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3“ Startups in the Netherlands are eligible for extensive government support including tax relief and other credits through the ‘ Entrepreneur allowance ’ scheme ”
BUSINESS DISTRICT ZUIDAS , AMSTERDAM
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Number of fintechs : 122 Amsterdam is known for many things – its canals , its tulips , its unmistakable architecture . But the Dutch capital is also making a name for itself as a key fintech destination . Risk management platform Adyen , neobank Bunq and core banking engine Ohpen are all among the fintech innovators that call the city home . Amsterdam had already been a hub for banking and big-business before the emergence of fintech ; Heineken , Philips and banking groups ING and ABN Amro all have headquarters there .
For anyone who has visited Amsterdam , it will be easy to understand why it has
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emerged as a fintech hotspot . A vibrant and multicultural city , it brings together talent from all around the world – particularly in creative and technical-based disciplines . As for local talent , Amsterdam has two universities and a college for applied sciences ; it is also wellplaced to benefit from technology and engineering programmes at TU Delft and TUe Eindhoven , both in the Netherlands .
Excellent transport links make it easy to get around . The city ’ s railway station connects Amsterdam by train to destinations in Europe while Schiphol Airport – Europe ’ s third busiest by passenger numbers – connects Amsterdam with other financial hubs like Frankfurt , London and New York . What ’ s more , startups in the Netherlands are eligible for extensive government support including tax relief and other credits through the ‘ Entrepreneur allowance ’ scheme .