Amsterdam is a thriving hub for innovation with approximately 4,000 startups employing 196,000 people, according to the 2023 Global Startup Ecosystem Report.
The city has become the leading location for VC-backed startups in the Netherlands, hosting 45 per cent of all Dutch-funded ventures.
In September, several Amsterdam-based startups secured significant funding, highlighting the city’s dynamic entrepreneurial landscape.
In addition to raising capital, these startups are also actively growing their teams and recruiting talent to drive their expansion and innovation initiatives.
Here’s a list of Amsterdam startups that raised funding in September. Also, some of them are hiring too.
Note: Certain details of these startups, such as founders’ names and the funding amount, have been sourced from Dealroom.
PULSE Sport
Founder(s): Siwan Aberkane, Nikolai Manchev
Founding year: 2021
Capital raised (Sept.): Undisclosed Seed round
PULSE is utilising advanced sensors and AI technology to transform athlete health and performance management. Its innovative approach includes monitoring mental and physical health, team dynamics, and environment.
The company provides personalised recommendations to athletes and sports organisations, aiming to enhance performance, prevent injuries, and foster robust athlete development. It aims to revolutionise athlete health monitoring and optimisation via technology and personalised support.
PULSE is currently looking for a full-stack Mobile Application Developer (co-founder) and a
Business Development intern. Apply here.
Lepaya
Founder(s): René Janssen, Peter Kuperus
Founding year: 2018
Capital raised (Sept.): €35M
Lepaya, founded on the principle that strategic training boosts productivity and business growth, uses a blend of AI and human intelligence. Its platform delivers targeted skills to employees, enhancing effectiveness.
The company offers comprehensive skill development programmes by combining soft and hard skills. Through real-time data analysis, it provides insights into learner behaviour, transforming workplace learning and development.
Lepaya has openings for two internships. Check them out here.
CoinKids
Founder(s): Nathaly Bustamante
Founding year: 2023
Capital raised (Sept.): Undisclosed Angel round
CoinKids is dedicated to modernising financial education for children in the digital age. It offers a platform where children learn about the value of money and responsible spending through gamified financial education.
Through the CoinKids app, kids can manage digital wallets, earn coins for chores, and learn money management skills. Parents can reward and guide their children on how to spend these digital coins, fostering financial awareness from a young age.
By connecting virtual currency to real-life rewards, the platform helps kids develop practical money management skills. The digital coins earned by children can later be converted into real money, reinforcing their understanding of financial concepts.
Getplace.io
Founder(s): Denis Chernobaev, Sergey Scherbak
Founding year: 2023
Capital raised (Sept.): €300K Seed funding
Getplace.io is a service designed to assist small and medium-sized businesses in making well-informed decisions about the locations of their physical stores.
By providing accurate data, the platform enables businesses to optimise their store placement strategies, ultimately leading to increased customer traffic and revenue. Making data-driven decisions about store locations is vital for businesses’ success and profitability.
To provide the most comprehensive data for its customers, Getplace.io combines different data sets, including footfall, vehicle traffic, demographics, financial insights, competition level, and many others.
OviDrive
Founder(s): Ron Sullivan, Ovidiu Radu
Founding year: 2015
Capital raised (Sept.): Undisclosed
OviDrive is a technology, services, and consulting company specialising in the fleet and mobility market. It offers a global fleet and mobility ERP system that processes connected and unconnected data, allowing clients to control employee movement costs and transition from asset-based to user-based cost models.
Clients can choose varying levels of system engagement based on their needs. OviDrive’s consulting unit provides guidance for enterprise transformation projects.
After its recent funding, the company is looking to hire a fleet manager.
MYCB1
Founder(s): Ernesto Diringuer
Founding year: 2017
Capital raised (Sept.): €30.8M
MYCB1 is a healthtech company that combines pharmaceutical manufacturing, pharmacy operations, and software engineering to create personalised healthcare solutions.
Its platform, ALETTA, uses generative AI and real-world evidence to address the lack of scientific evidence and personalisation in healthcare and lifestyle industries.
Certified by regulatory bodies like the European Medicines Agency, MYCB1 operates in Dutch and German markets and is expanding globally, with distribution agreements in Scandinavia and ongoing partnerships in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
If you wish to apply for this company, click here.
Scala Sports
Founder(s): Leon Haverkamp, Bart van Monsjou
Founding year: 2017
Capital raised (Sept.): Undisclosed
Scala Sports is a competition platform for racket sports, offering players the flexibility to join nearby competitions at their convenience. The platform emphasises accessibility and flexibility, catering to associations and clubs to organise flexible competitions.
Currently serving around 70,000 players, Scala is utilised by American and Dutch tennis associations, operating in about 10 cities.
The company is currently looking for a Business Development intern – check out the job description here.
Proba
Founder(s): Rutger Beens, Sijbrand Tieleman
Founding year: 2022
Capital raised (Sept.): Undisclosed
Proba is a supply chain decarbonisation platform that helps businesses convert their climate action into tradable carbon certificates. These certificates, aligned with international standards, can be sold to supply chain partners, creating revenue and reducing Scope 3 emissions.
The company simplifies engagement with interested parties, turning greenhouse gas reduction efforts into valuable assets and enhancing the business case for climate action.
Tap Electric
Founder(s): Nico Spoelstra, Dan Pezim
Founding year: 2020
Capital raised (Sept.): €1M
Tap Electric is dedicated to making car charging easy and affordable. Its platform emphasises user experience, seamless payments, and empowering partners to drive the energy transition.
The Tap Electric app and its companion Tapkey are available in the Netherlands, Belgium, and the UK for both iOS and Android users, facilitating convenient and accessible charging solutions.
Whoppah
Founder(s): Thomas Bunnik, Evelien Remmelts
Founding year: 2019
Capital raised (Sept.): €4.7M
Whoppah is a marketplace for second-hand design furniture and art in Europe. It connects consumers and professional sellers, offering a variety of modern and vintage items. The platform ensures safe trading by thoroughly checking items before listing.
With 1,000 professional sellers and a large user base, Whoppah is trusted by over a million users for high-quality, pre-owned design pieces.
The company is looking for a logistics planner and courier.
Shai
Founder(s): Leonardo Piumi, Jeroen van Gorsel
Founding year: 2023
Capital raised (Sept.): €100K
Shai is a creative SaaS company building a collaborative tool for creatives based on generative AI.
The founders, Jeroen and Leonardo, united over their passion for generative AI during a startup incubator encounter. Their shared enthusiasm led to the creation of Shai, a venture supported by a pre-seed investment from Antler VC in 2023.
The guiding principle of “Made by creatives, for creatives” drives Shai to focus on using AI to free creative minds from mundane tasks while preserving the core essence of human creativity.
Pal
Founder(s): Nara Moripen, Azi Doost
Founding year: 2022
Capital raised (Sept.): €300K
Pal is a dedicated platform designed for at-home palliative care, providing comprehensive support for patients, family members, and healthcare providers. By focusing on daily care, symptom management, and team collaboration, Pal addresses the key challenges in palliative caregiving.
The platform optimises existing resources, enhancing care quality, improving patients’ quality of life, and increasing efficiency for healthcare providers. Pal’s mission is to make palliative care more effective, accessible, and impactful for all parties involved.
After its recent funding, the company is looking to expand its team. Check out the opportunities here.
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