LinkedIn Top Startups 2024: The 10 companies on the rise in the Netherlands
In a country where investments in start-ups fluctuate and the business climate is - according to entrepreneurs - deteriorating , a number of companies still manage to excel. Today, we unveil LinkedIn's annual list of Top Startups, revealing the 10 emerging companies in the Netherlands you should know now.
These companies aren’t just growing fast and garnering attention from investors and jobseekers — they’re also building innovative solutions that are shaping the future of their industries, whether it’s preventing food waste, making greenhousing more efficient or creating sustainable investment funds.
The list is built on exclusive LinkedIn data across four key pillars: employee growth; jobseeker interest; engagement within the company and its employees; and how well these startups have pulled talent from Top Companies .
To be eligible, companies must be headquartered in the Netherlands, fully independent, privately held, have 30 or more full-time employees and be five years old or younger. You can learn more about our methodology at the bottom of this article.
Here are this year’s 10 Top Startups in the Netherlands — and join the conversation using #LinkedInTopStartups .
All headcounts are provided by the companies, unless marked with an asterisk. Those headcounts are from LinkedIn data.
1. Carbon Equity
Full-time headcount: 33 | Headquarters: Amsterdam | Year founded: 2021 | Most common skills: Marketing Strategy, Management, Carbon Markets | Most common job titles: Investment Analyst, Technician | Largest job functions: Business Development, Finance, Engineering | What they do: Carbon Equity offers investment funds that allow clients to invest in startups specialised in climate technology.
2. Altura
Full-time headcount: 37 | Headquarters: Amsterdam | Year founded: 2019 | Most common skills: Web Development, Computer Networking, Marketing Strategy | Most common job titles: Growth Marketer, Customer Success Manager, Automation Engineer | Largest job functions: Engineering, Customer Success and Support, Marketing | What they do: Altura develops software that allows customers to create and optimise tenders using artificial intelligence.
3. OpenUp
Full-time headcount: 100 | Headquarters: Amsterdam | Year founded: 2020 | Most common skills: Lead Generation, Psychology, Social Media | Most common job titles: Psychologist, Account Executive, Business Development Representative | Largest job functions: Healthcare Services, Sales, Business Development | What they do: Companies can take out a subscription at OpenUp that will provide employees access to online help from certified psychologists.
4. JEX
Full-time headcount: 200* | Headquarters: Rotterdam | Year founded: 2019 | Most common skills: Payroll Administration, User Experience Design, Scrum | Most common job titles: User Experience Designer, Account Manager, Marketer | Largest job functions: Engineering, Human Resources, Marketing | What they do: JEX develops software that brings together employment agencies, employers and job seekers to balance supply and demand in the labour market.
5. Source.ag
Full-time headcount: 114 | Headquarters: Amsterdam | Year founded: 2020 | Most common skills: Machine Learning, Mathematics, Product Testing | Most common job titles: Software Engineer, Data Scientist, Product Manager | Largest job functions: Engineering, Customer Success and Support, Research | What they do: Source.ag provides AI-powered software that helps greenhouse growers determine the optimal methods for cultivating their crops.
6. WaterBear
Full-time headcount: 30 | Headquarters: Amsterdam | Year founded: 2020 | Most common skills: Broadcasting, Editing, Film | Most common job titles: Partnerships Manager | Largest job functions: Media and Communication, Marketing, Business Development | What they do: WaterBear is an interactive streaming platform focused on content that promotes sustainability. Users can watch films and documentaries and support sustainable initiatives.
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7. Orbisk
Full-time headcount: 41 | Headquarters: Utrecht | Year founded: 2019 | Most common skills: Machine Learning, Python (Programming Language), Research Skills | Most common job titles: Business Development Manager, Customer Experience Manager, Marketing Designer | Largest job functions: Engineering, Business Development, Customer Success and Support | What they do: Orbisk helps catering businesses map their food waste using smart cameras and scales.
8. Finom
Full-time headcount: 359 | Headquarters: Amsterdam | Year founded: 2019 | Most common skills: Anti-Money Laundering, Commercial Banking, Capital Markets | Most common job titles: Business Operations Analyst, Process Lead, Legal Counsel | Largest job functions: Finance, Operations, Legal | What they do: FINOM is a neobanking platform offering SMEs and entrepreneurs an all-in-one digital finance suite, including business accounts, payments, invoicing, and expense management.?
9. Alleo
Full-time headcount: 41 | Headquarters: Amsterdam | Year founded: 2021 | Most common skills: Online Marketing, Web Development, Project Management | Most common job titles: Business Development Manager | Largest job functions: Business Development, Customer Success and Support, Entrepreneurship | What they do: Alleo offers a digital platform that enables employers to provide personalized, inclusive, and wellbeing-focused compensation and benefits packages.
10. Hadrian
Full-time headcount: 65 | Headquarters: Amsterdam | Year founded: 2021 | Most common skills: JavaScript, Python, Scrum | Most common job titles: Software Engineer | Largest job functions: Engineering, Business Development, Sales | What they do: Hadrian advises companies on cybersecurity. Their platform approaches business systems from a hacker's perspective, identifying vulnerabilities. Companies can get insights into these threats with a dashboard.
You can check out the Top Startups in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden (Swedish & English), Türkiye, the UAE, the UK and the U.S.
Methodology
LinkedIn measures startups based on four pillars: employment growth, engagement, job interest and attraction of top talent. Employment growth is measured as percentage headcount increase over methodology time frame, which must be a minimum of 10%. Engagement looks at non-employee views and follows of the company’s LinkedIn page, as well as how many non-employees are viewing employees at that startup. Job interest counts the rate at which people are viewing and applying to jobs at the company, including both paid and unpaid postings. Attraction of top talent measures how many employees the startup has recruited away from any global LinkedIn Top Company, as a percentage of the startup’s total workforce. Data is normalized across all eligible startups. The methodology time frame is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.?
To be eligible, companies must be fully independent, privately held, have 30 or more full-time employees, be 5 years old or younger and be headquartered in the country on whose list they appear. We exclude all staffing firms, think tanks, venture capital firms, law firms, management and IT consulting firms, nonprofits and philanthropy, accelerators and government-owned entities. Startups who have laid off 10% or more of their workforce based on corporate announcements or public, reliable sources between July 1, 2023 and the list launch, are not eligible. These decisions are made by the LinkedIn News team based on company statements and/or reputable news outlets.
About company insights
*Company insights were sourced from LinkedIn Talent Insights . Data reflects aggregated public member data from active LinkedIn profiles in the relevant country and includes full-time employee profiles associated with the company on LinkedIn. We exclude members who identify as part-time or contractors. Headcounts are provided by the companies directly, unless otherwise noted with an asterisk. Those headcounts are based on LinkedIn data. All insights reflect a 12-month time period looking back from July 2024.Skills data was derived from measuring the most frequent skills among a company’s employees. Most common job titles represent the occupations that are most common within each company. Largest job function measures the function area most prevalent within each company.
Reported and proofread by: Melvin Captein
Methodology and insights by: Alejandra Budar
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1 个月Congrats to the startups! I see a lot of services and software startups. Where are the #Hardware #startups in this list? It is interesting to see that employment growth is a metric to determine success. I would say that if you could do more with less people that would count as more successful. It means you have your processes and scalability well organized. But I get that it's a Linkedin Top 10 which only sees personnel growth.
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1 个月It's inspiring to see that even amidst a fluctuating investment climate, innovative startups in the Netherlands continue to thrive. The LinkedIn Top Startups 2024 list highlights companies that not only grow rapidly but also make a significant impact in their industries. Their focus on sustainability and efficiency is particularly commendable, showcasing how entrepreneurial spirit can drive positive change. Excited to see how these emerging leaders will shape the future!
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1 个月Startups are an essential part of the market ecosystem to drive innovation in an agile way, being more effective and efficient due to a strong product / service focus and a comprehensible team driving it. Congratulations to everyone in this top-10! ??
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2 个月Thanks LinkedIn from Humans Softtech!
Congratulations to #LinkedInTopStartups and their teams! It's inspiring to see how these companies continue to shape their industries! Happy to see Finom hard work and dedication recognized!