Top AI Startups In The Netherlands
## Artificial Intelligence in the Netherlands
Artificial Intelligence in the Netherlands
The Netherlands is a significant hub for artificial intelligence (AI) talent in Europe, with 8% of the continent's total AI talent pool, despite having only 2.8% of the population. Amsterdam is the primary center, hosting 37% of the national AI talent and ranking as the fifth largest AI hub in Europe. Other key cities include Utrecht, Eindhoven, Delft, and Groningen.
The Netherlands is home to over 63,304 startups, with 9,940 having secured funding totaling $156 billion in venture capital and private equity. Of these, 1,296 are AI startups, accounting for 9.5% of all startups in the country. In early 2026, $439 million was raised in 14 equity rounds, marking a 56.88% increase from the previous year. However, accessing growth capital remains challenging compared to leading European hubs.
Despite the concentration of AI talent, public trust and adoption of AI technologies are limited in the Netherlands. A study indicates that only 43% of Dutch respondents use AI regularly, which contributes to longer sales cycles and slower organizational adoption of AI solutions.
Kilo Code is an AI coding agent focused on transparency and open-source development. The platform empowers developers with open model access and transparent pricing, attracting over 500,000 users and processing 6.1 trillion tokens monthly.
Mews, headquartered in Amsterdam, offers a cloud-native hospitality operating system that integrates reservations, front desk operations, and guest communications. The platform supports over 12,500 properties globally and recently raised $300 million at a $2.5 billion valuation.
Amsterdam is the primary center, hosting 37% of the national AI talent and ranking as the fifth largest AI hub in Europe.
Orbisk provides AI-powered insights for professional kitchens to manage food waste efficiently. The technology is deployed in over 42 countries, offering automated food waste tracking and actionable insights through a personalized dashboard.
AKA Foods uses AI to transform food product development by integrating sensory data and AI technologies. Its platform, AKA Studio, accelerates research and development cycles and improves product offerings for food companies.
Duna offers an AI-native onboarding platform for businesses, enhancing compliance and operational efficiency. The platform automates customer onboarding workflows and integrates policy logic, resulting in improved productivity and conversion rates.
Innatera develops neuromorphic processors that mimic brain functions for efficient sensory data processing. These processors are suitable for devices requiring low power consumption and real-time data processing.
3DUniversum specializes in AI software for industries such as healthcare and retail, focusing on practical applications of AI. The company's products include WeScan for 3D space capture and FairFake for controlled deepfake generation.
ACS provides smart building technology through its Climatics platform, offering energy management and system behavior insights. The platform optimizes energy use and ensures efficient building operations.
AI Heroes conducts workshops to enhance AI understanding and skills within organizations. The company offers tailored sessions to help teams integrate AI into their daily operations effectively.
Based on reporting by techround.co.uk.