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The Netherlands' startup ecosystem is defined by its diversity and ability to secure significant funding. The country is home to growing companies across sectors like finance, AI, and healthcare.
Fintech company Mambu leads with €387M in funding, while neobank bunq has also raised a substantial €366.9M. These companies represent the top tier of the nation's emerging businesses.
Below is our list of 100 startups from The Netherlands worth keeping an eye on.
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Revyve produces texturizing ingredients from yeast that are designed to replicate the function of eggs in various food categories. Their food-tech innovation allows manufacturers to create sustainable, animal-free products without compromising on taste or texture.
Mambu offers a cloud-native, SaaS platform for building and running modern banking services. Its composable architecture provides financial institutions the flexibility to launch new products and adapt to market changes quickly.
Backbase develops an engagement banking platform that helps financial institutions modernize their digital operations. The platform unifies web and mobile applications to create a more seamless customer experience for retail, business, and wealth management clients.
Axelera AI develops a hardware and software platform to power artificial intelligence applications at the edge. Their Metis AI platform provides a complete solution for deploying computer vision and generative AI workloads efficiently.
Deribit operates a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange that offers options and futures trading for digital assets. Their platform is known for its institutional-grade infrastructure, catering to both advanced retail and professional traders.
bunq created a digital bank to give people more control over their finances through an easy-to-use mobile app. Their platform simplifies money management with tools for budgeting across multiple accounts, automatic saving, and accessible investing.
Finom builds a financial operating system for freelancers and small businesses that unifies banking, invoicing, and accounting. The platform provides an online payment solution that helps entrepreneurs manage their cash flow and administrative tasks from one central hub.
Oneleet built a cybersecurity platform that automates security and compliance for businesses. Their all-in-one solution helps companies manage tasks like penetration testing and stay ahead of digital threats.
ViCentra developed the Kaleido insulin pump, a small and light device designed to help people manage their diabetes. The system stands out for its focus on user lifestyle, offering a discreet pump in a range of colors for more personalized care.
Our top picks are just a small sample of the exciting companies growing in the Netherlands. Many more founders are building in fields like AI and energy, and they've raised billions to do it.
You'll find companies at every stage, from brand new ventures to more established names. Here is a look at the other companies shaping the Dutch startup scene.
| Startup | Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fintech | 2017 | $100M | Series B | |
| Analytics | 2020 | $21.6M | Series A | |
| Hardware | 2016 | $86.2M | Venture Round | |
| Cloud | 2022 | $1B | Debt Financing | |
| Data | 2019 | $1.1B | Debt Financing | |
| Energy | 2015 | $76.8M | Series B | |
| Fintech | 2017 | $222.9M | Debt Financing | |
| Energy | 2023 | $12M | Seed | |
| Cloud | 2011 | $1.1B | Series C | |
| Biotech | 2019 | $52M | Series B | |
| AI | 2015 | $9.3M | Series A | |
| AI | 2013 | $22.2M | Series A | |
| Biotech | 2020 | $315.2M | Venture Round | |
| Enterprise | 2005 | — | — | |
| Crypto | 2011 | $170M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2019 | $67.7M | Series B | |
| Media | 2018 | — | — | |
| Marketplace | 2020 | $2.7M | Seed | |
| AI | 2021 | $102.7M | Series B | |
| Retail | 2015 | $118.1M | Debt Financing | |
| Hardware | 2021 | $12.5M | Venture Round | |
| Enterprise | 2019 | $11.8M | Series A | |
| Security | 2005 | $80M | Venture Round | |
| Enterprise | 2022 | $5.5M | Seed | |
| Infrastructure | 2017 | $6M | Series A | |
| Mobility | 2012 | $19.6M | Venture Round | |
| Retail | 2012 | $200.9M | Series C | |
| Other | 2024 | $10M | Seed | |
| Hardware | 2022 | $2.6M | Seed | |
| Marketing | 2011 | R$735.3M | Series C | |
| Environment | 2019 | $19.9M | Series A | |
| Security | 2017 | $37.6M | Series A | |
| AI | 2022 | $4.8M | Seed | |
| AgTech | 2007 | $59.6M | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2022 | $9M | Seed | |
| Other | 1998 | $25B | Debt Financing | |
| Food | 2020 | $3.4M | Seed | |
| Hardware | 2010 | $550M | Secondary Market | |
| Media | 2020 | $12.5M | Venture Round | |
| Gaming | 2015 | $85.5M | Venture Round | |
| Biotech | 2020 | $3.4M | Grant | |
| Biotech | 2018 | $3M | Seed | |
| Education | 2019 | $81.2M | Series A | |
| Analytics | 2008 | $22M | Venture Round | |
| Travel | 2005 | $1.2B | Debt Financing | |
| Healthcare | 2012 | $22.2M | Venture Round | |
| Analytics | 2014 | $33M | Series C | |
| Healthcare | 1995 | $200M | Debt Financing | |
| Food | 2021 | $8.5M | Seed | |
| Fintech | 2014 | $115.8M | Series C | |
| Enterprise | 2007 | $1.5B | Series H | |
| Biotech | 2014 | $97.9M | Debt Financing | |
| Analytics | 2010 | $330M | Debt Financing | |
| Analytics | 2020 | $9.4M | Series A | |
| Food | 2022 | $32.5M | Series A | |
| Enterprise | 1993 | $315M | Private Equity | |
| Biotech | 2020 | $160M | Series A | |
| AI | 2019 | $13.4M | Series A | |
| Biotech | 2018 | $157M | Series B | |
| Fintech | 2014 | $550M | Debt Financing | |
| Media | 1880 | — | Private Equity | |
| Energy | 2018 | $42.5M | Series A | |
| Manufacturing | 2021 | $23.2M | Seed | |
| AI | 2024 | $300k | Pre-Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2020 | €57.5M | Series B | |
| Hardware | 2016 | $217.8M | Series C | |
| Energy | 2008 | €60M | Private Equity | |
| Logistics | 1990 | €22.5M | Private Equity | |
| Healthcare | 2019 | €10M | Private Equity | |
| Marketplace | 2009 | $51M | Debt Financing | |
| Retail | 2008 | $22.6M | Private Equity | |
| Cloud | 2020 | €5.1M | Seed | |
| SaaS | 2011 | €60M | Private Equity | |
| Energy | 2020 | €19.2M | Venture Round | |
| AgTech | 1851 | $100M | Private Equity | |
| Biotech | 2019 | CHF15M | Series A | |
| Energy | 2014 | €30M | Series A | |
| Infrastructure | 2021 | €11.5M | Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2020 | €4M | Seed | |
| Biotech | 2005 | €20M | Venture Round | |
| Manufacturing | 2017 | $7.4M | Series A | |
| AI | 2017 | €1.8M | Seed | |
| Analytics | 2014 | €33M | Series B | |
| Energy | 2013 | $519.5M | Corporate Round | |
| Healthcare | 2018 | €8.8M | Series A | |
| Manufacturing | 2016 | €10M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2022 | €2.7M | Seed | |
| Retail | 2011 | €30.5M | Debt Financing | |
| SaaS | 2018 | €5.2M | Series A | |
| SaaS | 2011 | €3.1M | Series A |
