Amsterdam-based startups that raised funding in January 2025; 7 of them are hiring right now

In 2024, Dutch startups raised €2.5B in funding, making it the third-highest amount on record, following 2021 and 2022. According to the Quarterly Startup Report, this marks a 19 per cent increase from 2023.

However, Q4 2024 saw a decline, with funding dropping 26 per cent year-over-year to €460M. The number of deals also decreased by 25 per cent, as startups faced challenges securing follow-on investments, leading many to rely on extension, bridge, or top-up rounds.

Amsterdam remains the centre of the Dutch startup ecosystem, hosting 1,219 startups, or about 45 per cent of the national total. The city retained its position as the top-ranked startup hub in the Netherlands. 

Although it dropped one spot in the 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Index, Amsterdam continues to attract talent and support startup activity.

In January 2025, Amsterdam-based startups raised funding and grew their teams, signalling ongoing growth in the local ecosystem. Here are the companies that secured funding to start the year.

Chapter

Chapter is a SaaS company focused on accelerating the global energy transition by helping sustainable energy companies work productively, efficiently, and compliantly.

The startup’s AI-powered operating system streamlines workflows in the sustainable energy industry by providing instant, actionable knowledge to manufacturers, installers, and service teams, reducing the need for customer support, manuals, or colleagues.

This approach saves time and increases capacity to support the energy transition. Several European manufacturers are involved in the beta program or are on the waiting list.

The company secured €3M in funding from Rubio Impact Ventures and CapitalT. It is currently hiring for various roles. Apply here.

TAP

TAP (Talent Acceleration Platform) initially aimed to create jobs in Gaza, however, it has evolved into a fully scalable tech solution set to launch in early 2025. The company’s approach includes global mentorship networks, personalised coaching, and innovative tools to empower individuals to build meaningful careers without leaving their countries.

TAP claims to have achieved significant growth in Palestine, a region burdened by occupation and systemic injustice, resulting in the marginalisation of youth. In 2023, the company created 30 to 40 remote jobs. In 2024, the figures have been doubled to over 100 remote roles.

The company has also expanded into Lebanon and Jordan since early 2024, addressing similar employment challenges in these markets.

The edtech and career acceleration platform secured $1M (approximately €969K) in funding.

Workwize

Workwize simplifies IT asset management for globally distributed teams. It provides a platform for procuring, onboarding, and offboarding IT equipment. Employees receive budgets to order necessary devices, peripherals, and furniture. 

Workwize serves over 25,000 users and manages more than 100,000 devices worldwide. Recently, the company secured $13M (€12.6M) in a Series A funding round and is currently looking to expand its team. Check out the open roles here.

Klearly

Klearly simplifies payment acceptance for Small and Midsize Businesses (SMBs) across Europe by transforming their mobile phones into card terminals within minutes. 

Companies like Stripe, Mollie, and Adyen have integrated online payments, but the in-person payment market relies on legacy systems. Klearly bridges this gap by enabling SaaS partners to embed in-person payment functionality. 

It provides SMB merchants with tools to digitise operations, improve efficiency, and enhance customer interactions. The company replaces bank-supplied hardware with technology that operates on Android, Apple, or modern terminals. 

By partnering with SaaS providers, Klearly integrates payments into their platforms, enabling merchants to move away from legacy systems, simplify contracts, and streamline pricing.

Recently, the fintech company raised €6M in seed funding and is looking to hire a data analyst.

Agurotech

Agurotech aims to help farmers with information and ideas to aid in the more effective use of resources like water. It creates, manufactures, and distributes custom hardware and software products like sensing technology, weather systems, and software.

The software provides farmers with real-time insights into soil conditions, local weather, and AI-powered predictions.

Recently, the Dutch startup secured €2.25M from Navus Ventures, ROM InWest, and Rabo Ventures.

Labfresh

Labfresh develops apparel that resists stains and odour to combat overconsumption. The t-shirts are made of long-staple cotton and produced in Portugal, with design and development in Amsterdam and Switzerland. 

The company uses FreshCore technology, which combines hydrophobic, antibacterial, and easy-care features. This technology makes the t-shirts resistant to stains, wrinkles, and odour. The shirts also repel water-based liquids and include moisture-wicking technology to absorb and spread sweat, helping it dry quickly and remain invisible.

Labfresh has raised €877K (at the time of writing this article) in one week through crowdfunding to develop a new womenswear collection. Currently, the company is also hiring for various roles. Apply here.

Ver.iD

The introduction of eIDAS 2.0, the updated European regulation for digital identity, mandates public and private organisations to integrate digital ID solutions by 2026. This includes sectors such as banking, energy, and insurance. Ver.iD is contributing to this shift by providing a solution designed to ensure compliance, reduce fraud, prevent data breaches, and improve user experience.

Ver.iD provides a platform for integrating ID wallets and digital identification methods, enabling companies to offer customers the flexibility to choose their preferred identity app. 

The solution is designed to be scalable and user-friendly, addressing the needs of both organisations and users. Its platform is utilised by organisations for both innovative projects and routine operations. 

The platform is also being piloted with the Chamber of Commerce to provide executives with access to authorisation data via ID wallets.

Recently, Ver.iD secured €2M in an angel round of funding. It plans to launch a €4M funding round to support its European expansion.

Recharge

Recharge is a global prepaid payments platform offering an all-in-one digital solution. It connects brands and consumers through secure and scalable distribution of over 16,000 products, including gift cards and prepaid solutions. The platform helps businesses access new revenue streams while providing consumers with financial control and flexibility. 

The company secured €45M in financing from ABN AMRO to support its mergers and acquisitions (M&A) strategy. Currently, Recharge is hiring for various roles, check them out here.

uniQure

uniQure is a biotechnology company specialising in human gene-based therapies, particularly for severe genetic diseases of the central nervous system (CNS) and liver. Leveraging modular and validated technology platforms, the company advances a proprietary gene therapy pipeline to address critical medical needs

Furthermore, uniQure is working on a range of gene therapies for other serious conditions, including Huntington’s disease, refractory temporal lobe epilepsy, ALS, Fabry disease, and more.

Recently, the biotech company announced its public offering of 4,411,764 ordinary shares at $17.00 per share. The expected gross proceeds are around $75M (€73M), before fees and expenses. uniQure is currently hiring, apply here.

Leyden Labs

Leyden Labs utilises its platform to target commonalities of viral families to protect against many viruses simultaneously as opposed to vaccines that typically protect against a specific virus variant. 

The company’s platform is built on two concepts: broad protection against known viruses, new variants, and newly emerging viruses, and protection at the gate, i.e. in the mucosa (e.g. in the nose and throat).

According to the company, its intranasal product candidates (e.g. nasal sprays) will be self-administrable, providing people with the freedom to protect themselves instantaneously from infection and prevent transmission.

Leyden Labs raised $70M (approximately €68M) in funding and is looking to grow its team. Check out the opportunities here.