EU’s cybersecurity deadline looms as member states lag behind

EU’s cybersecurity deadline looms as member states lag behind

With just a week left until the EU’s new cybersecurity rules take effect, only Belgium and Croatia have fully or partially adopted the Network and Information Security Directive 2 (NIS2). This crucial legislation aims to protect critical sectors like energy,...
Dutch charities insufficiently resilient to cyber threat

Dutch charities insufficiently resilient to cyber threat

Many Dutch charities are still insufficiently prepared for digital threats, according to a new report by cybersecurity organization The Trusted Third Party (TT3P). The report provides for the first time a detailed overview of the vulnerabilities facing charitable...
Q3 in startup land: Bigger investments, fewer deals

Q3 in startup land: Bigger investments, fewer deals

In the third quarter of 2024, €424 million was invested in Dutch startups. That amount is almost the same as the same quarter in 2023 (+0.3%). Investments decreased slightly compared to Q2, in which €427 million was invested. This year’s total investment amount is now...
Amazon invests $25 million in Rotterdam-based Paebbl

Amazon invests $25 million in Rotterdam-based Paebbl

Paebbl, a young company that converts CO₂ into building materials, has raised $25 million in a funding round led by Amazon’s Impact Fund. The Dutch-Scandinavian startup will use the investment to expand its offices in Helsinki, Stockholm, and Rotterdam and build a...