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 here are generally applicable.) In the first part, we explored…
5 Reasons Startups Fail And How To Avoid Making These Mistakes
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 the most common reasons why startups fail and what to…
What to Expect When Investing in a Startup with a Leapfunder Convertible: Part I
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 here are generally applicable.) My previous blog, 7 tips for…
Rookie Angel Investment Mistakes You Should Stop Doing
Investing in startups takes more than just money. 3 out of 4 startups fail, so you should be prepared to deal with failure and volatility, and learn to develop a sense of foresight. Angel investment is a risky business and no expert has gotten ahead without a few major setbacks, which is why we’ve compiled…
10 Reasons for the Success of the Dutch Startup Scene
European Tech scene has seen a dramatic change in the past 5 years & many European startups have become globally successful. The Dutch ecosystem is one of the hottest & best connected & we’ve collected 10 most important reasons for its grand success. Imagine an entire country working together to achieve a single goal; to create…
Business Angel Networks in Europe
The future of a startup often depends on raising funding from angel investors. At Leapfunder, we organize numerous events where founders have the opportunity to meet investors face-to-face and learn how to pitch their idea successfully. After you got your pitch right, it’s time to go knocking on a lot of doors and raise sufficient funding to…
