Crypto Startups in the Netherlands
3 Crypto startups based in the Netherlands are raising on Startup Fountain right now.
Startup Fountain is a matching platform for early-stage European startups raising capital. Founders apply once, and those that pass review are put in front of investors who have already said they back that sector, stage and country — instead of cold-emailing funds one at a time.
This page describes the Crypto companies based in the Netherlands raising on the platform right now. Every figure is an aggregate: no company is named, and a number only appears where enough companies sit behind it to mean something.
Founders. Raising in Crypto in the Netherlands? These figures show the companies you are raising alongside, and who is funding them. See how it works.
Investors. Investing in Crypto in the Netherlands? This is the deal flow you would see inside the platform. See how it works.
Crypto and the Netherlands
Crypto covers startups building on blockchain infrastructure, decentralized finance, digital asset tooling, and related Web3 technology. More on Crypto across Europe.
The Netherlands is one of Europe's more established early-stage ecosystems, anchored by Amsterdam with growing activity in Rotterdam and Eindhoven. More on the Netherlands.
Key figures
| Crypto startups in the Netherlands raising now | 3 |
|---|---|
| Across all countries in Crypto | 6 |
| Across all industries in the Netherlands | 173 |
Crypto is the 29th largest of 33 sectors on Startup Fountain, with 3 companies raising, against a median of 17. Crypto is 0.8× thinner here than across the platform as a whole. Crypto companies most often also work in FinTech, which 4 of them are tagged with.
How this compares
| Rank among all 33 sectors on the platform, by number of startups | 29th |
|---|---|
| Share of all startups on Startup Fountain | 2.2% |
| Startups in the median sector, for comparison | 17 |
| Crypto density here versus the platform average | 0.8× |
Crypto makes up a smaller share of the Netherlands's startups than of the platform as a whole, at 0.8× the expected density.
Most often combined with Crypto
Sectors most often tagged alongside this one.
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Frequently asked questions
More about how the platform works on the Crypto page.
What is Startup Fountain?
- Startup Fountain is a matching platform for early-stage European startups raising capital. Founders apply once and are matched with investors who have stated they back their sector, stage and country; investors join to see startups that fit the criteria they set. Introductions are made through the platform rather than by cold outreach.
How many Crypto startups in the Netherlands are raising on Startup Fountain?
- 3. That counts companies that have passed review and are marked as currently raising, not every company that has ever signed up.
How do I get introduced to investors in Crypto?
- Apply as a startup. Applications are reviewed, and companies that pass are matched with investors whose stated focus covers their sector, stage and country. There is no cold outreach and no list to buy.
What's included under Crypto?
- Blockchain infrastructure, decentralized finance (DeFi), digital asset tooling, and related Web3 technology.
Why does regulation matter so much to Crypto investors?
- Rules governing digital assets vary significantly by country and are still evolving in many places, so a startup's regulatory positioning is a real factor in investor diligence.
How do I connect with Crypto investors on Startup Fountain?
- Apply as a startup for free, no broker fees, and get matched with vetted investors active in crypto.
Raising for your startup?
Startup Fountain matches founders with investors who back Crypto in the Netherlands, and introductions are requested through the platform.
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Data as of .