Dutch AI Platform Aizy Secures €2 Million Funding at €22 Million Valuation
Breda, Friday 20 February 2026
Securing €2 million for international expansion, Aizy achieved a rare milestone by hitting €2 million in annual revenue within its first year, driving a €22 million valuation.
Rapid Valuation Growth in the Dutch Tech Ecosystem
In a significant development for the Dutch digital economy, Breda-based performance marketing platform Aizy has secured €2 million in fresh capital, propelling its valuation to €22 million [1][3]. This milestone comes less than a year after the company’s launch, underscoring the market’s appetite for scalable artificial intelligence solutions [1]. Founded in 2024 by Stefan Nuijten, the startup has rapidly scaled its operations, currently employing 25 people and servicing over 150 clients [1][4]. The funding round was led by Nuijten himself, with participation from existing investors Michiel Mol, Joost van der Klooster, and Gijs Nagel [4].
Exceptional Revenue Trajectory
The company’s financial performance has outpaced typical industry benchmarks. Within its first year of operation, Aizy reached €2 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) [1][4]. This trajectory places the firm in a rarefied tier of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies. Investor and co-founder Michiel Mol highlighted the rarity of this achievement, noting that only 3% of SaaS companies manage to reach €1 million in ARR during their first year [1][4]. By doubling that benchmark, Aizy has demonstrated execution speed that Mol describes as “exceptional” [4].
Automating Ad Performance
Aizy’s platform is designed to service small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) by automating the optimization of advertising campaigns on major platforms such as Google and Meta [4]. The technology aims to replace manual campaign management with an AI-driven system that utilizes data-driven decision-making to enhance returns on ad spend [4]. The company reports that its automated interventions have resulted in an average revenue increase of 36% for its client base [4]. In one specific instance cited by the firm, a client experienced a 300% increase in website requests without any increase in their marketing budget [4].
Strategic Capital and Future Outlook
This latest injection of €2 million follows a previous funding round in August 2025, where the company raised €1.5 million [1][4]. The cumulative backing reflects strong confidence in the startup’s vision to fundamentally redesign the economics of performance marketing [4]. Moving forward into 2026, the company intends to utilise the new capital to facilitate international expansion and increase its internal product and engineering capacity [1][4]. The strategic focus remains on controlled scaling while ensuring sustainable results for clients as the platform broadens its reach beyond the Netherlands [4].