#dutch-startups

#dutch-startups

Dutch startups are gaining international attention with significant acquisitions, reflecting interest in innovation despite challenges.

Rotterdam is emerging as a key player in the global startup landscape, bolstered by its entrepreneurial spirit.

The Dutch startup ecosystem is growing increasingly attractive to international investors and buyers, highlighted by a 63% acquisition rate by non-Dutch companies.

2024 marks a significant uptick in investment in Dutch startups, with $3.5bn raised, positioning it as Europe's fourth best-funded ecosystem.

Investment in Dutch startups remained stable year-on-year but early-stage funding is declining, raising concerns about future growth in the tech sector.

The Dutch startup ecosystem showcased significant innovation with multiple successful funding rounds in August 2024.

50 Dutch startups will showcase innovative technologies at CES 2025, focusing on biotechnology, AI, sustainability, and healthcare.

Dutch startups created 256,000 jobs globally and 151,000 jobs across over 50 cities in the country.

Startups founded between 2011 and 2017 offered as many jobs as companies founded up to 2005, while the youngest group of companies showed the fastest growth rate year-on-year.

Dutch startups creating jobs

Giant state funding for energy projects