9 Amsterdam seed investors back early-stage startups in 2026. Peak Capital is Amsterdam's most active seed VC. Volta, Newion, and henQ are dedicated Benelux B2B seed funds. Point Nine and Seedcamp back Amsterdam founders from pan-European seed programs.
Amsterdam closes more seed rounds per startup per year than any other EU city outside London. Dutch seed VCs move 30% faster than German equivalents at equivalent check size.
Amsterdam seed rounds average €800K in 2026 - higher than Berlin but lower than London. Founders who run competitive seed processes in Amsterdam achieve 20-30% better valuations.
Peak, Volta, Newion, and henQ together back 80+ new Amsterdam seed companies per year. These four funds have the deepest Benelux B2B enterprise network of any EU seed fund cluster.
This guide covers 9 active seed investors in Amsterdam writing cheques in 2026.
| Type | Check size | Sector focus | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Capital | Seed to Series A | $500K-$5M | SaaS, marketplace, consumer, AI | peakcapital.com |
| Antler Amsterdam | Pre-seed program | $100K-$500K | All sectors, AI, B2B, consumer tech | antler.co |
| Volta Ventures | B2B seed VC | $500K-$5M | B2B SaaS, AI, marketplace | volta.ventures |
| Newion Investments | B2B seed VC | $500K-$3M | B2B SaaS, marketplace, tech | newion.com |
| henQ | B2B tech VC | $500K-$5M | B2B SaaS, developer tools, AI | henq.nl |
| LUMO Labs | Early-stage fund | $100K-$1M | B2B tech, deep tech, consumer | lumolabs.com |
| Inkef Capital | Deep tech seed VC | $1M-$10M | Deep tech, healthtech, AI platforms | inkef.com |
| Seedcamp | European seed fund | $200K-$2M | B2B SaaS, fintech, consumer, AI | seedcamp.com |
| Point Nine Capital | SaaS seed fund | $300K-$3M | B2B SaaS, marketplaces, AI | pointnine.com |
Track your Amsterdam seed investor pipeline
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Start free 14-day trialWhat Amsterdam seed VCs look for
Amsterdam seed VCs require a signed design partner or first-paying customer before term sheet. Founders who arrive at first meeting with a paying Dutch enterprise customer close seed rounds 2x faster.
ARR between €50K-€300K is the sweet spot for Amsterdam Series A preparation. Seed VCs back founders before €50K ARR - after €300K, Series A funds compete for the deal.
Organize your fundraising docs in a startup data room that tracks which seed VCs reviewed your ARR and NRR data. Amsterdam seed VCs share decks - know who forwarded yours before following up.
MRR growth rate of 15%+ month-over-month converts Amsterdam seed VCs in one meeting. Founders with MRR chart going up-and-to-the-right close Amsterdam seed rounds without competitive process.
Amsterdam seed founders who close fastest arrive with a paying Dutch customer, a clear B2B sales motion, and financial projections that show a credible path to €1M ARR in 18 months.
9 Amsterdam seed investors
1. Peak Capital
Amsterdam's best-connected seed fund with deep Benelux corporate and retail network.
Recent Deals: Seed investments 2025-2026; Benelux corporate network; marketplace and B2B SaaS portfolio active
LinkedIn: Peak Capital LinkedIn
Sector Focus: All sectors, marketplace
Stage Focus: Seed, Series A
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Website: peak.capital
2. Antler Amsterdam
Pre-company seed with co-founder matching and fastest first €200K in Amsterdam.
Recent Deals: Pre-company investments 2025-2026; co-founder matching; first €200K for pre-revenue teams
LinkedIn: Antler Amsterdam LinkedIn
Sector Focus: All sectors, pre-seed
Stage Focus: Pre-idea, pre-seed
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Website: antler.co
3. Volta Ventures
Benelux B2B SaaS seed specialist with Belgian and Dutch corporate distribution.
Recent Deals: B2B SaaS seed investments 2025; Benelux corporate network; Belgium-Netherlands portfolio active
LinkedIn: Volta Ventures LinkedIn
Sector Focus: B2B SaaS, Benelux
Stage Focus: Seed, Series A
Location: Ghent, Belgium
Website: volta.ventures
4. Newion Investments
Benelux early-stage seed with deep Dutch retail and FMCG corporate network.
Recent Deals: Seed investments 2025; Benelux retail and FMCG connections; Dutch early-stage mandate active
LinkedIn: Newion Investments LinkedIn
Sector Focus: All sectors, Benelux
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Website: newion.com
5. henQ
Amsterdam's most founder-friendly B2B SaaS seed fund with sub-2-week decisions.
Recent Deals: B2B SaaS seed investments 2025-2026; fastest decisions in Amsterdam; founder-first mandate
LinkedIn: henQ LinkedIn
Sector Focus: B2B SaaS, marketplace
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Website: henq.nl
6. LUMO Labs
Amsterdam IoT and hardware seed fund with Eindhoven Philips and university network.
Recent Deals: IoT and hardware seed investments 2025; Eindhoven and Philips network; hardware-friendly approach
LinkedIn: LUMO Labs LinkedIn
Sector Focus: IoT, deep tech, hardware
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands
Website: lumolabs.com
Track who's reading your Amsterdam seed pitch
Ellty shows you which seed VCs opened your deck and what slides they spent time on.
Start free 14-day trial7. Inkef Capital
ABN AMRO-linked seed fund with Dutch banking and corporate seed co-investment.
Recent Deals: Seed investments 2025; ABN AMRO corporate connections; Dutch banking and healthcare network
LinkedIn: Inkef Capital LinkedIn
Sector Focus: All sectors, B2B
Stage Focus: Seed, Series A
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Website: inkef.com
8. Seedcamp
Pan-European seed fund with Amsterdam presence and global alumni network.
Recent Deals: Pan-European seed investments 2025; Amsterdam portfolio; global alumni and follow-on network active
LinkedIn: Seedcamp LinkedIn
Sector Focus: All sectors, pan-European
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Location: London, UK
Website: seedcamp.com
9. Point Nine Capital
Europe's most founder-friendly SaaS seed with Amsterdam portfolio and SaaS benchmarks.
Recent Deals: B2B SaaS seed investments 2025-2026; SaaS benchmarks published; Amsterdam and DACH portfolio
LinkedIn: Point Nine Capital LinkedIn
Sector Focus: B2B SaaS, all sectors
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Location: Berlin, Germany
Website: pointninecap.com
Amsterdam seed round structures
SAFE notes with a cap close Amsterdam seed rounds 2x faster than priced rounds. Standard Amsterdam SAFE uses a valuation cap of €3M-€8M and 20% discount at Series A.
Convertible loans with 2-year maturity and 8% interest rate are the second most common structure. Dutch tax authorities accept SAFE structures - check with a Benelux startup lawyer before signing.
Track your seed investors and SAFE terms with secure file sharing tools that manage investor communications and document versions. Amsterdam seed VCs compare notes - know who reviewed your SAFE terms before finalizing.
Pro-rata rights at Series A are standard in Amsterdam seed SAFEs since 2024. Seed investors who don't take pro-rata lose meaningful ownership at Series A on successful companies.
Preparing your Amsterdam seed pitch
Amsterdam seed decks average 15 slides - remove any slide that doesn't drive a decision. Peak, Volta, and henQ all state they back founders on slides 1-5 before reading the rest.
Dutch seed VCs benchmark your ARR, NRR, and CAC against European SaaS peer data. Knowing where you rank against SaaS benchmarks before your first meeting closes Amsterdam seed fastest.
Share your seed pitch materials through an investor portal that shows which VCs opened your deck and which slides they spent most time on. Amsterdam seed VCs open decks multiple times before deciding - track each view separately.
Competitive process is standard in Amsterdam - run 4-6 seed VCs in parallel. Amsterdam seed VCs expect you to have 3-4 other conversations - hiding this reduces term sheet urgency.
Amsterdam seed to Series A bridge
€1M ARR is the standard Series A gate for Amsterdam B2B SaaS companies in 2026. Seed VCs back founders aiming for €1M ARR in 18 months from seed close.
Peak, Endeit, and Keen Venture are the most active Series A investors for Amsterdam seed alumni. Seed VCs who syndicate alongside these Series A firms get better deal flow and portfolio support.
Review our due diligence process guide to prepare for your Amsterdam Series A after seed. Dutch VCs run thorough commercial diligence at Series A - start preparing 6 months before.
Amsterdam Series A median pre-money valuation was €12M in 2025 for B2B SaaS. Founders who hit €1M ARR with 120%+ NRR command €15-20M pre-money at Amsterdam Series A.
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How to pitch an Amsterdam seed investor
Lead with a paying Dutch customer and clear MRR growth. Traction converts seed VCs.
- 1.Sign a paying Dutch enterprise customer before first seed meetingOne paying customer replaces most early diligence questions.
- 2.Run 4-6 seed VCs in parallel to create competitive processAmsterdam VCs know each other. Parallel process is expected.
- 3.Benchmark your ARR, NRR, and CAC against EU SaaS peersKnow where you rank before VCs tell you where you stand.
- 4.Send deck via Ellty and track who reviews your traction sectionFollow up when VCs view your ARR and MRR growth slides.
- 5.Follow up once after 7 business daysAmsterdam VCs are methodical. One clear follow-up is right.
How Ellty helps you land an Amsterdam seed investor
Ellty is a data room for seed fundraising. Track VC interest and follow up with context.
- 1.Organise your seed fundraising documentsAdd deck, ARR data, and customer references. Set access.
- 2.Share trackable links with Amsterdam seed VCsSend each VC a unique link. Ellty logs every open.
- 3.Follow up when VCs review your traction sectionSee which VCs opened your ARR slide today.
Amsterdam seed investors: common questions
- Seed cheques run €500K-€3M. Antler and LUMO Labs write smaller pre-seed cheques from €100K.
- €0 to €300K ARR is seed stage. Above €300K you should run a Series A process instead.
- Amsterdam seed rounds close in 5-8 weeks. Priced rounds take 8-12 weeks due to legal work.
- SAFE with cap closes 2x faster. Use priced round only if angels request it specifically.
- Yes. Peak, Volta, henQ, and Point Nine all back pan-European founders without Dutch entity requirement.
