Amsterdam-based startups that secured funding in October 2024; 6 of them are hiring right now

Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands, has always been known as a hub for startups and innovation.

Home to many successful startups, such as Booking.com and Adyen, Amsterdam continues to attract entrepreneurs from all over the world.

In October 2024, several startups in this city made headlines for their successful funding rounds and the good news is some are now actively seeking new talent to join their teams.

These startups span various industries such as AI-robotics, biomedical, software, and SaaS, showcasing the diversity and potential of Amsterdam’s startup scene.

In this article, we have compiled a list of Amsterdam-based startups that have raised funds and some of them are now looking to expand their teams.

Avantium

Founder/s: Claude Stoufs

Fund raised in Oct 2024: €3.5M 

Hiring: Yes| Click here

Avantium is a commercial-stage company specialising in renewable and circular polymer materials.

The Amsterdam-based company develops and commercialises technologies to produce materials from sustainable carbon feedstocks, such as biomass and CO2. 

Last week, the company inaugurated its FDCA (furandicarboxylic acid) Flagship Plant in Delfzijl, the Netherlands. The plant opening was officiated by Her Majesty Queen Máxima of 

It is the first factory to produce bioplastic PEF, which can be used for bottles, packaging, and clothing, among other things.

LUMICKS

CEO: Hugo de Wit

Fund raised in Oct 2024: €20M

Hiring: Yes| Click here

LUMICKS is a life science tools company that aims to accelerate drug discovery in cancer research and advance the understanding of fundamental biological mechanisms at the molecular and cellular levels.

The Amsterdam company’s Cell Avidity technology addresses the lack of tools to directly measure the binding interaction of immune cells, such as CAR-T cells, with cancer cells.

The platform empowers researchers to optimise therapies faster and with greater accuracy by providing a high-throughput measurement of such interactions.

Tur.ai

Founder/s: Ievgen Miasushkin and Pavlo Kozhokar

Fund raised in Oct 2024: €1.29M

Hiring: No

Tur.ai is an AI-driven robotic process automation (RPA) platform that allows companies to independently automate complex workflows, eliminating the need for IT involvement.

The company says its platform can streamline both internal and customer-facing processes in real-time, potentially saving over 700,000 work hours annually and reducing customer service intervention by 50 per cent.

Confocal.nl

CEO: Pim Vos

Fund raised in Oct 2024: €5M

Hiring: Yes| Apply here

Founded as a spin-off from the University of Amsterdam, Confocal.nl develops and produces advanced microscopes that enable scientists to study living cells much more efficiently. It is called ‘Live cell imaging.

The microscopes use minimal laser light at a very high resolution. This prevents cells from behaving differently, fading or dying faster, allowing processes in living cells to be studied longer and more accurately.

LegatoXP

Founder/s: Fiede Schillmoeller, Andrew Kontra, Gerben Bomers, Patrick Murray and Piet Coelewij

Fund raised in Oct 2024: €350K

Hiring: No

Legato is developing an open platform for wireless speakers to simplify and lower the cost of communication with other home devices. The company is building on open standards and standardised hardware to innovate WiFi speakers. The company wants to make it easier for independent speaker brands to compete with the closed systems of large technology companies.

Tebi

Founder/s: Arnout Schuijff and Rob Vonk

Fund raised in Oct 2024: €20M

Hiring: Yes| Apply here

Tebi is an all-in-one financial platform for independent hospitality and retail businesses.

The Amsterdam-based company provides a mobile-first solution that includes point of sale, integrated payments, reservations, inventory management, QR ordering, and bookkeeping.

The Tebi App is free for those whose revenue stays under a certain threshold, and the company doesn’t charge extra for additional devices, users, or locations.

Merqato

Founder/s: Claire Bénard, Jan-Willem Snoeker, and Thomas Beelaerts

Fund raised in Oct 2024: Undisclosed

Hiring: Yes| Apply here

Merqato is focused on optimising the value chain for fresh fruits and vegetables using predictive algorithms.

The platform utilises AI-powered forecasts to match supply and demand, helping companies in the fresh produce sector reduce waste by 10 per cent. 

The Amsterdam-based provides accurate volume and price predictions, enabling businesses to navigate challenges such as adverse weather conditions and supply chain disruptions more efficiently.

My Way

Founder/s: Pieter Groot, Steven Kesler, and Sander Kok

Fund raised in Oct 2024: €2.5M 

Hiring: No

The Amsterdam company focuses on improving the parking experience by connecting users, parking locations, and all other parties experiencing parking issues.

The company does this by making use of available parking spaces at businesses, real estate properties, hotels, and restaurants.

Through the company’s app, users can reserve parking spots at a lower cost than street parking, which helps to improve the overall travel experience.

Plumery

Founder/s: Ben Goldin

Fund raised in Oct 2024: €3M

Hiring: Yes| Apply here

Plumery has created a digital banking platform called ‘Digital Success Fabric’ that helps financial institutions build custom mobile and web applications. 

The platform allows banks to improve customer experiences and keep up with tech-savvy users.

Additionally, it allows banks to develop mobile and web interfaces faster and at a lower cost compared to traditional methods, achieving up to 80 per cent more speed in development.

LoyaltyQuest

Founder/s: NA

Fund raised in Oct 2024: Undisclosed

Hiring: No

LoyaltyQuest is a cutting-edge behavioural gamification platform, which it co-developed with Nudj, a digital engagement technology provider. 

The company has managed to run campaigns for major retailers such as Esselunga in Italy and United Albertsons in North America. 

The company creates engaging, game-like experiences that build customer loyalty and deliver strong business results.