Do you know enough about the shareholders’ agreement? It sets the rules of the working relationship and functions as a corporate marriage, so you can avoid potential conflict. Trust is good, but a signature on a good agreement is better. If you still haven’t, check… Read more
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
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
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
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. They offer expertise in global commercialisation and expansion, creative and unique access to capital and cost-efficient back office support among… Read more
Jens Lapinski is one of Europe’s most active angel investors, making 10 to 20 investments per year. He is the CEO of Angel Invest Ventures based in Berlin, and he was the Managing Director at Techstars, where he managed four programs and invested in 40… Read more
Leapfunder’s Round Table Session at Amsterdam Capital Week was held at rent24, a coworking and coliving provider, which offers the possibility to connect with like-minded people. Starting from solo startup entrepreneurs to established companies with big teams, rent24 enables all the advantages of a sharing… Read more
One of the most important events in Amsterdam is taking place this week. Startups from all around the world come to Amsterdam Capital Week to meet and pitch for 500+ investors. The event is about two-way connections: participants get to meet and learn to inspire… Read more
This month Leapfunder turned four! Since the very beginning, we aim to help startups find early-stage financing. We do this by offering support and financial tools, developed with great care. We are already the largest Angel investor network in Europe, and we are determined to… Read more
While getting his Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Delft, Duke Urbanik started ECLIPSE, a company that grew into a multinational software supplier of Laboratory Information Systems. By 1999 the company was sold to Alpha Technologies, an instrument manufacturing spinoff from… Read more
