Consumers are continuing to spend on experiences over traditional retail goods. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, American consumer spending on experiences grew twice as fast as spending on goods between 2000 and 2019. Travel experience marketplace GetYourGuide confirms this trend: booking volumes in the first quarter of 2023 are four times higher […]
The global opportunity in the vacation rental management software market is large and growing with a total addressable market of €1.9 billion. And while domestic leisure and travel categories continue to rebound in Europe and North America, small property owners are increasingly outsourcing to property managers and digitizing their operations. Is in this specific scenario […]
Entering the world of startups can feel like stepping into a whole new language. The startup ecosystem is filled with unique jargon and slang that can leave newcomers feeling bewildered. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, an investor, or simply interested in the startup world, this guide aims to demystify the language used in the startup […]
In today’s world, there are many different automated sales solutions available. However, these tools focus on automating a single task in the sales cycle, not encompassing the process from start to finish. This renders the sales teams’ time and resources inefficient due to manual admin tasks that take up capacity and teams being unable to […]
Starting a successful startup usually begins with a brilliant idea. However, generating and evaluating such ideas can be a challenging process. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to come up with innovative startup ideas and evaluate their potential for success. By following these tips and tricks, you will […]
On average, there are about 130,000 startups emerging every day globally. However, many of those won’t make it, as entrepreneurial life can be brutal and comprises constant challenges. Even once establishing market fit and product viability (which is no small task), there can be financial challenges. Startups must navigate the delicate balance between investment in […]
The U.S. solar industry finds itself at a crucial juncture in history, thanks to the introduction of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which marks the nation’s inaugural clean energy industrial policy. German companies like NexWafe, that designs, develops, and pilots a proprietary process to produce ultra-thin, high-efficiency, monocrystalline green solar wafers to make photovoltaics […]
Klearly, the first Dutch application that allows users to receive payments directly on their phones, is now available to download for free. With just a few simple steps, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can turn their mobile phones into card terminals using the app. The fintech startup recently raised €2.1 million in a successful pre-seed […]
With the UN estimating that $5-7 trillion is needed per year between 2015 and 2030 to achieve a set of SDGs globally, Lausanne-based HackCapital wants to help bridge the funding gap. How will they do it? According to its founders, by opening up a new route of financing from small ticket accredited investors and removing […]
Fusion is the process that powers the stars. To make it possible on Earth, one can confine high-energy ionized matter, called “plasma”, via magnetic fields. Tokamaks and stellarators are two approaches that do so by creating a magnetic “cage” in doughnut-shaped devices. The opportunity to leverage fusion as a safe, clean, and abundant energy source […]