Top 17 Venture Capital Firms in Amsterdam [2024]

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.

Acrobator Ventures
25 investments
Focus:
  • AI & Deep Tech
  • B2B
  • +13
Stage:
  • Seed
  • Pre-Seed
  • +1
Check:
  • $0-$100K
  • $100K-$500K
  • +3
Newion Partners
69 investments
Focus:
  • AI & Deep Tech
  • Advertising & Marketing
  • +19
Stage:
  • Seed
  • Series A
  • +1
HenQ
58 investments
Focus:
  • AI & Deep Tech
  • Advertising & Marketing
  • +21
Stage:
  • Pre-Seed
  • Seed
  • +3
Prime Ventures
63 investments
Focus:
  • AI & Deep Tech
  • Advertising & Marketing
  • +12
Stage:
  • Seed
  • Series A
  • +4
Check:
  • $3M-$10M
  • $10M-$50M
Anterra Capital
51 investments
Focus:
  • Agritech & Farming
  • Biotech
  • +15
Stage:
  • Seed
  • Series A
  • +3
Check:
  • $1M-$3M
  • $3M-$10M
  • +1
Endeit Capital
46 investments
Focus:
  • AI & Deep Tech
  • Advertising & Marketing
  • +21
Stage:
  • Series A
  • Series B
  • +1
SET Ventures
54 investments
Focus:
  • AI & Deep Tech
  • CleanTech & Sustainability
  • +10
Stage:
  • Seed
  • Series A
  • +3
Check:
  • $100K-$500K
  • $500K-$1M
  • +2
Dutch Founders Fund
45 investments
Focus:
  • AI & Deep Tech
  • Advertising & Marketing
  • +19
Stage:
  • Pre-Seed
  • Seed
  • +2
Check:
  • $500K-$1M
  • $1M-$3M
Rockstart Agrifood Fund
244 investments
Focus:
  • AI & Deep Tech
  • Advertising & Marketing
  • +29
Stage:
  • Seed
  • Pre-Seed
Check:
  • $100K-$500K
  • $500K-$1M
  • +1
Inkef Capital
79 investments
Focus:
  • Software & Apps
  • Biotech
  • +1
Stage:
  • Seed
  • Series A
  • +2
BioGeneration Ventures
59 investments
Focus:
  • Biotech
  • Data & Analytics
  • +5
Stage:
  • Seed
  • Series A
  • +2
Check:
  • $10M-$50M
  • $3M-$10M
  • +1
Prosus Ventures
116 investments
Focus:
  • Other
  • Software & Apps
  • +10
Stage:
  • Seed
  • Series A
  • +3
Check:
  • $10M-$50M
  • $3M-$10M
  • +1
Finch Capital
72 investments
Focus:
  • Fintech & Financial services
  • Software & Apps
  • +2
Stage:
  • Series A
  • Series B
  • +2
Check:
  • $10M-$50M
  • $3M-$10M
  • +2
Peak
82 investments
Focus:
  • Education
  • Fintech & Financial services
  • +9
Stage:
  • Pre-Seed
  • Seed
  • +2
Check:
  • $10M-$50M
  • $3M-$10M
  • +2
Axivate Capital
16 investments
Focus:
  • Other
  • Travel & Tourism
  • +3
Stage:
  • Pre-Seed
  • Seed
  • +4
Check:
  • $100K-$500K
  • $1M-$3M
Volta Ventures
72 investments
Focus:
  • Software & Apps
  • AI & Deep Tech
  • +5
Stage:
  • Seed
  • Series A
  • +2
Check:
  • $1M-$3M
  • $3M-$10M
Systemiq Capital
7 investments
Focus:
  • Biotech
  • Other
  • +9
Stage:
  • Series A
  • Seed
  • +1
Check:
  • $10M-$50M
  • $3M-$10M
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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.

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Ruslana

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Hi, I’m Ruslana—Waveup’s senior content writer with six years of professional writing under my belt and two years laser-focused on venture funding, pitch decks, and startup strategy. I pair content writing with ongoing training in SEO, market research, and investment analysis to turn complex business data into clear, founder-friendly guides.