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Netherlands Startup Funding: Credits, Grants & Accelerators

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Provides up to $200,000 in credits for cloud services and infrastructure.

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$100,000

Offers up to $100,000 in AWS credits for cloud infrastructure, AI model credits via Bedrock, and up to $1M for select accelerator cohorts.

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Pre-seed / day-zero investor for first-time founders — find a co-founder and build a company from scratch in one of 30+ global locations.

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Offers up to $150,000 in Azure credits for cloud services and development tools.

VC-Backed

The most well-known startup accelerator — $500K for 7% (standard deal) plus 12 weeks of intensive support and Demo Day.

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Corporate cards and spend management platform offering startups no-personal-guarantee cards, cashback, and $350,000+ in partner perks and software credits.

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Offers tiered startup credits from $5,000 to $250,000 based on funding stage.

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$220,000 investment: $20,000 convertible equity for 5% common stock plus $200,000 uncapped MFN SAFE.

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UC Berkeley's global startup accelerator — $200K investment plus a six-month program with Berkeley faculty and mentors.

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Provides over $150,000 in value with one year free including up to 1 billion events.

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Netherlands startup credits: cloud, data & AI

A Dutch BV qualifies for the global credit programs directly. Same application, same tiers, no US entity required.

Netherlands startup accelerators & incubators

Antler runs an Amsterdam program, and the global accelerators fund Dutch startups through London, Berlin, or remotely.

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Netherlands startup funding FAQs

What funding is available for Dutch startups?

Credit for Startups tracks 91 programs open to Dutch founders, worth a combined $4.0M+. That includes Y Combinator, Google Cloud, Ramp. Every listing shows its value, eligibility, and how to apply.

Do Dutch startups qualify for the big credit programs?

Yes. AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft accept applications from a Dutch BV on the same terms as anywhere. No US entity is required for credits.

Which accelerators are close to home?

Antler runs a program in Amsterdam. Entrepreneur First and Techstars operate in London and Berlin, both an easy move for Dutch founders, and Y Combinator takes Dutch startups every year.

Do I ever need a US company?

Only for US banking products like Mercury and Brex, or for some US investors. Stripe Atlas sets up a Delaware C-Corp from the Netherlands when that day comes.

Is this funding non-dilutive?

Credits, perks, and grants are, with no equity taken. Accelerators invest for equity, and each listing shows the terms.