Start-up Development Report 2022; Scaling or Failing? How Insufficient Market Validation Hinders Dutch Start-up Growth. We see novel technologies and new business opportunities developing at high speed. Sectors like energy, health and food are in desperate need of change. start-ups are key in the transitions. Over the last few years, Dutch start-ups have received record investments. The potential is high, and the ambition even higher. To get there, we must remove all barriers that hinders start-ups in their growth. Our research shows that market validation is often insufficient. Still, with the right focus and support, start-ups scale up faster. We believe that through successful start-ups, a more sustainable environment can be realized. We hope you will enjoy reading this report.

Het aantal start-ups dat doorgroeit neemt niet toe, ondanks het toenemende aanbod van start-up-ondersteuning en financiering. Dit rapport geeft een constructieve aanzet tot consistente groei van start-ups.