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Very few countries in Europe saw their funding levels trend upwards in 2024 — and the Netherlands was one of them. Investment in Netherlands-based companies is growing at a rate well above the European average and its stock exchange, the world’s oldest, has emerged as a front-runner in attracting European companies to list. This fast-track insight explores the Dutch growth story.
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