So far this year, startups in The Netherlands have raised a record €3.8bn from VC funds, more than thee €1.7bn in all of 2020.
But which are the country's most exciting startups and scaleups? Which are the ones to watch in 2021?
Our team of experts at Sifted have chosen a list of more than 100 exciting companies we think you need to know about, with an added 'Sifted take' to provide an extra layer of insight on the most interesting.
It's a mixture of the big and the small, the well known and the under the radar. But all are making waves. Keep reading below and stay informed about Europe’s new economy!
(P.S The data is from European Startups with valuation estimates from Dealroom. If there is anyone missing from this list, or anything is wrong, please let us know by email at [email protected]).
Key
Year founded
Amount raised
Last funding round
Valuation
Employees
Bidroom
Allows hotels to be booked at discounted prices
travel / accommodation
bidroom.comAmsterdam, Netherlands
2015
€18m
SERIES A
€60-90m
50-100
Bidroom
Allows hotels to be booked at discounted prices
travel / accommodation
bidroom.comAmsterdam, Netherlands
2015
€18m
SERIES A
€60-90m
50-100

Digital Insurance Group
Providing a data-driven insurance platform that enables insurers and banks to build fully integrated digital solutions at record speed.
fintech / insurance
digitalinsurance.ioAmsterdam, Netherlands
2017
€15m
SERIES A
€60-90m
50-100

Digital Insurance Group
Providing a data-driven insurance platform that enables insurers and banks to build fully integrated digital solutions at record speed.
fintech / insurance
digitalinsurance.ioAmsterdam, Netherlands
2017
€15m
SERIES A
€60-90m
50-100
Withlocals
Connects travellers with locals through food and experiences
travel / online travel marketplace
withlocals.comEindhoven, Netherlands
2013
€15m
SERIES B
€32-48m
100-500
Withlocals
Connects travellers with locals through food and experiences
travel / online travel marketplace
withlocals.comEindhoven, Netherlands
2013
€15m
SERIES B
€32-48m
100-500
Ioniqa
Develops and produces smart chemical materials
energy / cleantech
ioniqa.comEindhoven, Netherlands
2009
€24m
LATE VC
€84-120m
10-50
Ioniqa
Develops and produces smart chemical materials
energy / cleantech
ioniqa.comEindhoven, Netherlands
2009
€24m
LATE VC
€84-120m
10-50
Safesize
The global leader in shoe recommendation and fitting advice
retail / ecommerce solutions
safesize.comAlmere, Netherlands
2012
€13m
SERIES B
€40-60m
10-50
Safesize
The global leader in shoe recommendation and fitting advice
retail / ecommerce solutions
safesize.comAlmere, Netherlands
2012
€13m
SERIES B
€40-60m
10-50
Greenflux
Delivering charging services via a global charging platform
energy;transportation / maintenance
greenflux.comAmsterdam, Netherlands
2011
€11m
SERIES B
€44-66m
50-100
Greenflux
Delivering charging services via a global charging platform
energy;transportation / maintenance
greenflux.comAmsterdam, Netherlands
2011
€11m
SERIES B
€44-66m
50-100
Photanol
Converting sun energy and carbon dioxide to produce organic compounds
energy / cleantech;energy efficiency
photanol.comAmsterdam, Netherlands
2012
€11m
GRANT
€32-48m
10-50
Photanol
Converting sun energy and carbon dioxide to produce organic compounds
energy / cleantech;energy efficiency
photanol.comAmsterdam, Netherlands
2012
€11m
GRANT
€32-48m
10-50
Additive Industries
Metal additive manufacturing
real estate /
additiveindustries.comEindhoven, Netherlands
2012
€10m
LATE VC
€40-60m
100-500
Additive Industries
Metal additive manufacturing
real estate /
additiveindustries.comEindhoven, Netherlands
2012
€10m
LATE VC
€40-60m
100-500
Speakap
A social network enabling employees to securely share information with their own private network
enterprise software /
speakap.comAmsterdam, Netherlands
2011
€10m
SERIES B
€30-45m
50-100
Speakap
A social network enabling employees to securely share information with their own private network
enterprise software /
speakap.comAmsterdam, Netherlands
2011
€10m
SERIES B
€30-45m
50-100
Virtuagym
All-in-one fitness software solution for health clubs, personal trainers, and other fitness professionals
enterprise software / sport platform & application;fitness
virtuagym.comAmsterdam, Netherlands
2009
€9m
SERIES B
€24-36m
100-500
Virtuagym
All-in-one fitness software solution for health clubs, personal trainers, and other fitness professionals
enterprise software / sport platform & application;fitness
virtuagym.comAmsterdam, Netherlands
2009
€9m
SERIES B
€24-36m
100-500
Solarus Sunpower
Solar energy technology systems for professional customers worldwide
energy /
solarus.comVenlo, Netherlands
2006
€7m
EARLY VC
€27-40m
10-50
Solarus Sunpower
Solar energy technology systems for professional customers worldwide
energy /
solarus.comVenlo, Netherlands
2006
€7m
EARLY VC
€27-40m
10-50
Viriciti
Monitoring for electric city buses and trucks
transportation / navigation & mapping;logistics & delivery
viriciti.comAmsterdam, Netherlands
2012
€7m
SERIES A
€25-38m
50-100
Viriciti
Monitoring for electric city buses and trucks
transportation / navigation & mapping;logistics & delivery
viriciti.comAmsterdam, Netherlands
2012
€7m
SERIES A
€25-38m
50-100

Quicargo
Connects businesses to trucks with empty space in real-time
ecommerce / logistics
quicargo.comAmsterdam, Netherlands
2015
€4m
EARLY VC
€12-18m
10-50

Quicargo
Connects businesses to trucks with empty space in real-time
ecommerce / logistics
quicargo.comAmsterdam, Netherlands
2015
€4m
EARLY VC
€12-18m
10-50
Temper
On-demand experienced freelancers, without going through an agency.
jobs recruitment /
temper.worksAmsterdam, Netherlands
2015
€4m
EARLY VC
€16-24m
100-500
Temper
On-demand experienced freelancers, without going through an agency.
jobs recruitment /
temper.worksAmsterdam, Netherlands
2015
€4m
EARLY VC
€16-24m
100-500
Rocycle
Boutique fitness studios in Amsterdam and Utrecht
wellness beauty /
rocyclestudios.comAmsterdam, Netherlands
2015
€5m
GROWTH EQUITY
€
100-500
Rocycle
Boutique fitness studios in Amsterdam and Utrecht
wellness beauty /
rocyclestudios.comAmsterdam, Netherlands
2015
€5m
GROWTH EQUITY
€
100-500
Hatch
Omnichannel solution provider
enterprise software / crm & sales
gethatch.comAmsterdam, Netherlands
2011
€4m
SERIES A
€12-18m
50-100
Hatch
Omnichannel solution provider
enterprise software / crm & sales
gethatch.comAmsterdam, Netherlands
2011
€4m
SERIES A
€12-18m
50-100
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