Tobias Siekel is a Managing Partner at Hanse Ventures, a key institution for digital startups. He’s in charge of operational management, business development and the overall project management with the portfolio firms. He’s also a mentor at Next Media Accelerator and feels privileged to work with young and… Read more
Dutch Startup Changemakers: Ferry Tillekens
We had a chat with Ferry Tillekens, the Community Manager at YES!Delft The Hague, who is attracted to the startup world because of its diversity and versatility. Find out how he thinks he can influence the startup ecosystem in the Netherlands, what’s his mission at… Read more
Keep Learning and Experimenting
In our new ‘Guide to Investing‘ blog series, we’re taking you through seven steps of startup investing. At Leapfunder we always advise new investors to start by investing small amounts. It is sensible to start building your portfolio slowly over years. Experience is your secret… Read more
Movacar: One-Way Travel Options Starting at 1€ per Trip
Movacar provides users with access to one-way travel options starting at 1€ per trip. The idea originates from the founders’ operational experience and is based on monetizing inefficiencies in car logistics within the rental industry. Find out what the benefits of Movacar are, what type of… Read more
German Startup Changemakers: Thomas Promny
We talked to Thomas Promny, the CEO of Velvet Ventures GmbH and an internet entrepreneur focused on B2B event businesses. He started his first company at the age of 18 and quickly embraced a learning-by-doing attitude. Find out what are his plans for the upcoming months and… Read more
Dutch Startup Changemakers: Phuong Do
We interviewed Phuong Do, a serial entrepreneur and founder of many companies in tech, design and product. She’s also the Global Head at Startupbootcamp, where her mission is to empower hundreds of startups and scale-ups by helping them to find growth opportunities that can scale… Read more
Overestimating Yourself and the Startup
In our new ‘Guide to Investing’ blog series, we’re taking you through seven steps of startup investing. People who have successfully invested in real estate, bonds, and equity often think they will be successful at investing in startups. However, it’s an inherently different thing. If you… Read more
Dutch Startup Changemakers: Graciëlla van Vliet
Graciëlla van Vliet is an enthusiastic and passionate entrepreneur. She’s the Co-Founder of Closure, a service for relatives to end or alter subscriptions, contracts and accounts of their loved one, once he/she has passed away. Find out how she entered the startup world, what is it about… Read more
Dennis Huizing: Leapfunder’s New Country Leader for the Netherlands
Dennis Huizing designs and implements scalable processes that stimulate the growth of startups. He guides them through their first investment and makes sure they are investor-ready for potential follow-ups and have healthy relationships with all investors involved. Recently, he joined the Leapfunder team as the… Read more
German Startup Changemakers: Ben Ohloff
We interviewed Ben Ohloff, founder of 7Druids, who has profound internet and technology experience. He took part in setting up and growing one of the most successful german startups, StayFriends. Find out how he entered the startup world, what is it about entrepreneurship that particularly attracts him,… Read more