Blogs

Collaboration in Private Markets: The New Edge
Collaboration in Private Markets: The New Edge
How Strategic Partnerships Drive Success in the Startup Ecosystem

Explore how collaboration is transforming private markets, with real-world data, expert insights, and actionable strategies for investors and founders.

Emma Sofie Andersen
Emma Sofie Andersen1 week ago
Future of Work: Startup Remote Teams
Future of Work: Startup Remote Teams
Practices for Productive Distributed Teams

Explore the rise of remote teams in startups, the benefits and challenges they present, and best practices for communication, culture-building, productivity, and leveraging global talent.

Mikael Krogh
Mikael Krogh2 weeks ago
Preparing for Exit: Maximize Value
Preparing for Exit: Maximize Value
Founder's Guide to Acquisitions, IPOs & Liquidity Events

Explore essential strategies for startups preparing for an exit, including how to build an exit-ready company, choose the right exit path (M&A, IPO), time your move, and maximize valuation.

Anders Emil Knutsen
Anders Emil Knutsen3 weeks ago
Global Startup Ecosystems: Landscape
Global Startup Ecosystems: Landscape
Comparing Hubs & Trends for Entrepreneurs

An exploration of the world's leading startup ecosystems, highlighting their strengths, weaknesses, emerging trends, and the unique opportunities and challenges they present for global-minded entrepreneurs.

Hanne Kristine Larsen
Hanne Kristine Larsen4 weeks ago
Growth Hacking for Early Startups
Growth Hacking for Early Startups
Low-Cost, High-Impact Rapid Expansion Strategies

Discover effective growth hacking techniques tailored for early-stage startups to achieve rapid customer acquisition and market growth on a limited budget.

Emma Sofie Andersen
Emma Sofie Andersen1 month ago
Product-Market Fit: Measure & Achieve
Product-Market Fit: Measure & Achieve
Align Product with Market Needs for Growth

Delve into the critical concept of product-market fit, understand why it's paramount for startup survival and growth, and learn actionable strategies for measuring and achieving it.

Lars Erik Johansen
Lars Erik Johansen1 month ago
Startup Funding: Legal Landscape
Startup Funding: Legal Landscape
Key Legal Considerations for Founders

A guide to the essential legal aspects startups must navigate during the fundraising process, from entity formation and securities compliance to IP protection and investor agreements.

Mikael Krogh
Mikael Krogh1 month ago
Building an Inclusive Startup Team
Building an Inclusive Startup Team
Strategies for Innovation, Performance & Growth

Explore the critical importance of diversity and inclusion in startup teams, its impact on innovation and financial success, and actionable strategies for building and retaining a truly inclusive workforce.

Anders Emil Knutsen
Anders Emil Knutsen2 months ago
Avoid Financial Projection Mistakes
Avoid Financial Projection Mistakes
Build Realistic Startup Financial Forecasts

Learn to identify and avoid frequent errors in startup financial projections, from overly optimistic revenue forecasts to neglecting hidden costs, ensuring your financial model is a reliable tool for growth and investor confidence.

Hanne Kristine Larsen
Hanne Kristine Larsen2 months ago
AI in VC: Transforming Deal Sourcing
AI in VC: Transforming Deal Sourcing
AI's Role in Startup Investment Evaluation

Explore the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence on venture capital, particularly in streamlining deal sourcing, enhancing due diligence, and reshaping investment strategies.

Emma Sofie Andersen
Emma Sofie Andersen2 months ago
Startup Benchmarking: Use Data to Shine
Startup Benchmarking: Use Data to Shine
Comparative Analysis for Opportunities & Growth

Learn how to effectively benchmark your startup by identifying key metrics, comparing against industry standards and competitors, and using these insights to improve performance, optimize operations, and attract investors.

Lars Erik Johansen
Lars Erik Johansen2 months ago
Early-Stage Investor Perspectives
Early-Stage Investor Perspectives
Decoding VC Priorities for Funding Success

Gain insights into what early-stage investors truly look for when evaluating startups. Understand the key criteria, from team strength and market traction to financial projections and product-market fit.

Mikael Krogh
Mikael Krogh3 months ago
Seed to Series A: A Case Study
Seed to Series A: A Case Study
Startup Journey: Early Funding & Growth

Explore a hypothetical case study of 'Onesource,' a B2B SaaS startup, as it navigates the challenging path from initial Seed funding to a successful Series A round, highlighting key milestones, strategies, and lessons learned.

Anders Emil Knutsen
Anders Emil Knutsen3 months ago
Startup Valuation Trends 2020-2025
Startup Valuation Trends 2020-2025
Evolving Investment & Growth Landscape

Explore the significant shifts in startup valuations from 2020 through 2025, analyzing key trends across sectors, the impact of economic changes, and evolving investor priorities.

Hanne Kristine Larsen
Hanne Kristine Larsen3 months ago
Anatomy of a Perfect Pitch Deck
Anatomy of a Perfect Pitch Deck
Crafting a Narrative to Secure Investment

Discover the essential components of a winning pitch deck, common pitfalls to avoid, and how to structure your story to captivate investors and secure funding.

Emma Sofie Andersen
Emma Sofie Andersen3 months ago
Key Metrics for Fundraising Success
Key Metrics for Fundraising Success
Understanding the Key Numbers That Attract Investors

Dive into the essential data-backed metrics that significantly correlate with a startup's fundraising success. Learn what investors look for and how to present your numbers compellingly.

Lars Erik Johansen
Lars Erik Johansen4 months ago