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🚨 The Dutch tech sector has big problems — but hope is not lost. The Netherlands is a leading European startup hub, but troubling new reports have exposed cracks in the ecosystem. 📉 Startups in decline? New data from Techleap has revealed a sharp drop in new Dutch startups, along with struggles scaling and securing local funding. 🔎 The fix? Techleap’s Myrthe Hooijman shared several solutions with TNW: ✅ Unlock late-stage capital from institutional investors ✅ Improve access to tech talent ✅ Strengthen European collaboration Just days later, another report revealed worrying data about the EU's ability to produce unicorns. In this case, the Netherlands provides a rare bright spot — but a lot of work is needed to catch up with the US. 🔗 Read TNW's story on the Techleap report below — and follow the comments for our article on the EU's unicorn problem. 📢 What do you think? How can Dutch startups bounce back?