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
Introducing clevergig: Uber of Hospitality Staffing
Hospitality is an industry which has been here for a long time and has dealt with the same staffing problems ever since. clevergig created a fantastic solution which allows bars & restaurants to have an experienced freelancer at their doorstep within an hour whenever they need it.… Read more
Eindhoven Startup Ecosystem
In 2013, Forbes declared Eindhoven to be the most inventive city in the world. Others call it the Smartest Place on Earth. Perhaps both are true. According to research, every year Eindhoven produces 22.6 patents per 100,000 residents. It seems a perfect place for everyone… Read more
From Buzzoek to CashOrCard to Countr
CashOrCard (Countr) is a complete retail solution for business owners & they’re currently raising their 4th funding round via Leapfunder. With 7% average weekly growth in 2015, read all about the team that has proven to be able to deliver results in our interview with their CEO, John… Read more
CIC: From the US to Rotterdam
The Cambridge Innovation Center, also known as CIC, is a well-known workspace for startups from the United States, with over $7 bln in venture capital & more than 1.000 companies. Their expertise is making sure startups have absolutely everything they need for their business; from… Read more
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… Read more
Awesome Startups Currently Raising Funding
2015 is coming to a close & we can proudly state that many startups got successfully funded via our platform. This week, we reached a milestone when Bolt Mobility’s AppScooter raised €1M, making it the biggest round ever closed via Leapfunder and the biggest online funding… Read more
The Success of the Startupbootcamp Convertible
The Netherland’s tech startup ecosystem is emerging and the demand for simpler funding terms that enable startups to grow is getting hard to keep up with. Startupbootcamp E-commerce decided to tackle this issue and launch the first Netherlands based accelerator to offer convertible notes to… Read more
Ligo – Entrepreneur’s Partner in Legal
Accessibility, affordability, transparency, simplicity and convenience – these are the key elements of Ligo, a revolutionizing startup that offers online legal services to entrepreneurs. They include safe management of legal documents without the help of a lawyer as well as engagement in 30-minute consultations with… Read more