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Netherlands AI startups & tech ecosystem (2026)

Amsterdam and Dutch AI infrastructure. Netherlands is home to 193 AI & tech startups, 36 investors, and 12 tracked founders and operators, with the largest hub in Amsterdam. Total tracked funding to date: $66.9B.

Across 24 cities, the largest startup hubs are Amsterdam (110 startups, $63.6B raised), Delft (16 startups, $417.0M raised), and Utrecht (15 startups, $401.0M raised). The most active sectors are Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, SaaS, Enterprise Software, and Robotics.

Top Netherlands startups by total score include Inter IKEA Group, IKEA, Elasticsearch, Nebius, and Wooting — browse the full ranked list below or jump straight into search.

Startups
193
Total funding tracked
$66.9B
Aggregated from startup profile totals.
Investors
36
People
12
Startup hubs in Netherlands
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Top startup cities in Netherlands
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Amsterdam110Search
Delft16Search
Utrecht15Search
Eindhoven7Search
Rotterdam6Search
Unknown5Search
Leiden3Search
Netherlands2Search
Groningen2Search
Haarlem2Search
Venlo1Search
Apeldoorn1Search
Alkmaar1Search
Duivendrecht1Search
Alphen aan den Rijn1Search
Netherlands startups by sector
Based on sector tags on startup profiles in Netherlands.
Top startups in Netherlands by score
Ranked by internal profile score. View all 193 in search.
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1Inter IKEA Group

Global retail company and franchisor of the IKEA concept, offering home furnishing products.

Delft$13.4M94
2IKEA

A global leader in home furnishings, offering a wide range of well-designed, functional products at affordable prices.

Delft85
3Elasticsearch

Open-source search and analytics engine for data exploration and real-time insights.

Amsterdam$263.0M85
4Nebius

Full-stack AI cloud infrastructure

Amsterdam$6.3B85
5Wooting

High-performance gaming keyboards with analog input.

Amsterdam$63.0M72
6Deribit

A cryptocurrency options and futures trading platform.

Amsterdam$140.0M70
7Guerrilla Games

Developer of critically acclaimed action role-playing games.

Amsterdam70
8Mendix

Cloud-based low-code platform for rapid enterprise application development.

Rotterdam$67.0M70
9PayU

A leading fintech company offering payment and credit solutions.

Hoofddorp$35.1M70
10Cradle

Cradle Bio B.V. is a Dutch, Swiss biotechnology company that develops software using machine learning for protein engineering. It was founded in 2021 and is base

Amsterdam$102.4M69
11Hotmart

A platform for creators to sell and distribute digital products.

Amsterdam$130.2M67
12ChannelEngine

Multichannel e-commerce platform automating marketplace sales for brands and retailers.

Leeuwarden$56.0M63
13Bynder

A cloud-based digital asset management platform for businesses to manage, create, and distribute content.

Amsterdam$22.3M62
14Beequip

A platform for financing agricultural machinery.

Utrecht$18.0M62
15QuantWare

Quantum processor company developing and scaling modular quantum processors.

Delft$162.0M62
16WorkFlex

European technology platform for automated international business travel and workforce mobility compliance management.

Amsterdam$40.0M62
17Opic nl

AI platform for legal work.

Amsterdam$78.0M62
18Green Flexibility

Developing, building, and operating large-scale battery storage systems for grid stability and renewable energy integration.

Amsterdam$400.0M61
19FRISS

Develops fraud detection and risk assessment software for P&C Insurance companies.

Utrecht$81.2M61
20BiZZdesignUtrecht$50.0M61
21Delft Circuits

Designs and manufactures advanced cryogenic I/O infrastructure for quantum computers.

Delft$14.3M60
22Weaviate

AI-native vector database for building scalable, intelligent applications.

Amsterdam$2.0M60
23Mollie

A payment service provider that simplifies online payments for businesses.

Amsterdam$870.0M60
24Effect Photonics

Develops highly integrated optical communication products using photonic chip technology for data centers and edge networks.

Eindhoven$168.0M60
25Helloprint

An online printing service for businesses.

Eindhoven$6.3M59
26Vitestro

Developing autonomous robotic phlebotomy devices to standardize blood collection and improve patient care.

Utrecht$104.7M58
27Perpetual Next

A climate tech company enabling industries to produce more sustainably by reusing organic waste.

Gorinchem$675.0M58
28Finom

European digital financial services platform providing banking, invoicing, and accounting for SMEs and freelancers.

Amsterdam$294.0M58
29Axelera AI

Axelera AI delivers an AI-native game-changing hardware and software platform to accelerate artificial intelligence.

Eindhoven$443.9M58
30Silverflow

A payments technology firm enabling businesses to process payments seamlessly.

Amsterdam$37.0M57
31Mews

A cloud-based property management system for hotels, focused on automation and guest experience.

Amsterdam$121.0M56
32Cloudित

The cloud company hosting the Dutch digital ID service.

Amsterdam$63.0M56
33Adyen

Global payment processing platform for enterprise businesses.

Amsterdam$369.0M56
34Ditto

A free app that translates complex medical information into plain language for patients.

Rotterdam$7.6M55
35ScreenPoint Medical

AI-powered breast cancer detection and risk assessment solutions.

Nijmegen$30.0M55
36StuDocu

A platform for students to share study materials and notes.

Amsterdam$51.5M55
37WeTransfer

A simple and elegant platform for transferring large files and sharing creative ideas globally.

Amsterdam$63.8M55
38Catawiki

An online auction platform for unique items.

Amsterdam$269.7M55
39Mosa Meat

Developing cultivated meat from animal cells to produce real meat without slaughter.

Maastricht$99.5M55
40Avy

Developing and deploying advanced autonomous drones for critical missions.

Amsterdam$10.0M55

Frequently asked questions about Netherlands startups

How many startups are in Netherlands?
StartupHub.ai tracks 193 startups headquartered in Netherlands, with $66.9B in total tracked funding across 24 cities.
What are the top startup cities in Netherlands?
The top startup cities are Amsterdam (110), Delft (16), Utrecht (15), Eindhoven (7), Rotterdam (6).
What sectors are Netherlands startups focused on?
The most common sectors are Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, SaaS, Enterprise Software, Robotics.
How many investors are active in Netherlands?
There are 36 investors tracked in Netherlands, including venture capital firms, angel investors, and corporate investors.

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Netherlands AI startup ecosystem — frequently asked

How many AI startups are in Netherlands?

StartupHub.ai tracks 193 startups headquartered in Netherlands, with $66.9B in total tracked funding across 24 cities.

What are the top startup cities in Netherlands?

The top startup cities in Netherlands are Amsterdam (110 startups), Delft (16 startups), Utrecht (15 startups), Eindhoven (7 startups), Rotterdam (6 startups).

Which sectors are Netherlands startups focused on?

The most common sectors for Netherlands startups are Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, SaaS, Enterprise Software, Robotics.

How many investors are active in Netherlands?

There are 36 investors tracked in Netherlands on StartupHub.ai — venture capital firms, angel investors, corporate investors, and family offices. Browse all Netherlands investors.

How is Netherlands startup data sourced?

Every Netherlands profile on StartupHub.ai is built from structured HQ-country fields, public registry data (Companies House, SEC, INSEE, OrgBook, etc.), founder LinkedIn signals, and verified company websites. Profiles are refreshed continuously as new funding rounds and team changes are detected. More on our methodology.

What is the total startup funding in Netherlands?

Startups headquartered in Netherlands have raised a total of $66.9B in tracked funding on StartupHub.ai.