Amsterdam-based startups that raised funding in December; some are hiring right now

Over the past decade, the Netherlands has become a leading European startup hub, driven by a competitive talent pool, interconnected economy, and thriving tech sector. 

In Q3 2023, Dutch startups displayed resilience by securing €420M in venture capital, contributing to a total investment of almost €1.4B in 2023, as per The Quarterly Startup Report.

Many startups from the country’s capital city, Amsterdam, have also thrived in the Dutch market. These startups are not only raising funds but also expanding their teams, actively seeking talent for continued growth and innovation. 

So today, we bring you the list of those Amsterdam-based startups that have raised funding in December; some are actively hiring too.

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

Yoni

Founder(s): Mariah Mansvelt Beck

Raised funding: €2.3M in fresh funding

Hiring: Yes, check out the job opportunities here

Yoni emerged from the founder’s cervical cancer scare and a quest to improve women’s menstrual health. The company provides honest and sustainable period care, offering organic products like tampons, pads, liners, and underwear free from harmful substances such as plastics and synthetic materials. 

Yoni’s commitment is to offer women comfortable and leak-free periods without compromising on health or the environment.

LOBSTER Robotics

Founder(s): Daan de Groot, Danny Looman, Stephan Rutten, Joris Quist, Bas van Vliet

Raised funding: €350K

Hiring: Yes, check out the job opportunities here.

Lobster Robotics automates and improves the collection of seabed photographs, creating visual maps that reveal vegetation, creatures, and objects. This technology facilitates data-driven decisions for the offshore industry and research communities.

Farmless

Founder(s): Adnan Oner

Raised funding: €4.8M in seed round

Hiring: Yes, check the vacancies here.

Farmless is on a mission to revolutionise protein production, combatting ecological issues linked to traditional agriculture. Addressing the environmental impact of livestock, they aim to free protein production from animals and conventional farming. 

Using a fermentation platform with renewable liquid feedstock and natural microorganisms, Farmless has developed initial products for meat, dairy, and egg alternatives.

Trunkstar

Founder(s): Matthijs van Seventer, Joeri Veder

Raised funding: Undisclosed

Hiring: No

Trunkstar offers connectivity lifecycle management software, streamlining digital transformation with automation. Its platform minimises errors, cuts operational costs, and empowers teams to concentrate on essential tasks for business growth.

Amsterdam’s new VC firm Mindshift Ventures invested in Trunkstar. The startup will use the funds to scale the business in the coming 18 months.

CubexLab

Founder(s): Vladan G.

Raised funding: Undisclosed

Hiring: No

CubexLab is dedicated to integrating innovation into forward-thinking organisations. With a focus on technology and digital experiences, the firm collaborates with experts, entrepreneurs, and businesses to deliver technical “excellence” in product design, software development, AI, and more.

SolarFoil

Founder(s): Peter Schall, Arnon Lesage

Raised funding: $330K

Hiring: No

SolarFoil specialises in developing materials that enhance the solar spectrum for optimal plant and algae growth in greenhouses and photobioreactors. 

Leveraging advanced nanotechnology and photonics, the company’s goal is to boost productivity, decrease costs, and lower energy consumption in the horticulture sector.

Soft Revolt

Founder(s): Elles Roeleveld, Kim Bakker

Raised funding: €1M from Borski Fund

Hiring: No

Soft Revolt is revolutionising lingerie comfort with eco-friendly, wire-free bralettes. Crafted from knitting machines, their sustainable designs offer extra comfort with zero residual material.

Since 2020, Soft Revolt has empowered 20,000 women in 17 countries, emphasising comfortable support, especially for fuller cups. With two models available and a third in the works, the startup plans to expand its range to include larger sizes in response to high demand.

Ore Energy

Raised funding: €350K

Hiring: No

Ore Energy, a spin-out from TU Delft, is dedicated to developing a low-cost, multi-day energy storage system. Launched in 2022, the company aims to create battery technology facilitating the integration of renewable energy for a fully decarbonised electricity grid.

Hivello

Founder(s): Dom Carosa, Andrew Smith, Justin Rosenberg

Raised funding: $1M in a pre-seed round

Hiring: No

Hivello is committed to enhancing the accessibility of decentralised services through its Decentralised Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN). The company had plans to launch its technology this Christmas, aiming to integrate up to 100 DePINs in the next 12 months.

New Optimist

Founder(s): Nelleke Wegdam, Xander Slager

Raised funding: €1.7M

Hiring: No

New Optimist is on a mission for systemic change in the fashion industry, emphasising social, local, and circular principles. Operating within the boundaries of the “Donut Economy”, this Amsterdam-based initiative combines a social atelier and a local clothing brand. 

The atelier produces garments in Amsterdam, fostering a creative fusion of talents and backgrounds while adhering to circular design principles: zero waste, durability, and the use of recycled materials.

New Optimist claims to celebrate the craftsmanship of garment-making, highlighting both the makers and the sustainable production process.

Nedscaper

Founder(s): Thomas Verwer

Raised funding: €2.2M in growth funding

Hiring: No

Nedscaper claims to have become the largest Microsoft-based managed security services player in Europe and Africa. With its MXDR platform, the company helps large enterprises detect and respond to cyber threats using AI.

MXDR, which stands for Managed Extended Detection and Response, is a cybersecurity service provided by specialists to protect businesses from cyber threats.

Triple

Founder(s): Ibai Iturricha

Raised funding: $7.5M in Seed round

Hiring: No

Triple is solving transaction data with AI to create better financial experiences. Its services include automating processes such as brand enrichment, fraud detection, and carbon footprint tracking. The company’s technology has enriched over 1 billion transactions globally.