Top Startups in Netherlands in 2026
Top AI startups in Netherlands in 2026 — ranked by funding, traction, and team strength. Updated as new data lands.
The strongest AI startups headquartered in Netherlands in 2026, ranked by StartupHub.ai's composite score across funding, traction, team, and community signal. We track 138 Netherlands-based companies in total; this list highlights the top performers across the sectors most active in the local ecosystem.
Each entry links to a full company profile with founder details, funding history, hiring momentum, and a live competitor map. The list is updated as new rounds, hires, and product launches land in our enrichment pipeline.
Startups
#1
Inter IKEA Group
Global retail company and franchisor of the IKEA concept, offering home furnishing products.
#2
Elasticsearch
Open-source search and analytics engine for data exploration and real-time insights.
#3
Hotmart
A platform for creators to sell and distribute digital products.
#4
IKEA
A global leader in home furnishings, offering a wide range of well-designed, functional products at affordable prices.
#5
Nebius
Full-stack AI cloud infrastructure
#6
Adyen
Enterprise payment platform processing for the world's largest companies.
#7
Cradle
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
#8
Mollie
A payment service provider that simplifies online payments for businesses.
#9
bunq
The bank of The Free.
#10
Deribit
A cryptocurrency options and futures trading platform.
#11
Elastic
Open-source search and analytics platform enabling data exploration and insight discovery.
#12
NATO Innovation Fund
Venture capital fund investing in emerging technologies for defense and security.
#13
PayU
A leading fintech company offering payment and credit solutions.
#14
Silverflow
A payments technology firm enabling businesses to process payments seamlessly.
#15
Axelera AI
Axelera AI delivers an AI-native game-changing hardware and software platform to accelerate artificial intelligence.
#16
Beequip
A platform for financing agricultural machinery.
#17
Bynder
A cloud-based digital asset management platform for businesses to manage, create, and distribute content.
#18
DeltaQuad
Netherlands-based drone manufacturer participating in Intelic's European defence procurement hub.
#19
FRISS
Develops fraud detection and risk assessment software for P&C Insurance companies.
#20
Mosa Meat
Developing cultivated meat from animal cells to produce real meat without slaughter.
#21
Perpetual Next
A climate tech company enabling industries to produce more sustainably by reusing organic waste.
#22
QuantWare
Quantum processor company developing and scaling modular quantum processors.
#23
StuDocu
A platform for students to share study materials and notes.
#24
Toloka
An AI data partner providing human-labelled data for training AI models.
#25
WorkFlex
European technology platform for automated international business travel and workforce mobility compliance management.
#26
BiZZdesign
#27
Mews
A cloud-based property management system for hotels, focused on automation and guest experience.
#28
Catawiki
An online auction platform for unique items.
#29
Finom
European digital financial services platform providing banking, invoicing, and accounting for SMEs and freelancers.
#30
Vitestro
Developing autonomous robotic phlebotomy devices to standardize blood collection and improve patient care.
#31
WeTransfer
A simple and elegant platform for transferring large files and sharing creative ideas globally.
#32
Metafuels Nederland
Developing and deploying synthetic sustainable aviation fuel technology.
#33
ScreenPoint Medical
AI-powered breast cancer detection and risk assessment solutions.
#34
Smart Robotics
Embodied AI company focused on intralogistics automation.
#35
argenx
Global immunology company developing antibody-based therapies for severe autoimmune diseases.
#36
Celljevity
Celljevity pioneers cellular rejuvenation and AI-driven health optimization to reverse biological aging.
#37
eyeo
Nanophotonic imaging company developing color-splitting technology for image sensors.
#38
Groove Quantum
Developing scalable germanium spin-qubit processors for quantum computing.
#39
Onodrim
Defence and industrial technology company developing integrated platforms.
#40
ONWARD Medical
NeuroTech company developing therapies to restore movement and independence for people with spinal cord injuries.
#41
Orange Quantum Systems
Quantum chip testing solutions provider.
#42
OrangeQS
Quantum chip performance testing solutions.
#43
Rocsys
Hands-free depot solutions for autonomous electric vehicles.
#44
Voiceline
Empowering frontline teams with AI-driven voice technology.
#45
Energyworx
Platform offering SaaS-based solutions for managing energy data and generating energy insights.
#46
Brineworks
Climate tech company developing Direct Air Capture and hydrogen co-production for affordable e-fuels.
#47
Wonderful
Wonderful builds AI customer-facing agents for enterprises, delivering human-level support across chat, voice, and email, with a focus on underserved markets.
#48
Prime Oil & Gas Coöperatief U.A.
Specializes in oil and gas exploration and extraction.
#49
RIFT
Delivering industrial heat and reducing CO2 emissions.
#50
VanMoof
Innovative, high-tech e-bikes designed for urban commuting, with a focus on sleek design and smart features.
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