Startup finder: An ecosystem wide overview of Dutch startups
Want to research promising companies, spot trends and find emerging industries? Look no further than our Startup Finder.
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Welcome, Investors
Techleap.nl is a government-funded non-profit. We help the Dutch tech sector thrive by empowering startups. And we make this happen by partnering with startups, investors and government.
Meet Our Investor Advisory Board
We want to ensure everything we do has maximum impact. That’s why we’ve assembled a seasoned advisory board. With them, we’re well on our way to closing key funding gaps, whether that’s for startups with female founders or finding capital for venture funds.
#Fundright is a movement initiated by Dutch VCs and Techleap.nl aimed at ensuring a more diverse ecosystem.
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Building a community of the best Dutch deep tech companies and investors both local and international to enhance ecosystem connections and spur (co)investments.
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Techleap.nl initiatives for investors
We work with a founder-led approach, supporting scaleup in challenges such as hiring, raising capital and expanding abroad. We also work closely with investors to solve funding gaps, namely in the funding of diverse founders and deep tech companies.
Our Reports
Data is everything. Dive into our reports and get insights on the Dutch startup ecosystem.
Our Scale Up Programmes
We want to optimize the Dutch potential. This is why we ensure our programmes guide startups and scaleups through their growth challenges. And we do it with peer-to-peer coaching with iconic Dutch founders like Adyen founder and CEO Pieter van der Does and TomTom Co-founder Corinne Vigreux. Do you know a company with a Dutch HQ that may be a good fit?
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Rise
Rise is an exclusive programme designed for tech scaleups. In a safe and trusted environment, founders discuss their growth challenges with experienced entrepreneurs and scaling experts, during tailored sessions. Every quarter we select 10 companies to join Rise. It’s free, and we don’t seek equity.
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Pole Position
Pole Position is an initiative for ambitious deeptech entrepreneurs who want to make an impact. In a safe environment, founders of early-stage deeptech startups discuss their growth challenges during tailor-made sessions led by experienced entrepreneurs.
Get in touch with the team
Evelien de Vries, Lead Capital & Investor Relations
I address structural challenges related to investments in the Dutch tech ecosystem. By partnering and connecting with key startups, VCs, LPs and government, I help ensure Dutch startups get access to the best possible investors and funds to help them scale.