Jiggr is an innovative Amsterdam-based startup focused on revolutionizing the B2B sales intelligence landscape. At the heart of Jiggr’s mission is the application of advanced data analytics and machine learning to transform vast amounts of global corporate data into actionable insights for sales and marketing teams. The platform is a significant innovation in the way businesses identify and engage with potential customers. Find out more about what problems they’re trying to solve and check out their live round on Leapfunder. 1. Hi Jean. Thank you for agreeing to do the interview. Tell us abou ..read more

FullEvent is the “Lego” of back-office solutions for event creators. With FullEvent, creators can use one tool to build and manage any event or activity, whether it’s weekly yoga classes, weekend dance festivals, or anything in between. Learn more about their business proposition, growth potential, and their live round on Leapfunder. 1. Hi Ali. Thank you for agreeing to do the interview. Tell us about FullEvent, the idea that got it all started, and the amazing team behind it. I started my career as an Alzheimer’s researcher. There, I became fascinated by the concept called “Enriched Environm ..read more

The search for new investment opportunities can be a daunting task. It involves knowing where to look and which signals to track to detect the best opportunities. Only if that is successful can one turn to selecting a manageable batch of companies for a balanced portfolio.  Having a strong basic deal flow and a good filter to select the best deals is an essential prerequisite for ultimately building a solid portfolio. It’s especially critical for early-stage investing because there are so many companies in those stages and the failure rate is therefore very high. That means there are many ..read more

In late 2013, the startup incubator and accelerator Y Combinator introduced the simple agreement for future equity (SAFE) to unify the terms for startup financing and simplify the fundraising of their startups. A SAFE has no maturity date so it can never lead to a cash crunch for the startup. That makes it safer than old-fashioned convertibles that require a cash repayment on expiry. This contract template generated a lot of publicity and is used in California a lot. But is it a good choice for your startup? Usually not! Some very specific conditions in the SAFE make it a good fit for the situ ..read more

Hans de Penning is the Founder and CEO of Neople, providing the world’s most helpful and intelligent digital co-workers for customer support teams. With the help of a Neople, your customer support team can handle incoming tickets with the speed of light. Neoples help answer all incoming questions, and they’re trained in your tone of voice. Find out more about Hans’ company, and check out the advice for founders he shared with us. 1. Hi, Hans. Thank you very much for agreeing to do the interview. Could you tell us about your background and connection to the startup world? I studied Software an ..read more

Sabine Schoorl has worked in tech as a serial founder, investor, and startup coach since 2013. She is a Senior Partner at LUMO Labs, an impact-driven multi-stage investment fund. They believe emerging technologies are key to solving the social challenges people face today. In our chat, learn more about LUMO Labs’ mission and find out what Sabine thinks is going well in the Dutch startup ecosystem & which challenges it is facing. 1. Hi Sabine. Thank you for agreeing to do the interview. Please tell us about your background and your connection to the startup world. I started my career in th ..read more

At the end of each quarter, we prepare a State of the Startup Market Report. In the report for Q4 2023, we’re talking about the upcoming startup hubs in Germany and the Netherlands and the hot startup industries. Flip through the spotlighted startups and the fresh arrivals from our Startup Directory. Check out some valuable tips on becoming a Leapfunder investor. Read our interview with Laura Di Santolo, the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Forward·Inc, an Amsterdam-based, internationally operating organization devoted to helping newcomers pursue their entrepreneurial dreams ..read more

Magnus Heinstedt was the CEO of corporate finance, media, and e-commerce companies, where he participated in various financing arrangements and IPOs. He has vast experience in board work as a board chairman and member in listed and unlisted companies. Now, he works with companies that want to grow, focusing more on teams than business ideas. In our interview, find out what the Swedish startup scene is like and which advice for founders Magnus shared with us. 1. Hi Magnus. Thank you very much for agreeing to do the interview. Please tell us about your background and connection to the startup w ..read more

Tino Zwirs is an entrepreneur with a passion for creating a lasting impact through education and innovation. Besides being a founder, he strategically advises startups, scaleups, and corporates to help them reach their full potential. He is a Board Member at Young Creators, which strives to make it as easy as possible for people between the ages of 16 and 26 to live an entrepreneurial life in the Netherlands. Find out more about their mission and check out the advice for founders Tino shared with us. 1. Hi Tino, thank you for agreeing to do the interview. Please tell us about your background ..read more

Boardio’s mission is to be the leading global service for growth companies, providing them with the skills and expertise they need to expand internationally. They do this by connecting them with advisors or board members with the right experience, networks, and interest in their businesses. We talked to Gaby van Otterdijk, the Country Manager for the Netherlands, and Per Landquist, the Country Manager for Sweden. Find out more about how startups and advisors benefit from Boardio. 1. Hi Gaby and Per. Thank you both for agreeing to do the interview. Please tell us about your background and conn ..read more