Welcome back to my new blog: this is part of a series of blogs where I give inside tips to startups and investors alike. In this blog, the first of a two-part series, we will provide some tips on the due diligence process for potential… Read more
Events in 2017 no Investor Should Miss
The Dutch startup scene is always full of events, demo days and awards. And 2017 will be no different, it will be a year with a lot to discover and learn. Here are the important Dutch events no investor should miss in 2017, this list… Read more
Most Funded Startups via Leapfunder up Until 2017
Our previous blog post was about Leapfunder’s 2016 achievements and becoming a stable market leader in The Netherlands. This wouldn’t be possible without our main asset, the amazing startups that chose Leapfunder as their tool to raise investment. This is why, in one of our… Read more
Leapfunder in 2016: An Established Force
2016 was a bad year for unicorns and it wasn’t great for Dutch startups either. Funding went down around the world, but for us, 2016 is the year when we became a stable market leader. Not only are we the largest Angel network in the… Read more
Our New Year Wishes for the Dutch Startup Community
According to StartupJuncture’s 2016 funding report, Dutch startups altogether raised at least 263.9 million euro in funding – 166 million euro less than in 2015. What can we do to increase these stats in 2017 and secure more capital available for Dutch startups? Here are our… Read more
What to Expect When Investing in a Startup with a Leapfunder Convertible: Part II
Dear Investor, This blog is part 2 of a step-by-step description of what will happen over time when you decide to invest in a startup with a convertible on Leapfunder. (Leapfunder is just a form of regular angel investing, so many of the points made… Read more
From San Francisco to The Netherlands: Interview with Badger Maps
We interviewed Steve Benson, founder of Badger Maps in San Francisco. He started his company four years ago after leaving Google. Continue reading to find out what’s the best way to meet investors in the Silicon Valley, tips to raise funding in the US, differences between… Read more
What 2016 Meant for Dutch Startups
2016 has been an amazing year for us, for the startups we’ve helped raise funding, the investors we introduced them to… but more importantly for the Dutch startup ecosystem as a whole. Looking back on the past months, here are some of this year’s highlights.… Read more
Sneak Preview – Investors, Founders and Team Behind Disruptor SuperBuddy
On November 10th, the first event in our new series Sneak Preview – With Current Investors took place. It turned out to be a huge success! Superbuddy, the social, on-demand grocery shopping disruptor was the host. During the event, investors who were interested in Supperbuddy’s… Read more
Advice From Europe’s Top 10 Startup CEOs
Creating a startup takes courage! Believing in yourself and in your team is key to leaping, and the first step towards being a successful entrepreneur. At least, this is what we gather from listening to the top 10 startup CEOs in Europe. Earlier, we shared… Read more
