Rise · Batches

Rise batch 12.

Started January 2023. 10 companies.

Companies

10

10 with current data

Cohort headcount today

794

vs 768 12 months ago

Total raised

$84.9M

across the cohort (Harmonic)

Started

January 2023

Rise block 1

The cohort

Where they started · where they are now.

Archipel Academy

Zaltbommel

Archipel Academy offers a learning platform that includes a content marketplace and tools for creating customized e-learning modules, designed to improve learning management efficiency. The platform utilizes intelligent algorithms to automate administrative tasks and streamline various learning management processes.

Backed by

Pride Capital Partners

155 people +2%

$13.7M raised

last round June 2022 · 1 rounds

C Teleport

Rotterdam

C Teleport provides an automated travel management platform that allows businesses to book, modify, and cancel travel arrangements instantly, streamlining the travel process and reducing manual tasks. The platform integrates with existing software systems and features customizable travel policies, ensuring real-time visibility and control over travel expenses.

Backed by

Mainport Innovation Fund SHIFT Invest LETA Capital

77 people -7%

Series A

$2.9M raised

last round February 2022 · 4 rounds

Deeploy

Utrecht

The company provides a platform focused on the governance, deployment, and management of AI models, ensuring transparency and explainability to facilitate compliance and mitigate risks. It employs technologies such as real-time monitoring, human-in-the-loop capabilities, and integration with various MLOps and GenAI platforms.

Backed by

Curiosity VC WhyCommitCapital Shaping Impact Group Emilia Capital +1

19 people +12%

Seed

$3.6M raised

last round February 2025 · 3 rounds

Findest

Amsterdam

Findest provides a technology scouting service powered by IGOR^AI, which employs natural language processing to analyze technology descriptions and identify relevant solutions across various industries. The platform generates reference-based reports to support informed decision-making in research and development processes.

Backed by

Partinc Rabobank

35 people -10%

Seed

$3.4M raised

last round July 2024 · 4 rounds

Gradyent

Rotterdam

Gradyent offers a Digital Twin Platform that optimizes District Heating grids through real-time simulations and temperature management, allowing for the integration of renewable heat sources. The platform employs proprietary hydraulic solvers and optimizers on multi-core cloud systems to enable comprehensive system analysis and informed decision-making aimed at reducing carbon emissions.

Backed by

ENERGIIQ Capricorn Partners Eneco Ventures Redstone +1

99 people -14%

Series A

$42.5M raised

last round April 2025 · 4 rounds

NextEnergy BV

Utrecht

NextEnergy offers dynamic energy contracts that allow customers to purchase energy at fluctuating market prices, complemented by an application for tracking energy usage. The company also provides a battery system for energy storage, aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and promoting sustainable energy practices.

104 people +28%

Early Growth

$5.8M raised

last round March 2026 · 1 rounds

Parfumado

Amsterdam

Parfumado offers a subscription service that enables users to sample a diverse selection of over 550 perfumes each month, allowing for fragrance exploration without the need to buy full-sized bottles. The service utilizes a data-driven algorithm to provide personalized fragrance recommendations, enhancing the overall scent discovery experience.

Backed by

Rabobank Borski Fund Wulf van Alkemade Michel Perridon

62 people +29%

Seed

$4.5M raised

last round September 2022 · 2 rounds

Salesupply

Nijmegen

Salesupply offers e-fulfillment and call center services designed to improve international logistics and customer interaction. The service utilizes omnichannel communication and artificial intelligence to provide multilingual support.

141 people -1%

Venture Unknown

Travis Road Services

Tilburg

TRAVIS Road Services offers an online platform that facilitates the booking of various truck services, including parking, tank cleaning, washing, and repairs, through a network of over 1850 service providers across Europe. The platform utilizes technologies for seamless integration and management, aimed at improving route planning and operational efficiency.

Backed by

Shell Ventures Shell Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij (BOM) Wil Versteijnen

63 people +11%

Exited

$5.8M raised

last round October 2025 · 2 rounds

Voyc

Amsterdam

The main product is a compliance monitoring software for contact centers that utilizes conversation intelligence to automatically analyze and monitor all calls, identifying high-risk cases and compliance issues in near real time. This technology enables the monitoring of 100% of calls, enhancing operational efficiency and providing immediate alerts for effective management of customer interactions.

Backed by

Google for Startups Techstars SAP.iO Louis Geeringh +1

39 people +18%

Seed

$2.7M raised

last round May 2025 · 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.