Forging Dutch Startups from Idea to Investor-Ready

Forge31 partners with founders to validate, build, and scale product companies in the Netherlands, combining senior engineering, venture design, and capital networks.

Process Steps: Exploration → Scale

Our proven methodology takes your startup from concept to market-ready MVP

Planning

We design the blueprint and MVP scope so your startup can reach the market fast.

Co-Building

We design, build, and validate your MVP together with you, while attracting the first customers and investors.

Our Services / Models

From initial blueprinting to full co-building partnerships, we offer flexible models to match your startup's needs and stage.

MVP Blueprinting

Blueprints that directly translate into an MVP, giving founders a fast path to their first product and market validation.

Co-Building Model

Unlike many venture builders that demand 30–50% equity upfront, we work with a fair model: equity (10–25%) is earned through proven value and MVP development. We believe founders should always keep the majority.

Build-Only Model

Only need an MVP? We deliver fast, without any equity dilution.

Our Technology Partner

CDN Solutions Group

CDN Solutions Group is a globally trusted IT services company with a legacy of 25+ years in delivering innovative digital solutions. Headquartered in Indore, they specialize in custom software development and digital transformation services, built on a strong “client-first” philosophy. With ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certifications, CDN ensures world-class quality and security standards.

Over the years, they have successfully delivered 2,200+ projects with the expertise of 280+ in-house professionals, serving businesses across 75+ countries.

Why Not Low-Code?

Low-code solutions may seem efficient, but they fundamentally limit the value and freedom of your startup. We only build in full-stack code, for one reason: value creation.

Downsides of low-code vs. full stack:

• No real intellectual property: you don’t own the source code. That means lower valuations, less investor interest, and no scalable IP position.
• Higher long-term costs: licenses, platform dependency, and limited extensibility make low-code more expensive over time.
• No flexibility, no control: you’re bound by external platform rules, restrictions, and updates.

Why Full-Stack Code Wins

With Forge31, you build software your company actually owns. That means:

• Full IP in your name
• Scalability and freedom
• Higher valuation in future funding or exit

Your startup is only worth something if you own the technology. That’s why we build everything in real code, so you’re the real owner.”

A Fairer Equity Model for Startups

Most venture builders take 30–50% equity even before an MVP exists. At Forge31, we believe equity must be earned. Our model is simple: founders stay in control, and equity is tied to proven results and validated MVPs — not empty promises.

Aspect	Forge31 (Our Model)	Traditional Venture Builders
Equity Share	10–25%, earned	30–50%, upfront
Focus	Startup + MVP	General product development
Founder Control	Founder majority	Founder often minority

Why The Netherlands

Why the Netherlands is the perfect launchpad for your startup

Europe's Startup Gateway

The Netherlands offers direct access to Europe's largest markets — Germany, France, and the UK — within hours. It's the ideal testbed for your MVP before scaling internationally.

A Thriving Tech & Venture Ecosystem

Amsterdam and Rotterdam rank among Europe's top startup hubs, with active venture capital, accelerators, and corporate innovation labs eager to support early-stage companies.

Global Talent at Your Fingertips

With English as the de facto business language and a highly international workforce, you can attract world-class talent for building and scaling your MVP from day one.

A Proven Launchpad for Unicorns

Companies like Adyen, Mollie, and MessageBird started here — proof that the Dutch ecosystem knows how to turn startups into global scale-ups.

How We Work at Forge31

Our proven methodology ensures your startup gets to market faster with validated results.

Build your MVP fast

We turn your idea into a working MVP in weeks, not months — so you can validate your startup with real users and investors.

Grow with a fair equity model

Unlike traditional venture builders, we only take 10–25% equity, earned through proven value. You stay in control as majority founder.

Scale with the right partners

Once your MVP is validated, we help connect you to funding, talent, and networks to scale across Europe.

Who We Are

Meet the team behind Utrecht's most founder-friendly venture builder

Expert Team, Proven Results

Forge31 is a venture builder based in Utrecht, right at the heart of the Netherlands. We are deeply connected to the Dutch and European startup ecosystem. We combine senior engineering, venture design, and access to capital networks to help founders move from idea to scalable business.

What makes us different is our senior management team. We’ve led and scaled organizations across tech, finance, and operations. That means we don’t just help you build an MVP; we can also help you build the foundations of a real company: structure, processes, and leadership.

We know what it takes to grow from a first product to a lasting business. And we bring that experience into every startup we work with.