Deadline Extended for EFRAG’s New Surveys on Financing Needs and Cross-Border Investments in SMEs and Start-Ups
EFRAG has extended the deadline for its two EU-wide surveys on the financing needs and cross-border investments in SMEs and start-ups, following the interest expressed by stakeholders. Respondents now have until 1 December 2025 to take part.
The surveys – each taking less than five minutes to complete – are being conducted as part of EFRAG’s assessment for the European Commission on the barriers SMEs, start-ups and finance providers/investors face, particularly in accessing or offering cross-border investment.
Survey for SMEs and Start-Ups
This survey examines the financing needs of SMEs and start-ups and the obstacles they encounter, including challenges in securing cross-border funding.
Survey for Finance Providers, Including Investors
Targeted at investors and finance providers, this survey aims to identify the main difficulties in locating and assessing potential SME and start-up investment opportunities across Europe.
Survey Overviews Available
The full list of questions can be viewed in the downloadable overviews:
- Overview of survey questions for SMEs and start-ups
- Overview of survey questions for finance providers, including investors
EFRAG welcomes initiatives that enable direct engagement with stakeholders, and is available to support and participate in them.