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 […]

A team with a winning mentality is more likely to achieve the most ambitious goals. This mindset fosters resilience, motivation, and a strong commitment to excellence. Creating such a mentality within your startup is essential for long-term success. Let’s explore how to cultivate a winning mentality and why it is so crucial. The Importance of […]

According to management studies, business activity monitoring and controlling significantly increase a startup’s chances of obtaining fair financing. But how does this process work, and what specific steps can you take to implement an effective system? The Power of Business Activity Monitoring and Controlling A robust business activity monitoring and controlling system allows you to […]

In today’s fast-paced business environment, achieving your business objectives requires more than just a solid plan. Systematically implementing your business plan together with your team is crucial to rigorously pursuing your vision and goals. Business Activity Monitoring & Controlling (BAMC) supports this process in an excellent way, significantly increasing your organization’s focus and the likelihood […]

Revenue is the main value driver of any early-stage startup. Achieving your revenue targets is crucial for stakeholders, including investors and employees. A business activity monitoring and controlling (BAMC) system can support you in reaching these goals by providing actionable insights into your organization’s activities. Let’s explore how BAMC can help you achieve your revenue […]

Valuing pre-revenue start-ups, especially those spun off from top universities, involves analysing a specific data set with comparable transactions. Differences in qualitative factors such as team strength, technology innovation, and market potential justify deviations from the mean valuation. In this post, we discuss the average and median pre-money valuation of early-stage spin-offs from two of […]

Determining the fair startup valuation  is a critical and complex process. While many practitioners argue that startup valuation is more of an art than a science, the reality is that valuing startups, particularly early-stage ones, is inherently challenging due to the lack of operational data. However, by understanding and applying key financial principles, you can […]