The Differences Between the US and European Startup Ecosystems
Startups tend to succeed as part of a community or innovation ecosystem. The US and European startup ecosystems are quite different. While Europe’s scene is definitely on the rise, the US is still out in front when it comes to attracting investment and delivering new innovation. The two ecosystems differ in financial and intellectual capital,…
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. 2016 highlights of Dutch Startups Q1, Q2, Q3 in Numbers…
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…
Amsterdam Startup Ecosystem
Amsterdam was ranked second best European city for startups by the European Digital City Index in 2015, and as the Netherlands aims to become the best country in Europe to start a digital business, things are only going to get better in the Amsterdam startup ecosystem. Here’s an overview of everything that matters for investors…
