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Tech writer based in Madrid covering the Spanish startup ecosystem.

The best tools for startup investors to identify and track investments

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The time of investors and startups is limited. That's why there are some tools (online and offline) that help investors find new and interesting startups and, once backed, keep track of them. Here's a list of the most used by investors at all stages.

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The current state of the European startup investment market in 4 graphs

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In order to better understand the European tech ecosystem we've put together a list of 4 graphs that visually explain the current situation of the European startup financing market. Quick and unsurprising tip? London is still the central hub of the old continent for Venture Capital firms and technology companies.

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“Do more, faster” Jon Bradford’s advice to startups wanting to get into Techstars

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Jon Bradford a lot of experience when it comes to startups, accelerators and investing. We sat down with the current Managing Director of Techstars London to talk about this and other topics associated to startup accelerator programs.

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How can startups ‘exit’ and investors make money?

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How can startups sell their companies and investors get a return on their investment? What are the options available to investors and entrepreneurs? When is the right time to sell? We try to respond to all of those questions.

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“Starting up a company is hard and has nothing to do with giving talks all day” Pepe Agell from Chartboost

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Pepe Agell is the 'Head of International' at Chartboost, one of the leading companies when it comes to mobile game developers monetize their apps. In this interview we talk to him about the future of Chartboost, the current state of the Spanish startup market and Silicon Valley.

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What are investors looking for in startups? 4 unmissable startup investors criteria

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Investors are always looking for new startups to invest in, but to find the right ones they use a set of variables. In this article we take a look at those variables and explain why not every single startup should receive external funding.

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Understanding differences in startup financing stages

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The financing options available to startups vary depending on the stage they are at. In this article we take a look at the different financing options available and when startups should approach business angels, Venture Capital firms or other sources of funding.

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Financing options for startups looking for funding in Europe

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The startup financing landscape in the old continent is quickly changing: Europe is becoming a true hub of global entrepreneurship and investing in startups is evolving rapidly... and we want Startuxplore to become the best place to both things.

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The Spanish startup ecosystem continues to grow: €102 million invested in Q3 2014

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Spanish startups raised €104 million in the third quarter of 2014, becoming the best month for the country's entrepreneurial ecosystem since 2013. We analyze these figures and highlight the most relevant deals.

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P2P startups are attracting big money from VCs. Will it last?

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P2P startups are all over the place. From transporatation to accommodation services, including the omnipresent sector of fintech. We take a look at the startups that have attracted VC investments in recent months.

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