Best Travel and Hospitality Companies in Netherlands
The 279 best Travel and Hospitality companies in Netherlands in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: TrueNoord.
Among the sharpest concentrations of Travel and Hospitality capital in Europe, the Netherlands stands out: 279 companies tracked, $2.3B in total disclosed funding, and a sector that's moving fast. TrueNoord alone accounts for $1.8B of that stack, with The Social Hub pulling another $460M, which tells you the big money here is landing on aviation asset management and hybrid hospitality concepts, not the long tail. The global market was pegged at $889.7B in 2020 and is forecast to reach $1731.4B by 2025 at a 14.2% CAGR, and the Dutch cohort is clearly positioning ahead of that curve. Median app install growth across hospitality and travel verticals is running at roughly +19% YoY across 614 tracked apps. That's not noise.
What I find interesting right now is how the sector's hottest sub-themes aren't amenity upgrades or loyalty programs. Severe weather warning, flood stage forecasting, extreme weather advisory: these are the signals dominating coverage, and they're reshaping how operators think about risk. So when you look at EMEA hotel design shifts or future traveler behavior, resilience is threading through both conversations. Investors like Karmijn Kapitaal and Europa are active here, and the directory below reflects exactly where the funding momentum is landing.
Ranked: Best Travel and Hospitality companies in Netherlands
| # | Company | Last round | Disclosed funding | Stage | Employees | Founder | Market signals (1y) | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A2BC Online retailer of wholesale spirits and liquors for business owners | — | — | Unfunded | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | Aan Zee Operator of a chain of holiday home intended to offer comfortable and luxurious staycations in Netherlands. | — | — | Acquired | 27 | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | AB Beheer Provider of airport terminal designing and construction services. | — | — | Acquired | 1 | — | — | 61 patents Fiber‑reinforced plastic post‑curing processes and automated packaging/dispenser technologies. | — |
| 4 | Agmi Manufacturer of visual road safety signs designed to support transportation based in Tegelen, Netherlands. | — | — | Private | 29 | — | — | — | 1 job opening |
| 5 | Aircraft Docking Provider of aircraft maintenance, painting, recycling, and other services | — | — | Acquired | 21 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | AirportCreators Provider of airport development services | — | — | Unfunded | — | Rogier Doffegnies Co-Owner | — | — | — |
| 7 | Ajabu Adventures Provider of tailor-made private Tanzanian safaris | — | — | Unfunded | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | Albus Hotel Operator of boutique hotels | — | — | Unfunded | — | — | — | — | — |
Top 12 Travel and Hospitality companies in Netherlands
#1
Acquired · Amsterdam, North Holland · founded 2016 · 33 employees$1.8Braised▾
Provider of aircraft leasing services
- Mar 2025Conventional Debt—
- Jul 2024Conventional Debt—
- Mar 2024Conventional Debt—
- Apr 2023Conventional Debt$275M
#2
Series E · Amsterdam, North Holland · founded 2006 · 800 employees$460.4Mraised▾
Hospitality concept offering trendy design and quality accommodations in 15 cities in Europe.
- Jun 2022Series E—
- Oct 2021Series E$348.4M
- Sep 2015Series D$112M
#3
Series A · Lelystad, Flevoland · founded 2007 · 58 employees$9.5Mraised▾
Provider of aircraft repair services
- Jun 2023Series A$9.5M
#4
Funding Raised · Utrecht, Utrecht · founded 2003$30.3Mraised▾
Offers rail and network infrastructure maintenance services
- Sep 2021Grant (prize money)$87.2K
- Apr 2021Grant (prize money)$1.3M
- Mar 2021Grant (prize money)$3.5M
- Oct 2020Grant (prize money)$207.6K
#5
Seed · Groningen, Groningen · founded 2015 · 17 employees$1.1Mraised▾
Tubber is a company that offers sailing holidays and boat rentals with excellent service. They cater to both experienced sailors and beginners, providing unforgettable experiences on the water.
- Dec 2023Seed$1.1M
- Apr 2023Seed—
#6
Series A · Amsterdam, North Holland · founded 2019 · 50 employees$3.4Mraised▾
Platform offering marketplace to discover events and book tickets. The platform enables members to discover events and book tickets. It provides detailed information about the event such as event overview, durations, inclusions, exclusions, ticket pricing, etc. Users can book tickets directly from the website.
- Jan 2022Series A$3.4M
#7
Seed · Amsterdam, North Holland · founded 2022 · 4 employees$485.6Kraised▾
Provider of personalized and proactive services for hotel booking
- Oct 2022Seed$485.6K
#8
Funding Raised · Rotterdam, South Holland · founded 2011$491.4Kraised▾
Provider of rail repair and maintenance services
- Oct 2021Grant (prize money)$28.1K
- Oct 2021Grant (prize money)$463.3K
#9
Acquired · Amsterdam, North Holland · founded 2004 · 83 employees$1Mraised▾
MRCE is a market leader in full-service leasing of locomotives in Europe, with a fleet of over 300 locomotives. They provide tailor-made solutions and have recently started a new cooperation with LTG Cargo Polska.
- Jan 2018Grant (prize money)$1M
#10
Funding Raised · Aalsmeer, North Holland · founded 2011$534.6Kraised▾
Point FWD is a specialized aviation security consultancy that leverages data-driven solutions to empower successful change in the aviation security industry. The company acts as an independent consultant for airports, security companies, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), helping to build innovative airport security operations. With a focus on data-driven approaches, Point FWD provides aviation security advisory and data handling services to its clients.
- Jun 2019Grant (prize money)$534.6K
#11
Funding Raised · Leiden, South Holland · founded 2001$94.3Kraised▾
Provider of open access journal focused on experimental archaeology and technology. The journal disseminates research related to archaeological open-air museums, interpretation, and ancient technology. It publishes several issues annually, each containing peer-reviewed articles. The journal is indexed in the Directory of Open Access Journals.
- Dec 2020Grant (prize money)$89.2K
- Jul 2018Grant (prize money)$5.1K
#12
Acquired · Groningen, Groningen · founded 2008 · 1670 employees$143.2Kraised▾
Operator of buses
- Oct 2017Grant (prize money)$143.2K
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Travel and Hospitality coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
Common questions
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