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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Investing in agricultural land

By Dirkjan - last updated on 27 June 2025.

Investing in land can be profitable and offer long-term returns. The average farmland values in Europe continue to rise, making it an attractive investment. Property investments are also recession-proof, making them a good portfolio diversifier. After all, land stays in high demand as the global population keeps growing.

Crowdfunding platforms

By Dirkjan - last updated on 8 July 2026.

Crowdfunding is a popular way to invest in Europe. From loans and real estate to startup shares, there are many platforms to choose from. We reviewed and selected the best European crowdfunding platforms for investors looking for returns and diversification.

Peer-to-peer lending platforms

By Dirkjan - last updated on 9 June 2026.

Peer-to-peer lending is growing in popularity in Europe. Online P2P platforms make it easy to invest, and funding loans for businesses or other individuals can be quite profitable. Some of the best P2P websites in Europe target annual returns of 10 percent or more.

Investing in bonds

By Dirkjan - last updated on 23 May 2025.

Bonds are a type of loan that you give to a company or a government. Investing in bonds is usually low risk and meant for the long term. The returns can still be good and are often better than keeping money in a savings account. After stocks, bonds are probably the most well-known type of investment.

Crypto brokers

By Dirkjan - last updated on 16 June 2026.

Crypto platforms for European investors. Some focus on low-cost trading, while others offer advanced tools, staking or crypto-backed loans. We compare the most popular crypto brokers and exchanges in Europe and highlight the key differences between them.

Real estate crowdfunding platforms

By Dirkjan - last updated on 24 May 2026.

Real estate crowdfunding platforms offer access to property projects across Europe, often with minimum investments starting at just 50 euros and average yearly returns of 10 percent or more. We reviewed some of the most popular platforms, explain how they work and show how investors can compare them.

Dividend investing

By Dirkjan - last updated on 20 July 2026.

Dividend investing is an investment strategy that focuses on buying shares of companies that pay out part of their profits to their shareholders. You can reinvest these dividend payments to increase your investments, and thus long-term returns, or use them as a source of income. Like any investment, dividend investing involves risks.

Online trading platforms

By Dirkjan - last updated on 6 July 2025.

Do you want to trade stocks, bonds or other assets? The best trading platforms make it easy to start investing money in anything, including the international stock markets and cryptocurrency. These investment platforms are aimed at first-time investors and offer easy-to-use trading tools at a low cost.

Investing

By Dirkjan - last updated on 9 May 2026.

Investing is growing in popularity, as online investment platforms make it more easy and accessible. You can start investing with only small amounts. There are platforms to invest in almost anything, from stocks and bonds to real estate, business loans, peer-to-peer loans and crowdfunding projects.

About us

By Dirkjan - last updated on 8 July 2026.

Investment Platforms was launched in 2021. On this website, we want to inform entrepreneurs, investors, and other interested parties about everything that has to do with assets and investing. We provide information about the different ways of investing and the best platforms for your investing goals.