The Netherlands top-funded tech companies in H1 2026
Summary
Dutch tech companies raised about 1.9 billion in H1 2026, with most capital concentrated in a handful of large later-stage rounds. Semiconductors drew the biggest share of funding, while healthtech generated the most deals by count. The article highlights the ten largest funding recipients, including Nearfield Instruments, Mews, Axelera AI, QuantWare, Wonderful, RIFT, Vitestro, eyeo, Leyden Labs, and WorkFlex. Several of these companies are software or SaaS vendors, such as Mews, Wonderful, and WorkFlex, which raised capital to expand platforms, add capabilities, and grow internationally.
Funding
Amount
$380.0M
Total raised
Date
September 3, 2026
Announcement date
Investors
Eyeo
Lead investors
Company
nearfieldinstruments.com
Funded company
AskAI Classifications
Sectors
Hospitality and Travel
Real Estate and Property
Retail and Commerce
Functions
Developer and IT Infrastructure
Development Platforms
Workflow Orchestration