The Netherlands boasts some of the world’s most exciting, innovative startups, fast-growing scaleups and talent, but Dutch tech has reached a critical point. While the ecosystem boasts unlimited potential, a shift in mindset and focus is needed if we are to cement the Netherlands as a deep tech powerhouse on the global stage. It’s time to think BIG and act together. The State of Dutch Tech Report 2024 provides a data driven overview of all 2023 developments in the Dutch tech sector, compared to other leading tech ecosystems.
Higlights
- Dutch tech ecosystem remains strong but shows signs of slowing growth compared to UK and France.
Tech companies slowed down hiring, but the Dutch labour market remains tight. - Dependency on foreign VC funds for later stage funding highlights the need for improvement in domestic investment.
- Gender pay disparity remains a pressing issue in the Dutch tech sector.
- With an increased focus on deeptech from investors, research institutes hold a great potential to create valuable startups.
