A unicorn is a startup marked at USD 1 Billion or more. These are highly innovative and market disruptive startups. Netherlands has more than 86.5K+ startups. Of these, 20 have become Unicorns, with the latest entrant to the club being Nearfield Instruments on Jun 22, 2026. In 2026, Netherlands has seen 2 new unicorn startups (as of 12 October). This no. was same as the last year.
Globally, Netherlands is number 12 in terms of total Unicorns created, behind Brazil (27 unicorns) at rank 11 and South Korea (34 unicorns) at rank 10. Amsterdam leads the list of cities in Netherlands with most unicorns at 18. It is followed by Hoofddorp (1 unicorn) and Rotterdam (1 unicorn). Among sectors, Enterprise Applications has seen the most unicorns created at 14, followed by FinTech at 8, and High Tech at 4
Here is a list of all 20 unicorns created in Netherlands:
Nearfield Instruments joined the Unicorn Club on Jun 22, 2026 after raising a $***** Series D funding round led by Fidelity Investments.

Developer of electron microscopes for 3D metrology. It provides users with a high throughput atomic force microscopy system for atom-scale resolution 3D metrology. It also caters to semiconductors manufacturing industries to measure nanoscale products, and understand the functionality of microchips and on-device non-destructive measurements.
Key facts about Nearfield Instruments
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Rotterdam (Netherlands)
- Stage: Series D
- Primary Sector: Nanotechnology and Materials Tech
- Time to Unicorn: 10 years 5 months
- Top investors : Fidelity Investments, Temasek
- Valuation: $*****
- Total Funding till date: $549M
- Employee Count: 441 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Jun 22, 2026, $*****
19. Wonderful
Wonderful joined the Unicorn Club on Mar 12, 2026 after raising a $***** Series B funding round led by Insight Partners.

Provider of an AI platform for enterprise customer interaction automation. The platform delivers natural conversations across voice, chat, and email channels. It integrates with existing systems to personalize service and update records. The platform offers oversight, governance, and compliance features built for enterprise standards.
Key facts about Wonderful
- Founded Year: 2025
- Location: Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- Stage: Series C
- Primary Sector: Chatbots and Artificial Intelligence
- Time to Unicorn: 1 year 2 months
- Top investors : Salesforce, 9yards Capital
- Valuation: $*****
- Total Funding till date: $834M
- Employee Count: 703 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Sep 02, 2026, $*****
18. Framer
Framer joined the Unicorn Club on Aug 28, 2025

Provider of a no-code website builder with integrated content management. The platform offers tools for designing responsive layouts, creating interactions, and managing website content. It provides features for analytics, search engine optimization, and A/B testing. The platform also offers templates, components, and plugins.
Key facts about Framer
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- Stage: Series D
- Primary Sector: Application Development Tools and Content Management System (CMS)
- Time to Unicorn: 11 years 7 months
- Top investors : Meritech, Foundation Capital
- Valuation: $*****
- Total Funding till date: $163M
- Employee Count: 770 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Aug 13, 2025, $*****
17. PayU
PayU joined the Unicorn Club on Jul 15, 2025

Provider of online payment solutions and financial services for businesses. It enables local and cross-border transactions in over emerging markets. It provides a comprehensive technology stack for online payments, supporting various payment methods and facilitating secure transactions. It also offers innovative financial services to support the growth of e-commerce and digital payments.
Key facts about PayU
- Founded Year: 2002
- Location: Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Primary Sector: Payments
- Time to Unicorn: 23 years 6 months
- Top investors : PROSPER, Gecad Ventures
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Mar 31, 2024
- Valuation: $*****
- Employee Count: 3,355 as on Sep 30, 2026
16. Mews
Mews joined the Unicorn Club on Mar 04, 2024 after raising a $***** Series D funding round led by Kinnevik, Revaia, Goldman Sachs Asset Management and 2 more.

Cloud-native hospitality management system offering an integrated suite of hospitality businesses. It is a hospitality management system that offers an integrated platform for property management, payment automation, and operations. The platform aims to boost revenue and provide remarkable guest experiences for hotels and other hospitality businesses.
Key facts about Mews
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- Stage: Series D
- Primary Sector: Hotel IT and Enterprise Resource Planning
- Time to Unicorn: 12 years 2 months
- Top investors : Goldman Sachs, HarbourVest Partners
- Valuation: $*****
- Total Funding till date: $710M
- Employee Count: 1,398 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Jan 22, 2026, $*****
15. DataSnipper
DataSnipper joined the Unicorn Club on Feb 01, 2024 after raising a $***** Series B funding round led by Index Ventures, valuing it at $*****.

Audit management solutions for audit firms. It offers solutions for audit procedures review, document matching, data extraction, text recognization, data analysis, and more. It also offers to verify mathematical accuracy and document management solutions.
Key facts about DataSnipper
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- Stage: Series B
- Primary Sector: Finance & Accounting Tech
- Time to Unicorn: 7 years 1 month
- Top investors : Index Ventures, Insight Partners
- Valuation: $*****
- Total Funding till date: $100M
- Employee Count: 286 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Feb 01, 2024, $*****
14. Backbase
Backbase joined the Unicorn Club on Jun 09, 2022 after raising a $***** Series D funding round, valuing it at $*****.

Developer of an AI-native Banking OS that streamlines digital banking channels and operational workflows. This platform integrates with existing core systems to manage customer interactions, employee tasks, and automated processes. It provides a unified interface for handling onboarding, servicing, and lending activities across various banking segments. The software architecture facilitates data synchronization and event streaming between disparate systems to maintain consistent information. It includes tools for configuring workflows, defining policies, and governing automated actions. The system supports retail, commercial, and wealth management functions by centralizing execution and decision-making processes.
Key facts about Backbase
- Founded Year: 2003
- Location: Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- Stage: Series D
- Primary Sector: Banking Tech
- Time to Unicorn: 19 years 5 months
- Top investors : Motive Partners
- Valuation: $*****
- Total Funding till date: $129M
- Employee Count: 2,059 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Jun 09, 2022, $*****
Pyramid Analytics joined the Unicorn Club on May 09, 2022 after raising a $***** Series E funding round led by H.I.G. Growth Partners, valuing it at $*****.

Cloud based data visualization and analytics solutions for decision making. Its enterprise business intelligence suite offers integrated reporting, analytics, dashboard functionality, data modeling, and collaborative BI. It allows users to clean and prepare data for further analysis. It also offers data integration with big data sources.
Key facts about Pyramid Analytics
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- Stage: Acquired
- Primary Sector: Business Intelligence
- Time to Unicorn: 14 years 4 months
- Top investors : Kreos Capital, Arc Ventures
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Total Funding till date: $236M
- Employee Count: 139 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Nov 25, 2024, $*****
12. Remote
Remote joined the Unicorn Club on Jul 13, 2021 after raising a $***** Series B funding round led by Accel, valuing it at $*****.

Provider of employment infrastructure for payroll compliance and contractor management. This platform facilitates the hiring of personnel and the engagement of independent contractors. It manages employment contracts, tax filings, benefit administration, and regulatory compliance requirements. The system integrates with existing human resources software to automate payroll processing and data synchronization. It provides tools for candidate screening, device management, and the establishment of legal entities. The infrastructure supports the onboarding of staff and the conversion of contractors to permanent employment status.
Key facts about Remote
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- Stage: Series C
- Primary Sector: HRTech
- Time to Unicorn: 2 years 6 months
- Top investors : Adams Street Partners, SoftBank Vision Fund
- Annual Revenue: $1M - $10M as on Dec 31, 2022
- Valuation: $*****
- Total Funding till date: $506M
- Employee Count: 19,348 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Apr 05, 2022, $*****
11. Bunq
Bunq joined the Unicorn Club on Jun 18, 2021 after raising a $***** Series A funding round led by Pollen Street Group, valuing it at $*****.

Provider of the digital bank for individuals and businesses. Its services include current and savings accounts, NFC-enabled prepaid cards for online and offline purchases, bill payments, and money transfers. Its features include credit cards for travelling, subscription and budget management, sustainable bank accounts, and online support.
Key facts about Bunq
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- Stage: Series A
- Primary Sector: Banking Tech
- Time to Unicorn: 9 years 5 months
- Top investors : Sanisidro, Pollen Street Group
- Valuation: $*****
- Total Funding till date: $373M
- Employee Count: 729 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Apr 10, 2024, $*****
10. Hotmart
Hotmart joined the Unicorn Club on Mar 30, 2021 after raising a $***** Series C funding round led by TCV, valuing it at $*****.

Hotmart is a cloud-based eCommerce solution that enables merchants to sell digital products. The company offers features like product and content management, email marketing, affiliate marketing, payment via Hotpay, PCI Compliance and CSE Security, analytics reports, and more. It also helps affiliates to earn commission by marketing and selling content through private blogs, websites, and other mediums.
Key facts about Hotmart
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- Stage: Series C
- Primary Sector: Continued Learning and E-Commerce Enablers
- Time to Unicorn: 10 years 2 months
- Top investors : GIC, TCV
- Valuation: $*****
- Total Funding till date: $130M
- Employee Count: 12,478 as on Feb 28, 2026
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Mar 30, 2021, $*****
9. Picnic
Picnic joined the Unicorn Club on Feb 15, 2021

App based platform for ordering groceries and delivery services. It enables users to order groceries for home delivery. Users can view the available products on the app and place an order. Claims to deliver the products on the next day of placing the order. The mobile application is available for Android and iOS users.
Key facts about Picnic
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- Stage: Series E
- Primary Sector: Online Grocery
- Time to Unicorn: 6 years 1 month
- Top investors : Abn Amro, Gates
- Valuation: $*****
- Total Funding till date: $1.98B
- Employee Count: 5,568 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Nov 21, 2025, $*****
8. Mambu
Mambu joined the Unicorn Club on Jan 07, 2021 after raising a $***** Series D funding round led by TCV, valuing it at $*****.

Provider of cloud banking platform delivering composable banking and financial experiences. The platform offers core banking functionality, including lending, deposits, and payments. It allows institutions to build and scale financial products. The platform provides tools for integration with other services. It supports the creation of customer-centric offerings.
Key facts about Mambu
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- Stage: Series E
- Primary Sector: Banking Tech
- Time to Unicorn: 10 years
- Top investors : TCV, EQT
- Annual Revenue: €100M - €500M as on Oct 31, 2024
- Valuation: $*****
- Total Funding till date: $446M
- Employee Count: 762 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Dec 09, 2021, $*****
7. Bird
Bird joined the Unicorn Club on Oct 08, 2020 after raising a $***** Series C funding round led by Spark Capital.

Cloud based CRM software for businesses. It provides CRM solutions for marketing, sales, and payment businesses. It offers customer support with ticket management and analytics solutions. The platform integrates email, sms, whatsapp, and social channels into the workflows to engage with the audience. It allows users to design, automate, and optimize the email marketing campaigns. Features include communications API, email analytics, customer journey management, and more.
Key facts about Bird
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- Stage: Series C
- Primary Sector: Sales Force Automation, MarketingTech and Customer Success Management
- Time to Unicorn: 9 years 9 months
- Top investors : Glynn Capital, Owl Rock
- Valuation: $*****
- Total Funding till date: $1B
- Employee Count: 306 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Sep 23, 2026, $*****
6. Mollie
Mollie joined the Unicorn Club on Sep 08, 2020 after raising a $***** Series B funding round led by TCV, valuing it at $*****.

Provider of online and in-person payment processing solutions for businesses. The company offers tools for managing transactions, preventing fraud, and optimizing checkout experiences. Solutions include recurring payments, payment links, invoicing, and embedded payment options. It also provides resources for developers, including libraries and API documentation.
Key facts about Mollie
5. Amplitude
Amplitude joined the Unicorn Club on May 21, 2020 after raising a $***** Series E funding round led by GIC, valuing it at $*****.

Provider of an AI analytics platform for product and marketing insights. The platform offers tools for data governance, integrations, and security. It provides features such as session replay, heatmaps, and experimentation. The platform caters to product, data, engineering, marketing, and executive teams.
Key facts about Amplitude
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Primary Sector: Product Management Tools, MarketingTech and Customer Success Management
- Time to Unicorn: 8 years 4 months
- Top investors : Meritech, GIC
- Total Funding till date: $336M
- Employee Count: 780 as on Dec 31, 2025
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Jan 01, 2023, $*****
4. Leapmotor
Leapmotor joined the Unicorn Club on Aug 03, 2019 after raising a $***** Series A funding round.

Manufacturer of electric vehicles and related components for transportation solutions. The company focuses on designing, developing, and manufacturing a range of electric vehicles. It also produces key components used in electric vehicle manufacturing. The company aims to provide comprehensive solutions within the electric vehicle sector.
Key facts about Leapmotor
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Hoofddorp (Netherlands)
- Stage: Public
- Primary Sector: Electric Vehicles
- Time to Unicorn: 4 years 7 months
- Top investors : Gopher Assets, CICC
- Total Funding till date: $1.76B
- Employee Count: 303 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jan 22, 2024, $*****
3. ChargePoint
ChargePoint joined the Unicorn Club on Nov 28, 2018

Manufacturer of electric vehicle charging hardware and provider of software. This business produces alternating current and direct current charging stations for residential and commercial use. The software platform enables station management, monitoring of vehicle health, and automated workflows for charging operations. Integration tools allow for data sharing and connectivity with various vehicle systems. Support services include project management, site planning, and maintenance for charging infrastructure.
Key facts about ChargePoint
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: Campbell (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Primary Sector: Electric Vehicles and Energy Storage Tech
- Time to Unicorn: 11 years 10 months
- Top investors : EG Capital Advisors, Advantas Capital Ventures
- Annual Revenue: $100M - $500M as on Jan 31, 2026
- Total Funding till date: $554M
- Employee Count: 1,430 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Apr 04, 2022, $*****
2. Bitfury
Bitfury joined the Unicorn Club on Nov 06, 2018 after raising a $***** Series D funding round led by Korelya Capital, valuing it at $*****.

AI and blockchain-based platform offering cryptocurrency mining solutions. It provides users with a blockchain technology company that provides infrastructure products and services to power the Web 3.0 ecosystem, making digital assets safe. It also develops and sells ASICs, PCBs, boards, servers, and data centres for mining Bitcoin. It also offers blockchain-as-a-service for government integration, a Bitcoin payment portfolio, blockchain-based solutions for the music industry, and a web-based software tool for law enforcement in blockchain applications.
Key facts about Bitfury
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- Stage: Series D
- Primary Sector: Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain Infrastructure, Analog and Mixed Signal ICs and Venture Capital Funds
- Time to Unicorn: 7 years 10 months
- Top investors : Lian Group, Tian Tian Ventures
- Valuation: $*****
- Total Funding till date: $181M
- Employee Count: 86 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Nov 06, 2018, $*****
1. Adyen
Adyen joined the Unicorn Club on Dec 01, 2014

Provider of end-to-end payment, data, and financial management platform solutions. The platform facilitates payment acceptance, revenue protection, and financial control. It allows businesses to add payment methods and expand into new markets. The platform connects online and offline channels to create customer experiences using cross-channel insights. It helps businesses understand their data and manage fraud.
Key facts about Adyen
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- Stage: Public
- Primary Sector: Payments
- Time to Unicorn: 8 years 11 months
- Top investors : Access Industries, Ringway Capital
- Total Funding till date: $266M
- Employee Count: 5,650 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Sep 30, 2015, $*****