A signature event for Amsterdam’s startup ecosystem, StartupAmsterdam’s Amsterdam Capital Week has made quite an impact in the city and around the Netherlands since launching just three years ago. Helping to create numerous opportunities for startups, scale-ups and investors in just five days, its varied programme of high-level events cover capital for the various phases of growing firms, allowing everyone involved – startups and investors – to pitch, meet and interact at unique events, inspiring partnerships and investments.
Not sure where to start? See our pick of some of the newest events taking place in 2018:
Meet Amsterdam’s best accelerators at The Pitch-Off
The first-ever collaboration between accelerators Startupbootcamp and Rockstart, The Pitch-Off will see five startups from each pitch their businesses to a group of specially selected investors, mentors, partners and other guests of each accelerators' own networks. After each startup has presented, the audience will then vote on which startup gave the best pitch of the day. The evening is the perfect opportunity to discover new and innovative startups and meet other business leaders, investors and friends of both Rockstart and Startupbootcamp.
rent24 Coworking Amsterdam Magna Plaza // 25 September // Find out more
Support migrant entrepreneurs at Migrant Entrepreneurship Support in Practice
Representatives from countries and communities are beginning to realise the positive impact that migrant entrepreneurship can have on both integration and their own success – whether economically or culturally. With that success in mind, the Migrant Entrepreneurship Support in Practice conference aims to help shape the support structures in place for migrants looking to start and run businesses. Through workshops, lectures and networking, it will take a deep-dive into creating a better future for everybody in the European business community and beyond.
Royal Tropical Institute Amsterdam // 27 September // Find out more
Explore new ways of working at Corporate Network Event #5
Epicenter Amsterdam // 25 September // Find out more
Establish strategies and invest better with Pro Angels
Dom Tower 21, Domplein, 3512 JC, Utrecht // 25 September // Find out more
Go behind the scenes of an active angel fund at TheNextWomen Investor Meetup
A global ecosystem of female entrepreneurs, investors and experts are collaborating at this special event to promote female founders and investors. Get a behind-the-scenes look at an active angel fund, learn about 'The importance in investing in diverse teams', and, if you're looking for funding (or even if you're not), join the networking and drinks after the meetup.
Location TBC // 27 September // Find out more
With over 25 events for all funding stages, Amsterdam Capital Week offers one meaningful week of making connections. Have a look at all the main events here.