Young Startups, a Dutch organisation that fosters entrepreneurship based in The Hague, has launched a new lending initiative aimed at supporting early-stage startup founders across the Netherlands.
The program provides financial support to young innovators in the country’s startup ecosystem, with up to €20,000 per co-founder.
Founded in 2024, Young Startups empowers innovators who push boundaries with comprehensive resources including funding, events, and partnerships. With an emphasis on community and collaboration, Young Startups helps entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality.
Partnership with FounderFuel
As part of this collaboration, FounderFuel, a startup community, has joined as a community partner to further strengthen the impact of the initiative.
FounderFuel, based in Amsterdam, is a Dutch network for experienced founders and investors, offering exclusive events and resources to strengthen the startup ecosystem. It aims to foster connections and drive innovation within the startup community.
FounderFuel partners with Young Startups to add a wide community network, providing not only financial support but also mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and investors.
This partnership also offers additional benefits, including the opportunity to connect with other founders and industry leaders through participation in exclusive events hosted by FounderFuel.
Combining capital and networking opportunities, the program is designed to increase the chances of success for young entrepreneurs, providing them with the tools and guidance to navigate the challenges they face as they start and scale their businesses.
Interested startups can apply here.
Last month, FounderFuel announced that it would invest up to €250K in startups across sectors including HR Tech, SportsTech, Crypto, AI and InsurTech. In February 2024, it also launched a new VC fund to empower international founders in the Netherlands.
How was Young born?
Born in The Hague in 1982, Wim de Young began his entrepreneurial journey early, running several ventures before investing in real estate, a move that led to the creation of Young (formerly Venture Group).
With a team of over 25 people, Wim’s strategic leadership helped drive growth. A reorganization followed, establishing Young as a non-traditional venture group with dedicated co-founders as a separate entity.
Young is a group of companies dedicated to breaking down barriers in existing markets. The group partners with forward-thinking entrepreneurs through a joint venture model, combining expertise and resources to achieve innovative goals.
Active in industries including real estate, hotels and media, Young values bold entrepreneurship and collaboration.