Amsterdam-based startups that raised funding in December: 7 of them are hiring right now

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Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, has solidified its position as a leading startup hub. 

The city is home to 1,219 startups, representing about 45 per cent of the Netherlands’ total startups. It remains the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in the country. 

While Amsterdam dropped one spot in the global ranking in the 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Index, its national ranking in the Netherlands has remained stable at 1 since 2023. The city’s startup scene is characterised by diversity and a collaborative spirit, attracting talent from across the globe. 

In December 2024, several Amsterdam-based startups secured funding and expanded their teams, marking significant milestones in the city’s entrepreneurial landscape. Check out the startups below!

Stablr

StablR aims to create a transparent and scalable stablecoin ecosystem to support businesses, institutions, and individuals in the global financial landscape. Its flagship stablecoins, StablR Euro (EURR) and StablR USD (USDR), are designed to closely mirror the Euro and US Dollar. 

Leveraging advanced blockchain technology, StablR provides a secure and efficient means of exchange, store of value, and unit of account, while maintaining high standards of compliance and transparency for activities such as cross-border payments, liquidity management, and global commerce.

According to Dealroom, the company raised funding this month and is looking to hire a Senior Software Engineer. Apply here.

Excess Materials Exchange

Excess Materials Exchange (EME) offers a platform that helps companies track and exchange surplus materials to reduce waste, focusing on high-value reuse and recycling. Using tech that combines IoT and AI, EME optimises material flows, reduces carbon emissions, and improves recycling efficiency. 

The platform matches supply with demand and identifies materials with the best reuse potential. By leveraging AI and blockchain, EME ensures secure data exchange, promoting innovation in material reuse. This approach helps companies enhance resource resilience, reduce environmental impact, and improve profitability by transforming waste into valuable resources.

Recently, the company secured $5M (€4.7M) in a Series A funding round led by Wa’ed Ventures.

CarbonX

Global battery manufacturers face supply chain risks due to reliance on Chinese graphite. CarbonX offers a locally produced carbon anode material that matches graphite’s cost while improving charging speed, battery life, and reducing carbon footprint. The company expects initial agreements by mid-2025.

Earlier this year, in February, the company secured €10M in growth funding. This December, the round was extended by an additional €4M. Currently, CarbonX is looking to hire a Battery Technician.

Next Sense

Next Sense was created through the merger of EDGE Next and Sense by PHYSEE. The company assists clients in decarbonising buildings across their lifecycle, offering services such as simulations for pre-construction and redevelopment phases, as well as AI-driven monitoring and control solutions for operational optimisation. 

Additionally, Next Sense provides customised customer success sessions to help clients comply with regulations like the EU CSRD and align with the Paris Agreement’s energy goals.

The company secured €11.5M in a Series A round of funding to scale its smart building platform globally and is also looking to expand its team. Checkout the open roles here.

GBM Works

GBM Works has developed Vibrojet, a silent installation technique for offshore wind monopiles that reduces underwater noise pollution and meets stricter marine noise regulations. 

This eco-friendly method minimises harm to marine ecosystems, supporting sustainable offshore wind projects. Vibrojet also has potential applications in decommissioning, jacket piling, mooring, and infrastructure projects, contributing to global climate goals.

Earlier this month, in December, GBM Works secured the first close of a €6M seed funding round and is looking to hire an HSSE Engineer and a Mechanical Engineer. Apply here.

ThreatFabric

ThreatFabric offers advanced software designed to help banks and financial institutions protect against fraud and malware. Its SaaS solution provides comprehensive fraud visibility across web and mobile channels, utilising tools such as on-device malware detection and behavioural analytics.

The company secured funding from Rabo Investments as part of an extension to its 2023 seed round. The amount, however, was undisclosed. ThreatFabric is currently hiring for various roles, apply here.

Nebius

Nebius is a tech company providing infrastructure for the global AI industry, including GPU clusters, cloud platforms, and developer tools. Its core business is an AI-centric cloud platform designed for intensive AI workloads, featuring proprietary cloud software and in-house hardware, such as servers and data center designs. 

The company offers computing, storage, managed services, and tools for building, tuning, and running AI models. 

The Nebius GPU cloud supports the full machine learning lifecycle, from data processing to inference. The company also offers the Nebius AI Studio inference service, providing access to advanced open-source models for app developers at competitive prices.

The company entered into definitive agreements for a $700M (€667M) private placement financing from a select group of institutional and accredited investors. Currently, it is looking to expand its team and is hiring for various roles. Apply here.

Make Waves

Make Waves allows you to release and promote your music on major platforms like Spotify, Apple, YouTube, TikTok, and TIDAL. It offers free access to professional features, a comprehensive knowledge base, and seamless payouts.
According to Dealroom, the company secured funding in December and is looking to hire fresh talents. Apply here.

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Vishal Singh is a News Reporter and Social Media Marketing Lead at Silicon Canals. He covers developments in the European startup ecosystem and oversees the publication's social media presence. Before joining Silicon Canals, Vishal gained experience at the Indian digital media outlet Inc42, contributing to its growth with insightful content. Despite being a college dropout, his passion for writing has driven his career in journalism.

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