About BeStart
BeStart, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2015, is based in Oosterwolde, Netherlands. With a presence in 4 countries, it has supported around 41 startups in sectors like Environment Tech, Food and Agriculture Tech. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Hulo Artificial Intelligence, Greencovery and EV Biotech. The program is backed by a team of 12 people who primarily support startups based in Netherlands, Denmark.
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BeStart's List of Top Investments
BeStart has a portfolio of 41 companies. Their most notable investments include Hulo Artificial Intelligence and Greencovery.Their portfolio spans across Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and 1 more locations. They have invested in Environment Tech, Food and Agriculture Tech, High Tech and 15 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by BeStart:
Online platform for water leak detection. The algorithms provide water utilities with valuable insights about the water network, helping them detect and localize water leakages efficiently.
Key facts about Hulo Artificial Intelligence
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Leeuwarden (Netherlands)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $3.97M
- Employee Count: 19 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Rabobank, LUMO Labs and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Oct 21, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
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2. Greencovery
Key facts about Greencovery
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Wageningen (Netherlands)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $1.65M
- Employee Count: 10 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Plug and Play Tech Center, ROM InWest and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Sep 14, 2026, $*****
3. EV Biotech
EV Biotech is developing the biological production of biomaterials. The company is developing the chemical compounds for Flavors & Fragrances, Biomaterials, Agriculture and Pharmaceutical markets using microbiology, genetic engineering, and system biology among others.
Key facts about EV Biotech
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Groningen (Netherlands)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $4.84M
- Employee Count: 5 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Blue Horizon, Europa and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Mar 22, 2023, $*****
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4. SusPhos
Provider of industrial wastewater treatment solutions. It offers phosphate recycling solutions that convert struvite into flame-retardants and manufacturer phosphate products.
Key facts about SusPhos
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $330K
- Employee Count: 20 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: EIC Fund, SHIFT Invest and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Oct 20, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Foamplant
Provider of biodegradable foam solutions. It offers recyclable and compostable foam materials that have applications in bedding and consumer products. It can be used in horticulture, furniture, healthcare, construction, and sports sectors.
Key facts about Foamplant
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Groningen (Netherlands)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $2.22M
- Employee Count: 4 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: SHIFT Invest, ScaleUpNation and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jul 29, 2019, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
