Meet the 9 Dutch disruptors joining Rise Batch #8

Athom is the mastermind behind Homey, a revolutionary technology capable of controlling, automating and monitoring all household wireless and smart devices — regardless of brand — through a single, easy-to-use hub. Using a free app, homeowners can seamlessly integrate anything from doorbells and lights to locks and thermostats, ensuring all devices work together in perfect harmony.

At Connecterra’s core is a dedication to empowering farmers — streamlining their operations while also reducing the industry’s impact on the planet. Through artificial intelligence, Connecterra’s ida software helps users identify key issues, recommends data-driven solutions and supports a transition to more sustainable farming. Ida is now used in 18 countries across the globe, and by some of the world’s leading dairy brands.

Delmic is committed to delivering a greener and healthier future through powerful and user-friendly solutions for light and electron microscopy. Delmic’s accessible microscopy solutions — which can currently be used across life science, geology, materials science and nanophotonics — automate the entire workflow, allowing researchers and companies to gain vital results faster and easier.

RTI Blockchain’s online infrastructure connects all partners in the supply chain of load carrier registration across the globe — this includes suppliers, poolers, shippers, receivers and other relevant parties. Through a simple automated dashboard, the registration of load carrier transactions becomes as seamless as managing your online banking. RTI Blockchain also helps companies digitise, integrate with their own existing systems, stay in control of budget, increase efficiency and offer consultations on other common hurdles. 

Through an innovative AI-driven platform, Samotics is fighting energy waste and unplanned downtime of global industrial companies. SAM4 ENERGY’s real-time monitoring of energy consumption and equipment delivers actionable sustainability advice, while SAM4 HEALTH’s world-leading health monitoring system can predict equipment faults months in advance, meaning potentially priceless interventions can be made prior to a problem emerging. 

Sitly is revolutionising the way we approach childcare, by connecting families, nannies and babysitters in 14 countries across the globe. Built by parents, for parents, Sitly’s rapid growth has seen the business become one of the world’s largest childcare databases, with more than seven million registered users and counting.

Somnox is on a mission to help 100 million people around the world achieve better sleep by 2030. Using a patented, world-first technology that leverages biofeedback and breathwork, Somnox is a sleep companion that uses controlled breathing to reduce stress, lower heart rate and calm the body and mind — all combining for a better night’s sleep.

By combining cutting-edge IT solutions with existing resources, Trunkrs offers a planet-friendly solution to same-day and next-day delivery. Marrying a premium customer experience with a commitment to sustainability, including a fully electrified delivery network by the end of 2022, Trunkrs is able to optimise the last mile in a way that protects both people, and the planet.

Winc Academy levels the playing field, offering a flexible approach to tech education that ensures anyone who wants to build a career in the industry, has the opportunity to do so. Courses are completed on a remote basis, at a pace that suits each individual, and have been built around the latest practical skills that tech employers are looking for when hiring.