About WorldStartup
WorldStartup, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2015, is based in The Hague, Netherlands. With a presence in 12 countries, it has supported around 51 startups in sectors like Food and Agriculture Tech, Enterprise Applications. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Clensta, Fracktal Works and Qlikchain. The program is backed by a team of 7 people who primarily support Seed startups based in Netherlands. Its latest investment was a Undisclosed Seed round in UpTrade on Nov 2020.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2015
Location
The Hague, Netherlands
Portfolio Companies
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Seed
Locations of Investment
WorldStartup's List of Top Investments
WorldStartup has a portfolio of 51 companies. Their most notable investments are in ModelMe3D and Burgs Foods.Their portfolio spans across Netherlands, India, Germany and 9 more locations. They have invested in Food and Agriculture Tech, Enterprise Applications, High Tech and 23 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by WorldStartup:
1. Clensta
Provider of D2C personal care brand powered by science and nature. The platform offers products including skincare, haircare, home, and wellness products. Its product formulations avoid harmful chemicals and are cruelty-free, SLS-free, paraben-free, and more.
Key facts about Clensta
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Delhi (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $12.8M
- Employee Count: 72 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Amazon, JAFCO Asia and 94 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Oct 10, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Manufacturer of 3D printers and provider of 3D printing services. They offer a range of desktop and industrial 3D printers using various technologies like FFF, SLA, and IDEX. Services include design assistance, part manufacturing using FDM, SLS, HP MJF, SLA, and vacuum casting. They cater to diverse industries, including automotive, jewelry, manufacturing, dental, entertainment, medical, education, and engineering. The company provides support and maintenance for its printers.
Key facts about Fracktal Works
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Udupi (India)
- Annual Revenue: 0 - ₹10 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $3.32M
- Employee Count: 21 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: Hyderabad Angels, WorldStartup and 17 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Nov 09, 2017, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Qlikchain
Qlikchain is the developer of products utilizing the blockchain technology for record keeping and verification. Their products include Qliktrust which uses blockchain solutions to solve the difficulties associated with farming, Blockchain-in-a-Box which is a Blockchain development framework and talentChain which is a real-time ledger that records a student’s learning journey.
Key facts about Qlikchain
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Kolkata (India)
- Annual Revenue: 0 - ₹10 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Stage: Seed
- Employee Count: 11 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Indigram labs, BIRAC and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Nov 2017, $*****
4. Xylexa
AI powered computer aided diagnostics platform. It provides a software as a device platform powered by AI and computer vision to assist caregivers with medical image analysis for accurate and timely diagnosis. It offers products that helps detect, localize, and classify diseases such as cardiomegaly, mass, nodules, pneumonia thorax, and consolidation, enabling radiologists to review critical cases productive.
Key facts about Xylexa
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Littleton (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Employee Count: 24 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: WorldStartup and National Incubation Center
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jun 23, 2020, $*****
5. Ecodew
Sustainable water, energy, waste, and chemical solutions for a greener future. The company focuses on providing innovative solutions for water management, sustainability, and conservation to enhance environmental health and resource efficiency. It also promotes renewable energy sources to reduce carbon footprints and enhance energy efficiency. The company is dedicated to reducing waste and promoting recycling to create a cleaner, greener environment. It offers eco-friendly chemical products that meet industry standards while promoting environmental responsibility and safety. The company conserves resources for a sustainable future, combining economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Its portfolio includes sewage treatment, effluent treatment, drinking water, industrial water, cooling water technologies, and agricultural & environmental products.
Key facts about Ecodew
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Kochi (India)
- Annual Revenue: 0 - ₹10 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Stage: Seed
- Employee Count: 10 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Kerala Startup Mission, Maker Village and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Oct 2020, $*****
WorldStartup's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
WorldStartup has invested in 51 companies over the last 10 years, with an average of 3 new investments annually in the last 10 years. Its most recent first time investment was in UpTrade and most recent follow-on round was in Burgs Foods.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2020 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
2019 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
2018 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
2017 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
WorldStartup's Investments by Stage
WorldStartup has made 38 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $17.6K.WorldStartup's Investments by Sector
WorldStartup has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer, Environment and Food and Agriculture. Notably, it has invested in 34 Tech companies, 25 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 21 Software companies and at least 14 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 11 |
High Tech | 8 |
Consumer | 4 |
Environment | 4 |
Food and Agriculture | 4 |
Others | 49 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
WorldStartup's Investments by Geography
WorldStartup has made most investments in Netherlands (20), followed by India where it has made 4 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Netherlands | 20 |
India | 4 |
United States | 3 |
Germany | 2 |
Bulgaria | 1 |
Others | 8 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
WorldStartup's recent investments
WorldStartup has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by WorldStartup:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 2020 | Pakistan | Seed | 9355 | - | |
Oct 2020 | India | Seed | 2026 | - | |
Sep 2020 | Netherlands | Seed | 1764 | - | |
Sep 2020 | Netherlands | Seed | 1794 | - | |
Mar 2020 | Netherlands | Seed | 5208 | - |
Team profile of WorldStartup
WorldStartup has a team of 7 members including 2 Partners located in Netherlands. WorldStartup's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of WorldStartup
Over the past 10 years, 77 investors have co-invested in WorldStartup's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before WorldStartup: Climate KIC has invested before WorldStartup.
- Invested after WorldStartup: A total of 76 investors have invested in WorldStartup's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Europa (2 companies) and Caspian Debt (1 company).
