The Startup Ecosystem of Amsterdam

Amsterdam has 579 startups in our sample database which represents about 46% of The Netherlands’s sampled startups. Amsterdam is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in The Netherlands.

CITY RANKING

Amsterdam kept its position stable in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, ranking 27th.

National Ranking

1st
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In The Netherlands

Regional Ranking

5th
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In Western Europe

Global Ranking

27th
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Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Amsterdam

Our startup ecosystem map for Amsterdam includes a sample of 579 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 7 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Contributing to the vitality of this startup ecosystem are the 3 pantheon member entities. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Amsterdam is ranked within the top 30 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Amsterdam’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 16 and in Hardware & IoT, and Ecommerce & Retail. Find out more

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27.304
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139th
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15
5.042
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163rd
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13
3.906
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179th
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3.458
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193rd
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8
3.083
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1
228th
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43
2.208
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1
271st
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49
1.636
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454th
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109
0.644
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574th
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105
0.386
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580th
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29
0.379
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Startups

Notable Startups in Amsterdam
StuDocu startup icon
StuDocu
Picnic startup icon
Picnic
Catawiki startup icon
Catawiki

Startups

Successful Fintech startups in Amsterdam
Recharge.com startup icon
Recharge.com
BUX startup icon
BUX
Finom startup icon
Finom

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Fintech icon
Fintech
#16 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 200 startups for Fintech.

Hardware & IoT icon
Hardware & IoT
#17 worldwide

The Hardware & IoT industry in Amsterdam is ranked 17 globally. There are 71 startups for Hardware & IoT on our sample database and map.

Ecommerce & Retail icon
Ecommerce & Retail
#23 worldwide

Ecommerce & Retail is ranked 23rd in the world. Our database contains 64 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Amsterdam's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Amsterdam there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Hardware & IoT, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 58% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Amsterdam.

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National Rank

5th

Regional Rank

Overview

Amsterdam is The Netherlands' 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 5th in Western Europe. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Amsterdam is ranked th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including StuDocu and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Booking.com and Spaces - Amsterdam, Spaces Westerpark.

ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Amsterdam
With a large variety of initiatives, Amsterdam's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in Western Europe. Amsterdam offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Amsterdam's most prominent support initiatives:

Accelerators

Rockstart startup icon

Rockstart

Coworking Spaces

Spaces - Amsterdam, Spaces Westerpark startup icon

Spaces - Amsterdam, Spaces Westerpark

Regus - Amsterdam, Kraanspoor startup icon

Regus - Amsterdam, Kraanspoor

Regus - Amsterdam Sloterdijk Teleport Towers startup icon

Regus - Amsterdam Sloterdijk Teleport Towers

Organizations

The Next Web startup icon

The Next Web

Holland FinTech startup icon

Holland FinTech

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