September 13-18
IBC Show
Make sure to catch the last days of the oldest and biggest media and broadcasting conference - IBC Exhibition and Conference.
September 19-20
Digital Marketing World Forum Conference & Expo
A 2-day conference for digital marketers and social media managers. The expo area will showcase some of Amsterdam's most fascinating media and marketing startups and StartupAmsterdam will be there as well! Come say hi 👋🏻
September 20
We, the Creators
In celebration of WeWork's Creator Awards, come to WeWork Weteringschans for a morning of conversation, inspiration and networking.
September 21-23
Holochain Hackathon
A weekend of training & hands-on support in Holochain architecture, design principles with plenty of work in teams to build distributed software applications.
September 26
Startup Job Fair
Are you flexible, creative, driven by making a change and have technology running through your blood? Ever considered working for a startup? Then come along to TQ's Startup Job Fair on SEP26!
September 24-28
Amsterdam Capital Week
We hope you're not planning on missing our ecosystem's flagship event! 25+ events for all funding stages. Take a look at the main events & claim your tickets now!
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SPOTLIGHT: ACW's newest additions
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Since 2015, Amsterdam Capital Week has helped boost the Netherlands' capital ecosystem and increased the availability of growth capital for startups. Some of the bigger events take place every year. This article is about the newest additions to this year's ACW.
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Opportunities for startups
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Dutch PropTech scaleups interested in expanding to the US market, make sure to join the Dutch PropTech bootcamp to NYC on NOV5-7, initiated by Halve Maen & organized by Consulate General of the Netherlands in New York, B. Building Business and Holland ConTech & PropTech. Apply before SEP20!
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To all Dutch startups active in the field of Smart Cities (specifically: Safety & Security, Healthy Urban Living, Urban Mobility, Climate and Energy, Circular Economy and Data)-> Grow your international network, by joining RVO's Innovation Mission to Smart City Expo in Barcelona on NOV11-15. Read more & apply before SEP21.
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Dutch founders! CES Unveiled Amsterdam (SEP27) has a few exhibitor spots left! If your startup: is 2-3 years old, has launched your product/service after January 1, 2018 and fits the themes of CES -> APPLY for an exhibitor spot for only €250! Get access to top local & international media outlets! More info.
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Finding an investor willing not only to invest money but add value to your startup is a serious challenge.
Startups on the lookout for funding: this is your chance to connect with leading investors in Amsterdam during Capital Tour Xclusive. Less than 2 weeks to secure your tickets!
Use code StartupsOfAmsterdam18 for a 25% discount.
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Founders, don't miss your opportunity to sail with investors and original thinkers to Angel Island on SEP26! The're approaching maximum capacity, so there are not a lot of spots left. Request your invite asap.
Sectors: Deep learning, Automation, AI, Edge Computing, FinTech, Blockchain, IoT, Cyber, Human Augmentation, BioTech, Ecosystem, Impact, MusicTech and SportsTech.
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Looking to exhibit at WebSummit 2018 in November?Join Startup League's #LeagueOf100 to receive booth sponsorship, event support & much more! 10 deserving startups will win free ALPHA booths.
Apply before SEP30!
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AI and machine learning startups! Showcase your tech in front of global investors and technology players at World AI Show on OCT8 in Amsterdam. To get a 10% discount on 'Startup Exhibitor Package', use code: WAIS-SA10.
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Last chance to apply! Got a great idea for a more sustainable future? Then apply for the Voor de Wereld van Morgen competition before SEP19 get a chance to receive up to 20K in starting capital, coaching + publicity! Apply now!
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Calling all data science & AI students! Want to win your next holiday? Come to the QChallenge Hackathon on OCT12-13.
In 2 days, student teams will develop a solution for an exciting data-driven business challenge. All students are welcome, you just need an interest in data science and AI, and tools such as Python, R and Hadoop.
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Our corporate partners UWV & SVB work on social security in the Netherlands. Millions of citizens depend on their services, which means they have to continuously improve by applying new innovative solutions. Do you want to help them innovate and work towards new solutions for better service? Join their Hackathon OCT27-28 in Eindhoven.
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To all app developers in healthcare: learn how to connect your app to the hospital system via FHIR - an open API for healthcare, supported by hospitals, governments & big tech companies at FHIR DevDays on NOV14-16 in Amsterdam.
Learn from the experts, meet your future customers and partners, connect your app, and compete with other startups for a €2500 prize. Apply before OCT1!
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CoworkingEurope Conference 2018 will take place in Amsterdam on NOV14-16. With the code StartupAmsterdamCWE18, you can get a 10% discount on your ticket. Claim it now!
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European Women in Technology is returning for the 3rd year on NOV28-29 at RAI Amsterdam. Use our exclusive discount code STARTUPDAM15 to get 15% off your ticket.
Claim your spot.
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Vuejs Amsterdam 2019 will take place on FEB14-15, 2019. Evan You will present live on stage! 2 full days of in-depth Vuejs talks on the largest, most impressive screen. One time only offer! Use promo code community on Limited early bird tickets available NOW!
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Incubators accepting applications
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Startup in Residence: Metropolitan Region
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Startup in Residence has joined forces with nine municipalities across the region to connect startups with key social and urban challenges. If you are working on a solution to help innovate Amsterdam and its Metropolitan Region, apply before OCT14.
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Do you dream of starting your own science or tech startup but don’t know where to begin? Join the ACE Incubation Program. ACE helps founders build their startup with 12 weeks of training and support by leading mentors and business coaches. Apply for their upcoming program before OCT28.
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Funding/acquisition/IPO news
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➡️ Ligo, a legal startup based out of Amsterdam, has raised €500,000 in a span of one month from private investors.
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➡️ The Amsterdam-based HealthTech company Nico-lab prepares for an IPO in Australia after the company has collected €3M from Australian investors.
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➡️Fairphone, the ethical mobile phone manufacturer raised €2.5M with Oneplanetcrowd crowdfunding.
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➡️ Wetransfer acquired the U.S company FiftyThree, famous for making previous iPad app of the year Paper. The price was undisclosed.
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➡️ Amsterdam-based Navads has recently been acquired by location marketing startup Uberall.
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➡️After growing to 60 employees since launching just two years ago, Amsterdam-based digital skills trainer Growth Tribe is now opening academies in Sweden, Denmark and Finland.
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➡️This past August, Forbes ranked Startupbootcamp among the top 10 accelerators based on the number of exits and the largest network of accelerators outside of the US! And speaking of exits, SBC's alumnus Relayr got acquired by Munich Re for $300M, making it SBC's 24th successful alumni exit.
➡️ Our friends at Startup Delta, have released a bid book Startup Solutions for the Energy Transition, containing the profiles of 285Dutch green startups, in partnership with the Postcode Lottery Green Challenge.
Download the book here
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Amsterdam startups in the news
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➡️ You've probably seen it already, but here are the Amsterdam-based startups that landed WIRED UK's "Europe's 100 Hottest Startups 2018" list.
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➡️ Airbnb has joined forces with Amsterdam-based online restaurant booking startup Formitable.
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➡️ The Great Bubble Barrier wins €500K during the Postcode Lottery Green Challenge 2018 to combat plastic soup.
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➡️ LOEY Award 2018: Adriaan Mol, founder of Mollie Payments, wins best online entrepreneur of the Netherlands, while Paul Eggink, founder of Temper, wins the LOEY Talent Award.
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➡️ Deloitte has released its annual ranking of Technology Fast 50 - a programme that recognizes and profiles the fastest growing technology companies in the Netherlands. Out of the top 10 companies, seven are based in Amsterdam.
See the full list
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