Dealroom – Netherlands VC-Report, Q2 2024

In the second quarter of 2024, Dutch startups raised $478 million, following a strong Q1 and an overall 45% increase in investment in the first half of the year compared to the previous year. The distribution of investments ranged from pre-seed to mega+ rounds, with a total of 35 rounds of $2 million or more raised by Netherlands startups in Q2. Early-stage venture capital in the Netherlands has surpassed 2020 levels, while there were no late-stage megarounds in Q2. Foodtech emerged as the most funded industry in the country in 2024, led by rounds for companies like Picnic and Mosa Meat. Overall, Dutch VC investment in 2024 is on par with 2022 and ahead of 2023, showcasing a thriving ecosystem with a particular emphasis on early-stage growth and breakout-stage VC trajectory.