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Find a co-founder in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is one of Europe’s most international startup cities. English is widely used at work, many tech companies run their European operations from the Netherlands, and the city attracts talent from all over the world. For founders, that means a diverse pool of potential co-founders.

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In short

To find a co-founder in Amsterdam, publish your project in English on EasyCofounder with the role you need, filter talent in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands by skills and location, and open the search to remote profiles in Europe. Shortlist through the messaging, then meet and test your collaboration before agreeing on equity.

On EasyCofounder, Amsterdam founders publish their project, its stage and what they offer, while talent lists skills and availability. AI matching suggests complementary profiles, whether they live in Amsterdam, elsewhere in the Randstad or work remotely from another European country.

The startup ecosystem in Amsterdam

  • International by default

    Teams often mix nationalities and work in English, which makes it easier to build a company aimed at international markets from day one.

  • Strong tech scene

    The city is home to well-known tech companies such as Booking.com and Adyen, which have trained many engineers, product managers and operators.

  • Universities nearby

    The University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, plus technical universities elsewhere in the Netherlands, produce graduates in computing, science and business.

Find your co-founder in 4 steps

  1. 1

    Create your free profile

    Describe your skills, your availability and what you bring to a founding team.

  2. 2

    Publish your project

    Say which role you are looking for (CTO, CEO, CMO…), the commitment expected and the equity on offer, in Amsterdam.

  3. 3

    Let the matching work

    Filter talent by skill and location, or get suggestions of compatible profiles from the AI matching.

  4. 4

    Talk, then meet

    Chat through the built-in messaging, test your collaboration on a first project and put your agreement in writing in a shareholders’ agreement.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find a co-founder in Amsterdam?

Start on EasyCofounder to reach targeted profiles, then attend tech meetups and university entrepreneurship events in the city. Meet candidates in person before committing.

Can I start a startup in Amsterdam without speaking Dutch?

For building the team, yes: English is common in the tech scene. For administration and selling to local businesses, a Dutch-speaking co-founder or adviser can help.

How do I find a CTO in Amsterdam?

Publish your project on EasyCofounder with the technical skills you need and your equity offer, filter developers by skill and location, and include remote candidates to widen the pool.

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