Defence Startups in the Netherlands
5 Defence 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 Defence 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.
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Defence and the Netherlands
Defence covers startups building technology for military, security, and dual-use applications, from autonomous systems to secure communications and defense-focused software. More on Defence 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
| Defence startups in the Netherlands raising now | 5 |
|---|---|
| Across all countries in Defence | 10 |
| Across all industries in the Netherlands | 133 |
| Joined in the last 90 days | 3 |
Defence is the 17th largest of 33 sectors on Startup Fountain, with 5 companies raising, against a median of 10. Defence is 0.7× thinner here than across the platform as a whole. Among them, the typical round is €500k – €1M. Each company here has 4.8 investors covering its sector, more than the platform average of 0.9.
3 of these 5 companies joined Startup Fountain in the last 90 days, so this is a live pipeline rather than a static list.
How this compares
| Rank among all 33 sectors on the platform, by number of startups | 17th |
|---|---|
| Share of all startups on Startup Fountain | 5.2% |
| Startups in the median sector, for comparison | 10 |
| Defence density here versus the platform average | 0.7× |
Defence makes up a smaller share of the Netherlands's startups than of the platform as a whole, at 0.7× the expected density.
What these companies look like
| Investors per startup (platform-wide: 0.9) | 4.8 |
|---|---|
| Typical round being raised | €500k – €1M |
Aggregates across all 5 companies; none is identified.
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Frequently asked questions
More about how the platform works on the Defence 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 Defence startups in the Netherlands are raising on Startup Fountain?
- 5. 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 Defence?
- 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.
How much are Defence startups in the Netherlands raising?
- The typical round is €500k – €1M. Of the 5 currently raising, figures vary by stage.
How much investor interest is there in Defence startups in the Netherlands?
- 4.8 investors on Startup Fountain cover this space for every company raising in it, against a platform average of 0.9.
What does Defence cover?
- Military, security, and dual-use technology, including autonomous systems, secure communications, and defense-focused software.
What's different about selling into Defence versus other sectors?
- Government procurement cycles and export control regulations shape the sales process significantly, investors tend to value founders who understand that landscape.
How do I connect with Defence investors on Startup Fountain?
- Apply as a startup for free, no broker fees, and get matched with vetted investors active in defence.
Raising for your startup?
Startup Fountain matches founders with investors who back Defence in the Netherlands, and introductions are requested through the platform.
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Data as of .