus Group — one of the most reputable corporate finance groups in the Baltics — and having bought, developed and sold companies our entire careers, we knew how much untapped potential there is in equity-based financing.

We enjoy seeing companies grow, and we deliver growth with deep knowledge of markets and business models. With CrowdedHero you can invest in promising companies with little more than an idea and a prototype, as well as in mature companies where your investment is closely followed and looked after.

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Core team

Meet the team

Extensive expertise and a worldwide footprint.

Sandris Rugums

Chief Investment Officer

Sandris is a world-class corporate finance professional with a proven track record in corporate finance and M&A. He has over 25 years of professional success, having run the Eventus Group’s Corporate Finance company and provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, and debt and equity placements to over 120 international clients.

Janis Blazevics

CEO

Janis is an experienced Senior Private Banker with a successful track record. His focus lies in the areas of corporate banking, financial analysis, investment sales, M&A and enhanced due diligence. AML-certified, he has been managing client relationships in the private banking sector for over a decade.

Filips Pavars

Senior Financial analyst

Filips is the core examiner of business dealings in CrowdedHero with strong analytical and numerical reasoning skills. His center of attention is the evaluation of financial performance through analysis of financial results, forecasts, and trends. Having gained broad experience from audit to investment banking, Filips has high-quality competence in project selection, budgeting, and market analysis. On top of that, his primary objective remains unchanged - to ensure investors of truthful and transparent information.

Māris Liguts

Chief Legal officer

Māris is a seasoned Attorney at Law with over 20 years of experience in banking, financial law, and fintech. He has held leadership roles, including positions on the Managing Board, where he oversaw legal, compliance, and AML functions. Māris’ expertise spans credit institutions, fintech companies, capital markets, and corporate transactions. He has a proven track record in compliance, obtaining licenses for financial institutions, and advising on complex regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions. Māris’ educational background includes an LL.M in International and European Law from the Riga Graduate School of Law and a CAMS certification. His skills in regulatory strategy, corporate structuring, and policy development make him a pivotal part of CrowdedHero.

Advisory board

Guided by international experience

Miguel Frasquilho (Portugal)

Miguel served as the Secretary of State for Treasury and Finance from 2002 to 2003, and he was a Member of the Portuguese Parliament from 2003 to 2014. Later, he became the Chairman of the Board at TAP Air Portugal, serving from 2017 to 2021. Additionally, while serving as Chairman and CEO of AICEP Portugal Global, a trade and investment promotion agency, from 2014 to 2017, he promoted Portuguese exports and attracted international investments.

Eugenija Sutkienė (Lithuania)

Senior Partner at TGS Baltic, listed as a leading expert in M&A, Corporate/Commercial Law, Development & Regulatory, Infrastructure & PPP, Transactions, Pharmaceuticals & Health, Life Sciences, and Cross Border Tax Planning by all best-known international legal directories. • Market Maker for Lithuania by CEE Legal Matters, 2017 • European Managing Partner of the Year, The Lawyer European Awards, 2017

Timo Valla (Finland)

More than 30 years of experience in consumer goods marketing, sales, production, and general management particularly in the food processing industry and retail (Unilever, Cultor Group/Vaasan&Vaasan, Kesko, The Body Shop). As a private entrepreneur and business consultant has participated in and completed several M&A assignments as well as developed and prepared business cases for international funds and private equity and real estate investors for the past 13 years in the Baltics.

Our international ambassadors

Proud to work with true professionals

Eventus Group

Corporate finance, advisory in mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity placements

Eventus Group was established in 1997 and since its inception company has completed more than 120 transactions. Eventus is a well-known Latvian corporate finance company providing advisory in mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity placements as well as financial and strategic advisory in Baltic States, Poland, Russia, CIS countries and Caucasus region countries. Our core competency is financial advisory in merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions. Eventus has grown beyond the borders of its home country, with projects across the Baltics, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Belarus, Ukraine and the Caucasus.

https://www.eventus.lv/about/

Sayed Amir Karim

Executive Technology Advisor (Germany)

Sayed is the Founder of Karim Investment Holdings, with over 15 years of experience providing solutions in the fields of engineering, management and technology. He knows how to build and evolve a successful new business from scratch and has achieved this with several companies in high-growth industries.

Paulo Cerquiera

Executive Realty Expert (Portugal)

Paulo is the CEO of Loftmagneta, a full-service property-investment company that helps investors add the best realty opportunities to their portfolio. His company provides comprehensive support through every stage of the investment process.

Alessandro Rocco Pietrocola

FinTech, Corporate consulting (UK)

Alessandro is an entrepreneur based in London and operating mainly in Europe, Asia and Oceania with main focus on UK, Baltic Countries, Russia, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Middle East and New Zealand as area of interest! Alessandro use to dedicate part of his life to inspire others and help them achieve the most out of their life. Chairman and CEO of Astorts Group Founder of Pietrocola Bespoke Fintech Specialist and Investor Entrepreneurship Coaching and Mentoring for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Serial Entrepreneur since 18 years old

http://www.astorts.com/

Oskars Kastēns

EU Eastern Partnership expert

Oskars has experience in private (international technical assistance projects, PR and communication) and public sectors in the capacity of former MP and member of the Latvian government. He's experienced in international policy issues as a representative of the mass media and politician, including 8 years as Member of Parliament (Chairperson of European Affairs Committee, Chairperson of Committee on Human Rights and Public Affairs). Oskars has excellent communication, strategic planning, managerial and analytical skills gained in the private sector, public institutions, or international projects, and expert knowledge of strategic policy documents and transition issues (especially in the former USSR states like Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, Uzbekistan, etc.). Oskars has an advanced university degree in Latvian language and literature. He is fluent in English, Russian, and Latvian.

Olaf Niggemann

Tech Entrepreneur and Crypto Specialist (Germany)

Olaf is a seasoned entrepreneur with nearly three decades of diversified experience across the tech industry, particularly in IT, software development, and more recently, blockchain and crypto. With a robust portfolio of successful ventures, he has a deep-rooted understanding of market dynamics and the know-how to scale businesses from the ground up. Olaf is currently the CEO of Future Now Estate FZCO, Future Now London Ltd, and Future Now UG, demonstrating his extensive expertise in business development, market research, and sales. Olaf is not just about business; he's a firm believer in technology's ability to positively impact the world and consistently seeks to inspire the next generation of tech entrepreneurs. His specialties include Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Sales, and Consulting, with a recent focus on NFTs.

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We bring a matured approach to crowdfunding

Discovering the full potential of equity crowdfunding