The search for new investment opportunities can be a daunting task. It involves knowing where to look and which signals to track to detect the best opportunities. Only if that is successful can one turn to selecting a manageable batch of companies for a balanced… Read more
Why a SAFE is good, or not
In late 2013, the startup incubator and accelerator Y Combinator introduced the simple agreement for future equity (SAFE) to unify the terms for startup financing and simplify the fundraising of their startups. A SAFE has no maturity date so it can never lead to a… Read more
Hans de Penning & Neople: Personalized Customer Support at Scale
Hans de Penning is the Founder and CEO of Neople, providing the world’s most helpful and intelligent digital co-workers for customer support teams. With the help of a Neople, your customer support team can handle incoming tickets with the speed of light. Neoples help answer… Read more
Sabine Schoorl & LUMO Labs: Opportunities for Impact-Driven Ventures in Emerging Technologies
Sabine Schoorl has worked in tech as a serial founder, investor, and startup coach since 2013. She is a Senior Partner at LUMO Labs, an impact-driven multi-stage investment fund. They believe emerging technologies are key to solving the social challenges people face today. In our… Read more
State of the Startup Market Report Q4 2023
At the end of each quarter, we prepare a State of the Startup Market Report. In the report for Q4 2023, we’re talking about the upcoming startup hubs in Germany and the Netherlands and the hot startup industries. Flip through the spotlighted startups and the fresh… Read more
Magnus Heinstedt: A Swedish Startup Scene Veteran
Magnus Heinstedt was the CEO of corporate finance, media, and e-commerce companies, where he participated in various financing arrangements and IPOs. He has vast experience in board work as a board chairman and member in listed and unlisted companies. Now, he works with companies that… Read more
Tino Zwirs & Young Creators: Making it Easy to Live an Entrepreneurial Life in the Netherlands
Tino Zwirs is an entrepreneur with a passion for creating a lasting impact through education and innovation. Besides being a founder, he strategically advises startups, scaleups, and corporates to help them reach their full potential. He is a Board Member at Young Creators, which strives… Read more
SOLTAKO: Kitchen Essentials Made of Premium Wood
SOLTAKO is building the leading D2C brand for kitchen essentials made of premium wood. Their long-term goal is to become the first and leading brand for Mediterranean home and living products. Learn about their growth potential and check out their live round on Leapfunder. 1.… Read more
Boardio: 6500+ International Advisors at Your Disposal
Boardio’s mission is to be the leading global service for growth companies, providing them with the skills and expertise they need to expand internationally. They do this by connecting them with advisors or board members with the right experience, networks, and interest in their businesses.… Read more
State of the Startup Market Report Q3 2023
At the end of each quarter, we prepare a State of the Startup Market Report. In the report for Q3 2023, we’re talking about the upcoming startup hubs in Germany and the Netherlands and the hot startup industries. Flip through the spotlighted startups and the fresh… Read more