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Amsterdam’s Technology and Financial Sectors Continue to Attract Global Capital

Investment activity in artificial intelligence, digital platforms and financial technology remains strong, reinforcing the Netherlands’ role as a key European center for innovation, entrepreneurship and international finance.
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