Meet the Amsterdam-based startups that raised funding in January 2024; some are hiring right now

The Netherlands has become a major European startup hub, driven by a competitive talent pool and a thriving tech sector. In 2023, the Dutch startup investment landscape witnessed significant growth.

According to the Quarterly Startup Report, the number of investments reached their peak in Q4, 2023. Despite a 27 per cent decrease compared to the previous year, 2023 emerged as a successful year for startup investments.

In the fourth quarter of 2023, there was a 5 per cent increase in investment compared to the same period in Q4 2022, totalling at least €576M.

Amsterdam, the capital city, hosts successful startups actively raising funds and expanding their teams for continued growth and innovation. Today, we bring you a list of Amsterdam startups that secured funding in January, and some are actively hiring.

Note: Certain details of these startups, such as founders’ names and the funding amount, have been sourced from Dealroom.

Send AI

Founder(s): Thom Trentelman, Philip Weijschede

Raised funding: Secured €2.2M in a pre-seed round

Hiring: Yes, apply here

Send AI specialises in automating document processing for companies. It claims to excel in extracting key information from complex documents, such as low-quality scans, photographed paperwork, and lengthy PDFs, ensuring high precision.

The startup avoids major models like ChatGPT, opting for a blend of smaller open-source models. This approach emphasises data security by keeping sensitive customer data on-site.

Sirius Technologies

Founder(s): Sergey Tyan, Anastasia Kuskova, Seva Martynov

Raised funding: Secured €1.2M in a pre-seed round

Hiring: No

Sirius is a cleantech startup specialising in the metals and mining sector. The company introduces an innovative AI ‘sustainability twin’ designed to enhance the management of sustainability data for companies in the industry. 

Leveraging the founders’ expertise in metals, mining, and advanced computing, Sirius aims to tackle sustainability challenges within the sector.

Firsty

Founder(s): Vince Vissers, Gauthier Thierens

Raised funding: Secured €1.1M in seed funding

Hiring: Yes, check out the open positions here.

Firsty claims to be a one-stop shop for global connectivity, offering a platform for travellers, expats, and anyone needing a reliable mobile experience on the go. Operating on a freemium model, ‘Firsty Free’ provides a baseline service with no unexpected costs, ensuring instant data connection for essential services.

For those requiring high-speed connectivity for remote work, streaming, gaming, and more, ‘Firsty Fast’ offers a premium service at low costs—up to 60x cheaper in some cases.

MemoMate

Founder(s): Raphael Rubens, Uri Cohen, Nir Halm, Noam Blitz

Raised funding: Secured $200K in seed funding

Hiring: No

MemoMate provides an AI-powered tool designed to help seniors document their life stories while monitoring their well-being. The collected insights are transformed into personalised wellness recommendations for caregivers.

Pickler

Founder(s): Daan van Hal, Koen de Beer

Raised funding: Secured €500K in seed funding

Hiring: No

Pickler specialises in footprint software for packaging, offering environmental impact calculations at any scale. Compare product, material, and process footprints and share results with stakeholders.

Using Pickler, packaging companies can communicate environmental impact, meet customer demand, and foster sustainability throughout the value chain, reducing the risk of greenwashing.

Pourify

Founder(s): Oscar Steginga

Raised funding: $750K in fresh funding round

Hiring: No

Pourify claims to revolutionise inventory management and elevate guest experiences within the hospitality industry.

“Our mission is to empower you with tools that make a difference – effortless inventory control, real-time insights, and a gamified approach that invigorates your team’s spirit,” says the startup.