Eindhoven, Netherlands · AcceleratorEstablished 2010. EU-backed accelerator and investor driving sustainable energy transition with funding, IP support, and industry partnerships; 248 investments and 8 exits, including early backing of Northvolt. Scope: International (EU).
AcceleratorEnergyCleanTechSustainability
Amsterdam, Netherlands · AcceleratorFounded 2006. Growth-stage investor in digital media, AI, and software scale-ups across Europe.
AcceleratorSeries A to GrowthDigital MediaAISoftware
Amsterdam, Netherlands · AcceleratorFashion for Good is an Amsterdam-based innovation platform and accelerator dedicated to making the fashion industry more sustainable and circular. Launched in 2017 with backing from founding partner Laudes Foundation (formerly C&A Foundation), Fashion for Good runs a 9-month accelerator program for startups developing technologies or business models that improve fashion’s environmental or social impact. Focus areas include innovative materials (e.g. bio-based fibers, textile recycling), new dyeing and finishing processes, circular business models (rental, resale), and supply chain traceability solutions. Each batch (around 10 companies) receives coaching, pilot opportunities, and a small grant; uniquely, the program is venture client-oriented: Fashion for Good’s corporate partners – which include Adidas, Kering, PVH, Stella McCartney, C&A and other major brands – collaborate with the startups to test and implement their innovations. For example, early cohort member Ambercycle (USA) has partnered with Adidas on textile recycling pilots, and Pili Bio (France) worked with brands on microbial dyes. In addition to the accelerator, Fashion for Good runs Scaling Programs for more mature innovators to facilitate larger deals (often joint ventures or first-of-a-kind factory deployments). It also operates a public Experience Museum in Amsterdam showcasing sustainable fashion and educating consumers. By 2022, Fashion for Good had accelerated over 125 startups, helping many secure follow-on funding – alumni have collectively raised hundreds of millions. Notable graduates include Renewcell (Sweden, textile recycling, IPO’d), Natural Fiber Welding (US, plant-based leather, now partnering with Ralph Lauren) and Circular.Fashion (Germany, circular design SaaS acquired by Zalando). Fashion for Good’s success lies in its consortium approach: besides brands, it engages manufacturers and investors (like AccelR8, a fashion-focused VC) to ensure innovations can actually be adopted at scale. Its impact is tangible – alumni like Orange Fiber (Italy, citrus-based silk) have seen their materials used in collections by H&M and Ferragamo. As the fashion industry faces pressure to reduce waste and emissions, Fashion for Good has positioned Amsterdam as a key nexus of fashion tech and sustainability, proving that collaboration across the value chain can accelerate the transition to a Good Fashion future.
AcceleratorFashionSustainabilityMaterials
Naarden, Netherlands · AcceleratorLife sciences VC founded 2006 investing in biotech and medtech from early to growth stages.
AcceleratorSeries A to GrowthBiotechMedtechLife Sciences
Amsterdam, Netherlands · AcceleratorSelection process for deep-tech startups seeking curated access to Investor Day matchmaking during Amsterdam Deep Tech Days. Deadlines for Pioneer status typically close in early spring 2026 ahead of June programming.
AcceleratorDeep TechInvestor MatchmakingVenture CapitalAcceleration
Eindhoven, Netherlands · AcceleratorDeep-tech venture builder at High Tech Campus Eindhoven (established 2015) turning advanced tech from sources like CERN or ESA into startups through a nine-month program. Support: co-founding teams around tech IP, seed funding, access to Eindhoven's R&D ecosystem. Scope: International.
AcceleratorDeep TechHardwareAI
Amsterdam, Netherlands · AcceleratorLaunched 2010 with backing from Dutch pension fund APG. Early-stage investor in healthcare and enterprise software.
AcceleratorSeries AHealthcareEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Amsterdam, Netherlands · AcceleratorFounded 2015. Series A and B investor in enterprise software, fintech, and consumer internet.
AcceleratorSeries A to Series BEnterprise SoftwareFintechConsumer Internet
Amsterdam, Netherlands · AcceleratorFounded 2000. Early-stage VC focused on enterprise software in the Benelux and Nordics.
AcceleratorSeed to Series AEnterprise SoftwareCloudData
Amsterdam, Netherlands · AcceleratorFounded 2007. Early-stage fund focused on marketplaces, platforms, and subscription software.
AcceleratorSeed to Series AMarketplacesPlatformsSaaS
Rotterdam, Netherlands · AcceleratorFounded 2015. World's first port and maritime industry accelerator based in Rotterdam (now also Antwerp and Singapore). Three-month program with 100+ mentors and a Shakedown demo day; alumni include We4Sea and CargoLedger. Scope: International.
AcceleratorMaritimeLogisticsEnergy
Amsterdam, Netherlands · AcceleratorFounded 1999. Growth-oriented fund investing in European consumer internet, fintech, and SaaS scale-ups.
AcceleratorSeries B to GrowthConsumer InternetFintechSaaS
Amsterdam, Netherlands · AcceleratorAmsterdam-founded accelerator and seed investor with domain-specific programs in energy, agrifood, and emerging tech. Spring 2026 application windows are opening in March with track-specific deadlines. Model combines acceleration, initial capital, and potential follow-on funding for scaling teams.
AcceleratorEnergyAgriFoodEmerging Tech
Amsterdam, Netherlands · AcceleratorSpring 2026 application windows for Rockstart domain programs (including energy, agrifood, and emerging tech) with initial investment and follow-on funding pathways. Programs are opening through March 2026 with track-specific deadlines.
AcceleratorEnergyAgriFoodEmerging TechPre-SeedSeed
Amsterdam, Netherlands · AcceleratorFounded 2007. Investor in smart energy transition and climate tech.
AcceleratorSeries AEnergyClimate TechMobility
Amsterdam, Netherlands · AcceleratorFounded 2014. Late seed and Series A fund focused on consumer digital brands and e-commerce.
AcceleratorLate Seed to Series AConsumerE-commerce
Wageningen, Netherlands · AcceleratorLaunched 2010 by Wageningen University. Leading agri-foodtech accelerator with EUR 25K non-dilutive funding, a 12-week program, and corporate/research connections; supported 100+ startups like Meatable. Scope: International.
AcceleratorAgriFoodFoodTechBiotech
Amsterdam, Netherlands · AcceleratorAmsterdam hub of Startupbootcamp (est. 2010) running 3-month accelerators in fintech, cybersecurity, smart cities, IoT, and commerce. Provides EUR 15K seed funding, 6% equity, mentorship, and partner deals; alumni include early Adyen mentoring. Scope: International.
AcceleratorFintechCybersecuritySmart CitiesIoTCommerce