The Dutch startup scene is always full of events, demo days and awards. And 2019 will be no different. Check out the events no investor should miss in 2019! Lean Startup Summit is a full-day event that brings big ideas from Eric Ries’s books off the page… Read more
Live Rounds Update [Germany]: February 7th
The German startup scene is always full of events and demo days. And 2019 will be no different. Check out the events no investor should miss in 2019! Lean Startup Summit is a full-day event that brings big ideas from Eric Ries’s books off the… Read more
Live Rounds Update [the Netherlands]: January 10th
We hope that from 2019 we will see the Dutch startup ecosystem go into its mature state. In particular, we would like to see a better ‘exit culture’. After years of hard work, the investors and the entrepreneurs deserve a good exit. Lean Startup Summit… Read more
Live Rounds Update [Germany]: January 10th
Leapfunder has gone from being entirely unknown to a recognized part of the ecosystem. Everybody seems to be aware of us and what we’re doing. Our monthly Investor Round Table Sessions have become a highly appreciated part of the Berlin startup ecosystem because startups have direct access to… Read more
Live Rounds Update: December 27th
AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: We have updated the Leapfunder Note to bring it more in line with the most common market practices. Starting from 2019 we will be using the Leapfunder Note version 5. Important difference: when a qualifying event happens, a valuation for the startup is set. A discount is… Read more
Live Rounds Update [the Netherlands]: December 6th
Startmesh is a Global Technology Venture Catalyst supporting the commercialisation of startups post the idea validation stage through to sustainable profitability or a liquidity event. Find out how they help startups move to the scaleup phase. The big Gründerszene Spätschicht – Christmas Edition is opening its doors… Read more
Live Rounds Update [Germany]: December 6th
Tanja Kufner is a strong supporter of open innovation and believer in the potential of corporate-startup collaboration if done right. Find out how she entered the startup world, what is it about startups that particularly attracts her and what she predicts for the Berlin ecosystem in… Read more
Live Rounds Update: November 22nd
In our new ‘Video Lessons’ blog series we share knowledge for both startups and investors in a short video format. Today we are going to talk about pre-money and post-money valuation. The big Gründerszene Spätschicht – Christmas Edition is opening its doors on December 13th to… Read more
Live Rounds Update [the Netherlands]: November 8th
We talked to Geert van Vlijmen, an international business performance coach who has been a part of the Dutch startup ecosystem for many years. Read more about his experience and find practical advice for creating a perfect pitch and growing your business. Our CEO, Tienko… Read more
Live Rounds Update [Germany]: November 8th
Ingo Juraske is a partner at IMPACT51, a business angel syndicate based in Berlin. He has worked in the IT industry for over 35 years and has been investing as an early-stage business angel since 2010. Find out more about his background, IMPACT51 and what… Read more