Meet the South Holland startups that raised funding in November 2024—some of them are now hiring

After two turbulent years of the pandemic and its aftermath, the Dutch tech ecosystem is still positioned as one of the strongest hubs in Europe – as well as one of the most valuable, says TechLeap report. 

With thriving sectors like fintech, clean energy, healthtech, and AI, it’s no surprise that the nation has emerged as a European leader in technological advancement and startup success.  

Within the Netherlands, South Holland emerged as one of the most prominent provinces, housing 21 per cent of all startups and scale-ups in the Netherlands and an impressive 29 per cent of all Dutch deep tech startups. 

Cities like Rotterdam, Delft, and The Hague serve as breeding grounds for entrepreneurs, home to cutting-edge startups, renowned universities, and research institutions.

These eco-systems enable startups in South Holland to combat some of the most pressing global challenges, from sustainability to healthcare to digital transformation.  

November proved to be yet another good month for several South Holland-based startups, with many completing funding rounds to accelerate their growth. These funds are not only boosting the economy but also creating new job opportunities.

In this article, we have compiled a list of South Holland-based startups that recently raised funding and are actively hiring.

Spatialise

HQ: Noordwijk

Founder/s: Soufiane el Khinifri,

Fund raised in November: €350K

Hiring Status: No

Spatialise has created a soil health monitor that uses satellite data and AI to estimate soil nutrients in farmland topsoils. This information is valuable for monitoring and evaluating the carbon footprint of food value chains: from farm to fork. Additionally, the data provides insights and analytics of regenerative agriculture, such as land restoration initiatives.

OASYS NOW

HQ: Delft

Founder/s: Nima Salami and Sara Okhuijsen,

Fund raised in November: €1M

Hiring Status: No

OASYS NOW offers patient-centric Clinical Trial technology solutions and healthcare data management. This tool aims to simplify the trial matching process, boost patient engagement, and expedite medical research.

Currently, the process of matching patients with appropriate treatments is manual, laborious, and inefficient, costing drug research organisations millions of euros and, unfortunately,  precious lives every year. 

OASYS aims to revolutionise this process, bringing efficiency to drug development and potentially saving lives by providing timely access to new treatment options.

GEHECO

HQ: Delft

Founder/s: Arjen van der Horst

Fund raised in November: NA

Hiring Status: Yes| Apply here

GEHECO is developing a more compact and affordable solution for laying wells, allowing installations in locations where traditional methods are not feasible, and helping drive the transition to CO2-neutral heating systems. It is designed to be deployed in narrow urban areas and is particularly for retrofitting existing homes. 

The company is committed to sustainability and aims to contribute to reducing CO2 emissions by enabling efficient, CO2-neutral heating for households.

Meatable

HQ: Delft

Founder/s: Krijn de Nood, Daan Luining, and Dr Mark Kotter

Fund raised in November: NA

Hiring Status: Yes| Apply here

Meatable is creating a sustainable alternative to traditional livestock farming, which harms the environment and society. Using its patented Opti-Ox technology, it efficiently grows real muscle and fat cells from animal stem cells, eliminating the need for livestock. 

This process produces cultivated meat, aiming to reduce the negative impacts of conventional meat production while scaling up in collaboration with the meat industry.

C2CA technology

HQ: Rotterdam

CEO: Thomas Petithuguenin

Fund raised in November: €10M

Hiring Status: No

C2CA is developing a low-cost scalable solution for concrete recycling that creates high-quality materials for new concrete, enabling the substitution of cement, sand, and gravel. The company aims to transform waste concrete into sustainable building materials, replacing virgin aggregates, sand, and cement to mitigate 8 per cent of global CO2 emissions. 

C2CA says that its recycling solution can operate in any weather without any special pre-treatment. The company’s upcycled materials have already been used in six construction projects under the Dutch Climate Envelope initiative, validating their durability and performance.

uPATCH

HQ: Delft

Founder/s: Koen van der Maaden and Bart van Oorschot,

Fund raised in November: NA

Hiring Status: No

uPATCH specialises in developing applicators for microneedle array patches, aiming to make drug delivery more accessible worldwide.  Now based in Leiden BioScience Park, the company partners with other microneedle firms to improve this technology.

BUBTY

HQ: The Hague

Founder/s: Lee Willoughby and Benjamin Schriel

Fund raised in November: €3M

Hiring Status: Yes| Apply here

Bubty offers a Freelance Management System (FMS) that enables companies to onboard, manage, contract, and pay freelancers globally. 

Bubty’s service ensures that companies follow local laws when hiring freelancers and independent contractors. With automated screening and routing, the Dutch company helps businesses manage compliance and reduce the risk of misclassification.

Bionomic

HQ: Oegstgeest

Founder/s: Stan Aanhane and Diederik Mud

Fund raised in November: €350K

Hiring Status: No

Bionomic focuses on the development of environmentally friendly biopesticides. Unlike traditional chemicals, which are often harmful to bees, soil life, and the aquatic ecosystem, the company’s biopesticides work specifically against plant pathogens such as Fusarium oxysporum.

The company uses natural, biodegradable components to help preserve biodiversity and prevent the build-up of harmful residues.