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ScaleNL
ScaleNL is a public-private organization based in the Netherlands that assists Dutch tech startups in scaling to the United States through a network connecting them to the US market.
Overview
What ScaleNL does
What ScaleNL is
ScaleNL is a public-private organization based in the Netherlands that assists Dutch tech startups in scaling to the United States through a network connecting them to the US market.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and program host and 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
- Accelerator
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Program host · Community · Event host
- Last reviewed
- March 6, 2026
What Accelerator means
An accelerator is a structured, short-term program designed to speed up a startup's progress toward product-market fit, traction, fundraising, or scale.
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Find ScaleNL elsewhere
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Capability profile
ScaleNL as a funder
Investment thesis
ScaleNL aims to empower Dutch tech startups by facilitating their entry into the US market through tailored programs, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
Focus narrative
ScaleNL focuses on supporting Dutch tech startups by offering various services, including access to a network of mentors and professionals, an online academy with courses tailored to scaling in the US, networking events, and a three-month accelerator program that includes coaching and a trip to the US for practical experience.
Value beyond capital
ScaleNL provides value to portfolio companies through mentorship, tailored programs, and access to a network of professionals that facilitate their scaling efforts in the US market.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+
- Regions
- EuropeNorth America
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Not published
Portfolio and track record
Portfolio context
ScaleNL has developed a framework that has been applied in multiple US cities, including San Francisco, New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami, and Chicago. Specific portfolio companies or case studies were not detailed in the provided content.
Capability profile
ScaleNL as a program host
Program thesis
ScaleNL aims to empower Dutch tech startups by facilitating their growth in the US market through tailored programs, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
Focus narrative
The program emphasizes community building, educational resources, and practical experiences. ScaleNL offers an online academy with courses tailored for scaling in the US, networking events, and a dedicated accelerator program that includes coaching and a trip to the US for hands-on experience.
Value and support
Founders participating in the ScaleNL accelerator gain access to mentorship, coaching, and a unique opportunity to experience the US market firsthand. The program is designed to equip them with the necessary tools and connections to successfully scale their businesses.
Format and cadence
- Typical duration
- 12 weeks
- Format
- Hybrid
Availability
- Application state
- Not published
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator · Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- Europe · Global · North America
Capability profile
ScaleNL as a community
Community overview
ScaleNL is a public-private organization founded to assist Dutch tech startups in scaling to the United States. It is based in the Netherlands and operates through a network that connects Dutch founders to the US market. The organization aims to address global challenges by providing a platform, programs, and access to funding for innovative Dutch tech entrepreneurs.
Community focus
ScaleNL focuses on supporting Dutch tech startups by offering various services, including community access to a network of mentors and professionals, an online academy providing courses tailored to scaling in the US, networking and learning opportunities through events, and tailor-made programs for specific audiences such as academic starters and female founders.
Member value
Members benefit from access to a network of mentors, tailored programs, educational resources, and opportunities for practical experience in the US market.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- hybrid
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Students
- Benefits
- mentorship and network-access
- Program types
- community, bootcamp, and accelerator
- Selection criteria
- open
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- EuropeNorth America
Community activity
Events and activity
ScaleNL organizes both physical and online events that provide opportunities for networking and learning.
Capability profile
ScaleNL as an event host
Event focus
ScaleNL focuses on supporting Dutch tech startups by offering various services, including access to a network of mentors and professionals, an online academy with courses tailored to scaling in the US, networking and learning opportunities through events, and a three-month accelerator program that includes coaching, mentoring, and a trip to the US for practical experience.
Format narrative
ScaleNL operates through a network that connects Dutch founders to the US market, providing a platform for innovative entrepreneurs to address global challenges.
Participant value
ScaleNL provides Dutch tech startups with essential resources, mentorship, and access to the US market, helping them scale effectively and efficiently.
Format and cadence
- Startups can present
- No
Availability
- Registration state
- Not currently accepting
Audience and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+
- Audience
- Founders
- Regions
- EuropeNorth America
Common questions
What to know about ScaleNL
Upseed classifies ScaleNL under the Accelerator organization type. Its current public profile includes funder, program host, 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
Capability profiles appear only when a structured public profile also contains decision-useful role evidence. Terms and availability can change.
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