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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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 6 October 2026.

Debitum is an investment platform focused on business loans. In our review, it scores 8 out of 10. Our editorial team has used its Auto Invest function for several years, achieving an average return of 11.3 percent. We tested the registration process, mobile site and investment options, and compared Debitum with other major p2p platforms.

Bondora’s Go & Grow review

By Dirkjan - last updated on 5 October 2026.

Bondora offers consumer loans and is one of Europe’s oldest peer-to-peer platforms. Through its Go & Grow investment platform, you invest across a range of these loans. The editorial team at Investmentplatforms.eu has invested through Bondora for years. In our latest review, we give the platform a score of 7.

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.

Coinbase review

By Dirkjan - last updated on 15 April 2025.

Coinbase is one of the oldest and largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. It also has a strong position in Europe. It is popular in several countries, especially Germany, France and the Netherlands. In the latest review by Investmentplatforms.eu, Coinbase scored a 8.

Lande review

By Dirkjan - last updated on 29 May 2026.

LANDE is an international platform for agricultural loans, offering an average return of over 11 percent (before delays & defaults). In our latest review, LANDE scored an 7.5. The platform and its team appear solid, though project information is limited and the platform’s total volume is still limited.

Debitum reaches 100 million euro milestone

By Dirkjan - 9 October 2024.

Debitum, a European peer-to-peer (P2P) lending and investment platform, has surpassed 100 million euros in total investments since its launch six years ago. An important milestone, especially for investors that only invest on platforms with a solid track record.

Invesdor review

By Dirkjan - last updated on 8 December 2024.

Invesdor is a European crowdfunding platform. It was founded in Finland, but it is now active in several countries. It also launches campaigns in 4 different markets, which enables it to have a diverse portfolio. In our latest review, we rated the platform a 7,5 out of 10. Investors often share positive experiences.

Bitvavo Review

By Dirkjan - last updated on 22 June 2026.

Bitvavo combines low fees with a broad selection of more than 400 cryptocurrencies, staking and automated investing. With over 2 million users it is marketleader in The Netherlands. Advanced features are available for active traders, but the main focus is on ease of use for long-term investors. In our review, we rate it a 9.