Published in Creandum·Jul 21, 2022The secret weapon to higher-quality software — Creandum ♡ Better Stack.Venture firms look for startups everywhere and anywhere. Oftentimes our trusted network serves as a strong qualifier, and hence warm introductions are most efficient. But many times it can be very random how we find startups we get excited about. This time, Creandum investment manager Lauri, who’s a developer at…Enterprise4 min readEnterprise4 min read
Published in Creandum·Jun 30, 2022Project Eaden’s technology makes saving the world an indulgenceProject Eaden’s technology makes saving the world an indulgence As human beings, we neither want to compromise on our current life nor give up on our pleasures. This is why climate change is such a challenging fight. No one wants to give up on the quality of life. Instead, we are looking for alternative ways to keep enjoying life…Portfolio News3 min readPortfolio News3 min read
Published in Creandum·May 23, 2022Do VCs add value? 4 years later, the answer remains: sometimes.VC = smart money. VC = value add. VC = helpful. This is how the VC industry markets itself to founders. But do founders really agree? A few years ago, Henri Deshays (at Newfund), Owen Reynolds (then at University of Chicago, now Expon Capital) and I embarked on a project…Creandum7 min readCreandum7 min read
Published in Creandum·Apr 12, 2022Why you’re clueless after shipping product — and how Bucket helpsOne of the privileges of working at Creandum is that we get to join founders for their journey, and get to know and collaborate with them through the twists and turns. The impact of this is that, when they are ready to start something new, we know they mean business…Creandum4 min readCreandum4 min read
Published in Creandum·Feb 10, 2022Levelling up — Introducing Creandum’s DE&I PolicyWhen you keep saying the same thing, there’s a risk it loses impact. So let’s really take a moment to hit this one home: Diverse businesses perform better. But it takes more than rhetoric to bring this change into the world. Just as our language must be explicit, we must…Thoughts4 min readThoughts4 min read
Published in Creandum·Oct 11, 2021Under The Hood of Diversity: 2021 Creandum Diversity IndexWe have said it before but it bears repeating: diverse teams drive better decision-making and build better companies, and the data shows it’s true. Diversity is good business, and is why it’s a priority for us every day. That’s why we’re increasing the diversity of our team. It’s why we…Diversity6 min readDiversity6 min read
Published in Creandum·Jul 15, 2021The Unfair Advantage of Strong Company CultureMore or less every company Creandum speaks to claims culture is important for them. Company culture is an entrepreneurial meme that everyone subscribes to but very few actually master. But when your company is named ‘the best startup to work for in London in 2021’ you must be doing something…Company Culture5 min readCompany Culture5 min read
Published in Creandum·Apr 21, 2021Scaling talent with talent — Join Creandum as Head of Talent.For close to 20 years, Creandum has had the fortune to be part of some of Europe’s most amazing companies and people. What early-stage venture is all about is backing phenomenal individuals, and as a matter of fact, the vast majority of capital the Creandum funds invest is used for…People3 min readPeople3 min read
Published in Creandum·Mar 5, 2021Deliver it now — Creandum backs next-generation grocer DijaAt Creandum, we have a sweet spot for big markets. With an ever-growing world population, the food market is undoubtedly one of them. The first food investment made by the Creandum funds was Linas Matkasse, one of the original meal kit delivery services, that inspired today’s market leader Hello Fresh…Portfolio News3 min readPortfolio News3 min read
Published in Creandum·Mar 3, 2021Scaling Culture.How to define, develop and maintain culture in fast-growing companies “What’s your team culture like?” — A question I’m sure many of you are familiar with from hiring interviews, no matter if you’re a startup founder or a VC partner. All textbooks say it, a solid company culture is essential…Company Culture7 min readCompany Culture7 min read
