The Netherlands is home to over 850 fintech companies, financial institutions, and tech businesses, making it the second-largest fintech industry in the EU and ranking third in venture capital funding within the region.
It is no secret that the past 12 months have been challenging for the fintech space globally, with rising interest rates, a drastic drop in investments, and layoffs in many Fintechs as a result. Despite these difficulties, things have recently taken a turn for the better with an uptick in Fintech mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and a rise in deal volume. This resurgence has also led to a renewed demand for talent within fintech. Below are the top 7 employers in the Netherlands:
1. Adyen (2%)
Adyen provides end-to-end payments, data, and financial management in a single solution. The fintech unicorn helps businesses achieve their ambitions faster.
2. Backbase (4%)
Backbase is known across the world as the authority on engagement banking, a people-first approach to financial services. They give banks a way to get closer to their customers like never before.
3. Worldline (0%)
Worldline is a major global player in secure payments and reliable transactions. As an industry innovator, the company strives to make digital payments and transactional solutions sustainable and easily accessible to all.
4. Mollie (4%)
Mollie is one of the Europe’s fastest-growing payment service providers. The company’s mission is to help businesses grow and democratise the digital economy by simplifying financial services.
5. Bunq (17%)
Bunq is an innovative fintech that offers a mobile banking platform designed for seamless financial management. With features like real-time spending insights and easy account setup, Bunq empowers users to take control of their finances while promoting sustainable banking practices and social responsibility.
6. Mambu (-2%)
Mambu is a SaaS, cloud-native, API-driven banking and financial services platform. It is designed to power financial innovation, to bring solutions to market faster, drive down cost barriers and allow ecosystems to expand.
7. Visa (4%)
Visa is a major player in fintech, enabling secure digital payments through its network that connects consumers, businesses, and financial institutions. It drives innovation in secure, contactless, and cross-border transactions, empowering the future of digital commerce.
Most of these companies are based in Amsterdam with offices in Rotterdam, Utrecht, the Hague and smaller Dutch cities. The most sought-after skills for these Fintechs include engineering, compliance, and product management. Also, the average tenure across these top 7 companies is 2.7 years.
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