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Amsterdam's startup scene is full of energy, and its venture capital firms are a big reason why. Some of the city's most active investors, like Prosus Ventures, have backed nearly 150 companies, while others such as Inkef have guided almost 20 to successful exits.
With so much going on, it can be tough for founders to know where to start their search for funding. But finding the right partner is crucial for any new business.
Below is our list of the best 23 VC firms in Amsterdam.
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Buy It For $97 $297 →Operating as the international internet assets division of Naspers, Prosus is a global investment group that funds, acquires, and scales consumer internet companies. This unique blend of venture capital and operational expertise has helped build major technology platforms including Tencent and DeliveryHero.
DFF Ventures invests in early-stage European marketplaces and other businesses driven by network effects. As a fund founded by entrepreneurs, they help founders resolve early-stage growth pains with practical, hands-on support.
As the venture arm of Prosus, they invest in technology startups with the ambition to scale globally. They provide tailored support to help founders become leaders in their markets and impact the communities where they operate.
Finch Capital is a growth capital firm backing entrepreneurs in financial technology, insurtech, and proptech. Using their international network and industry expertise, they help portfolio companies like Trussle and Twisto grow into market leaders.
Connected Capital backs European B2B SaaS companies from early stages through to private equity buyouts. Their team draws on experience in strategy, M&A, and law to help founders accelerate growth and overcome operational hurdles.
Anterra Capital backs companies commercializing new technologies to make the global food supply chain safer, more efficient, and sustainable. As a long-term lead investor for revenue-generating businesses, they take an active board role to help build lasting value and secure additional capital.
Inkef supports European entrepreneurs in technology and healthcare, investing in their ventures from the early stages. They operate as a patient, long-term investor, supporting companies through several rounds of funding to help them grow into international businesses.
Since 2007, SET Ventures has provided capital and community to founders building digital technologies for a carbon-free energy system. They focus on companies with strong digital DNA that are driving systemic change in how energy is generated, distributed, and consumed across the mobility, building, and industrial sectors.
BrightCap Ventures backs early-stage global founders who build their teams with local engineering talent. The fund uses its entrepreneurial experience and extensive network to help these companies scale from seed stage to global competitors.
NLC operates as a European health tech venture builder, turning scientific inventions into market-ready companies. They find promising health technologies and build businesses around them to ensure new medical solutions can reach patients.
Our top picks are just the beginning of what Amsterdam's funding scene has to offer. The additional firms we've gathered have collectively backed over 400 startups and guided more than 50 to an exit.
Here’s a look at the rest of the venture capital firms funding what's next in Amsterdam.
| VC Firm | Year Founded | Nº Investments | Nº Exits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 16 | 5 | |
| 2020 | 1 | — | |
| — | 7 | — | |
| 2016 | 45 | 5 | |
| 1999 | 65 | 21 | |
| 2019 | 21 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 135 | 5 | |
| 2019 | 25 | — | |
| 2015 | 39 | 8 | |
| 2024 | 3 | — | |
| 2016 | 24 | — | |
| 2006 | 18 | 6 | |
| 2021 | 8 | 1 |
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