Rise · Batches

Rise batch 8.

Started October 2022. 9 companies.

Companies

9

9 with current data

Cohort headcount today

1,398

vs 1,169 12 months ago

Total raised

$100.4M

across the cohort (Harmonic)

Started

October 2022

Rise block 1

The cohort

Where they started · where they are now.

Athom B.V.

Enschede

Homey is a smart home platform that enables users to control and automate various smart devices through a unified application, utilizing technologies such as Zigbee, Z-Wave, 433MHz RF, and infrared for connectivity. It offers both a standard version and an advanced version, Homey Pro, which functions independently of the internet and includes enhanced features.

73 people +78%

Early Growth

$277k raised

last round June 2014 · 1 rounds

Connecterra

Amsterdam

Connecterra offers a data platform tailored for the dairy industry that employs advanced AI to centralize and analyze farm data, facilitating informed decision-making and operational insights. The platform integrates with existing farm systems to enhance efficiency and address challenges within the dairy value chain.

Backed by

Elias Tabet European Union ADM Capital BEAMRZ +1

7 people -61%

Series B

$10.6M raised

last round June 2020 · 3 rounds

DELMIC

Delft

Delmic develops electron microscopy solutions tailored for life sciences and materials analysis, utilizing technologies such as SPARC Spectral, SPARC Compact, and JOLT. The company is also advancing cryo-electron tomography workflows and enhancing imaging speed through an automated multibeam scanning electron microscope.

Backed by

European Investment Fund (EIF) Value Creation Capital European Commission

55 people +6%

Seed

$6.4M raised

last round March 2023 · 4 rounds

RTI Blockchain

Delft

The main product is a load carrier management solution that automates the oversight of returnable transport items (RTIs), offering real-time insights into inventory and cost management. It utilizes blockchain technology for contract management and supports data-driven analysis to improve decision-making processes.

Backed by

Borski Fund

11 people 0%

Seed

$2.7M raised

last round December 2023 · 1 rounds

Samotics

Leiden

The main product is a condition monitoring system tailored for submerged and hard-to-reach pumps, employing Electrical Signature Analysis to provide real-time insights and predictive maintenance alerts. It utilizes AI-driven analytics to enhance energy efficiency and reduce the likelihood of unexpected equipment failures.

Backed by

83NORTH ENGIE UNIIQ - Finance for the Future

109 people +10%

Series A

$53.5M raised

last round January 2025 · 6 rounds

Sitly

Amsterdam

Sitly is a platform designed to connect families with local babysitters and childminders, enabling users to search for caregivers based on their availability and experience. The technology supports direct communication between families and caregivers, facilitating the arrangement of childcare services.

1007 people +27%

Venture Unknown

Somnox

Rotterdam

The product is a sleep companion that utilizes biofeedback and breathwork techniques to improve sleep quality by reducing stress and anxiety. It incorporates smart sensors that monitor and adjust to the user's breathing patterns in real time, facilitating deeper and more restorative sleep.

Backed by

Health Investment Partners IMPACT Accelerator

24 people +4%

Series A

$1.4M raised

last round April 2023 · 4 rounds

Trunkrs

Nieuwegein

Trunkrs offers same and next day delivery services tailored for e-commerce, with a focus on transporting fresh and frozen products. The service utilizes electric vehicles and live tracking technology to provide real-time updates and flexible delivery options.

Backed by

Korys SET Ventures VP Capital

44 people -29%

Series B

$22.3M raised

last round June 2022 · 4 rounds

Winc Academy

Amsterdam

Winc Academy provides online training courses in digital marketing, programming, and data analytics, aimed at enhancing practical skills for career advancement. The courses utilize innovative teaching methods and incorporate low/no-code tools to facilitate the learning process.

Backed by

DFF (Dutch Founders Fund) Heleen Dura - van Oord Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland Rubio Impact Ventures +1

68 people -3%

Seed

$3.3M raised

last round January 2022 · 2 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.