Scale-Up Finance on Silicon Polderhttps://hugo.bytes.news/tags/scale-up-finance/Recent content in Scale-Up Finance on Silicon PolderHugo -- gohugo.ioenWed, 11 Feb 2026 12:57:26 +0000Dutch Tech Growth Stifled by Critical Late-Stage Capital Shortagehttps://hugo.bytes.news/posts/wednesday/9efe405-venture-capital-scale-up-finance/Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:57:26 +0000https://hugo.bytes.news/posts/wednesday/9efe405-venture-capital-scale-up-finance/<p><em>Amsterdam, Wednesday 11 February 2026</em> The State of Dutch Tech 2026 report reveals a concerning economic paradox: despite possessing Europe’s highest density of AI talent, the Netherlands lags significantly in converting startups into scale-ups compared to the US. While €2.64 billion was invested in 2025, a persistent domestic funding gap during the crucial growth phase is forcing strategic ventures to rely heavily on foreign capital, increasing the risk of innovation leaving the region.</p>