The European venture capital (VC) market is navigating significant challenges in 2024 as founders’ demand for funding continues to surpass available capital from VC firms. Valuation remain under pressure, and VC funds are grappling with temporary negative returns. Amidst this uncertain landscape, VCs are adopting technology, conducting thorough due diligence, and tightening efficiencies to stay […]
Unlocking the true potential of customer analysis is the key to driving your startup valuation in today’s fiercely competitive business landscape. By strategically leveraging customer segmentation, Net Promoter Score (NPS), Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) analysis, churn management, and predictive analysis, you can harness the power of data to optimise resources, boost customer satisfaction, and […]
The year-end closing is a challenging process for the entire accounting department. The accounting team has to put in extended hours to meet deadlines for various year-end tasks such as annual wage statements, VAT returns, and annual corporate tax filings. As a founder or CFO of the company, you are responsible for presenting the yearly […]
Well-funded startups grow faster compared to bootstrapped ones. What type of funding did the ETH and EPFL spin-offs launched between 2017 and 2020 receive so far? What can you do to increase your probability of being well-funded? Funding Overview Seed Rounds ETH Spin-offs: 41% raised a seed round with an average funding amount of CHF […]
An evaluation of ETH and EPFL spin-offs launched between 2017 and 2020 revealed significant differences in the average funding amounts received by these startups. While both institutions show a similar proportion of spin-offs receiving third-party funding, ETH spin-offs secure more than twice the amount of funding compared to EPFL spin-offs. Funding Overview Proportion of Funded […]
Startup valuation is a critical topic for any founder seeking initial investors. The biggest challenge arises from the fact that an early-stage startups face numerous risks in product, market, and team dimensions. As a result, financial projections often serve more as a demonstration of ambition than a precise financial science. To address this challenge, venture […]
Members of the research institutions at ETH Zurich (ETH) and the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) launched 176 spin-offs between 2017 and 2020. This indicates a robust culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within these institutions. On an annual basis, ETH and EPFL launched 28 and 17 spin-offs, respectively, during the same period. Analyzing these […]
Premature scaling is a critical issue often overlooked in discussions about why startups fail. Various studies indicate that premature scaling is responsible for approximately 70% of tech startup failures worldwide. This article aims to shed light on how to identify and prevent premature scaling, ensuring your business grows sustainably. Understanding Premature Scaling Premature scaling occurs […]
Your most essential milestone as an early-stage founder is to find product-market fit. Once you achieve this, you will make all your stakeholders happy, except for your competitors, and experience exponential growth. Let’s explore what product-market fit means and how you can achieve it in your venture. Understanding Product-Market Fit Product-market fit (PMF) occurs when […]
Tracking and monitoring the market and performance of your startup gives you the ability to steer and control your business through calm and stormy seas. Implementing a well-functioning business activity monitoring and controlling system is crucial to achieving this. Here, we outline the challenges and provide solutions to help you manage your startup effectively. Four […]