Although we are only 3 we have grown into being one of the main sources of seed funding in the Netherlands. We’ve closed more than 100 funding rounds with an average value of over E100k. The capital through our system has been growing by more… Read more
Tips and Tricks for New Investors
Are you interested in investing in startups but perhaps don’t know where to begin? If you invest in a startup, you should be confident with the choices you make. With the large influx of startup companies worldwide, how can you make sure that you are… Read more
5 Books Every Investor Must Read
Books – digital and printed – remain one of the main sources of information in the world. Politicians, scientists, teachers, economists, & world leaders all agree on one thing: reading is power. We’ve collected 5 books every investor must read, especially if they are just… 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
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
Startups That Converted via Leapfunder Share Their Experience
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
Podcasts You Should Be Listening To
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
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… Read more
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… Read more
10 Angel Investing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Angel investing is an inherently risky business, and even the most capable Angels can point out the duds in their portfolio. That’s why it’s unsurprising that a survey conducted by Worthworm, a startup valuation system based out of the United States, found that one in… Read more