In the world of startups, where innovation and risk-taking reign supreme, honesty often takes a backseat to the allure of convincing an investor to take a leap of faith. However, amidst the hype and ambition, it is crucial to recognize the importance of honesty as the cornerstone of building trust…
Category: Success stories
Business Opportunities in Island States
In a world where business landscapes are often dominated by sprawling metropolises and towering corporate giants, a hidden realm of opportunity lies waiting to be discovered. Welcome to the captivating universe unveiled within the pages of “Hidden Treasures: Business Opportunities in Island States,” a thought-provoking book authored by the brilliant…
The irrelevance of business plans
GO ahead and write that 50-page business plan about your fledgling venture if it helps you to focus. Just do not bother showing it to venture capitalists, because it will do nothing to improve your chances of getting financing.But they will read a one-page elevator pitch-style executive summary, and if…
Doe mee met de Canal Cleanup event van Oris Amsterdam
De exclusieve en wereldberoemde Zwitserse horlogemaker Oris organiseert wereldwijd de Change for the Better-dagen die zich richten op natuurbehoud en humanitaire doelen. De aankomende World Cleanup Day wordt gehouden in Amsterdam op 16 september 2023. Doel is om de Amsterdamse grachten schoon te maken. U kunt zich hier aanmelden. Schone…
The only recipe for your first meeting with an investor
The first step to closing a deal with an investor Valuation of your company Founders tend to overestimate the value of their company. Here is a way to present the investor with a realistic estimate. The development stage valuation approach is often used by angel investors and venture capital firms to quickly come up…
Swiss Chamber of Commerce partners with SwissCom
SCCN has partnered with SwissCom to help with developing SwissCom’s business in The Netherlands. Swisscom is the largest telco in Switzerland, delivering most of the country’s mobile and fixed network services. It’s also the market leader in enterprise services, providing custom services to large business customers. Swisscom delivers core telco products—bundles…
Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands partners with GE Ventures
SCCN has partnered with SCCN to introduce professional investors to GE Ventures‘ clients. GE Ventures is an investment firm founded in 2020 that invests primarily in Europe. Our focus lays on companies with the potential to create sustainable, long-term value through changing economic cycles and we work closely with Management to…