Amsterdam, April 2025 – Techleap proudly announces a strategic partnership with Rabobank. This collaboration aims to provide Dutch founders with crucial financial expertise, tailored funding solutions and international networking opportunities, empowering them to scale successfully in the competitive global landscape.

Empowering scaleups with financial expertise and global expansion

Scaling a company requires not only innovative thinking but also robust financial strategies and access to capital. Through this partnership, Rabobank will leverage its extensive experience in financing startups and scaleups, offering tailored solutions for growth funding and international expansion:

  • International Trip to New York City – March 2025 – This trip connected high-potential founders with investors, industry leaders, and key stakeholders in the U.S. startup ecosystem, helping them gain the market insights necessary to scale successfully abroad. As a premium partner Rabobank provided expert guidance on entering new markets, cross-border financing, and capital structuring.
  • MEET & LET Awards – May 2025 – Techleap’s flagship community event will bring together scaleup founders from across the Netherlands. Rabobank will host an exclusive session for founders looking to fund their international expansion, gain insights into international funding opportunities, particularly for scaling beyond the Netherlands into markets like the US.
  • International Trip to San Francisco – October 2025 – Further strengthening its commitment to internationalization, Rabobank will take on a premium role in supporting Dutch founders during their market exploration in Silicon Valley. Participants will benefit from curated introductions to venture capital firms, corporate partners, and experienced entrepreneurs, gaining first-hand insights into the U.S. tech landscape and strategies for securing international investment.

Strengthening the Dutch tech ecosystem

Rabobank’s partnership with Techleap underscores its dedication to fostering innovation and supporting high-growth companies in the Netherlands. Through initiatives such as Rabobank’s Startup & Scaleup Team and International Business Advisory, which provides customized financing solutions and access to a global network, this partnership will further empower Dutch scaleups with the financial knowledge and tools needed to succeed.

“Scaling beyond borders requires the right financial foundation. Our partnership with Rabobank provides founders with the strategic guidance, capital insights, and international access needed to successfully scale their businesses.” – Maarten Cleeren, Managing Director, Techleap

“At Rabobank, we believe in the power of collaboration to support the next generation of entrepreneurs. By partnering with Techleap, we are strengthening our commitment to helping Dutch scaleups access the financial resources and international networks they need to thrive in global markets.” – Peter Smit, Head of Startup & Scaleup Team, Rabobank

Looking ahead: Enabling the next generation of Dutch scaleups

With financial expertise and international market access playing a critical role in scaleup success, Techleap and Rabobank are committed to ensuring Dutch founders receive the knowledge, resources, and connections they need to grow sustainably. This collaboration will drive new opportunities for scaleups, strengthening the Netherlands’ position as a leading tech hub in Europe.

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About Techleap

Techleap is a non-profit organisation subsidised by the Ministry of Economic Affairs that’s working towards a more public-private funded program. It aims to accelerate the growth of Dutch tech start-ups and scaleups. The organisation creates an ideal environment for technology companies to scale by acquiring and sharing knowledge. This enables the Netherlands to better respond to major societal transitions, securing jobs, and future earning capacity. Recently, the Techleap program was extended with government subsidy until 2026 – with the ambition to expand its community programs. The organisation has set the goal of making its community initiatives self-sustaining through attracting business partnerships that align and commit with Techleap’s mission.

About Rabobank

Rabobank is a leading Dutch financial institution operating on the basis of cooperative principles with a mission to “Grow a better world together”. This mission reflects our commitment to fostering sustainable economies and societies through collaboration. We use our knowledge, global network and financial solutions to support entrepreneurship and innovation. With a dedicated Startup & Scaleup Team and our International Business Advisory team we want to contribute to the success of Dutch startups and scaleups.

For more information about the Rabobank Group go to www.rabobank.com

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