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DutchTechSF
DutchTechSF is a Dutch-American entrepreneurial community based in Silicon Valley, focusing on cross-border entrepreneurship and innovation. It connects Dutch technology companies with resources and networks in the U.S.
Overview
What DutchTechSF does
What DutchTechSF is
DutchTechSF is a Dutch-American entrepreneurial community based in Silicon Valley, focusing on cross-border entrepreneurship and innovation. It connects Dutch technology companies with resources and networks in the U.S.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports community and event host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Founded
- Founded in 2015
- Approximate age
- About 11 years
- Structured capabilities
- Community · Event host
- Last reviewed
- March 6, 2026
Official channels
Find DutchTechSF elsewhere
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Capability profile
DutchTechSF as a community
Community overview
DutchTechSF is a vibrant community that began with a series of dinners aimed at fostering connections among entrepreneurs, executives, and technologists from diverse backgrounds. Since its founding in 2015, the organization has evolved into DutchTechX, which integrates the community with networks in the Netherlands and beyond. The focus is on cross-border entrepreneurship and innovation, providing opportunities for education and connection among Dutch technology companies.
Community focus
The organization supports entrepreneurs through various programs, including guidance on applying to Y Combinator and facilitating interactions with venture capitalists and industry leaders in Silicon Valley. DutchTechSF aims to create a collaborative environment that enhances the entrepreneurial journey for its members.
Member value
Members benefit from networking opportunities, educational resources, and connections to venture capitalists and industry leaders. The community fosters collaboration and provides support for entrepreneurs navigating the tech landscape.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- hybrid
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Investors · Operators
- Benefits
- network-access and mentorship
- Program types
- community
- Selection criteria
- open
- Regions
- Europe · Global · North America
Community activity
Events and activity
DutchTechSF hosts various networking events and educational gatherings aimed at fostering connections among its members and the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Notable members
Notable portfolio companies and partners include Zededa, HackerOne, Picnic, VanMoof, Swapfiets, Orange Wings Investments, Weaviate, Lumo Labs, Curiosity VC, Hadrian, and Voicy Network. Key team members include Michael W. Albers, Jan Jongboom, Ron Keizer, Alex Mans, Said Ouissal, and Roderick de Rode.
Capability profile
DutchTechSF as an event host
Event focus
DutchTechSF focuses on cross-border entrepreneurship and innovation, providing opportunities for education and connection among Dutch technology companies. The organization supports entrepreneurs through various programs, including guidance on applying to Y Combinator and facilitating interactions with venture capitalists and industry leaders in Silicon Valley.
Format narrative
The organization began with a series of dinners aimed at fostering connections among entrepreneurs, executives, and technologists from diverse backgrounds. It has evolved to integrate the community with networks in the Netherlands and beyond.
Format and cadence
- Event types
- dinner-series
- Modality
- online
- Startups can present
- No
Availability
- Registration state
- Not currently accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Investors · Corporate Innovators
- Regions
- EuropeNorth America
Common questions
What to know about DutchTechSF
Upseed classifies DutchTechSF under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes community and event host capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 6, 2026
Known limits
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