The Netherlands is a flourishing hub for startups, with a vibrant ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship. This thriving environment is supported by a strong network of active investors who play a crucial role in nurturing early-stage ventures and driving their growth. In this article, we will delve into the most active startup investors in the Netherlands, exploring their headquarters, leadership, number of investments, exits, and notable portfolios. These investors not only provide essential capital, but also offer strategic guidance, industry connections, and support that are pivotal to the success of Dutch startups.

Antler

• 🏦 Location in the Netherlands: Amsterdam

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Justine Janssen

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 900-1000

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Sprinque, Fero

Rockstart

• 🏦 HQ: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Rune Theill

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 350-400

• 🎯Target Sectors: Agrifood, Energy, Emerging Tech

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 10-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: iClinic, Pantrii, Nordetect

BOM

• 🏦 HQ: Tilburg, Noord-Brabant

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Brigit van Dijk - van de Reijt

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 100-150

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 10-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Protix, SMART-Photonics, Onera
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Rabo Investements (Ventures)

• 🏦 HQ: Utrecht

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Pieter van der Meché

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 100-150

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 10-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: BeeHero, Telesence, Vence

European Innovation Council Fund

• 🏦 HQ: Brussels

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Svetoslava Georgieva

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 100-150

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Qblox BV, Hiber B.V., PlasmaCure BV

OostNL

• 🏦 HQ: Apeldoorn, Gelderland

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Wendy de Jong

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 50-100

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Tagworks Pharmaceuticals, Xenikos, ScreenPoint Medical

Peak

• 🏦 HQ: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Johan van Mil, Stefan Bary, Heleen Dura–van Oord

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 50-100

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Creative Fabrica, Channable, Trengo

Inkef

• 🏦 HQ: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Reitze Douma

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 50-100

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Aidence, GitLab, Comet Therapeutics

Innovation Industries

• 🏦 HQ: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Chris Sonnenberg, Harm de Vries, Nard Sintenie

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 50-100

• 🎯Target Sectors: Deep Tech

• 💵 Ticket Size: €2M-€50M

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: SMART-Photonics, EFFECT Photonics, Microsure

InnovationQuarter Capital

• 🏦 HQ: The Hague, Zuid-Holland

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Nathal van Rijn

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 50-100

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: VarmX, TheyDo, ParkBee 

Invest-NL

• 🏦 HQ: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Rinke Zonneveld

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 50-100

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Dott, Lightyear, Protix

Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland

• 🏦 HQ: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Ludolf Stavenga

• 💸 Average Investment Ticket: €50k-€350k

• 🌍️ Target Geography: North Holland

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: ATRO Medical, Amsterdam Scientific Instruments, Prêts.

UNIIQ

• 🏦 HQ: Den Haag, Zuid-Holland

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Jasper Geselschap

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: LeydenJar Technologies, QuantWare,

  DeNoize

FORWARD.one

• 🏦 HQ: Amstelveen, Noord-Holland

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Paul Pruijmboom, Riemer Smink

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 🎯Target Sectors: Semiconductors, Climate Tech and High Tech

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Sensorfact, ROCSYS, Axign

DOEN Participaties

• 🏦 HQ: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Idriss Nor

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Fairphone, Bboxx

Graduate Entrepreneur Fund

• 🏦 HQ: Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Auke van den Hout

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💸 Average Investment Ticket: €75K-€2M

• 🎯 Investment Stages: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: QuantWare, Skoon Energy, Eddy Grid

SHIFT Invest

• 🏦 HQ: Amstelveen, Noord-Holland

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Janneke Bik, Guus Verhees

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 10-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: BYBORRE, E-magy, ChainCraft

PDENH

• 🏦 HQ: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Fairphone, Sympower, E-magy

Shamrock Ventures

• 🏦 HQ: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Tommy Hurley

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💸 Average Investment Ticket: €100K to €250K

• 🎯 Target Sectors: Circular economy, Sustainable mobility, CleanTech, Food & AgriTech

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Seenons, Peerby, Bringly

Brabant Startup Fund

• 🏦 HQ: brabantlaan, hertogenbosch

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Job Nijs

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 1-10

• 💸 Average Investment Ticket: €50k-€350k

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Gilbert Technologies, Astrape Networks, LionVolt

With strategic investments, mentorship, and support, these investors help promising startups evolve into successful businesses. Understanding the key players, their investment strategies, and their impact on the entrepreneurial landscape provides valuable insights into the driving forces behind the burgeoning startup ecosystem in the Netherlands. As these investors continue to support new ventures, the Dutch startup scene is positioned for even greater achievements and global recognition.