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Our clients, experts investing in and running early-stage tech companies, recently spoke with Startups Magazine to share their predictions for the 2025 startup landscape. Take a sneak peek below at what they think the big trends of the new year will be, and read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eZFWhdEt

Tips from startup founders from a journalist: Are you founding a (European/UK/Ukrainian) super-early stage startup? We still have time and interest to learn about your bootstrapped startup even if you are at pre-investor funding stage. If you have a great story, share your idea with us, regardless of your funding stage. (Random pic of one of our kittens - still in his early stages also!)

📢 Just a quick reminder to all startups! Don't miss the chance to fill out our questionnaire and share your perspective on the Croatian startup ecosystem. Your insights are invaluable in painting the full picture of the Croatian startup scene. It’s a simple step, but your participation could open new doors with investors, media, and potential customers across the globe. 🌍 🔗 Complete the survey here: https://lnkd.in/dUXPkwcM #crostartup #startup

🚀 Startups dream big, but limited budgets and resources can hold them back. 👉 Scaling without increasing costs is tough, but there’s a smarter way. Stay tuned for a solution designed to help startups thrive. #StartupChallenges #QubitAI

At Web Summit 2024, I had the chance to speak with Lamees Butt  about her work with RISER, a platform dedicated to helping early-stage startups succeed. 🚀 RISER provides tailored tools and resources to help founders overcome challenges, scale effectively, and maximize their potential. A true game-changer for startup growth! 💡 #RISER #WebSummit2024 #StartupGrowth #StartupSpotlight #Innovation

if (idea || notKnowingWhatToDo || needMoney || needPeople || true) {   //hehehe, no escape   // - Foundance is the place where your ideas come to life!   const yourDream = new Foundance(idea);   // - Foundance is the place where you can find talented people among so many different skillsets!   yourDream.findTalentedPeople(['engineering', 'marketing', 'cto']);   // -Agree on chain!   yourDream.createAgreementOnChain();   // Create your landing page!   yourDream.createYourWebsiteOnFoundance();   //Rise money on the Blockchain easily with the NFT Creation support on Foundance   yourDream.createYourNFTCollection();   //....and with so many other features! }

💼📈India’s startup ecosystem has seen many success stories, with young and ambitious founders creating disruptive businesses that upend the status quo. As these startups grow and evolve, though, a critical consideration arises—are founders best equipped to guide them through their next phase of growth? Nikhil Patwardhan explores in today's story. Read now, via the link in the comments.

$132K – $149K, here’s what seed-stage founders pay early employees, based on data. Once a startup has raised its seed round, the perennial question becomes how much should the founders pay themselves and their first few employees? Kruze Consulting, a CPA firm that specializes in venture-backed startups, recently analyzed average salary ranges for over 450 seed-stage startups and shared that data with TechCrunch. The following averages are based […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. http://ow.ly/YLtj105ViL7 #IdeaFire #Startup #Entrepreneur

Who’s behind Europe’s fastest-growing startups? 🚀 In their recent article, Federico Scolari and Hessa Alabbas take a closer look at the investors fueling the growth of Europe’s fastest-growing startups, featured in the Sifted 250. Compiled in partnership with Zoom, this list ranks 250 startups by revenue growth over the past three years. These companies are setting the pace in industries like fintech, climate tech, and consumer tech—transforming innovation into impact. 📈 We’re proud to see HV recognized for achieving the highest average compound annual growth rates (CAGR) across its portfolio, reflecting the strength and potential of the businesses we support. Notable mentions include FINN, charles, Tourlane, and Enpal. A big congratulations to all the founders, entrepreneurs, and investors driving Europe’s entrepreneurial landscape forward! 👏 Find out more about the investors shaping the Sifted 250 in the link in the comments below. 👇

In the fast-paced world of tech startups, many Founders believe in "manic hustle"—a culture of constant pressure and frantic activity. This idea misses an important truth: Not all activity leads to progress. In my latest article, I explain why when a startup is caught up in manic hustle, adding more pressure doesn't help—it makes things worse. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gPKp8D-x