🇳🇱 Top 10 Software Companies in the Netherlands in 2026

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📄 feb 2026 data

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The Netherlands' software industry in 2026 is a story of structural resilience and human‑scale growth. The Computable 100 shows a sector that has shifted from "growth at all costs" to profit‑led scaling, with average EBITDA margins reaching 15.2% and revenue per employee hitting €260,000 . Revenue leaders include elastic ($1.6B) in content & collaboration, TomTom ($662.6M) in mobile apps, and Mews ($234.6M) in BI software . Meanwhile, fresh funding rounds like Duna's €30M Series A show the vitality of the startup scene . Private equity plays a central role—eight of the top ten ranked companies are sponsor‑backed—and the ecosystem boasts established champions like AFAS Software (family‑owned, #1 in Computable 100) and Adyen . This list blends revenue powerhouses, innovative scale‑ups, and the human stories behind them — all based on January‑February 2026 data.

1
elastic est. 2012 · Amsterdam 💰 $1.6B
search‑powered solutions for everyone
elastic tops the list with $1.6 billion revenue and 1,000–5,000 employees . Known for Elasticsearch, Kibana, and the Elastic Stack, they help thousands of organizations search, observe, and protect their data. With a strong open‑source heritage, they've built a sustainable business while staying true to developer‑first values. Their Amsterdam office is a key hub for European operations.
👥 1K-5K staff 🔍 Elasticsearch 🌍 open source roots
2
TomTom est. 1991 · Amsterdam 💰 $662.6M
location technology for a moving world
TomTom generated $662.6 million revenue with 1,000–5,000 employees . While famous for consumer GPS devices, their core today is location data and mapping software for automakers, enterprises, and developers. With one of the most advanced map platforms in the world, they power navigation in millions of vehicles and apps.
👥 1K-5K staff 🗺️ digital maps 🚗 automotive partners
3
Mews est. 2012 · Amsterdam 💰 $234.6M
hospitality cloud reimagined
Mews leads the BI software category with $234.6 million revenue (501–1,000 employees) . Their cloud platform modernizes hotel operations—property management, bookings, payments, and guest experience. With backing from top VCs, they've become a global player in hospitality tech while keeping product innovation at the heart of their culture.
👥 501-1K staff 🏨 5,000+ hotels ☁️ cloud PMS
4
TNO est. 1932 · Hague 💰 $198.9M
applied research meets software innovation
TNO, the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research, reported $198.9 million revenue in content & collaboration software (501–1,000 employees) . They develop cutting‑edge software in areas like cybersecurity, AI, and digital twins—bridging academic research and commercial impact.
👥 501-1K staff 🔬 applied research 🇳🇱 public mission
5
Bynder est. 2013 · Amsterdam 💰 $89M
DAM that scales with your brand
Bynder generated $89 million revenue with 501–1,000 employees . Their digital asset management (DAM) platform helps global brands organize and share creative content. With a strong focus on user experience and AI‑powered tagging, they've become a category leader in the crowded marketing software space.
👥 501-1K staff 🖼️ DAM leader 🌍 global clients
6
Duna est. 2023 · Amsterdam/Berlin 💰 €40M+ raised
the digital passport for every business
Duna, founded by Stripe alumni Duco van Lanschot and David Schreiber, raised €30 million in Series A in February 2026 (led by CapitalG), bringing total funding to over €40 million . Their AI‑native business identity platform serves large banks, fintechs, and platforms—including Plaid, CCV (Fiserv), Moss, and Bol—delivering 10.6x faster onboarding. Backed by Index Ventures and advisors from Adyen and Stripe, they're solving one of the internet's biggest unsolved problems: business identity.
👥 50-100 staff 🆔 KYB/KYC platform 🚀 Stripe alumni
7
AFAS Software est. 1996 · Leusden 🏆 #1 Computable 100
ERP with a four‑day workweek
AFAS topped the Computable 100 ranking again in 2025, based on weighted financials for 2022–2024 . Their cloud ERP and HR software is beloved by Dutch SMEs. Founder's philosophy: happy employees build great software—they've pioneered a four‑day workweek and even launched an AI assistant in 2024 to maintain productivity. A rare family‑owned champion in a PE‑dominated sector.
👥 700+ staff 📊 ERP leader 🧘 four‑day week
8
BiZZdesign est. 2000 · Enschede 💰 $2.85M raised
enterprise architecture for business change
BiZZdesign, with 600 employees, develops a SaaS enterprise architecture platform that helps organizations plan and execute business transformation . Backed by Main Capital Partners, they've made strategic acquisitions (Alfabet, MEGA International) and serve clients globally. A quiet powerhouse in the business productivity space.
👥 600 staff 🏛️ enterprise architecture 💰 PE-backed
9
Piano est. 2006 · Amsterdam 💰 $159.4M
subscription & analytics for media
Piano generated $159.4 million revenue with 501–1,000 employees . Their platform helps digital publishers and brands analyze audience behavior and monetize through subscriptions and personalization. Used by hundreds of media companies, they're at the intersection of martech and subscription economy.
👥 501-1K staff 📰 media focus 📈 subscription analytics
10
Gain.pro est. 2014 · Amsterdam 💰 $95.3M
AI‑powered private equity intelligence
Gain.pro generated $95.3 million revenue with 201–500 employees . Their platform provides private equity firms and corporate development teams with AI‑driven company data and insights—covering millions of businesses across Europe, the US, and Asia. They combine machine learning with human research to deliver actionable intelligence.
👥 201-500 staff 📊 PE data platform 🤖 AI + human
❓ 10 FAQs — Dutch Software 2026
1. Which Dutch software company has highest revenue?
elastic leads with $1.6B, followed by TomTom ($662.6M) and Mews ($234.6M) .
2. How is the Dutch software market performing?
Revenue growth moderated to ~10% in 2024 (from 20% in 2023), but EBITDA margins expanded to 15.2% and revenue per employee reached €260k .
3. What's the Computable 100?
The annual ranking of Dutch IT companies based on growth, margin, solvency, and revenue per employee. AFAS Software was #1 in 2025 .
4. Which Dutch fintech just raised big funding?
Duna raised €30M Series A in February 2026 (CapitalG-led) for business identity platform; total funding >€40M .
5. What's the role of private equity in Dutch software?
Eight of the top ten ranked companies are PE-backed, with sponsors like Main Capital, Waterland, Hg, and IceLake driving consolidation .
6. Which Dutch software company has a four‑day workweek?
AFAS Software pioneered a four‑day week and launched an AI assistant in 2024 to maintain productivity .
7. What are the key software segments in the Netherlands?
BI, content & collaboration, mobile apps, ERP, and fintech are particularly strong, with many global leaders .
8. Is the Dutch software market still growing?
Yes, but the focus has shifted from growth-at-all-costs to profit‑led, scalable growth with healthy margins .
9. Which Dutch companies are global software leaders?
elastic (search), TomTom (maps), Mews (hospitality), Bynder (DAM), Piano (subscription analytics) .
10. What's the outlook for 2026?
CFI expects accelerating M&A, continued international expansion, and AI-driven value creation as top themes .
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