Convertible notes are an increasingly popular tool for early-stage startup funding across Europe, and Sweden is no exception. Convertibles offer a fast and flexible way to raise capital without immediately pricing the company. However, to truly unlock their advantages, it’s crucial to structure them correctly.…

Innovation doesn’t happen in a vacuum — it takes vision, collaboration, and systems that empower people to take bold ideas and turn them into impact. Few understand this better than Ale Winter, a seasoned ecosystem builder whose work has helped shape the startup landscapes of…

Dr. Ingo Schneider is a lawyer, angel investor, and author who has spent over a decade guiding startups through the legal and strategic challenges of building high-growth companies.  In this interview, he shares insights from his new book “Company Building – a Practical Guide for…

From launching a whimsical luxury jewelry brand to founding a purpose-driven ice cream company that scaled across Europe, Hanna Reimers has built her career on creativity, resilience, and a passion for entrepreneurship.  After successfully exiting her second startup in 2023, she now channels her experience…

In 2009, before coworking spaces were a global trend, Maximilian von der Ahé co-founded betahaus in Berlin’s Kreuzberg district. What started as an experiment among friends quickly grew into one of the city’s most influential hubs for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and creatives. With a background in…

Emilie Vallauri’s deep expertise in nurturing pre-seed startups and building thriving entrepreneurial communities makes her an invaluable asset to the startup ecosystem. As a Program Lead at Techstars, she’s currently focusing on accelerating the startup landscape in Southern African countries. She also contributes to the…

Jens Lapinski is the Founding Partner & CEO of Angel Invest, Europe’s most active angel fund. Previously, he was a Managing Director at Techstars, where he launched the German fund that invested in 40 companies that have raised €250M+ in funding. Read our interview to…

Darya Kamkalova is an entrepreneur, angel investor, podcast host, community builder, speaker, digital nomad, and tech industry professional with fourteen years of experience in data products and marketplaces. When she hit her glass ceiling in the corporate world, she launched Venturing Women – now an…

Sufeng Li is an angel investor with a background in Finance X Product Development. He’s empowering startups through strategic insights and impactful investments. We talked to him about the SIA program, which provides a comprehensive, fully remote three-month experience to elevate your investing acumen, advice…

Elizabeth Kleinveld is the host of Breaking Banks Europe, the world’s #1 FinTech podcast and radio show. She’s a startup matchmaker and ecosystem builder, especially for FinTech, Renewable Energy, and Mobility and Sustainability. In our interview, learn more about her role as Head of Acceleration…