Rise · Batches

Rise batch 13.

Started April 2024. 9 companies.

Companies

9

9 with current data

Cohort headcount today

531

vs 438 12 months ago

Total raised

$266.4M

across the cohort (Harmonic)

Started

April 2024

Rise block 1

The cohort

Where they started · where they are now.

Agriplace

Amsterdam

Agriplace provides a digital platform that automates the management of supplier compliance and quality processes within the agricultural supply chain, facilitating efficient data collection and integration with compliance databases. The technology supports the digitization of certification processes and enhances the management of compliance information and documentation, enabling users to streamline operations and mitigate risks.

Backed by

FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank

67 people +14%

Seed

$2.2M raised

last round February 2021 · 4 rounds

Aquablu

Amsterdam

The product is a smart hydration system that offers customizable flavored water options, including still, sparkling, and chilled varieties, all enhanced with vitamins and minerals. It employs advanced purification technology to ensure high water quality while minimizing plastic waste.

Backed by

Shoe Investments Pieter Schoen Michel Perridon Bas Witvoet +1

88 people +54%

Seed

$8.2M raised

last round June 2025 · 1 rounds

Breeze

Rotterdam

Breeze is a dating application that enables users to go on immediate offline dates by matching them and organizing their first meeting without prior messaging. The app employs a matching algorithm, date scheduling features, and user verification processes to enhance security and streamline the dating experience.

Backed by

FJ Labs Thomas Plantenga Hype Ventures Kalo Bagijn +1

62 people +9%

Series C

$1.8M raised

last round December 2022 · 3 rounds

Chordify

Groningen

The main product is an e-learning platform that facilitates chord generation for various instruments, including guitar, ukulele, piano, and mandolin, leveraging a comprehensive library of over 36 million songs. It incorporates interactive features aimed at enhancing user engagement and fostering musical skill development.

Backed by

Symbid

57 people +8%

Null

$188k raised

last round December 2016 · 1 rounds

QuantWare

Delft

The company develops superconducting quantum processing units (QPUs) that utilize their VIO platform to improve scalability and error correction, enhancing qubit performance. Additionally, their technology incorporates traveling wave parametric amplifiers to optimize readout capabilities, increasing the efficiency of quantum processors.

Backed by

FORWARD.one IQT Quantum Delta NL EIC Fund +1

85 people +49%

Series B

$233.6M raised

last round May 2026 · 6 rounds

The Selection Lab

Amsterdam

The Selection Lab provides a digital assessment platform that utilizes AI-driven tools to evaluate candidates' soft skills, cognitive abilities, and job-specific hard skills through video and game-based assessments. The platform automates the hiring process by integrating over 50 curated assessment tools, offering insights into competencies and behaviors to enhance recruitment efficiency and diversity.

Backed by

Arches Capital Borski Fund

27 people +13%

Seed

$1.7M raised

last round October 2023 · 2 rounds

TRANSFERZ

Amsterdam

Transferz offers a B2B platform for global ground transportation that operates through an API-based system, enabling travel brands to manage bookings across more than 150 countries. The platform includes customizable features such as a white label service and a branded traveler app to enhance user experience and streamline operations.

Backed by

Holiday Extras Jan Kees de Jager

114 people +2%

Series A

$12.3M raised

last round December 2023 · 2 rounds

Valyuu B.V.

Gorinchem

Valyuu provides a platform that enables businesses to implement trade-in programs for pre-owned consumer electronics, facilitating the buyback, refurbishment, and resale of devices. The technology employs matching and pricing algorithms to enhance transaction efficiency and support the transition to a circular economy.

Founders

Backed by

Techstars Rubio Impact Ventures Slingshot Ventures NLfunding.co +1

16 people -16%

Seed

$3.4M raised

last round August 2023 · 3 rounds

VonWood

Amsterdam

VonWood provides a digital marketplace that connects timber buyers with sawmills, employing digital matching technology to facilitate transactions and ensure timely deliveries across Europe. The platform prioritizes sustainable sourcing by offering products that comply with recognized forestry certification standards.

Backed by

Peak Keen Venture Partners DFF (Dutch Founders Fund)

15 people

Seed

$2.9M raised

last round January 2023 · 1 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.