New AI startups in the Netherlands (2026)
A running list of young Dutch AI companies that launched or raised money in 2026, with what they do, where they are based and a source for every fact. Updated regularly.
Some of the newest AI startups in the Netherlands in 2026 are Duqu, Neno, Dawnguard and SOUS in Amsterdam and EUCLYD in Eindhoven. Each raised money this year to build AI for a specific job, from invoice financing and bookkeeping to cybersecurity, restaurants and AI chips. This page lists young Dutch AI companies with recent, publicly reported news, newest first, and is updated as new ones appear. Last updated: 3 October 2026.
Duqu (Amsterdam): invoice financing in 24 hours
Duqu advances money to businesses against outstanding B2B invoices within 24 hours, and offers its AI underwriting engine to banks, lenders and leasing companies. It raised a 1.5 million euro pre-seed round from Curiosity VC and No Such Ventures, reported on 25 September 2026. Website: duqu.ai. Source: Startups Magazine.
EUCLYD (Eindhoven): chips built for AI
EUCLYD, founded in 2024, develops energy-efficient AI infrastructure, including its own compute chips and memory architecture for large AI models. It raised more than 200 million euro in a Series A with Samsung, Somerset Capital Partners, the EQT-managed Scaleup Europe Fund and Innovation Industries, announced on 15 September 2026, and former ASML CEO Peter Wennink joined as chairman. Website: euclyd.ai. Source: EU-Startups.
Neno (Amsterdam): an AI back office for entrepreneurs
Neno brings accounting, tax, payroll and business banking together in one AI-native workspace for small and medium-sized businesses with 10 to 100 employees. It launched in the first quarter of 2026, reports nearly 200 customers, and raised 6.6 million euro in seed funding led by AlleyCorp, announced on 25 August 2026. Website: neno.co. Source: EU-Startups.
Dawnguard (Amsterdam): automated security architecture
Dawnguard is an AI-native cybersecurity platform that helps engineering and security teams design, build and run secure cloud systems by automating security architecture. It raised 2.8 million euro in additional pre-seed funding from BNVT Capital, Curiosity VC and eCAPITAL, announced on 1 July 2026, bringing its total to 5.5 million euro. It was founded by Mahdi Abdulrazak and Kim van Lavieren. Website: dawnguard.ai. Source: EU-Startups.
SOUS (Amsterdam): an AI sous chef for restaurant growth
SOUS builds AI software for independent restaurants and other food and drink businesses, helping them with online visibility, direct sales and customer relationships. It raised a 4 million euro seed round led by seed + speed Ventures, announced on 26 March 2026. It was founded by Devon Scoulelis, Thomas Scholte and William Hurst. Website: poweredbysous.com. Source: EU-Startups.
Quick facts
- Duqu: Amsterdam, invoice financing, 1.5 million euro pre-seed (September 2026)
- EUCLYD: Eindhoven, AI chips, 200+ million euro Series A (September 2026)
- Neno: Amsterdam, AI back office for SMEs, 6.6 million euro seed (August 2026)
- Dawnguard: Amsterdam, AI security architecture, 2.8 million euro pre-seed (July 2026)
- SOUS: Amsterdam, AI for restaurants, 4 million euro seed (March 2026)
FAQ
What are new AI startups in the Netherlands in 2026? Young Dutch AI companies with funding news in 2026 include Duqu, Neno, Dawnguard and SOUS (Amsterdam) and EUCLYD (Eindhoven). This list is updated as new companies appear.
How does a startup get on this list? We add young Dutch AI companies with a recent, publicly reported launch or funding round. Founders can also pitch their story for a free full article; the only thing we ask in return is a repost on their personal LinkedIn.
Where can I find more new European startups? See Five new European AI startups worth knowing and Benelux startups that raised money in September 2026.