Netherlands' Pre-Seed Median Round Is 4.1× Larger Than Czech Republic's
- Netherlands median pre-seed round is €1.5M, 4.1× Czech Republic's €368K
- Czech Republic leads with 34.4% pre-seed share of total deals
- Sweden's median round (€875K) sits between Czech Republic and Netherlands
Across the 370 pre-seed rounds Brouky tracks in the Czech Republic, Sweden, and the Netherlands, the most striking difference is the median round size. The Netherlands shows a median pre-seed round of €1.5 million, which is more than four times larger than the Czech Republic’s median of €368,000. Sweden's median round size of €875,000 falls between these two, highlighting a clear tiered structure in early-stage funding amounts. These trends may partly reflect expanding data coverage.
Looking at deal share within each country's total venture activity reveals further contrasts. The Czech Republic has the highest pre-seed share at 34.4% of its total 552 deals, indicating a strong early-stage focus. Sweden and the Netherlands have notably lower pre-seed shares of 10.3% and 6.2% respectively, despite the Netherlands having the largest median round size.
The interquartile ranges sharpen the split. The Netherlands' 25th to 75th percentile range spans from €1 million to €3 million, showing consistent larger pre-seed rounds. In contrast, the Czech Republic’s interquartile range is €172K to €575K, suggesting more modest early-stage funding. Sweden’s range is broad, from €352K to €2.75 million, reflecting a more varied investment environment.
The Netherlands focuses on fewer but larger pre-seed deals, while the Czech Republic supports a higher volume of smaller rounds. Sweden occupies a middle ground with moderate deal sizes and lower pre-seed deal share.
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