SeedBlink Blog

Food for thought

Project Europe | Read more

A recurring theme in Europe’s tech world is that the region needs its own Google or Microsoft. Now comes the launch of a new fund to support this initiative.

Corporate Governance is broken | Read more

Recently, an investor told us something that stuck with us: "I can handle bad news, but I dislike surprises." Startups must maintain practical transparency in their interactions with shareholders. Andrei Dudoiu, CEO of SeedBlink, provides a few pieces of advice for startup founders (great to forward by investors).

Secondaries deal assessing | Read more

Investing in secondaries is less speculative than primary rounds—you’re dealing with established companies and tangible performance data. However, due diligence remains critical.

Podcast of the week: Execution Machine - Tune in

Nik Storonsky is the Co-Founder and CEO of Revolut, one of the fastest-growing companies in the world with a $45BN valuation and 50M customers worldwide. In July 2024, Revolut posted a whopping $2.2BN in revenue with $545M in pre-tax profit in 2023.

SeedBlink Secondaries

Early-liquidity solutions for investors & employees.

Secondary deals offer the opportunity to invest in established companies by buying shares directly from current shareholders, bypassing traditional funding rounds. Currently available:

• .lumen: glasses for the blind | Landmark year with record-breaking raise, commercialization in sight, and global showcases (Toyota Mobility Foundation, Amazon Web Services, NVIDIA, CES).
• Bolt: urban mobility, redefined | Operating in 500+ cities across 45+ countries. With over 150 million users and a €2 billion annual revenue milestone achieved in 2024.
• Databricks - AI cloud data platform | 10,000 organizations globally, including 60% of the Fortune 500, with clients such as Block, Comcast, Shell, and Rivian.
• Epic Games - gaming and software licensing | Over 800 million accounts across Fortnite, Fall Guys, and Rocket League. $5.8 billion estimated revenue in 2024.
• Koenigsegg - automotive excellence | hypercar company selling vehicles ranging from $1.7-4.5 million each, maintaining profitability while setting world records through innovative technology.

SeedBlink Ventures

Co-invest alongside top-tier investors in tech startups.

Alcatraz AI, the AI-powered facial authentication startup, is raising its Series B, led by BlackPeak Capital.

Contents.com is raising a €5M bridge round to transform generative AI-powered content creation.

... and other 12 startups are actively raising now. Explore them.

On the Bulletin Board: Take control of your portfolio with SeedBlink's Secondary Market. Buy or sell shares in 45 promising tech startups—no minimum ticket required. Explore your opportunities.

Community events

Learn all about specific startups and the bigger tech picture.

Monday - March 17 - 3:00 PM CET - online

🎙️ Fire Pitch with Quick Legal - an end-to-end AI-powered platform that is transforming the debt recovery landscape.

Thursday - March 20 - 3:00 PM CET - online

🎙️ Fire Pitch with Awakeness - an AI-powered SaaS platform for cybersecurity awareness training and simulations, designed to transform human risk into cybersecurity resilience.

SeedBlink Syndicates

Pool capital, aggregate shareholders and simplify governance.

Our new Angels & Deal Makers tool enables investment leaders to pool smaller tickets into powerful investment vehicles without the admin hassle.

We're currently seeking design partners from the angel and deal maker community—if you're interested in shaping this specialized experience and access special pricing, join our early access program. And if you know an angel who might be a great fit, feel free to share. Here’s to smarter investing and better deals.

SeedBlink Equity

Equity management, stakeholder governance and portfolio tracking.

Portfolio management: tools and tactics for investors | Read more

Managing a VC portfolio requires balancing return maximization with risk management. Success depends on strategic capital allocation, well-timed follow-on investments, founder support, and data-driven performance tracking - all within a long-term framework suited to startup uncertainty.