The German startup scene has contributed substantially to the country’s economy. In fact, an E-Commerce Germany News article on startups shows how these businesses raised a notable €8.1 billion in 2021 alone. However, the same success has been harder to come by recently. According to a 2022 German Startup Association survey, uncertainty among startups skyrocketed due to…
The Wongpanit Krabi Team Wongpanit Krabi is a recycling company specialized in collecting and recycling plastics and other waste materials by sorting, compressing and shredding into bales and flakes, respectively before delivering to different manufactures as raw materials. The main goal of the company is to fight environmental pollution and support the concept of a…
Startups that participate in structured accelerator programs have a higher chance of success compared to those that don’t. This is because accelerator programs offer a wealth of resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities that can help startups reach their goals more efficiently and effectively. A study conducted by Gust and the Startup Genome Project found that…
Raising capital during an economic crisis can be a challenging task, José the investor can make it feasible. Co-founding Dux Capital , José Luis is an enthusiast for business development, finance, startups, and golf. Prior to receiving a BA in Finance from the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey in Mexico City, he…
Startup accelerator programs can be instrumental in helping small businesses scale their way to greatness. But these ventures are not without their challenges. In this article, we explore the pain points of accelerator programs, and how to face them. What are the main challenges faced by startup accelerator programs? With over 180 programs operational in…
Tae Hea co-founded Storm Ventures, an early stage VC fund based in Silicon Valley. Storm has invested in nearly 200 B2B software companies leading to 11 unicorns, including Marketo, Talkdesk and Workato. At Storm, Tae Hea was the founding CEO of Airespace, a B2B startup, which was later sold to Cisco for $450m. Storm has been…
Running an early-stage startup has its fundraising challenges. Equity is something you should think about at the very beginning, when you are ready to start distributing stock to investors, employees, co-founders, and all relevant shareholders. The reason you are distributing equity is to encourage those shareholders to continue growing the company. Having committed co-founders can…
While it’s difficult to generalize, the due diligence processes that investors go through after they are introduced to a startup usually means trying to better understand the context and qualities of the startup. This can involve a few things: 1. Market research and traction One of the biggest things investor look out for is the…
As an angel investor, you’re looking to invest in early-stage start-ups in exchange for a stake in the company. The hope is that you’ll strike it lucky and make huge returns from a relatively small investment. You know that any investment comes with a risk and investing in a start-up might feel like taking a…
Market access Market access is one of the most challenging battles for start-ups. Many entrepreneurs dream of expanding their business into new markets but having success in one market does not guarantee success in others. Consumers, competition, and market conditions are unique and nuanced to each geography, and founders need to be aware of and…
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