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10. January 2026 
P2P Portfolio Update | January 2026
Learn more about the recent changes in our P2P lending portfolio.
10. January 2026 Winter Cashback Boost Extended to 10 February
Due to high demand, the Winter Cashback Boost campaign now runs until 10 February 2026. New eligible EUR primary-market claims will still earn 1% cashback, subject to the campaign cap. Cashback will be paid in two batches: by 22 January for purchases made up to 10 January, and by 24 February for those made from 11 January to 10 February.
06. January 2026 Income Reports Strong Close to 2025 with €4.76M Funded in December
Income Marketplace funded €4.76M in loans in December 2025, bringing total all-time funding to €206.37M. The platform saw 72 new investors, reaching 10,434 in total. Loans originated in December carried an average interest rate of 11.56%, while the platform's all-time return stands at 13.24%. Total investor earnings reached €6.13M, with an average portfolio size of €4,944.
04. January 2026 Crowdpear Grows 60% in 2025, Expands Across EU
Crowdpear funded €21.2M in real estate-backed loans in 2025—a 60% increase from 2024 and 21% more than the previous two years combined. Investors earned €1.39M in interest, up 63%. The platform expanded into Romania and Portugal, now active in three EU markets. Since launch, 419 loans worth €38.66M have been funded, with €21.82M already repaid.
03. January 2026 P2P Lending Shake-Up: Platforms Under Fire, Top Performers Revealed
Jakub from P2P Empire and Denny from Rethink P2P review 2025’s biggest wins and worst scandals in peer-to-peer lending. From Esketit’s trust-damaging moves to Nectaro’s strong rise, the duo dives deep into platform performance, management missteps, and risk in today’s bullish investor climate. Click on the source link to watch the full episode or read the summary.
02. January 2026 Indemo Extends Cashback Campaign Through January
Indemo's cashback campaign now runs until January 31, 2026. Investors earn up to 5% cashback based on total invested amounts, not deposits. New users joining via our link get an extra 0.5%, for up to 5.5% cashback. The offer applies cumulatively—higher thresholds boost cashback on the full campaign investment.
02. January 2026 PeerBerry Investors Earn €10.6M Interest in 2025, Platform Hits €3.24B in Funded Loans
In 2025, PeerBerry investors earned €10.61M in interest, with total loan funding reaching €351.52M for the year. December alone saw €27.62M in funded loans and €879K in interest payouts. PeerBerry's portfolio closed the year at €116.34M, and the platform welcomed over 18,000 new investors. With 28 loan originators across 13 countries, PeerBerry plans further expansion into the U.S., Australia, and Canada.
24. December 2025 Ventus Energy Publishes Independent Auditor Review Summary (BDO Law SIA)
Ventus Energy published an independent auditor review summary (BDO Law SIA) covering selected questions related to the Jugla acquisition structure and payments, the Eco Energy Riga share purchase and valuation methodology, the Vīlandes 6 office valuation document version published on the website, and the regulatory correspondence and legal opinion referenced by Ventus. The review addresses a limited set of factual points within a defined scope. While it provides additional detail on specific transactions and documents, it does not constitute a comprehensive audit of Ventus Energy’s overall business model, governance, conflicts of interest, or use of investor funds. Investors should read the summary in full and form their own conclusions based on the remaining unanswered questions.
23. December 2025 Lendermarket Offers 2% Card Deposit Bonus with Promo Code ‘SANTA’
Use promo code SANTA when making a card deposit on Lendermarket and get an instant 2% bonus. Valid until Sunday, 28 December 2025, as part of the Christmas campaign. Combined with the Auto Invest cashback offer, users can earn a total bonus of up to 5%.
23. December 2025 Earn Up To €500 Bonus
New investors can earn a tiered bonus of up to €500 by investing at least €1,500 during 18 Dec 2025 – 31 Jan 2026 using promo code THINK2027. The bonus applies to Loans, Bonds, ETFs, and Real Estate, with rewards increasing from €20 to €500 based on the invested amount (Mintos Smart Cash excluded).
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