Future Energy Ventures invests in energy startup Solarize - trendingtopics.eu

Future Energy Ventures has made an investment in Solarize, an emerging energy startup. The move signals growing interest in solar energy innovation and clean tech funding.

2/4/2026

Christoph Janz - Forbes

Forbes profile of Christoph Janz, a notable figure in the venture capital and startup ecosystem, highlighting his career, investments, and contributions to the tech industry.

12/11/2025

Pawel Chudzinski - Forbes

Forbes profile of Pawel Chudzinski, covering his professional background, business achievements, and notable contributions in his field of expertise.

12/11/2025

Rekord Raises $2.1 Million Pre-Seed Round - The SaaS News

Rekord has successfully closed a $2.1 million pre-seed funding round, marking a significant early-stage milestone for the SaaS company as it looks to develop and expand its platform.

9/22/2025

Rekord raises $2.1m to power credit decisioning - Finextra Research

Rekord has raised $2.1 million in funding to enhance its credit decisioning technology, aiming to improve how lenders assess creditworthiness and make faster, more accurate lending decisions.

9/22/2025

Rekord raises $2.1M to power the future of credit decisioning - Tech.eu

Rekord has secured $2.1M in funding to advance its credit decisioning technology, aiming to transform how lenders assess borrower risk using innovative data-driven solutions.

9/22/2025

Dublin start-up Rekord raises $2.1m for AI-driven credit platform - Silicon Republic

Dublin-based start-up Rekord has raised $2.1m in funding to develop its AI-powered credit platform, aiming to transform how creditworthiness is assessed and improve access to financial services.

9/22/2025

Thoroughbreds now power 27% of EMEA’s $5.6T tech ecosystem, says Dealroom report - Tech.eu

According to a Dealroom report, high-performing 'Thoroughbred' tech companies now account for 27% of EMEA's $5.6 trillion tech ecosystem, highlighting their growing dominance in the region.

8/27/2025

sensmore secures US$7.3 million in funding to turn the world’s largest machines into intelligent robots - Global Mining Review

sensmore has raised US$7.3 million in funding aimed at transforming heavy industrial machines into intelligent, autonomous robots, targeting the global mining sector.

5/21/2025

German startup sensmore secures €6.5 million to turn the world’s largest machines into intelligent robots - EU-Startups

German startup sensmore raised €6.5M to develop AI-powered technology that transforms large industrial machines into intelligent robots, enhancing automation in heavy industries.

5/20/2025

How to Convince Investors to Fund You With Data: Christoph Janz of Point9 Capital - SaaStr

Christoph Janz of Point9 Capital shares how SaaS founders can use data effectively to persuade investors and secure funding for their startups.

3/24/2025

‘We’re not trying to build an Andreessen Horowitz-style firm’: Brunch with Point Nine’s Christoph Janz - Sifted

Point Nine's Christoph Janz discusses his firm's investment philosophy over brunch, emphasizing a distinct approach that differs from large multi-stage firms like Andreessen Horowitz.

2/27/2024

An audience with Point Nine Capital on what’s coming up in B2B SaaS - Sifted

Point Nine Capital shares insights on emerging trends in B2B SaaS, discussing the future landscape of enterprise software and key opportunities for startups in the evolving market.

6/22/2021

Europe's Point Nine outs new ~€100M fund to back early-stage SaaS and digital marketplaces - TechCrunch

European VC firm Point Nine has launched a new fund of approximately €100 million aimed at supporting early-stage SaaS companies and digital marketplace startups across Europe.

9/22/2020

How to Get Press Coverage

A guide for startup founders on PR basics, explaining how media coverage can generate leads, enhance company image, and aid recruiting, while offering practical advice on pitching to journalists.

1/30/2020

The Three Rules of Freemium

Analysis of freemium models using Typeform and Dropbox as examples. Typeform converts 3% of 180K monthly free signups to paid users. Dropbox succeeded by making free users evangelists and focusing on engineering over sales.

9/10/2019

Five years later: Five ways to build a $100 million SaaS business

The author revisits their viral 2014 post about building $100M businesses, updating the framework specifically for B2B SaaS companies by removing low ARPA customers and focusing on higher-value segments.

4/6/2019

There are over 100 SaaS unicorns. How long did it take them to get to $100 million in ARR?

Analysis of ~70 major SaaS companies shows multiple paths to $100M ARR success, challenging the obsession with rapid T2D3 growth. Slower growth can still achieve massive success contrary to investor expectations.

12/14/2018

There’s more than one path to $100 million

While some SaaS companies achieve $100M ARR through rapid T2D3 growth, the author suggests considering slower growth paths due to high burn rates and risks associated with aggressive scaling strategies.

12/12/2018

Founders: Please don’t allow anyone to screw your early backers

A VC warns founders about later-stage investors offering questionable "re-up" deals that harm early backers, calling for ethical business practices in venture capital financing rounds.

11/8/2018

10 Observations from Dropbox's S1

Analysis of Dropbox's IPO filing reveals key insights: the company champions consumerization of enterprise software, generates 90% revenue from self-service channels with 500M users as salespeople, and maintains low ARPU around $110/year as a freemium leader.

5/12/2018

Dropbox, the ultimate Mouse Hunter

Dropbox became the fastest SaaS company to reach $1B ARR, earning the title "King of Freemium." With 70% of 11M paying users on individual plans and 90% acquired via self-service, it exemplifies successful consumer-enterprise crossover strategy.

5/4/2018

Quick thoughts about Blogger and Medium. Plus: The 2018 SaaS Funding Napkin!

Author discusses migrating from Blogger to Medium due to better UX, especially for image-heavy posts. Notes that 10x better experience can overcome switching costs, but network effects create migration challenges.

2/18/2018

We’re looking for an Associate

Point Nine is hiring a new Associate, offering young professionals passionate about startups and tech a fast track to expertise and network building. Former Associates have become partners, fund managers, and VPs at top companies.

12/4/2017

How public SaaS companies report churn, and what you can learn from them

Pacific Crest's comprehensive overview reveals how publicly listed SaaS companies define and report churn rates differently, with most using dollar-based net retention rates instead of account churn.

12/1/2017

Getting feedback from your Board

Jack Newton, CEO of Clio, uses Typeform surveys to collect structured feedback from board members after meetings. This approach ensures consistent, candid feedback from all directors and creates an archive for future reference, helping maximize the value of board meetings.

11/21/2017

Unsure how much you should pay yourself? Check out this Founder Salary Calculator.

A venture capitalist shares a founder salary calculator based on three factors: company stage, family situation, and location. Entry salary starts at $50k for Berlin-based founders, increasing with funding milestones.

11/18/2017

Point Nine Capital Adds Nathan Benaich as Venture Partner - FinSMEs

Point Nine Capital has appointed Nathan Benaich as a new Venture Partner, expanding its investment team with expertise in AI and technology sectors.

11/12/2017

Knowing when to scale (and how to prove that you can do it)

Later-stage investors focus on CACs and scalability. The key challenge for Series B+ companies is finding profitable customer acquisition channels that can scale 10x with increased spending.

10/3/2017

A sneak peek into Point Nine's investment thesis

Point Nine shares their investment decision-making process, focusing on SaaS and marketplaces. They emphasize the need to quickly filter deals to focus on higher probability investments while providing faster feedback to founders.

8/25/2017