These Amsterdam-based startups raised funding in February 2023; 6 of them are hiring

Amsterdam, the capital city of The Netherlands, has emerged as a hotbed of startup activity in recent years with a growing number of entrepreneurs and investors drawn to the city’s vibrant tech ecosystem. 

The city, which is highly innovative and entrepreneurial with a strong focus on sustainability and social impact, has been a successful location for startups in securing funding from venture capital firms. 

Amsterdam’s startups are diverse and cover a wide range of sectors including fintech, healthcare, and sustainable energy. 

We have listed out Amsterdam-based startups that have raised funding in February 2023. A few of them are hiring. 

Smartlockr

Funding in February 2023: Undisclosed

Founder(s): Hans de Graaf and Roham Rahimi

Hiring status: Yes

Smartlockr specialises in data and email security, and aims to address the challenge of human error in communication.

The Dutch company provides an easy-to-use platform for organisations to prevent data leaks of sensitive information. 

Smartlockr says its solution can be customised to suit the needs of any organisation.

A few days back, the Amsterdam-based firm raised an undisclosed funding amount from Round2 Capital, NextGen Ventures 2, and the Security of Things Fund.

Smartlockr is hiring in Finance, Operations, and Development departments. Click here to check out the vacancies. 

OOPKOP

Funding in February 2023: €1M

Founder(s): Derk van Haastert, Reinier de van der Schueren

Hiring status: No

OOPKOP is a mental health platform that offers an accessible marketplace with over 125 (single/large) providers in coaching, mindfulness, sleep support, breath work, retreat, and more.

Through the platform, employees can get individual, anonymous, online, and offline mental health offerings via their employer through the company’s marketplace. 

OOPKOP further provides support in personal intake consults, frequent mental check-ins, and weekly masterclasses.

A few days back, the Amsterdam startup raised €1M in growth capital from business angels. 

SOURCE

Funding in February 2023: €21.6M

Founder(s): Rien Kamman, Ernst van Bruggen

Hiring status: Yes

Source.ag is an agtech startup that assists greenhouse farmers with AI. 

The company’s proprietary algorithms simulate plant behaviour to define and execute optimal cultivation strategies, taking into account millions of data points on climate, biology, and resources.

Source.ag claims that it produces up to 15 times higher yields and uses up to 20 times less water while reducing pollution and use of land.

A few days back, Source.ag raised €21.6M in a Series A round of funding led by Astanor Ventures. 

The Amsterdam startup is looking to grow its team. Click here to explore options. 

Ozarka

Funding in February 2023: €500K

Founder(s): Beth Massa

Hiring status:  No

Ozarka, an Amsterdam-based startup that aims to end single-use food and beverage packaging waste. 

The company supplies reusable, returnable containers to the made-to-order food sector.

Ozarka focuses on ready-to-consume and made-to-order food packaging in corporate and professional catering, stadiums, office parks, events and festivals, food halls, food courts, takeaway, and delivery. 

A few days back, Ozarka raised €500K in a Seed round of funding from angel investors, all of whom are current or former C-level or senior executives from Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook, Apple, NVIDIA, Netflix, Lyft, Airbnb, and BUNQ.

Studio Solarix

Funding in February 2023: €900K

Founder(s): Marloes van Heteren and Reinier Bosch

Hiring status: Yes

Solarix designs and manufactures aesthetic-coloured solar panels for facades.  

With its unique colour technology, design collections, and associated mounting system, Solarix says its solar panels can be fully integrated into sustainable and aesthetic facade solutions. 

The Amsterdam-based startup aims to accelerate the energy transition and achieve a minimum reduction of 25 per cent in CO2 emissions or completely energy-neutral buildings. 

Earlier this month, the company raised €900K investment from ROM InWest, the regional development agency in North Holland, The Netherlands.

Solarix has three vacancies. Check them out here. 

MIcompany

Funding in February 2023: Undisclosed

Founder(s): Marnix Bügel

Hiring status: Yes

MIcompany is a machine learning service provider. The Amsterdam-based firm is specialised in commercial analytics that creates sustainable growth through analytics.

Earlier this month, the Dutch startup raised undisclosed funding from MML Capital. You can check out the vacancies here.

UpMarket

Funding in February 2023: Undisclosed

Founder(s): Shani Cohen, Antonino Bonumore

Hiring status: No

UpMarket is a software platform and ecosystem that connects short-term vacation rental guests, property managers, and local businesses to provide guest services beyond the booking experience. 

The Dutch startup helps property managers quickly set up virtual catalogues to provide guests with tailor-made services that increase guest satisfaction, boost topline revenue, and save precious time. 

Earlier this month, UpMarket raised undisclosed funds from Antler.

Ludimos

Funding in February 2023: Undisclosed

Founder(s): Madan Rajagopal

Hiring status: No

Ludimos is an AI-powered cricket coaching platform that helps coaches to track the performance of players over a period of time. 

The company aims to revolutionise cricket coaching and bring broadcast-level analytics to the masses.

The Amsterdam-based firm raised funding from Dutch Sport Tech Fund. 

Aiir Innovations

Funding in February 2023: €2.1M

Founder(s): Bart Vredebregt, Miriam Huijser, Cassandra Loor, Fritjof Büttner, Steve Nowee, and Jan van Gemert

Hiring status: No

Aiir Innovations claims to make aircraft engine inspection faster, more efficient, and safer.

The company has developed a software that mechanics can use during borescope inspections to detect anomalies like cracks and dents.

The software helps increase the inspection’s productivity, enabling the mechanic to focus on assessing the damage. The software will get an indicating function and is self-learning.

During the first week of February, Aiir Innovations raised €2.1M in an oversubscribed funding round.

Productpine

Funding in February 2023: €2.5M

Founder(s): Camiel van Dooren, Vincent Hulshoff and Dimitar Maslarov

Hiring status:  Yes

Productpine provides a direct-to-consumer channel to help brands to sell their products directly to consumers. 

With its platform, the Amsterdam-based firm claims that brands can generate higher margins, remain in full control of their brands, and have access to valuable insights about customers’ preferences.

In early-February, the Dutch startup raised funding from Romania-based SeedBlink, a co-investment platform. Productpine aims to raise around €2M through SeedBlink. Of this, €1.7M has already been committed by current and new investors.

Productpine is currently hiring for various roles. Click here to explore opportunities. 

BYBORRE

Funding in February 2023: €16.9M

Founder(s): Borre Akkersdijk and Arnoud Haverlag

Hiring status: Yes

BYBORRE is an Amsterdam-based textile studio working on aesthetics, functionality, technology, and material research. 

The company’s Textile Development Kit allows designers, artists, and creators to use its sustainable building blocks, industry innovations, and creative tools to twist textiles into their own aesthetic, requirements, and style.

The company aims to improve the entire textile creation cycle and production processes worldwide by inviting other brands to work with the platform and discover new ways to create quality, custom, and sustainable textiles. 

BYBORRE raised €16.9M in a Series B round of funding led by Invest-NL and VP Capital. 

The Dutch startup is looking to expand its team across various formats. Click here to apply. 

GNX

Funding in February 2023: Undisclosed

Founder(s): Rutger Bevaart, Rick Mur

Hiring status: No

GNX, a provider of global connectivity solutions, develops and operates LARA, a data platform that lets users take charge of their worldwide connectivity requirements.

Through Lara, businesses can research and compare thousands of providers offering point-to-point, xDSL, fibre, wireless, 4G/5G, and clear pricing.

In February, GNX raised growth funding from Lexar Partners, a Dutch investment firm

Vipper

Funding in February 2023: €2M

Founder(s): Emanuel Ponzo Dieu, Jeroen de Visser and Yannick Gielis

Hiring status: No

Vipper is an all-in-one travel booking platform that allows users to browse and book international tickets from a selection of flights, trains, buses, and hotels.

In February, the Amsterdam-based startup raised €2M in a fresh round of funding.