"The lack of investments in the very early phase is worrying," says Lucien Burm of the Dutch Startup Association. "The cause must be sought in a decreasing number of angel investments. We have been advocating for an incentive scheme for this for years." This declining trend in early-stage investments raises concerns about future growth and the sustainability of the tech sector in the Netherlands.
Despite a slight decrease in investments from Q2, the report highlights that the total investment for 2024 quietly exceeds €1.9B, a positive sign of continuity in funding.
The report clearly shows a concerning decline in the number of deals in Q3, with an 8 percent drop compared to Q3 2023, particularly in early-stage funding, which is vital for nurturing future startups.
Investments in cleantech and high-tech are on the rise, highlighting a strategic shift towards sustainability and advanced technologies, although there remains limited interest in AI startups during this quarter.
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