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Insights for ambitious founders

Guides, analyses and resources for those building the next great European company.

Guide10 min read

What is a Startup OS? The Complete Guide for European Founders

A Startup OS replaces the fragmented tool stack most early-stage companies use. Here is the complete guide for European founders.

12 May 2026Read more →
Fundraising7 min read

How to structure your cap table for series A

A tidy cap table is critical for attracting institutional investors. Here is what you need to know before you start fundraising.

18 March 2026Read more →
Investors10 min read

Investor due diligence: what are they really checking?

We have spoken with 30 Norwegian and European VCs about what they actually look for in the due diligence process. Here are the findings.

4 March 2026Read more →
Operations6 min read

OKRs for early-stage startups: how to do it right

OKRs are a powerful tool — but only if you use them correctly. Here is the practical guide for founders at seed and pre-seed.

17 February 2026Read more →
Investors12 min read

European VC landscape 2026: who is investing in what?

An overview of the most active European venture funds, their focus and typical cheque size in 2026.

3 February 2026Read more →
Fundraising8 min read

Pitch deck structure that actually works

An analysis of 200 Norwegian pitch decks shows what separates those that get meetings from those that do not. Here are the patterns.

20 January 2026Read more →

Guides & Comparisons

In-depth guides and competitor comparisons for European founders evaluating governance tools.

Comparison

FoundryHouse vs Carta

Carta was built for Delaware corporations. FoundryHouse was built for European AS, AB, BV, and GmbH companies with EU data residency by default.

Comparison

FoundryHouse vs Ledgy

Ledgy is a strong EU-native equity tool. FoundryHouse adds board management and OKR tracking on top of cap table management.

Comparison

FoundryHouse vs Boardeaser

Boardeaser is a dedicated Nordic board management platform. FoundryHouse adds cap table, OKRs, and investor relations on top.

Guide

EU Startup Software Stack 2026

The complete guide to building a GDPR-compliant software stack for European seed-to-Series-A startups.