Which Amsterdam-Based Mobile Startups are Shaping the Tech Industry?

Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is home to a vibrant startup scene. The city thrives with creative entrepreneurs and innovative thinkers, particularly in the mobile sector. Here we showcase fifteen of Amsterdam’s most exciting and promising mobile startups. From service platforms to personal data assistance, these startups demonstrate the breadth of ideas emerging from this buzzing city.

Together, these startups offer a glimpse into the future of technology and society. Many focus on addressing ways to simplify, personalise and enhance the individual’s day-to-day experience. They all demonstrate exceptional growth and potential. Let’s delve into their unique offerings:

What follows is a brief examination of each of these startups, their industry categories, their descriptions, and their founders. Where available, their websites are also included.

Rita Personal Data

Rita Personal Data aims to make everyone the master of their own data. Founded by Guglielmo Schenardi and John Arts, the platform utilises edge computing and the GDPR to offer personal data services, empowering users by providing control and ownership of their data. They primarily focus on Mobile Apps and Privacy.

Kiwi Mobility

Kiwi Mobility is a mobile app that revolutionizes short trips within your city. It offers an affordable and enjoyable commute by providing pick-up and drop-off options. Kiwi is the brainchild of Ali Ömer Horzum and Yusuf Kaya, operating in the demanding industry of electric vehicles, last-mile transportation, mobile apps, public transportation, ride sharing and transportation.

Yoho

Yoho is a platform that enhances the productivity and skill development of frontline employees. It connects, engages, and instructs them for better task management, information sharing, and training. Founders Jan Princen and Robert Kehres conceptualised this platform, collaborating industries like compliance, mobile apps, productivity tools, psychology, SaaS, software, training, translation service, video chat, and video streaming.

Glaries

Glaries is a chic dating app that offers an active, real-life dating experience by focusing on in-person dates. Despite the founders’ names not being disclosed, their contribution to the apps, dating, mobile apps, and social media industry is considerable.

Pice

Pice, referred to as “The Millennial Bank”, is proof that banking is not just a privilege of the mature. This startup operates in the e-commerce, mobile payments, and small and medium businesses industries.

MintPeers

MintPeers is a fresh take on lending. It’s a blockchain-based Defi P2P lending platform making direct contact between borrowers and lenders. The industries it caters to include blockchain, lending, mobile apps, online forums, and peer to peer.

Take it Personally

Take it Personally targets the hospitality industry, looking to maximize staff retention. They offer a platform that rewards and retains hospitality staff through tips, positive guest feedback, and career development opportunities. The company operates in the hospitality, human resources, mobile payments, and software sectors.

Hendy Amsterdam

Hendy Amsterdam‘s product is both stylish and practical. This startup offers a transparent silicone phone case with a cord to be worn around the neck. It is active in the assistive technology, mobile, and mobile devices industries.

PayEye

PayEye takes mobile payments to the next level of security by offering a biometric solution based on iris biometrics. Founders Daniel Jarząb, Krystian Kulczycki, and Radosław Ruda have carved a space for PayEye in biometrics, financial services, fintech, information technology, mobile payments, payments, and transaction processing sectors.

Playpost

Playpost transforms regular articles into audio using artificial intelligence for a natural-sounding audio experience. Co-founded by Jordy van den Aardweg, Playpost operates in the android, apps, artificial intelligence, audio, iOS, mobile apps, and natural language processing sectors.

Dot

Dot is a mobile app designed to help people find roommates and apartments effectively. Operating primarily in iOS, mobile apps, and real estate, Dot aspires to transform the house hunting experience.

Dagactie Deal

Dagactie Deal is an e-commerce marketplace that operates as a mobile application. Aiming to expand the realm of E-commerce and mobile apps, Dagactie Deal provides numerous daily deals.

paywith.glass

PayWith.Glass is a startup that has managed to provide Global Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Infrastructure powered by A.I. and blockchain. Founded by Ahmed N., Paul S., and Женя L, the platform operates in banking, blockchain, fintech, intelligent systems, IT infrastructure, mobile payments, payments, and social impact sectors.

Skratch

Skratch is all about unlocking the world. This startup operates in consumer, mobile apps, and travel sectors providing a platform to explore hidden gems around the world.

Simpelfix

Simpelfix offers consumers and businesses an online platform to book on-site smart device repairs and installation. Founded by Adeel Qurashi, Albin Bronkhorst, and Jermaine Jong, Simpelfix operates in e-commerce, mobile devices, online portals, and technical support sectors.