If Silicon Valley runs on optimism and hype, Amsterdam runs on engineering and efficiency. The Dutch venture capital scene stands apart in Europe for its disciplined approach to growth. The focus is locked on B2B software, medical technology, and industrial infrastructure.
Backed by some of the continent’s most significant pension funds, Amsterdam’s VCs offer a unique blend of deep pockets and patience. They are looking for solid unit economics over vanity metrics, turning local technical innovations into global powerhouses.
Here are the 10 investment firms in Amsterdam setting the agenda for 2026.
Inkef
Founded by the Dutch pension giant ABP, Inkef has the longest time horizon in the market. They act as the deep-tech anchor of the ecosystem, with a dual focus on technology and healthcare. They are among the few funds capable of leading massive rounds for complex, capital-intensive businesses like GitLab and Remote. Their team includes former engineers and doctors who understand that building a quantum computer or a new drug takes more than just a seed round. Inkef provides the patient with multi-stage capital required to create a generational compconstruct.
Prime Ventures
Sake Bosch founded Prime Ventures to fill the growth gap in Europe. They are the heavyweights who step in when a company is ready to scale from €10 million to €100 million in revenue. Their portfolio includes major exits like Takeaway.com and Mendix. Prime operates with a trans-Atlantic mindset, helping European founders cross the ocean to conquer the US market. They write large checks and take bextensiveseats, bringing decades of operational experience to help CEOs navigate the treacherous waters of hyper-growth.
Peak
Peak started as a collective of entrepreneurs who wanted to invest their own exit money. Today, they are the undisputed kings of early-stage SaaS and marketplaces in the Benelux. They are famous for their hands-on approach and data-driven diligence. Peak looks like it has strong network effects and grit. They were early backers of successes like Channable and Studocu. Their team is entirely composed of operators who have built and sold companies, meaning they offer practical advice on sales and hiring rather than just financial engineering.
Endeit Capital
Hubert Deitmers and Martijn Hamann founded Endeit Capital to back the digital transformation of Europe. They focus on scale-ups in the DACH and Nordic regions, particularly in sectors such as supply chain, edtech, and e-commerce. With a €300 million fund, they look for companies that are already profitable or near-profitable and need fuel to internationalize. Their internationalisation thesis drives them to invest in AI and software that augments human labour. They are the strategic partner for founders who have proven product-market fit and are ready for industrial scale.
Forward. one
While most VCs are afraid of hardware, Forward.one runs toward it. They specialise in high-tech robotics and climate tech. The team consists of engineers and physicists who can distinguish between a cool prototype and a manufacturable product. They invest in the physical infrastructure of the future, from photonics chips to autonomous drones. Their willingness to back CAPEX-heavy startups makes them a critical node in the Amsterdam deep tech scene, supporting companies that software-only investors simply do not understand.
Newion
Patrick Polak built Newion into one of the most respected B2B software investors in Northwest Europe. They focus exclusively on early-stage business software companies that solve mission-critical problems. Their investment in Collibra, which became Belgium’s first unicorn, validated their rigorous selection process. Newion looks for boring but essential software that enterprises cannot live without. They act as a validation engine; a seed check from Newion signals to the rest of the market that a startup’s underlying technology and market fit are solid.
Curiosity VC
Herman Kienhuis and Maurice Beckand Ve, launched Curiosity VC to capture the AI wave in Northern Europe. They focus on early-stage applied AI companies that solve specific B2B problems rather than build general models. Their community-driven approach connects founders with a network of advisors and potential clients. They look for responsible AI that is explainable and ethical. By targeting the application layer of AI, they back founders who are turning machine learning into recurring revenue streams across industries, from legal tech to logistics.
Slingshot Ventures
Slingshot Ventures is the brand builder of the Amsterdam scene. Backed by successful Dutch entrepreneurial families, they invest exclusively in the future of the digital consumer. Their portfolio includes lifestyle giants like VanMoof (historically) and Boldking. They understand the metrics of customer acquisition, retention, and brand loyalty better than anyone. Slingshot partners with founders who are building cult-like followings. They provide the “smart money” needed to scale D2C operations and navigate the complexities of modern digital marketing.
Borski Fund
Simone Brummelhuis and Laura Rooseboom created Borski Fund to fix the massive gender gap in venture capital. They invest in companies with diverse management teams that have an annual turnover of at least €500,000. This is not charity; it is an arbitrage strategy based on the fact that diverse teams outperform homogenous ones. Borski provides the growth capital that female-led businesses often struggle to raise from traditional VCs. Their backing unlocks a network of female business leaders and signals that a company is built on a modern, inclusive foundation.
Rockstart
Rockstart began as an accelerator but has evolved into a powerful early-stage investor with dedicated funds for Energy, AgriFood, and Emerging Tech. They operate a domain-focused model, providing founders with deep industry expertise and access to corporate partners. Rockstart invests in the pre-seed stage and follows on through Series B. Their ecosystem approach allows them to identify promising founders before they even have a pitch deck. They are the entry point for many international founders looking to launch in the European market.