Dutch Startup Association

Got 800bn? (part II) Money doesn't make you happy, but is solves a lot of problems. For startups, funding is not everything, but everything is possible with enough funding. But Europe has been falling behind for decades in levels of venture capital, leaving us with a 5x-10X gap. There is momentum, but we are our biggest threat, by always trying to find consensus: It might be too little too late. This is a moonshot. We don't need small steps. We need giant leaps to accelerate. This is what a small tour of events in one week to Eindhoven, Brussels and Amsterdam basically boiled down to: the 800bn euro question, how to get Europe's acceleration funded. I discussed it with our Minister of Enonomic Affairs Dirk Beljaarts last Monday during the 'Pact of Entrepreneurs' at the High Tech Campus Eindhoven. If he wants to make a gesture, like guarantees towards pension funds to funnel more money to venture capital, it better be a 'giant' gesture. We need giant leaps, not small steps. We also discussed the need to show we mean business in the European councils and lead other countries to show the same. From France Digitale, Antoine Latran and Marianne Tordeux Bitker held a great high level event Wednesday morning in the European Parliament around the release of their report and open letter on "Unlocking (institutional) investment for competitiveness", including participants like Damian Boeselager, Audrey Soussan, Martin Bresson, Anders Stromblad, Michiel Scheffer with contributions of Victor van Hoorn, Tomas Vaclavicek, Déborah Loye, Yannis Vatopoulos and many others, including yours truly. Mine was the same as always: To scale Europe's investments in startups, we need the giant leaps too. We need massive acceleration of funding application. From Danske Iværksættere - Danish Entrepreneurs, Simone Skovshoved and my illustrious startup industry leader friend Peter Kofler, organised the fantastic all star event "The Innovation Games" to discuss how fast we can get you Europe back on track to global competitiveness. I tried to set the scene with some stats of the current state of Europe, where we are coming from. I had the honour to ask some 'direct Dutch' questions to Morten Løkkegaard, Niels Flemming Hansen, Hedi Mardisoo and András G. Inotai about our chances. Serena Borbotti-Frison put Urmas Paet, Anouk van Brug, Paulo Cunha, Michiel Scheffer and Christian Walther Øyrabø on the spot for the same. All supported by João Silva, Miguel Ferrer Jiménez, Leen Anthuenis, Ludovica Lo Sordo, Natalia Oledzka, Kalle Fahlvik, David de Bakker and Esa Kaunistola to make this happen. There was a lot of power for change in the room and bold ideas were discussed. Unfortunately when I asked the crowd at the end who believed that this will all happen in the next 5 years, no one raised their hand... The time of ideas has passed, it is time to execute. Momentum is there. If Europe needs to scale up, it better like a startup and start shipping! Let's mega ;)

🇩🇰 Last week, we attended the S9+ meeting in Copenhagen, hosted by Danish Industry, Tænketanken EUROPA and our Danish colleagues at Danske Iværksættere - Danish Entrepreneurs, just before the D9+ ministerial meeting. We dove into lively discussions about Europe’s digital, competitive and resilient future, with topics ranging from #AI investment strategies and opportunities, to balancing #innovation with #regulation, and the transformative potential of #digital tools. The following day, Allied For Startups Policy Manager Maxime Ricard delivered a presentation breaking down the post-EU elections landscape, walking our community through the fresh faces in Parliament, the new College of Commissioners and, of course, discussing the nominated Commissioner for #startups, research, and innovation. A big thank you to our friends Danske Iværksættere - Danish Entrepreneurs for bringing us together, and a big shoutout to Startup Portugal, Startup Poland, SISP - Swedish Incubators & Science Parks, Estonian Founders Society, Scale-Ups.eu, Adigital #EsTech. 📄 Discover our S9+ Declaration for D9+:https://lnkd.in/eTazaMYB Simone Skovshoved, Peter Kofler, Thomas Bøgh Rasmussen, Ellinor Bokedal, Tomek Snazyk, Miguel Ferrer Jiménez, Hendrik-Jan Overmeer, João Silva, Lykke Friis, Nico de Luis, Leen Anthuenis.

Het kabinet heeft bekendgemaakt dat de versobering van de 30% regeling bijna volledig terug te draaien. Dutch Startup Association heeft altijd gepleit voor het behoud van deze belangrijke regel en zag niets in de versobering die tijdens het Belastingplan 2023 is ingevoerd. Door actief gesprekken te hebben gevoerd en persoonlijke verhalen van founders te delen is dSa positief gestemd over het bijna terugdraaien van de versobering. Voor nu wenst dSa dat de regeling blijft staan zodat startup & scaleup founders weten waar ze aan toe zijn in Nederland. “Nederland moet juist investeren in haar start en scaleups door een overheid te hebben die helder en voorspelbaar beleid voert. Laten we dan ook vanaf nu niet meer aan de regeling komen en deze laten bestaan zoals deze is” aldus voorzitter Lucien Burm. The Dutch government has announced that it will almost entirely reverse the cutback of the 30% ruling. DSA has always advocated for maintaining this important rule and opposed the reduction introduced with the 2023 Tax Plan. After actively engaging with political stakeholders and sharing founders stories, dSa is optimistic about the near reversal of the reduction. For now, dSa hopes that the ruling will remain in place so that startup and scale-up founders know where they stand in the Netherlands. "The Netherlands should invest in its startups and scale-ups by having a government that implements clear and predictable policies. Let's stop tampering with the ruling and keep it as it is," said chairman Lucien Burm. Folkert Idsinga Claire Martens - America Femke Zeedijk-Raeven Rachel Van Meetelen Henk Vermeer Beeld: Martijn Beekman

Femke Zeedijk-Raeven (Nieuw Sociaal Contract): "De schaarste in mensen, huizen en bereikbaarheid remt de groei van startups" In deze aflevering van de Start-up Shit Show spreekt Dutch Startup Association voorzitter Lucien Burm met Tweede Kamerlid Femke Zeedijk van Nieuw Sociaal Contract. Zeedijk deelt haar inzichten over de uitdagingen en kansen voor startups in Nederland. De discussie richt zich op de groeiende problemen van schaarste in personeel, huisvesting en infrastructuur en hoe deze knelpunten de groei van startups beïnvloeden. Ze pleit voor een betere samenwerking tussen overheid en bedrijfsleven om deze obstakels te overwinnen en benadrukt het belang van een sterk ecosysteem voor innovatie en economische groei. Luister hier de podcast: https://lnkd.in/eP5cdcmU #politiek #podcast #startups

🥁 The 'Quarterly Startup Report' is here! While the year started off strong in the first quarter, the second quarter saw a significant decline in investments in Dutch startups compared to the previous quarter. Although the number of investments remained roughly the same, it was primarily the absence of very large rounds of around 100 million euros and higher that made the difference. These rounds are exceptional and difficult to predict in the Netherlands. Compared to the second quarters of previous years, there was also a decline. 🎯 Check it out & let us know your thoughts below! Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/ezbdDmKA 🎈Thanks for hosting us No Such Ventures! ⏭️ Our next FundFest will take place on October 8th at Nijenrode. Lucien Burm Johan Schaap Hendrik-Jan Overmeer Carly W. Friso Schmid Martijn Lindeman Dutch Startup Association Golden Egg Check Dealroom.co Nederlandse Vereniging van Participatiemaatschappijen (NVP) Techleap KPMG Netherlands No Such Ventures

Claire Martens - America (VVD): "Er is een heel andere politiek nodig om unicorns voort te brengen." In deze editie van de Startup Sh!t Show podcast schuift Kamerlid Claire Martens - America van de VVD aan bij DSA-voorzitter Lucien Burm. Martens vertelt dat ze de lessen die ze in de wereld van start- en scale-ups leerde, meeneemt naar politiek Den Haag. Ze heeft het over het dynamische en uitdagende dagelijkse bestaan in de techwereld en hoe deze ervaring haar vormde. Luister het open en eerlijke gesprek via https://lnkd.in/d9vi-Bvx #podcast #dsa #politiek #startup

THROWBACK THURSDAY TO THE FUTURE OF HUMAN = TECH (JUNE 11TH) Throwback to exactly one month ago! We’re still buzzing from our first-ever pre-event linked to the Women in Technology World Series happening in Amsterdam! 🚀 Feedback highlights: 💌 "Creating a safe environment is one thing, but transferring it to the audience is a skill not many possess. Thank you for connecting and making it feel more than just a business event." 💌 "Thank you for sparking lively discussions where all questions were welcomed, and every moment was filled with empowerment and forward-thinking presentations." 💌 "It was inspiring to hear real stories about starting a company without romanticising it." 💌 "Networking is not my forte, so I was thrilled by how comfortable and engaging the experience was." Big applause for our Speakers! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 💥Lucy Howie, Marjolein van Tilburg 🤙🏻, and Iris Skrami shared their entrepreneurial journeys. 💥Kimberly Ofori delivered a stellar keynote on resilient “camels” vs. “unicorns” and sustainable tech. 💥 Sacha Martina 💁🏽♀️ moderated an inclusive discussion on ethical tech development. It blended in perfectly with our main stage performance at the European Women in Technology two weeks later! 🤍 Thank you for your continuous support: TNW StartupAmsterdam Dutch Startup Association Women in Technology World Series House of Inclusion Future Ventures Strategic Growth Kitchen Quan - employee well-being Renoon ChatLicense #Founders #Tech #women #EWiT Lucien Burm Johan Schaap Friso Schmid Martijn Lindeman Hendrik-Jan Overmeer Akshay Mahajan Erwin Blom Carly W. Joël Dori Sabine de Witte Yeni Joseph

Last call for the funded. Funded or got funded last quarter? Register now for your free and exclusive spot at FundFest II, this Tuesday. Location courtesy of No Such Ventures. Drinks courtesy of Prompting Europe. All applications will be reviewed!

FUNDFEST 2024- Q2 (SECOND EDITION) 🗓️ July 9th, 2024 | 5-7 p.m. 📍 No Such Ventures: Wibautstraat 99-101 in Amsterdam 🤝🏽 Investors and/or companies who secured funding in Q2 in NL 🎫 https://lnkd.in/e7STk7Rk Calling exclusively all the amazing folks who raised rounds or invested in Q2 2024 in the Netherlands - this event is just for you. Join us for an informal celebration where we share all the funding data of last quarter before it is released and where we are heading, nationally and internationally. Get ready to connect with others who raised and their investors, allowing you to connect for the next rounds out of the gate! There will be some business opportunities too. Come rub some shoulders with the best! Don't miss out on this exclusive gathering at FundFest - see you there! Dutch Startup Association Golden Egg Check Nederlandse Vereniging van Participatiemaatschappijen (NVP) Techleap Invest-NL KPMG Dealroom.co Lucien Burm Johan Schaap Erwin Blom Hendrik-Jan Overmeer Friso Schmid Martijn Lindeman Akshay Mahajan Carly W. #funding #investor #entrepreneur #startup #scaleup

KICK OFF: THE FOUNDER COLLECTIVE Just like summer bodies are crafted in winter, thriving companies are built during the summer! 🌞 While many unwind, visionary leaders are busy shaping the future of innovation and growth. At the Dutch Startup Association, we're championing European-wide startup visas, smoother regulations, and solid European exit strategies that nurture our business climate. Let's make this summer the season we build our brightest future! We're excited to organize the 1st edition of The Founder Collective on 2nd July at TNW City Amsterdam and are honoured to host the first group. THE FOUNDER COLLECTIVE: 🦩 DSA facilitated sessions with a group of 8-10 founders who meet at a regular frequency decided by the group starting with Amsterdam in July. 🦩 Connecting with other startup founders at a similar company stage to share successes and learnings should be easy. But it's not, and we will change that. 🦩 Establish self-sustaining peer-to-peer coaching communities for founders in the Dutch startup ecosystem. 🦩 Under the inspiring leadership of our own well-recognized team member, Akshay Mahajan Missed out and still interested to join the next editions? Registrations for new groups are still open: https://lnkd.in/euGEagxA Lucien Burm Johan Schaap Friso Schmid Erwin Blom Martijn Lindeman Akshay Mahajan Carly W.