The ecosystem of venture capital in Amsterdam is picking up speed, unofficially becoming a premier tech hub in Europe:
Over €2.1B was invested in startups in 2023, with nearly €1.9B channelled into Dutch ventures alone.
The number of deals increased by 6%, from 393 in 2022 to 417 in 2023.
AI-focused startups snagged 10% of these deals, accounting for 15-20% of the total investment stakes.
Leading the funding race were fintech, biotech, and cleantech sectors, with standout raises like Tagworks’ €60M and a combined €33M for E-magy, HeatTransformers, and Pryme.
Add to this the city’s blend of skilled talent and supportive infrastructure (accelerators and government incentives), and you’ll get the perfect hotspot for startup growth, with Amsterdam’s venture capital firms at the forefront.
So, who are the main VC players shaping Amsterdam’s startup scene? We answer this question in the list below, complete with their investment criteria and contact details for easy reach.
- AI & Deep Tech
- B2B
- +13
- Seed
- Pre-Seed
- +1
- $0-$100K
- $100K-$500K
- +3
- AI & Deep Tech
- Advertising & Marketing
- +19
- Seed
- Series A
- +1
- AI & Deep Tech
- Advertising & Marketing
- +21
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
- +3
- AI & Deep Tech
- Advertising & Marketing
- +12
- Seed
- Series A
- +4
- $3M-$10M
- $10M-$50M
- Agritech & Farming
- Biotech
- +15
- Seed
- Series A
- +3
- $1M-$3M
- $3M-$10M
- +1
- AI & Deep Tech
- Advertising & Marketing
- +21
- Series A
- Series B
- +1
- AI & Deep Tech
- CleanTech & Sustainability
- +10
- Seed
- Series A
- +3
- $100K-$500K
- $500K-$1M
- +2
- AI & Deep Tech
- Advertising & Marketing
- +19
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
- +2
- $500K-$1M
- $1M-$3M
- AI & Deep Tech
- Advertising & Marketing
- +29
- Seed
- Pre-Seed
- $100K-$500K
- $500K-$1M
- +1
- Software & Apps
- Biotech
- +1
- Seed
- Series A
- +2
- Biotech
- Data & Analytics
- +5
- Seed
- Series A
- +2
- $10M-$50M
- $3M-$10M
- +1
- Other
- Software & Apps
- +10
- Seed
- Series A
- +3
- $10M-$50M
- $3M-$10M
- +1
- Fintech & Financial services
- Software & Apps
- +2
- Series A
- Series B
- +2
- $10M-$50M
- $3M-$10M
- +2
- Education
- Fintech & Financial services
- +9
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
- +2
- $10M-$50M
- $3M-$10M
- +2
- Other
- Travel & Tourism
- +3
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
- +4
- $100K-$500K
- $1M-$3M
- Software & Apps
- AI & Deep Tech
- +5
- Seed
- Series A
- +2
- $1M-$3M
- $3M-$10M
- Biotech
- Other
- +9
- Series A
- Seed
- +1
- $10M-$50M
- $3M-$10M
Wrapping up
Amsterdam has become a prime destination for innovators and game-changers aiming to make a splash in the European market. Eyeing venture capital in Amsterdam for your startup? Here are some tried-and-true investor outreach tips :
Create a list of target investors that align with your industry, stage, and product.
Research every firm to understand your investors’ needs, the language they speak, etc.
Personalize your outreach in line with each firm’s preferences.
Create a standout pitch deck.
Follow up.
To help you cut corners, check our pitch deck and financial model guides for field-tested tips that have helped our clients raise $505M in 2023.