Why we fail - the struggles of the Dutch startup ecosystem

TechLeap’s State of Dutch Tech 2025 reveals a split: more scaleups, but fewer new startups secured €100K+ funding. Larger firms and scaleups are relocating—often to the US—for capital and growth, citing domestic hurdles like the nitrogen crisis and political instability. Key questions: Why are companies leaving? How can the Netherlands retain and attract innovative businesses to stay competitive?