In the current world, marked by rapid change and increased competitiveness among businesses, the deployment of AI is a crucial aspect of success. This is where Refreshworks, a Dutch startup has been a frontrunner when it comes to this new form of technology.
Refreshworks, a partner in AI business transformations, has raised €750K in funding. Eleven angel investors, specialising in technology, compliance, safety, and consultancy, participated in this round. The Dutch company will use the funds to further its growth and to transform the Dutch business community into a leader in the 4th industrial revolution.
AI-enabled business transformation
Founded in 2016 by Diederik Klever and Ebel Slijp, Hague-based Refreshworks has been supporting Dutch businesses and organisations in their AI transformation journey by empowering them with the right knowledge, skills, and technology.
It offers clients consultancy and develops AI solutions. The possible implementations and their impact are mapped through business scans, after which a strategy, roadmap, and implementation plan are drawn up. Interim teams of AI architects and engineers are then placed within the clients’ teams for implementation and to offer optimal support during the transition. Additionally, Refreshworks offers its clients and employees training to ensure the necessary AI skills are adopted for a successful transformation.
Refreshworks distinguishes itself through its unique combination of in-depth expertise, proven success, and a customer-oriented approach.
Achievements and accolades
Last year, the company received an FD Gazelle Award and was claimed to be among the fastest-growing companies in the Netherlands. Refreshworks has been a partner for over 250 companies, including AkzoNobel, Brunel, and Girav, and has trained over 2,500 professionals. By technological implementations, the company has realised more than €120 million in business impact.
Simon Neefjes, the founder of TBWA\NEBOKO is all set to become a shareholder. He said: “The deployment of AI is essential for companies that want to be and stay competitive, by accelerating existing working methods and introducing new ones. This is something that has become very clear to me in the past years. Refreshworks has the knowledge and expertise to both introduce companies to AI and to help them implement all the needed tools for success.”
Ebel Slijp, founder and Managing Partner of Refreshworks: “We are convinced that action must be taken to broadly integrate AI into the Dutch business community. Over the past decade, the decision to integrate AI was limited to a few daring companies, now it’s a ‘must’. AI does not only offer ambitious companies great opportunities for growth and innovation, it also constitutes a crucial element for maintaining the Dutch standard of living and establishing our future role in the global economy. We’re excited to see that our mission to make the Netherlands a market leader in AI is widely supported by our clients and financiers. We can’t wait to guide and support even more companies in their AI transformation.”
