In 2024, Dutch startups raised €2.5B in funding, the third-highest on record, up 19% from 2023. However, Q4 saw a 26% drop in funding year-over-year to €460M, with a 25% decrease in the number of deals, reflecting challenges in securing follow-on investments. Amsterdam remains the dominant startup hub in the Netherlands, accounting for 45% of startups, though it slipped in global rankings. Early 2025 shows promising signs of continued growth, with local startups like Chapter securing funding to accelerate the energy transition.
In 2024, Dutch startups raised €2.5B in funding, marking a 19% increase from 2023, despite Q4 experiencing a significant decline in funding.
Amsterdam hosts approximately 45% of the nation's startups, remaining the leading hub in the Dutch startup ecosystem, even with a slight drop in a global ranking.
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