Business · Companies · 2 hrs ago
Fewer investors are backing Dutch start-ups, especially from Europe
Investment deals in Dutch start-ups and scale-ups have become less frequent this year, even as the total amount invested has grown.
European investors are making fewer investments in the Netherlands, despite calls to strengthen Europe’s own technology industry.
Start-ups and scale-ups are young companies aiming to grow, and they often rely on venture capital to fund that growth.
AI and chip technology are drawing large amounts of venture capital, including $380 million raised this year by Rotterdam chip company Nearfield Instruments.
Industry figures worry fewer deals could hinder the next Adyen or Booking, two Dutch technology success stories.
The story does not say what steps the government will take, but it quotes a call for the cabinet to do more to get investment moving.
The number of investments in Dutch start-ups and scale-ups fell this year.
Investors from European countries made fewer investments in the Dutch technology sector.
The size of investments is growing even as the number of deals declines.
There are concerns that fewer deals could hinder the creation of another company like Adyen or Booking.
Rotterdam-based chip company Nearfield Instruments raised $380 million this year.
- Who
- Investors, especially those from European countries, are making fewer investments in Dutch start-ups and scale-ups.
- What
- The number of investments has fallen, although investment sizes are growing.
- When
- This year, as reported on November 8, 2026.
- Where
- The Netherlands.
- Why
- Not stated
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- Investment trend
- Fewer deals in Dutch start-ups and scale-ups this year
- European investment
- Fewer investments from European countries in the Dutch tech sector this year
- Investment size
- Growing, despite a decline in the number of deals
- Nearfield Instruments
- Rotterdam-based chip company raised $380 million this year
What people are saying
The government must do more to get the flywheel going.