Tips for investors and startups published in Q2 in 2025

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…