According to Techleap's State of Dutch Tech report, the number of startups receiving over 100,000 euros has significantly decreased from 172 in 2023 to only 104 in 2024. While the overall venture capital raised in the Netherlands reached 3.1 billion euros—a considerable increase—it remains a mixed picture as the local investor contribution plummeted from 61% to just 15%. Notably, the deeptech sector continues to thrive, experiencing robust growth fueled by public investment, contrasting with the struggles faced by general tech startups due to regulatory challenges.
Constantijn van Oranje of ecosystem Techleap warned of the Netherlands' position when presenting the survey: "Where other countries invest in a healthy growth climate for tech companies, the Netherlands lags behind. Our tech companies suffer from regulatory pressure and need more growth capital and better access to talent and global markets."
The deeptech sector appears to be a positive exception, with a 35 percent share of the ecosystem and €1.1 billion in investments. This success is attributed to targeted public investment.
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