Amsterdam, renowned for its vibrant startup ecosystem, has been buzzing with activities this June 2024, with startups and companies from multiple sectors successfully raising funding.These companies are continuously pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, developing new technologies and solutions that address real-world challenges.According to the Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER), the Netherlands climbed to 13th place in the world’s top-performing startup ecosystems, a one-place improvement from last year.Notably, the Dutch ecosystem generated $96B in value during the 18 months from July 2021 to December 2023, representing a 32 per cent growth compared to the previous period (July 2019 – December 2021), adds the report.With such impressive growth in two years, it is no surprise that Amsterdam and the Netherlands as a whole are increasingly becoming attractive to investors and entrepreneurs alike.Having said that, let’s take a brief look at the startups that have secured funding and are currently hiring.- A message from our partner -Image credits: Bounce WatchFund raised in June 2024: UndisclosedFounder/s: Cem Ötkün and Sedat Yusuf ErgüneşHiring Status: NoBounce Watch enhances scouting processes, monitors startup performance, and simplifies deal flow management. The Amsterdam startup aims to streamline and enhance the investment process, providing investors with the tools they need to stay ahead of the curve and make data-driven decisions confidently. The company competes against Pitchbook, Dealroom, and Harmonic.ai in the market.Avalor AI co-founders (L-R) Jeroen Lappenschaar, Maurits Korthals Altes and Marc Derksen | Image credit: Avalor AIFund raised in June 2024: €2MFounder/s: Maurits Korthals Altes, Jeroen Lappenschaar and Marc DerksenHiring Status: Yes| Apply hereThe Amsterdam-based company has developed hardware-agnostic AI software that supports the integration and operations of unmanned systems from various original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and countries.The company’s Nexus platform facilitates “multi-domain distributed mission autonomy’, enabling unmanned vehicles (across air, land, and sea) to independently plan, coordinate, and execute complex missions via a unified human-machine interface.Image credit: CawaFund raised in June 2024: €500KFounder/s: Kees van SantenHiring Status: NoCawa is a software startup that offers companies access to traceable carbon credits.Through its platform, the Amsterdam company provides API access to facilitate the integration of purchasing transparent, high-quality carbon credits for platforms and companies.This allows all stakeholders to monitor the financing and impact of their climate contributions transparently. The APIs are already in use by platforms across the Netherlands, the UK, Denmark, and Spain.Image credits: D-DropsFund raised in June 2024: €500KFounder/s: Shair Amiri, Zamir Amiri, and Samir AmiriHiring Status: Yes| Apply hereD-Drops is a WEB3 gaming startup that’s on a mission to add adventure to people’s daily lives. The game combines location-based treasure hunting with real-world rewards. The game will first be available in Amsterdam and Utrecht, with an initial prize pool of €100,000.The platform allows players to explore their cities in search of treasures containing real-world prizes such as cash, concert tickets, merchandise, and coupons, worth up to €100.In the image: Dede, CEO and co-founder of HaavenFund raised in June 2024: €1.1MCEO: DédéHiring Status: NoBased out of Amsterdam, Haaven connects architects, engineers, and prefab builders to help customers bring their homes to life by guiding them throughout the process.The platform then generates an instant quote and connects the customer with the appropriate builders

We’re announcing an exciting addition to our speaker lineup for StrictlyVC Los Angeles on February 29. Jesse Lyu, founder and CEO of rabbit Inc., will be joining us and showcasing rabbit r1, the pocket-sized AI hardware assistant that took CES — and the broader news cycle — by storm last month. Lyu is an entrepreneur renowned for his work in human-machine interaction. With rabbit, he leads a team dedicated to crafting intuitive experiences that redefine the way we interact with technology. Lyu has also nicely agreed to stick around after his appearance, so attendees can experience the “staggeringly ambitious” device that promises to do most, if not all, that your smartphone can do.Last-minute tickets are on sale now for just $150. Grab yours here while they’re still available.Who else is speaking at StrictlyVC LA, you ask?In addition to Lyu, we’re also excited to hear from these industry leaders at next week’s event, particularly given that each has been in the news lately (so there’s no shortage of things to surface):Tekedra Mawakana, co-CEO at WaymoTekedra Mawakana oversees Waymo’s overall strategy

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