GwenneG

GwenneG, which translates to "little sou" in Breton, is a crowdfunding platform established in 2015 with a focus on the regional economy of Brittany, France. The company was founded by Karim Essemiani and is headquartered in Rennes. It acts as a financial intermediary, connecting local investors with projects in the Grand Ouest region to support regional economic development and employment.

The firm operates as a subsidiary of the GwenneG Financial Solutions group, which has expanded the company's services into three distinct entities. The core business, GwenneG PSFP, continues to offer crowdfunding services through donations, loans, and equity participation. This entity is licensed as a Participatory Financing Services Provider (PSFP) by the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF), which is required for making public offerings of equities and bonds. The other two subsidiaries are GwenneG Asset Management, which focuses on rental management and real estate operations for employees in Brittany, and GwenneG Insights, which provides consulting and support for local businesses and investors.

GwenneG's business model is centered on providing a local, short-circuit financing solution for projects with a significant regional impact. The platform caters to a range of clients, from startups and SMEs to associations, financing projects across various sectors including real estate, renewable energy, and environmental impact initiatives. Investors can participate with a minimum of €5 for donations, €20 for loans, and €100 for equity investments. The company rigorously selects the projects it supports through in-depth analysis and direct communication with project leaders.

Keywords: crowdfunding, regional financing, Brittany economy, impact investing, equity crowdfunding, debt financing, P2P lending, local investment, SME financing, real estate investment, renewable energy projects, financial services, asset management, business consulting, Grand Ouest, Rennes, Karim Essemiani, PSFP, AMF licensed