Rise · Batches

Rise batch 1.

Started July 2020. 10 companies.

Companies

10

10 with current data

Cohort headcount today

591

vs 546 12 months ago

Total raised

$227.1M

across the cohort (Harmonic)

Started

July 2020

Rise block 1

The cohort

Where they started · where they are now.

easee BV

Amsterdam

The main product is a remote eye examination service that enables users to perform vision tests via smartphones and computers, delivering a validated prescription within 24 hours. This service utilizes innovative guidance techniques and is CE certified, ensuring its reliability aligns with traditional optician assessments.

Backed by

TRK Group AS

6 people -65%

Pre Seed

€2.0M raised

total reported

Floryn

s-Hertogenbosch

Floryn offers business financing solutions including loans, credit lines, and factoring, designed for quick access to funds with minimal documentation. The company utilizes technology to enhance the financing process, enabling rapid decision-making and automatic adjustments to credit limits.

Backed by

Endeit Capital Kalo Bagijn Peak Capital

89 people +20%

Series B

$151.9M raised

last round October 2022 · 5 rounds

LTO Network

Amsterdam

LTO Network provides a Layer 1 blockchain solution that combines public and private layers to facilitate secure data exchange and verification of digital assets and identities. The platform employs technologies such as Decentralized Identifiers, Verifiable Credentials, and NFT2.0, ensuring compliance with GDPR and connecting crypto assets to real-world applications.

Backed by

ZBS Capital

8 people -56%

Early Growth

$984k raised

last round January 2019 · 1 rounds

Mapiq

Delft

Mapiq provides a workplace experience platform that leverages AI and real-time data to optimize workspace management and enhance employee connectivity, integrating with tools such as O365 and Teams. The platform supports flexible work environments while ensuring security and privacy.

Backed by

ENERGIIQ Rinkelberg Capital InnovationQuarter

41 people -11%

Series A

$23.1M raised

last round December 2022 · 3 rounds

Nicolab

Amsterdam

Nicolab provides a cloud-based platform designed for stroke diagnosis and treatment, enabling healthcare professionals to quickly access essential patient information. The platform employs advanced image analysis technologies, including a DICOM mobile viewer and AI algorithms, to enhance medical image interpretation and facilitate communication within stroke care networks.

Backed by

Canaccord Genuity Australia Perennial Partners EISMEA European Commission

40 people -20%

Series A

$17.6M raised

last round June 2024 · 7 rounds

Online Payment Platform

Delft

The company offers an online payment platform tailored for marketplaces, featuring API-driven integration, multi-split payment capabilities, escrow services, and instant payouts. Its technology complies with PSD2 regulations, ensuring secure transaction processing and streamlined merchant onboarding.

232 people +28%

Venture Unknown

Polarsteps

Amsterdam

The main product is a travel application that enables users to plan, track, and document their journeys using a customizable digital map, which includes features for itinerary creation and experience recording. It employs technologies for offline tracking, efficient battery management, and the option to generate a physical travel book from the documented travels.

Backed by

Chris Ouwinga Curiosity VC Heleen Dura - van Oord Herman Kienhuis +1

104 people +30%

Series A

$5.4M raised

last round January 2019 · 5 rounds

QC United B.V. (Quicargo)

Amsterdam, B.Amsterdam (Johan Huizingalaan 763A, 1066 VH, Amsterdam))

Quicargo offers a digital freight platform that connects shippers with carriers for the transportation of pallets and parcels, enabling instant quoting and booking. The platform also allows integration with various shipping software systems to improve operational efficiency and minimize empty truck journeys in road logistics.

Backed by

ROM InWest Hebo Investments SLJ Investment Partners Runtime Ventures

5 people -50%

Venture Unknown

$8.0M raised

last round June 2022 · 5 rounds

Starred

Amsterdam

The main product is a recruitment analytics platform that automates the collection of anonymous candidate feedback through integrated surveys, enabling organizations to analyze this data against industry benchmarks. It employs technologies for sentiment analysis and feedback categorization to identify actionable improvements in hiring processes.

Backed by

Seed Capital VF Venture

52 people -4%

Exited

$10.9M raised

last round September 2023 · 3 rounds

Wizenoze BV

Amsterdam

Wizenoze provides an AI-based platform that curates educational materials into a digital library, ensuring compliance with various educational standards. The platform utilizes technology to evaluate readability, enabling customized learning experiences for users with different reading abilities.

Backed by

Netherlands Enterprise Agency Partners in Equity CapitalT

14 people -12%

Venture Unknown

$9.1M raised

last round July 2020 · 4 rounds

Snapshot generated 2026-05-15. Current data from Harmonic. Funding figures from Harmonic in USD; CSV-reported figures in EUR where shown. Cells marked "—" indicate data not currently available for this company.