Posts by Dirkjan

Dirkjan Vis is the owner of Eurolutions, the company behind websites such as investmentplatforms.eu, crowdfundmarkt.nl, investeerders.nl, and several other titles.

Since 2002, Dirkjan has been active as an independent entrepreneur. Additionally, he is an investor and business angel. He also serves as a board member and secretary at BAN Nederland, the trade association for business angels.

On investmentplatforms.eu, he writes about the steps he has taken as a business angel and provides insights on making investment decisions via online platforms, whether in stocks, cryptocurrencies, real estate, or other investment opportunities.

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Passive investing in ETFs

By Dirkjan - last updated on 23 May 2025.

With passive investing you invest slow but steady, by buying and holding a wide range of assets. For example, by automatically investing money each month in popular options like funds or ETFs. It is simple, low-cost, and you can start right away. Here you will find a step-by-step plan, including the main advantages and disadvantages.

Collin Crowdfund passes 1 billion mark and accelerates growth

By Dirkjan - 25 March 2025.

Collin Crowdfund, a Dutch crowdfunding platform for SMEs, has reached the 1 billion euros mark in SME funding. This milestone is still almost entirely due to Dutch business loans. Meanwhile, it has also launched in Germany, and with that it expects a new growth acceleration. We spoke to the platform about these developments.

Interactive Brokers review

By Dirkjan - last updated on 20 March 2025.

Interactive Brokers offers low transaction costs, access to global markets, and advanced trading platforms. In our review, we rate Interactive Brokers with an 7. It is suitable for beginners but especially popular among experienced investors due to its wide range of products. In addition to stocks and options, it also offers trading in futures, foreign currencies, CfD's, and margin trading. These products can involve significant risks.

Sustainable crowdfunding platforms

By Dirkjan - last updated on 17 October 2025.

Are you looking for sustainable crowdfunding platforms to invest in projects with a positive environmental impact? In Europe, there are many platforms that offer opportunities through business loans or equity investments in startups focused on a better future. Below you’ll find an overview of some of the most popular options.

Saxo review

By Dirkjan - last updated on 13 June 2025.

In our latest review, Saxo scores a 7. Since May 2024, the fees have lowered and are now competitive. The company offers a good selection, along with a user-friendly app and dashboard. Saxo operates worldwide and has more than one million customers.

DEGIRO review

By Dirkjan - last updated on 15 September 2025.

DEGIRO is an online broker with low transaction fees and a wide range of investment options. In our review DEGIRO scores a 8 out of 10, and for the staff of Investment Platforms.EU it is the preferred platform. For this review, two new accounts were created, and investments were made over several months in various stocks, ETFs, and options.

Debitum review

By Dirkjan - last updated on 18 September 2026.

In our latest review, investment platform Debitum scores an 8. The platform offers relatively stable and high returns on loans and is easy to use. For this review, we evaluated the registration process and compared the platform and its auto invest function with other major p2p platforms.

Bondora review

By Dirkjan - last updated on 17 September 2026.

Bondora offers loans to consumers and is one of the oldest peer-to-peer platforms in Europe. Their Go & Grow fund automatically spreads the risk. The team of Investment Platforms.EU has been active on Bondora for years. In our latest review, we gave the p2p platform a score of 7,5.

PeerBerry review

By Dirkjan - last updated on 18 June 2026.

In our latest review, PeerBerry scores an 7.5. It is one of the largest peer-to-peer platforms in Europe. For this review, we created two accounts and invested in different loans. We found the platform easy to use, with a fairly stable and high return on the loans. However, transparency is lower, partly due to the absence of an ECSP license.

InSoil review

By Dirkjan - last updated on 24 May 2026.

InSoil is an international business lending platform focused on financing agricultural businesses, with average returns ranging from 12 to 14 percent. In our latest review, InSoil scores an 7 out of 10. Campaigns fund working capital, equipment, or CO₂ storage.