Seed-Strapping: The Middle Path Between Bootstrapping and Venture Capital
In today’s startup landscape, founders are increasingly adopting “seed-strapping”: raising an initial Seed round to kickstart commercial operations and then focusing on revenue-driven growth, deliberately avoiding subsequent funding rounds like Series A. This approach offers a balanced alternative to the extremes of bootstrapping and aggressive VC-backed scaling. Why Seed-Strapping Is Gaining Momentum Several factors contribute […]
Why European Defense Tech Is Booming (And What Everyone’s Getting Wrong)
It’s no secret that the defense tech sector is exploding: just a look at the headlines, mega funding rounds, high-profile events, and programs like Palantir for Startups. But as with any hot sector, there’s also a ton of noise. Misconceptions, old-school mentalities, and myths still blur reality, especially in Europe where the momentum is real, […]
Pioneering the Future: How Fivecomm Is Shaping Industry with 5G IoT Technology
Fivecomm is a Spanish SME based in Valencia focused on the research and development of 5G IoT and Edge Computing solutions for industrial verticals. The company accelerates industrial digitalization with scalable and cost-effective IoT solutions, ranging from smart devices to advanced edge computing, and provides a full end-to-end solution that adapts to the needs of […]
Startup Fundraising Guide #3: Effective Data Rooms for Investor Confidence & Deal Closure
You’ve built your deck and nailed your pitch. Now comes the part most founders underestimate: the data room. It’s where investors go when they’re genuinely interested, to dig into your numbers, your team, and your story without you in the room to explain it. A well-built data room for startups can be the difference between […]
Key Consumer and Provider Trends Shaping Digital Health Investment in 2025
We seem to have moved past the downturn of digital health, as 2025 has started on a high note. The sector is buzzing with activity: from the noise around Hims & Hers and telehealth prescriptions for GLP-1 inhibitors, to the rise of biomarker analysis and consumer testing, and Hinge Health filing to go public. In […]
Scaling Smart: The Startup CFO’s Role in Growth and Fundraising
Startups are built on vision, agility, and rapid execution. However, as they scale, financial discipline, strategic planning, and risk management become increasingly critical. A seasoned CFO can be the difference between sustainable growth and financial mismanagement. Despite this, many founders delay hiring a CFO until financial complexity overwhelms them, often when it’s too late. The […]
AI Personal Assistants: The Next Big Breakthrough in Artificial Intelligence
AI personal assistants are transforming productivity by tackling everyday friction: overflowing inboxes, repetitive tasks, and messy scheduling. The broader AI sector has already shown what’s possible, with companies like Lovable (AI-powered app creation), Cursor (coding), and Mercor (hiring) growing fast. Yet most professionals still lose hours to disorganized inboxes and manual scheduling, which is exactly […]
How Fracttal Achieved 266% Growth in 4 Years: Lessons from a Fast-Scaling Startup
In just four years, Fracttal has emerged as one of the fastest-growing technology companies in Spain, achieving an impressive 266% growth. Ranked 27th in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 Programme, the company has solidified its position as a global leader in asset and maintenance management solutions. Based in Madrid, with offices in Chile, Mexico, Colombia, and […]
Startup Fundraising Guide #2: Tips and Tricks to Nail Your Pitch
Your deck is ready, but a great deck doesn’t raise money on its own. What convinces investors is how you deliver it: the story you tell, the momentum you build, and the conviction you show in the room. Learning how to pitch to investors is what turns a good deck into a funded round. This […]
AI for Precision Medicine: Behind GoHub Ventures’ Investment Decision in Quibim
After some time following the technological innovations shaping the future of healthcare, we’re happy to share our investment in Quibim by participating in its $50 million Series A, one of the most promising funding rounds in Spain’s venture history. Over the years, the Valencia-based company has earned a leading position in the Diagnostics and Imaging […]