We had a chance to talk to Alex from EY Finance Navigator, a financial planning software for startups, which makes it easy to build a financial plan in no time, without the need of hiring a financial advisor. With EY Finance Navigator, there is no… Read more
We talked to Eddy van den Brink, the founder of New Venture Match, an Amsterdam-based company that plays an intermediary role for startups, institutional investors and VC firms. Eddy has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, working with names like ABN AMRO… Read more
In the Netherlands, we saw a lot of activity in the startup scene about 5 years ago. Around that time the startup accelerators – such as Rockstart and Startupbootcamp – came to the Netherlands. They were able to bring all the pieces of a startup… Read more
All ambitious businessmen value the important information they gain through reading. Gaining new knowledge is crucial for the vitality of your business as well as for your personal development. To complete your summer reading list we’ve collected 5 books that will enrich your knowledge and… Read more
“When a great team meets a lousy market, the market wins. When a lousy team meets a great market, the market wins. When a great team meets a great market, something special happens.” Andy Rachleff One of the most common reasons why startups fail is… Read more
Creating a startup takes courage! Believing in yourself and in your team is key to leaping, and the first step towards being a successful entrepreneur. At least, this is what we gather from listening to the top 10 startup CEOs in Europe. Earlier, we shared… Read more
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
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… Read more
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… Read more
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
