Dutch startup ecosystem grows 26% but falls to 6th in Europe

thenextweb.comPublished: 5/19/2025

Summary

The Netherlands’ startup ecosystem showed resilience, declining slightly globally but maintaining strong growth pace with a 26% increase. Amsterdam emerged as a standout hub, ranking fifth globally and fourth in Europe on fintech, supported by scaleups like Bunq and Mollie. Rotterdam surged to fourth place with over 50% growth, while Eindhoven excelled in sustainability, reaching tenth worldwide. The TNW Conference in Amsterdam offers insights into Dutch tech's future for attendees.