Looking for Angel Investors? How to Build an Angel Community Near You

The startup scene is flourishing worldwide. Young internet companies are popping up like mushrooms in fall, with innovative high-tech companies in quick pursuit. But as is often the case with new developments, there seem to be more companies than funding available. Yet there is always enough capital in the mature economies of northern Europe. Reaching…
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…
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. No commitments, no contracts – it’s that simple. We’ve had…
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 round in the Netherlands! Their product, “Dutch Tesla on 2…