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The Netherlands has a vibrant startup scene, supported by a diverse group of investors. Firms like Forbion Capital Partners have backed over 170 companies in life sciences, while tech-focused investors like Prosus Ventures have made nearly 150 investments.
With so many active firms, finding the right one for your startup can feel overwhelming. We've done the research to identify the investors that founders should know.
Below is our list of the best 39 VC firms in The Netherlands.
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Forbion Capital Partners invests in life sciences companies, from early-stage to post-IPO, that are developing new drugs and medical technologies to address pressing medical needs. The firm has built a portfolio of successful companies, including Crucell and Acorda, while also co-managing a separate fund dedicated to academic spin-outs and seed-stage ventures.
As a global investment group and one of the largest technology investors worldwide, Prosus funds, acquires, and scales consumer internet businesses. Its unique model blends venture capital with deep operational experience, building a portfolio that includes technology giants like Tencent and DeliveryHero.
Brightlands Venture Partners operates as an ecosystem investor in the southern Netherlands, providing early-stage and seed funding to companies connected to the Brightlands campuses. Through three separate funds focused on areas like agrifood and chemicals, they nurture regional growth by combining private and public capital.
DFF Ventures invests in early-stage European marketplaces and companies built on network effects. Founded by entrepreneurs themselves, they offer hands-on guidance to help new founders overcome early growth pains.
As the regional development agency for South Holland, InnovationQuarter provides capital to fast-growing companies from seed to growth stages and assists foreign businesses in settling in the province. They also foster collaboration between entrepreneurs, knowledge institutes, and government to strengthen the local innovation ecosystem.
As the venture arm of Prosus, they back technology startups with global ambitions, investing from seed to late-stage rounds. They provide founders with tailored support to help them scale correctly and become leaders in their chosen markets.
Finch Capital provides growth capital to entrepreneurs building high-growth companies in the fintech, insurtech, and proptech industries. The firm uses its international network and industry expertise to help portfolio companies become leaders in their field.
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.
Focusing on Dutch life sciences, BioGeneration Ventures backs seed and early-stage companies with more than just capital. Their team collaborates with scientists, academic institutions, and entrepreneurs to help bring new technologies from the lab to the market.
Our top picks are just a small part of the country's funding scene. The other VCs in the Netherlands have backed over 1,000 startups and guided more than 170 to an exit.
Many of these firms have deep roots in the region, with some investing for decades. Here’s a closer look at the other venture capital firms funding what's next in the Netherlands.
| VC Firm | Year Founded | Nº Investments | Nº Exits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 53 | 4 | |
| 2010 | 84 | 18 | |
| 2009 | 55 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 57 | 5 | |
| 2007 | 59 | 10 | |
| 2018 | 27 | 6 | |
| 2014 | 43 | — | |
| 2017 | 16 | 5 | |
| 2020 | 1 | — | |
| 2013 | 41 | 2 | |
| 1998 | 60 | 18 | |
| — | 7 | — | |
| 2016 | 45 | 5 | |
| 1999 | 65 | 21 | |
| 2019 | 21 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 135 | 5 | |
| 2020 | 22 | — | |
| 2005 | 29 | 6 | |
| 2019 | 25 | — | |
| 2015 | 39 | 8 | |
| — | 7 | — | |
| 2024 | 3 | — | |
| 2017 | 13 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 24 | — | |
| 2012 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 18 | 6 | |
| 2013 | 34 | 2 | |
| 1982 | 120 | 41 | |
| 2021 | 8 | 1 |
