Dutch Innovators Celebrated at Leading Entrepreneur in Tech Award Show 2025
Netherlands, Friday, 16 May 2025.
The LET Award Show 2025 celebrated top Dutch innovators, recognizing Jacqueline van den Ende and Hamed Sadeghian for their groundbreaking contributions to the tech industry.
Event Significance and Scale
The prestigious ceremony, hosted by Techleap in Amsterdam, brought together 400 of the Netherlands’ most influential and fastest-growing scale-up founders [2]. The event served as a powerful platform celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship, featuring prominent tech leaders including Job van der Voort (Remote), Jitse Groen (Just Eat Takeaway.com), and Lex Hoefsloot (Lightyear) [2].
Award Winners and Notable Achievements
Hamed Sadeghian, founder of Nearfield Instruments, emerged as a key winner, recognized for developing groundbreaking measurement equipment for semiconductor production. His company secured a remarkable €135 million in funding during 2024 [4][5]. The award celebrated three distinguished finalists, including Nicola Ebmeyer of Gain.pro and Maxim Romain of Dott, who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in their respective fields [3].
Community Impact and Economic Contribution
The impact of Techleap’s community extends far beyond the ceremony, representing 39% of all Dutch scale-ups and securing 70% of total venture capital in the country. The collective achievement of these companies includes the creation of over 26,000 jobs and the acquisition of €950 million in investments [5]. The event highlighted the growing strength of the Dutch tech ecosystem, with 219 entrepreneurs receiving intensive guidance through Rise and Pole Position programs [5].
Future Outlook and Industry Leadership
The ceremony, held on May 13, 2025, sets the stage for MEET 2025, a crucial networking event scheduled for May 17, 2025, featuring discussions on leading European tech companies in the age of AI and constant disruption [3]. Special Envoy Constantijn van Oranje emphasized the broader impact of these tech entrepreneurs, noting their contributions to financial transparency, technological independence, and sustainable mobility solutions [5].