Amsterdam-based startups that raised funding last month; 6 of them are hiring now

Amsterdam, the vibrant and innovative capital of the Netherlands, continues to establish itself as a bustling hub for startups and entrepreneurs, attracting global investors and talents alike. 

With its thriving tech ecosystem, diverse culture, and progressive business environment, the city has become a hotspot for disruptive companies seeking to make their mark in the international arena.

July has been an exciting month for the Amsterdam startup scene, as several promising ventures successfully closed funding rounds, solidifying their position in the competitive market. 

Bolstered by their recent capital injections, these startups are now embarking on ambitious expansion plans and actively seeking to expand their teams. In this article, we have listed out some of the most notable Amsterdam-based startups that raised funding in July and are now on a hiring spree

bunq

Founder/s: Ali Niknam

Funding raised: €44.5M

Hiring status: Yes| Apply here

Based out of Amsterdam, bunq is an independent neobank that helps users save time, money, and the environment. 

bunq was founded in 2012 by Ali Niknam after he secured the first European banking permit in over 35 years. Up until 2021, he served as the company’s only backer, contributing €98.7M of his cash to the venture.

Last month, the company raised €44.5M in growth funding from Ali Niknam (Founder of bunq), Pollen Street Capital, and Raymond Kasiman.

Ringo

Founder/s: Marcel Alexander Wiebenga and Nicholas van den Doel

Funding raised: €350K

Hiring status: No

Ringo is an Amsterdam-based B2B music-for-media platform that streamlines safe and stress-free licensing of existing music for commercials, movies, series, social media, and games.

The platform automates music licensing with a purchasing funnel, providing on-demand information for track feasibility, budget, and timing. Users can securely close licences on the platform.

In July, the company raised €350K in a pre-Seed round of funding led by Innovation Fund North-Holland and supported by a group of individuals including advertising agency owners, film producers, and former employees of Sizzer and MassiveMusic.

Authic Labs

Founder/s: Wouter Kloosterman and Lemar Bachtiar

Funding raised: Undisclosed

Hiring status: No

Authic Labs is an Amsterdam-based company that specialises in creating no-code NFT marketplaces powered by Web3 technology.  

It has used blockchain technology to help its customers generate new income streams, create engaging loyalty programmes, and in engaging younger audiences.

Last month, the company raised funding in a seed round from Angelwise, Rockstart, Graduate Entrepreneur Fund, and SeedBlink.

Neoke

Founder/s: Vikas Bhola and Sebastian Honores Espejo

Funding raised: €1.3M

Hiring status: No

NeoKe aims to disrupt the travel industry by developing a platform that makes travel easier and more connected for travellers and providers.

By streamlining processes like check-in, guest authentication, access control, and data management for travel services, the platform makes it possible to create a tailored single-passenger profile.

Last month, the Amsterdam company raised €1.3M in a pre-seed round of funding from Dreamcraft Ventures, ff Venture Capital, GHARAGE: Vision Hub of Gebr.Heinemann, and Plug & Play.

LABFRESH

Founder/s: Kasper Brandi Petersen and Lotte Vink

Funding raised: €720K+

Hiring status: Yes| Apply here

Labfresh is on a mission to fight overconsumption by developing intelligent apparel that repels stains and odour.

Developed in Switzerland, produced in Portugal, and designed in Amsterdam, these smart t-shirts from Labfresh are made of 100 per cent long-staple cotton.

The smart T-shirt repels water-based liquids like red wine and ketchup. In addition, it has moisture-wicking technology, which ensures that sweat is absorbed and spread out over the fabric so it can dry quickly while not being externally visible.

Last month, the company raised €721,846 in a crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs from 350 investors.

GET Protocol

Founder/s: Maarten Bloemers, Tom Roetgering, Ivo van der Wijk and Frans Twisk

Funding raised: €4M

Hiring status: Yes| Apply here

GET Protocol is a digital ticketing infrastructure provider that has designed a ticketing technology. 

The protocol offers total control over the sale and trade of tickets amongst ticket holders from the time the first ticket is sold until the final ticket is scanned, allowing organisers to easily tap into NFTs.

Last month, the company secured €4M in a seed round of funding led by Flow Ventures.

Billy Grace

Founder/s: Robin Friend, Mitch Voskuilen, and Tjadi Peeters

Funding raised: €2.3M

Hiring status: Yes| Apply here

Billy Grace is an AI marketing startup. The platform lets companies collaborate with self-learning algorithms (AI), where marketers can better track, attribute, analyse, automate, and optimise online marketing within and across channels. 

Several companies, including Vanilia, Intersport, Twinsport, TrainMore, and Patta use the platform to manage digital ads. 

The Amsterdam startup raised €2.3M from various investors, including Fortino Capital. 

Supply Chain Company

CEO: Henk Jan Rijkse

Funding raised: Undisclosed

Hiring status: Yes| Apply here

Supply Chain Company, founded in 2017, provides supply chain planning solutions such as Relex, Optimity, and More Optimal. The company got undisclosed funding from Holland Capital, an independent private equity firm in the Netherlands.

Karma Kebab

Founder/s: Pascal Labrie

Funding raised: €2M

Hiring status: No

Karma Kebab is a startup that makes vegetable kebabs based on Dutch celeriac. The company’s kebab is completely plant-based and is made from celeriac and grains grown in the Netherlands. Last month, the Amsterdam-based company raised €2M to expand its chain of ‘festival food bars’.

StellarUp (Mentorjam)

Founder/s: Estelle Roux-Stevens and Julian Roux-Stevens

Funding raised: €500K

Hiring status: Yes| Apply here

StellarUp improves knowledge sharing through organised and unstructured learning tools, including mentor programmes, e-learning academies, online resource libraries, and community solutions.

It offers a SaaS platform that helps companies to launch and administer mentoring programmes in a quantifiable and scalable manner. Last month, the company raised €500K in a seed round of funding led by an undisclosed US tech investor.