#startup-growth

#startup-growth

Entrepreneurs chasing rapid growth often pour energy into product-market fit, scaling strategies, and fundraising. But there's an unspoken truth in the digital age: None of that matters if your marketing talent can't match the speed of your ambition.

In May 2023, Olympia, an AI-powered assistant service for solopreneurs, began with a minimal viable product (MVP) aimed at supporting small teams without large marketing budgets.

Germany has witnessed a surge in startups with 1,500 new companies established in the first half of 2025, a 9% increase over the previous six months.

Some of your most important growth moments? You'll never see them coming - and you'll never be able to track them.

Technology must align with customer needs, serving as an enabler for business objectives. A product-led approach prevents the creation of solutions that may be technically impressive but commercially irrelevant.

After nearly three years as CEO of Donkey Republic, I have decided to step down. This has been my own decision, and earlier this year, I began a constructive dialogue with the Chairperson of the Board to plan a smooth transition.

One of the most common misconceptions about business growth is that it's simply a matter of doing more: more sales, more hiring, more locations.

"The general ledger is the beating heart of the finance function, and so asking a company to remove it is a kind of open-heart surgery."

Late-stage private companies have become increasingly important to investors, with opportunities in pre-IPO investing now more visible and accessible than ever before.

Anysphere, maker of AI coding assistant Cursor, is growing so quickly, it's not in the market to be sold, even to OpenAI, a source close to the company tells TechCrunch.

New research from Trammell Venture Partners (TVP) highlights continued growth in bitcoin native startup activity, with nearly $1.2 billion raised by early-stage companies between 2021 and 2024.

While we may have stumbled at times, we've also learned immensely throughout this time.

GrubMarket secures $50 million in Series G funding, increasing its valuation to over $3.5 billion, highlighting growth in food e-commerce despite market uncertainties.

Alan's model is focused on achieving a breakeven claims-to-premiums ratio, taking a 12% to 14% cut for added services, indicating a sustainable business strategy.

"For companies in their early stages, a marketing agency for SaaS can use specialized strategies and tactics to help you grow significantly while not working full-time for you."

Laney Crowell reflected on the transition to a physical office, noting the demand for in-person collaboration among her growing team, stating, 'They didn't want to work remotely every day, and that's when we realized it was time for our first office.' This highlights the evolving needs of modern teams and the preference for communal workspaces.