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.
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.
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