Scaling, exits, and hard-won lessons: Aleap CEO Forum with Morten Jurs - Spinchip

At Aleap’s CEO Forum, we bring founders together with industry leaders who have successfully built and exited health tech startups. This week, we had the privilege of hosting Morten Jurs from SpinChip Diagnostics AS, whose journey from startup to a 1.6 billion NOK exit is packed with valuable insights.

Key takeaways:

• Big players are watching - but timing is key. Look to engage with industry giants early on. While they can be impressed, the risk can be too high for an immediate acquisition. Lesson? Collaboration can open doors, even if a deal isn’t immediate.

• Protecting IP is a balancing act. While technical details should be kept confidential, investor presentations still need to reveal enough to build trust and interest.

• The team is as valuable as the technology. Investors and acquirers aren’t just buying technology—they’re investing in the people behind it. Without the right expertise, even the best technology won’t succeed.

• Production matters. Keeping manufacturing local gives the company full control over quality and processes. Outsourcing production can make acquisitions more complex.

• Building a strong board is critical. A board shouldn’t just be financially savvy; it needs deep industry knowledge and, most importantly, has dealt with challenges and failures!

A huge thanks to Morten for sharing his experience! The insights from Spinchip’s journey are gold for any founder looking to scale and exit successfully."