The Startup Employment Report 2019

Unlock the insights driving the Dutch startup growth with our exclusive Startup Employment Report 2019. Discover the dynamic landscape of job creation in the Netherlands, powered by the latest data meticulously analyzed by Dealroom.co and CBRE. Dive into the heart of innovation where startups are not just pioneering businesses but also the cornerstone of job growth, outpacing traditional sectors by leaps and bounds.

In just two years, Dutch startup jobs surged by 19,700, hitting a staggering 108,000, marking a remarkable 23% growth rate – twice as fast as job expansion in IT, R&D, and retail combined! Venture capital-backed startups stand out, turbocharging their teams threefold, underscoring the pivotal role of investment in driving employment.

But it’s not just about the big players; our report uncovers the equitable distribution of jobs across all startup sizes, highlighting the resilience and stability of this burgeoning sector. From the towering successes like Adyen to the thriving ecosystem of small and medium startups, every player contributes to the Dutch economic tapestry.

Unravel the secrets behind €44 billion in startup value creation, exploring how these startups are shaping the future job market. With 81% of startups witnessing job growth, and a steady rise in unicorn creation, the Dutch startup scene beckons as a beacon of opportunity and innovation.

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What can you expect from this The Startup Employment Report 2019?

Presentation of the Dutch startup landscape – what is the current state of the Dutch startup ecosystem?
Deep-dive into the anatomy of a Dutch startup – what does the typical startup look like?
Assessment of the impact startups have on the employment field – how many jobs have been created by startups and scaleups in recent years?
CBRE review of workplaces of startups and scaleups – what are their preferred workplaces?

The Netherlands is creating new $1 billion+ startups every year.

Line graph indicating the Netherlands creating new $1 billion+ startups every year.

The Netherlands ranks #4 in Europe by ecosystem value created since 2013.

Combined, startups provide 108K jobs, mainly driven by small and medium sized startups & scaleups.

A bar graph that shows the growth of Dutch startup employees titled: Combined, startups provide 108K jobs, mainly driven by small and medium sized startups & scaleups.

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Techleap is a non-profit organisation, funded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, helping to quantify and accelerate the tech-ecosystem of the Netherlands. Constantijn van Oranje is Special Envoy of Techleap.