Tech and deep tech
Software, AI, hardware, biotech or climate tech.
Who it's for
Founders of innovative startups
A new product or technology, at any stage. If your startup is in the Netherlands, or you are, you belong.
University spin-offs
From research at TU Delft, TU/e or Wageningen to a company.
On the startup visa
New here and building? Meet founders who've done it.
Looking for a co-founder
Technical or business, for something new.
What you get
Meet founders. Get answers.
Introductions, useful info for startups in the Netherlands, and calls and meetups with people who build here.
Founders near you
Tell us your city and what you build. We introduce you to founders nearby, or to ones building something close to yours.
Useful info for startups here
WBSO, innovation credit, the startup visa, investors, a good lawyer. Members share what worked.
People to build with
Co-founders, first hires, freelancers and partners, from people who are already here.
Calls, meetups and events
Online calls, meetups in cities across the Netherlands, and the startup events members are going to.
Practise your pitch
Pitch 1:1 to other founders and swap honest feedback. Pitch evenings come later.
Guests from Shift
Now and then, experts from Shift, our AI at Work series, drop in for an open Q&A.
Meet the founders building in the Netherlands
Book a 15-minute intro call. We get to know you and your startup, and then invite you to the community in Mantle Chat. Joining is free.