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
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
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
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
If you receive our newsletters or have signed up to our website, you know Leapfunder always has promising startups raising funding. From technology to fashion to e-commerce, many creative and inspiring startups have completed rounds with us, finding their investors in the largest angel network in… Read more
The startup scene is flourishing worldwide. Young internet companies are popping up like mushrooms in fall, with innovative high-tech companies in quick pursuit. But as is often the case with new developments, there seem to be more companies than funding available. Yet there is always… Read more
So, you’ve spent hours and hours searching for investors and pitching your idea. You’ve reached your funding goals (Congratulations!), and now it’s time to roll up your sleeves, get to work and forget about everything else. The next time you will worry about investors will… Read more
The startup ecosystem is full of stories of failure and success. It’s important to gather advice from folks with real-world experience to navigate the startup life cycle and avoid some of the pitfalls. Some say there is a staggering 90% failure rate, so we look at… Read more
Podcasts – digital audio files with information valuable to subscribers – can be a great source of inspiration for startups, providing real-life stories of other startups, of their successes, failures and strategies. They are also a great tool for investors, who can find insider tips and… Read more
Dear Investor, This blog is part 1 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
