About Medical Devices sector in Netherlands
The Medical Devices sector in Netherlands comprises 356 companies, including 182 funded companies having collectively raised $978M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 75 are Series A+ funded.
Medical Devices sector in Netherlands has seen 28 acquisitions and 5 IPOs. This represents almost 9.3% of all such companies - which is higher than the 5.0% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies engaged in R&D for developing medical devices for the diagnosis and treatment of various medical conditions.
Companies included in Medical Devices
Medical devices used for treatment, screening, and diagnosis of diseases.Companies excluded in Medical Devices
Healthcare Service Providers, Digital Health Software Solutions (Apps and Web-based solutions), Traditional Medical Devices.Top Medical Devices Companies in Netherlands
There are more than 356 companies in Medical Devices in Netherlands. Kaleido is the top Medical Devices company in Netherlands, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Medical Devices companies in Netherlands:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
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Developer of insulin therapy for treating diabetes | Utrecht (Netherlands) | 2013 | Series D | $183M | |
Developer of a therapeutic device for spinal cord injuries | Eindhoven (Netherlands) | 2014 | Public | $35M | |
Developer of cold plasma solution for the treatment of wounds | Eindhoven (Netherlands) | 2013 | Series A | $7.06M | |
Developing bioelectronic solutions for individuals suffering from migraines and other neurological disorders | Eindhoven (Netherlands) | 2017 | Series B | $88.4M | |
Providing solutions for heart bypass surgery | Utrecht (Netherlands) | 2016 | Series B | $36.7M |
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Companies founded year-on-year in the Medical Devices sector in Netherlands
26 Medical Devices startups in Netherlands were founded in 2018 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | 1 |
2023 | 3 |
2022 | 6 |
2021 | 10 |
2020 | 24 |
2019 | 13 |
2018 | 26 |
2017 | 20 |
Stage-wise distribution of Medical Devices sector companies in Netherlands
Out of the total 356 Medical Devices companies in Netherlands, 182 have secured funding. Among them, 75 have reached Series A or higher, and 48 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 356
Funded - 182
Series A+ - 75
Series B+ - 48
Series C+ - 35
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 356 |
Funded | 182 |
Series A+ | 75 |
Series B+ | 48 |
Series C+ | 35 |
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Funding Trends in the Medical Devices sector in Netherlands
Total funding year-on-year in the Medical Devices sector in Netherlands
The Medical Devices sector in Netherlands saw a total funding of more than $833M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2025 at more than $277M. There has been a total funding of $13M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $13M |
2025 | $277M |
2024 | $114M |
2023 | $68.6M |
2022 | $66.8M |
2021 | $132M |
2020 | $79.4M |
2019 | $19.9M |
2018 | $20.7M |
2017 | $40.9M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Medical Devices in Netherlands
In the year 2026, till January 2026, Medical Devices companies in Netherlands have raised $13M in equity funding across 1 round.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Medical Devices companies in Netherlands:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series D | 4098 | Jan 08, 2026 | and 2 more | |
Seed | 5231 | Sep 25, 2025 | ||
Seed | 9112 | Sep 22, 2025 | ||
Series D | 7642 | Sep 03, 2025 | ||
Series A | 8586 | Jul 07, 2025 |
Top Investors in Medical Devices in Netherlands
Life Sciences Partners is the top investor in Medical Devices companies in Netherlands based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Medical Devices companies in Netherlands:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||
Stockholm (Sweden) | ||
Apeldoorn (Netherlands) | ||
Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||
London (United Kingdom) | - |
M&A activity in Medical Devices sector in Netherlands
In the year 2025, till April 2025, 1 acquisition happened in Medical Devices sector in Netherlands. Last year, in 2024, a total of 4 acquisitions happened in Medical Devices sector in Netherlands.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Medical Devices sector in Netherlands:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Apr 16, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 22, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 07, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 17, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 04, 2024 |
Acquisition trends in Medical Devices sector in Netherlands
Here are the acquisition trends in Medical Devices sector in Netherlands:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 1 |
2024 | 4 |
2023 | 3 |
2022 | - |
2021 | - |
2020 | 2 |
2019 | 2 |
2018 | 2 |
2017 | 4 |
IPOs in Medical Devices in Netherlands
In the year 2021, till October 2021, 1 IPO happened in Medical Devices sector in Netherlands.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Medical Devices sector in Netherlands:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Oct 21, 2021 | Euronext Exchange (Euronext) | |
Jun 23, 2006 | SIX Swiss Exchange (SWX) |
Colleges which produce the most Medical Devices companies in Netherlands
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Medical Devices in Netherlands
Most number of Medical Devices startups in Netherlands have been founded by alumni from HEC Paris, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Technion Israel Institute Technology.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
HEC Paris | 1 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 1 |
Technion Israel Institute Technology | 1 |
University of Edinburgh | 1 |
University of Oxford | 1 |
University of Pennsylvania | 1 |
Yale University | 1 |
Top News in Medical Devices in Netherlands
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ONWARD Medical Receives FDA Clearance Expanding ARC-EX System for Home UseGlobeNewswire•Nov 17, 2025•ONWARD
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ONWARD Medical Receives CE Mark for ARC-EX, Enabling Accessibility in EuropeGlobeNewswire•Sep 08, 2025•ONWARD
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ONWARD Medical Files 510(k) with US FDA for ARC-EX System Home Use and Submits CE Mark ApplicationGlobeNewswire•Jul 01, 2025•ONWARD
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Electric Boat Makes Historic First Crossing From Europe to Africarenewableenergymagazine.com•May 28, 2025•Candela Medical, Avangreen
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Alma Launches AI-Powered Imaging Platform Alma IQ at Global AcademyVietnam Investment Review•May 27, 2025•Alma Lasers, Sylton
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Salvia applies ultra-thin technology to fight chronic migrainebits-chips.com•Mar 18, 2025•Salvia BioElectronics
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