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Biotech startups in the Netherlands
90 biotech startups in the Netherlands have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $2.7B between them, with Leiden the most common home.
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New Amsterdam PharmaNew Amsterdam is a clinical-stage company focused on the research and development of transformative therapies for cardio-metabolic diseases.New Amsterdam is a clinical-stage company focused on the research and development of transformative therapies for cardio-metabolic diseases.
Founded 2019Naarden, Netherlands$453Mlast round Dec 2024 - 2
Biotech BoosterBiotech Booster is a national program to support the commercialization of biotechnology findings.Biotech Booster is a national program to support the commercialization of biotechnology findings.
Founded -Amsterdam, Netherlands$231Mlast round Jul 2025 - 3
Leyden LabsLeyden Labs, founded in June 2020 in Leiden, Netherlands, is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative solutions for respiratory health and pandeLeyden Labs, founded in June 2020 in Leiden, Netherlands, is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative solutions for respiratory health and pande
Founded 2020Leiden, Netherlands$221Mlast round Jun 2026 - 4
AM PharmaAM-Pharma is a Dutch clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company founded in 2001 and based in Utrecht, Netherlands.AM-Pharma is a Dutch clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company founded in 2001 and based in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Founded 2002Utrecht, Netherlands$189Mlast round Jul 2019 - 5
VectorYVectorY Therapeutics is an Amsterdam-based biotechnology company founded in August 2020.VectorY Therapeutics is an Amsterdam-based biotechnology company founded in August 2020.
Founded 2020Amsterdam, Netherlands$138Mlast round Nov 2023 - 6
OnwardOnward is a customer service automation platform that creates a range of automated customer service and sales tools for business usage.
Onward is a customer service automation platform that creates a range of automated customer service and sales tools for business usage.
Founded 2015Netherlands$122Mlast round Apr 2026 - 7
NorthSea TherapeuticsNorthSea Therapeutics B.V.NorthSea Therapeutics B.V.
Founded 2017Amsterdam, Netherlands$109Mlast round Dec 2021 - 8
CitryllCitryll is a biotechnology company based in Oss, Netherlands, founded in 2015.Citryll is a biotechnology company based in Oss, Netherlands, founded in 2015.
Founded 2015Oss, Netherlands$90Mlast round Dec 2024 - 9
CradleCradle Bio B.V.Cradle Bio B.V.
Founded 2021Amsterdam, Netherlands$73Mlast round Nov 2024 - 10
ProQR TherapeuticsChanging lives is what drives us at ProQR Therapeutics.Changing lives is what drives us at ProQR Therapeutics.
Founded 2012Leiden, Netherlands$68Mlast round Jun 2026 - 11
Alesta TherapeuticsAlesta Therapeutics focused on translating novel targets in the chronic stress response pathways into new therapeutic.Alesta Therapeutics focused on translating novel targets in the chronic stress response pathways into new therapeutic.
Founded -Leiden, Netherlands$67Mlast round Jan 2025 - 12
Tagworks PharmaceuticalsTagworks Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage precision oncology company based in Nijmegen, Netherlands, with operations in Boston, U.S.Tagworks Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage precision oncology company based in Nijmegen, Netherlands, with operations in Boston, U.S.
Founded 2011Nijmegen, Netherlands$65Mlast round Jun 2023 - 13
KynexisKynexis B.V.Kynexis B.V.
Founded 2023Cambridge, Netherlands$61Mlast round Nov 2023 - 14
The Protein BreweryThe Protein Brewery (TPB) is a biotechnology and food-tech company based in Breda, Netherlands.The Protein Brewery (TPB) is a biotechnology and food-tech company based in Breda, Netherlands.
Founded 2020Breda, Netherlands$59Mlast round Jun 2026 - 15ONWARD MedicalFounded -Netherlands$54Mlast round Oct 2024
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myTomorrowsmyTomorrows is a global health technology company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with an office in New York City, USA.myTomorrows is a global health technology company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with an office in New York City, USA.
Founded 2012Amsterdam, Netherlands$51Mlast round Nov 2025 - 17
ViviciVivici is a B2B ingredient firm that provides animal-free dairy proteins manufactured with precision fermentations.Vivici is a B2B ingredient firm that provides animal-free dairy proteins manufactured with precision fermentations.
Founded 2022Delft, Netherlands$46Mlast round Jun 2026 - 18
In OvoIn Ovo combines animal welfare and efficiency by offering biotechnological solutions to the poultry industry.In Ovo combines animal welfare and efficiency by offering biotechnological solutions to the poultry industry.
Founded 2013Leiden, Netherlands$43Mlast round Nov 2023 - 19Avanzanite Bioscience BVFounded -Netherlands$37Mlast round Nov 2025
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MicreosMicreos, a Wageningen, The Netherlands-based developer of phage technology for targeted control of bacteria.Micreos, a Wageningen, The Netherlands-based developer of phage technology for targeted control of bacteria.
Founded 2006Netherlands$34Mlast round Apr 2019 - 21Calypso BiotechCalypso Biotech's vision is to give new hope to patients suffering from severe gastro-intestinal diseases.
Calypso Biotech's vision is to give new hope to patients suffering from severe gastro-intestinal diseases.
Founded 2013Plan-les-ouates, Netherlands$32Mlast round Sept 2021 - 22
MimetasMIMETAS develops organ-on-a-chip tissue- and disease models for better, more reliable, and tailored medicines.MIMETAS develops organ-on-a-chip tissue- and disease models for better, more reliable, and tailored medicines.
Founded 2013Oegstgeest, Netherlands$30Mlast round Jan 2019 - 23XenikosFounded -Netherlands$30Mlast round May 2018
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RevyveRevyve is a wellness firm that provides massage therapy, cryotherapy, deep tissue massage, sports massage, and Swedish massage.Revyve is a wellness firm that provides massage therapy, cryotherapy, deep tissue massage, sports massage, and Swedish massage.
Founded 2012Netherlands$28Mlast round Sept 2025 - 25
QoriumReal Leather, ReinventedReal Leather, Reinvented
Founded 2021Maastricht, Netherlands$25Mlast round Nov 2025 - 26
VarmXVarmX B.V.VarmX B.V.
Founded 2016Leiden, Netherlands$25Mlast round Feb 2025 - 27
Cristal TherapeuticsCristal Therapeutics is a pharmaceutical company developing a new class of nanomedicine based on its proprietary polymeric technologies.Cristal Therapeutics is a pharmaceutical company developing a new class of nanomedicine based on its proprietary polymeric technologies.
Founded 2011Maastricht, Netherlands$24Mlast round Nov 2017 - 28
SkylineDxAt SkylineDx, we're on a mission to transform healthcare by offering scientifically robust and clinically relevant molecular diagnostic tests that address aAt SkylineDx, we're on a mission to transform healthcare by offering scientifically robust and clinically relevant molecular diagnostic tests that address a
Founded -Netherlands$22Mlast round Sept 2019 - 29
LUMICKSLUMICKS provides single-molecule analysis technologies for cancer research and immunotherapy.LUMICKS provides single-molecule analysis technologies for cancer research and immunotherapy.
Founded 2014Amsterdam, Netherlands$22Mlast round Oct 2024 - 30
Flindr TherapeuticsFlindr Therapeutics, based in Oss, Netherlands, is a private biotechnology company founded in 2020.Flindr Therapeutics, based in Oss, Netherlands, is a private biotechnology company founded in 2020.
Founded 2000Oss, Netherlands$21Mlast round Apr 2024 - 31
Laigo BioLaigo Bio is a biotech company based in Utrecht, Netherlands, founded in 2021.Laigo Bio is a biotech company based in Utrecht, Netherlands, founded in 2021.
Founded -Utrecht, Netherlands$20Mlast round Apr 2026 - 32EscalierFounded -Netherlands$19Mlast round Mar 2018
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Inbiomeinbiome, officially known as Inbiome B.V., is a Dutch molecular diagnostics company founded in 2019 by brothers Dries and Jord Budding.inbiome, officially known as Inbiome B.V., is a Dutch molecular diagnostics company founded in 2019 by brothers Dries and Jord Budding.
Founded 2019Amsterdam, Netherlands$19Mlast round Apr 2026 - 34
MRIguidanceMRIguidance is a spin-off company of UMC Utrecht developing the medical imaging technique BoneMRI.MRIguidance is a spin-off company of UMC Utrecht developing the medical imaging technique BoneMRI.
Founded 2016Netherlands$17Mlast round Jul 2020 - 35
MedalMedal is a technology company that specializes in capturing, editing, and sharing short-form gaming content across various platforms, including PC, console, and mobile.Medal is a technology company that specializes in capturing, editing, and sharing short-form gaming content across various platforms, including PC, console, and mobile.
Founded 2015New York, Netherlands$17Mlast round Jul 2024 - 36LuxexcelFounded -Netherlands$14Mlast round May 2017
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BlueBeeAcquired by Illumina Inc.Acquired by Illumina Inc.
Founded 2011Rijswijk, Netherlands$13Mlast round Mar 2016 - 38
Artica TherapeuticsARTICA Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Leiden, The Netherlands.ARTICA Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Leiden, The Netherlands.
Founded 2020Leiden, Netherlands$13Mlast round Nov 2023 - 39
Vico TherapeuticsVico Therapeutics is a clinical-stage genetic medicines company based in Leiden, the Netherlands.Vico Therapeutics is a clinical-stage genetic medicines company based in Leiden, the Netherlands.
Founded 2019Leiden, Netherlands$12Mlast round Jun 2024 - 40
AidenceAidence provides AI solutions for the lung cancer pathway.Aidence provides AI solutions for the lung cancer pathway.
Founded 2015Netherlands$11Mlast round Feb 2019 - 41
Amarna TherapeuticsAmarna Therapeutics is a pre-clinical biotechnology company based in Leiden, Netherlands, founded in 2008.Amarna Therapeutics is a pre-clinical biotechnology company based in Leiden, Netherlands, founded in 2008.
Founded 2008Leiden, Netherlands$11Mlast round Oct 2019 - 42
Synerkine PharmaSynerkine Pharma B.V.Synerkine Pharma B.V.
Founded 2018Leiden, Netherlands$9.3Mlast round Oct 2023 - 43
XyallXyall is a Dutch MedTech company based in Eindhoven, specializing in innovative solutions for cancer diagnostics.Xyall is a Dutch MedTech company based in Eindhoven, specializing in innovative solutions for cancer diagnostics.
Founded 2018Eindhoven, Netherlands$9.0Mlast round Feb 2026 - 44
Tessellate BIOTessellate Bio is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative precision oncology medicines.Tessellate Bio is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative precision oncology medicines.
Founded 2020Amsterdam, Netherlands$8.5Mlast round Oct 2023 - 45
InnoSIGNInnoSIGN is a biotechnology and life sciences company founded in 2022, based in Eindhoven, Netherlands, with an additional location in Mason, Ohio, USA.InnoSIGN is a biotechnology and life sciences company founded in 2022, based in Eindhoven, Netherlands, with an additional location in Mason, Ohio, USA.
Founded 2022Eindhoven, Netherlands$8.1Mlast round Mar 2022 - 46
LeQuestLeQuest is a Dutch health technology company based in Rotterdam, founded in 2011 by Hicham Shatou.LeQuest is a Dutch health technology company based in Rotterdam, founded in 2011 by Hicham Shatou.
Founded 2011Rotterdam, Netherlands$7.9Mlast round May 2019 - 47
Sapreme TechnologiesSapreme Technologies is a biotechnology company focused on improving the delivery and efficacy of macromolecule therapeutic.Sapreme Technologies is a biotechnology company focused on improving the delivery and efficacy of macromolecule therapeutic.
Founded 2016Bilthoven, Netherlands$7.7Mlast round Feb 2019 - 48
SensiusSensius is a Dutch medical device company based in Rotterdam, founded in 2015.Sensius is a Dutch medical device company based in Rotterdam, founded in 2015.
Founded 2015Rotterdam, Netherlands$7.2Mlast round Feb 2023 - 49EDCFounded -Netherlands$6.2Mlast round Jul 2018
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Delta DiagnosticsDelta Diagnostics is a biotech company that creates highly sensitive and selective biosensors using integrated photonics.Delta Diagnostics is a biotech company that creates highly sensitive and selective biosensors using integrated photonics.
Founded 2018Rotterdam, Netherlands$5.8Mlast round May 2023
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