Tips for investors and startups published in Q3 in 2015

ProctorExam is bringing technology and the exam industry to a whole new level by monitoring certifications, tests, and other assessments from behind a computer screen. They’ve come a long way and are beginning their second round of funding via Leapfunder! Today we’ve asked the company’s CEO, Daniel, to share ProctorExam’s journey and what he sees...

All roads lead to Rome, but all startup roads lead to Berlin! This cool city attracts more and more creative entrepreneurs each day who seek to get on the radar and pitch to potential investors and customers for their innovative ideas. We have selected five early stage startups to watch in Berlin. Check them out!...

Being a startup CEO, you’re working 24/7 on planning and developing your ideas, trying to make everything so perfect that it’s impossible for an investor to say no. Every investor has his own unique approach, they can focus on the product, market, team, or on the numbers and future assumption. Being aware of how difficult...

From Hipster Hub to Startup Capital, Berlin seems to be winning all the titles as a European city. With its cool culture and affordable prices, it has attracted many skilled and techie entrepreneurs from all around the world. The city has a great mix of early stage startups and late stage startups, and we have...

Being an investor isn’t easy. Choosing the right startup to fund is a life-changing moment for both the investor and the startup. Money makes the world go round, but is it enough for success? We’ve collected a few secret tips from successful angel investors and wanted to share them with you. Read on! Secret tips...

Nestegg Biotech is a US biotech startup who felt that the European market was the right environment for them to shine. We had the pleasure to talk to their Co Managing Director, Tim Gauldin who shared with us the team’s experience, funding expectations and goals for the future. Interview with Tim Gaulding from Nestegg Biotech 1. Hi Tim, congrats...

Startups know the struggle of having a brilliant idea, an incredible team, but not the capital and funding the company needs to take off. Tienko Rasker, CEO of Leapfunder, offers his top 10 tips for startups seeking funding. He discusses valuable information regarding investment deals, funding rounds, and relationships with investors. Advice on raising funding...

Emilie’s Friends is an innovative startup aiming to change the way travellers book trips by targeting all the adventure seekers needs in one place. Emilie’s Friends shares its experience with Leapfunder, tips to successfully raise funds, and how they are growing their business with the investments they receive. Interview with Emilie’s Friends Congratulations on the...

A great team and a very socially conscious idea are what sets SuperBuddy apart. Co-founders Tim van den Heuvel, their CEO, or better yet, their ChiefBuddy, and Arjan Yspeert, Marketing Buddy, share with us their experience with Leapfunder and tips on what to do to raise a successful funding round. Interview with CEO of SuperBuddy:...

Let’s bring to the spotlight one of the funding world’s heroes. Today we want to shed some light on healthcare innovation, delve deeper into one of the markets with exceptional investment returns, and learn more about NLC Ventures, a startup that accelerates the innovation process to keep healthcare affordable and achievable for everyone everywhere. Nina...

GTEC, Europe’s first open campus for entrepreneurship, celebrated its grand opening this Wednesday in Berlin. We attended the event together with two of our Dutch success stories, Plot Projects and Live On Demand, who are also looking to conquer the German market. Grand Opening of GTEC From their headquarters at ESMT in the heart of...