Building an Investor Pipeline for Your Next Funding Round
Raising capital is a critical step for early-stage startups – especially those in capital-intensive businesses like deeptech and medtech. To succeed, approach fundraising like a focused sales process that builds momentum and creates FOMO among investors. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you close your next funding round with confidence. Treat Fundraising like a Sales […]
Funding for Deep Tech Startups – How to Get Through the Innovation Valley of Death
For deeptech startups, which are at the forefront of innovation, public funding can be a critical enabler of growth. However, navigating this complex landscape can be challenging. In this article, we’ll explore the main public funding options available for Spanish deeptech startups, as well as the key challenges founders face when applying for these resources. […]
How to Get Financial Expertise for Your Startup at a Fraction of the Costs
As a founder of a startup, the excitement of building your own business often goes hand-in-hand with a growing burden of financial administration and management. While you might have gotten used to handle everything yourself, engaging a financial expert might be a game changer for you, as it frees up your time and allows you […]
How to Attract and Retain Top Talent for Your Startup
As surveys show over and over, there are two main reasons why entrepreneurs fail: The top reason is always a wrong product-market-fit. More surprisingly, around 25% of startup failures are typically attributed to a poor team selection. Having the right team can make or break any startup. But competing with established companies for bright individuals […]
Is Bootstrapping Your Startup Your Best Option?
Starting a business is a long and bumpy ride filled with countless decisions, and one of the most critical choices a founder must make is how to finance their startup. While seeking external funding can provide a quick cash influx, bootstrapping – using your own funds and resources – continues to be a popular strategy […]
How to Make Sure That Your Product Meets a Real Market Need
Developing a successful physical product means going beyond just having a great idea; it requires ensuring that your product addresses a real market need. Many startups fall into the trap of creating a solution looking for a problem, which can lead to wasted resources and missed opportunities. To increase your chances of building something that […]
