State of the Startup Market Report Q2 2023

A map of startup hubs in the Netherlands and Germany

At the end of each quarter, we prepare a State of the Startup Market Report. In the report for Q2 2023, we’re talking about the upcoming startup hubs in Germany and the Netherlands and the hot startup industries. Flip through the spotlighted startups and the fresh arrivals from our Startup Directory. Check out some valuable…

David Cerda Salzmann: a HardTech Enthusiast

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We had a chat with David Cerda Salzmann, a former startup founder, former VC, active angel, and an active mentor. All in the hardware tech space. He co-founded Ampelmann, an offshore access provider delivering innovative, safe, and reliable Walk to Work services to the global energy industries. Find out what it is about HardTech companies…

Urban Agrotech: Cost-Effective Container Farms

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Urban Agrotech sells cost-effective plug-and-play vertical farms to high-end restaurants, resorts, and grocery stores while reducing Co2 emissions significantly, using minimum amounts of water. They have developed the farm within a standard 40′ shipping container. Compared to the most efficient competitor in the market, their system boasts over two times the yield and a remarkable…

Fishbuddy: Find Out What to Catch, Where, and How

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Have you ever been on a guided fishing trip and experienced the excitement of fishing with a pro? With an expert who knows exactly where to go and offers the best advice? That’s the idea behind the Fishbuddy app. They’ve picked the brains of some of the best anglers in each country where they launched….

Jonie Oostveen & JADS Playground Incubator

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We talked to Jonie Oostveen, the Venture builder at JADS Playground Startup Incubator. They aim to help students get their startups off the ground. While focusing on JADS students, the Playground is an open incubator, meaning that students from other universities and working professionals interested in data science and entrepreneurship are also welcome. Find out…

Veronica Ostring: Supporting Early-Stage Startups

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Veronica Ostring is a Senior Startup Account Manager and the Early Stage Startups Vertical Lead in EMEA North at Amazon Web Services. Her mission is to help early-stage startups across EMEA North, including Benelux, with their growth journey. Find out why she fell in love with the startup scene in the first place, which advice…

Alexandra Belicova & StartupAmsterdam: Supporting Startups, Scaleups, and the Ecosystem

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We chatted with Alexandra Belicova, the ​​Comms, Partnerships & Events Lead at StartupAmsterdam, a program run by the City of Amsterdam that brings the public and private sectors together to support startups, scaleups, entrepreneurs, and other players in the ecosystem. Find out how she first got hooked on the startup world, how StartupAmsterdam contributes to…

State of the Startup Market Report Q1 2023

A map of startup hubs in the Netherlands and Germany

At the end of each quarter, we prepare a State of the Startup Market Report. In the report for Q1 2023, we’re talking about the upcoming startup hubs in Germany and the Netherlands and the hot startup industries. Flip through the spotlighted startups and the fresh arrivals from our Startup Directory. Check out some valuable…

Yori May & torq.partners: Supporting Startups in Their Scaling Journey

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We chatted with Yori May, the Managing Partner for Benelux at torq.partners. This consulting firm provides fast-growing businesses with the knowledge, support, and stability they need to continue growing at the right pace. He first got connected to the startup world when he worked as the Global Finance Director at Startupbootcamp, and what he likes…

Grow-ID: ​​Business Solutions for Everyone

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Grow-ID is a SaaS platform that enables businesses and organisations to build and manage projects for problems, opportunities or tasks where they need external solutions. This startup is building a digital bridge for companies facing personnel shortages. Find out more about the benefits of Grow-ID, their plans for the upcoming months and their live round…

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