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 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.

Real estate investing

By Dirkjan - last updated on 16 June 2026.

Owning real estate, such as rental properties, is a popular way to generate passive income. Investors can earn returns through rental income or by selling properties at a higher value later on. However, buying and managing real estate often requires significant capital and time. If you prefer to start with smaller amounts or less active involvement, online funds or crowdfunding platforms can be a good alternative.

Crypto investing

By Dirkjan - last updated on 16 June 2026.

Crypto investing in Europe: bitcoin and ethereum are popular with both beginners and experienced investors. There are also many other cryptocurrencies, while staking and lending can provide additional returns. Learn how to buy, store and invest in crypto.

Crowdfunding in Europe

By Dirkjan - last updated on 26 June 2025.

Crowdfunding is an important form of financing in Europe, both for businesses and individuals. For investors, crowdfunding projects can be an interesting way to earn a return on capital, although there are major regional differences and significant variation between platforms.