Benefits of Joining the Investor Matching Program
The first major challenge to a startup’s survival is finding investors. However, immediately after this, they face another challenge that’s just as great: setting up the right investment contracts and maintaining an investment structure that keeps the company viable. Many startups don’t see this coming. At Leapfunder, we know that clear contracts and a viable…
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 want to grow, focusing more on teams than business ideas….
Jacopo Losso & EBAN: Driving Successful & Responsible Angel Investing in Europe
We talked to Jacopo Losso, the General Director of EBAN – the European Business Angels Network, an early-stage investor community. Their main mission is to drive successful, responsible angel investment around Europe, and they tackle that by doing many different activities as an organization. Learn about the benefits of joining EBAN, find out how they…
State of the Startup Market Q4 2021 Report
Our Startup Directory feature works as a one-stop-shop for startups. We want to give very early-stage companies an opportunity to get visibility and help them raise funding. We believe there is enough capital out there for every good idea. What we offer startups is to sign up with us and get the opportunity to be seen by…
Mapping Dutch Angel Investors: A Survey by Techleap
The role of angel investors is crucial to every startup ecosystem, including the Dutch one. Business angels play an essential role in the early, most risky, phase of a company, providing much-needed capital and expertise. Unfortunately, the share of deals done by Dutch angels during the early stages is significantly lower than in other countries….
State of the Startup Market Q3 2021 Report
Our Startup Directory feature works as a one-stop shop for startups. We want to give very early-stage companies an opportunity to get visibility and help them raise funding. We believe there is enough capital out there for every good idea. What we offer startups is to sign up with us and get the opportunity to be…
6 Great Ways to Talk to Angel Investors
Once you managed to find angel investors, you need a proper strategy for talking to them. Most startup founders struggle talking to investors. They wonder what to say and when is the right time to ask for funding. As a part of our Startup Survival blog series, we prepared a list of tips for you…
State of the Startup Market Report Q2 2021
Leapfunder gives you the opportunity to invest in the coolest startups from the Benelux and DACH region. If you’re familiar with us, you know that you can invest in the Open Rounds and that the startups in the Coming Soon section are investor-ready. However, during the past year, when people started working remotely, a lot…
‘Angels of Deutschland’: New Podcasts by Christoph Räthke
Christoph Räthke is a startup founder, investor, writer, speaker and mentor. His podcast, ‘Angels of Deutschland‘ follows him as he makes three investments in young, digital companies: 3 x 30,000 euros. The aim is to convey the know-how and passion that everyone who wants to successfully invest in the new technology companies in Germany needs. In episode…
Leapfunder Angel Clinic: Impressions of a Participant
If you want to learn investment best practices, get access to the startup scene and invest with fellow Angels, join Leapfunder’s online Angel Clinic on September 11th. The first couple of editions are already behind us, and the attendees that joined found the experience highly rewarding. Karin Vanz was one of the first participants. Even…
