YOUR FOUNDER JOURNEY STARTS HERE

Ready to grow as a founder?
Let's build for the Netherlands.

You don't have to figure it all out alone. Build your profile, meet people who share your drive, and take your next step with Mana.

NASMAR
A founder journey built around you
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The right teamComplementary skills
MANA / FOUNDER JOURNEY•••
IN PROGRESSFrom idea to impact

Every step moves your venture forward.

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Your next step is clearValidate the problem
DISCOVER → CONNECT → BUILD
ONE WORKSPACE. THE ENTIRE JOURNEY.
Founder↗Team↗Venture↗Launch
HOW MANA WORKS

One step at a time, you've got this

See where you are, meet your people, and know what to do next.

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See where you stand

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Meet your people

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Build your venture

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Get ready to launch

Founding team discussing a startup ideaTwo review steps
JOINING A TEAM

A clear path from application to co-founder.

You can see open roles before you join a team. When you apply, your request goes through two reviews so you and the team know what happens next.

  1. 01

    Choose an open role

    Explore startups looking for a co-founder and send a short application.

  2. 02

    Mana reviews your application

    An admin checks the request before it reaches the team.

  3. 03

    The team makes the final decision

    If the team lead accepts, Mana adds you as a founder automatically.

See how Mana works
WHO MANA IS FOR

There is a place here for your next step.

Founder working on a venture idea
01 / FOUNDERS

Looking for your team?

Show what you can build, find open co-founder roles, and start working with people whose skills complement yours.

Explore the founder path
Startup team reviewing its growth plan with a mentor
02 / STARTUPS

Building a startup?

Open a co-founder role for the skills your team needs. Mana organizes applications and the review process in one place.

See how team matching works
GOOD TO KNOW

Questions before you get started?

A few practical answers to help you decide where to begin.

Do I need a startup idea to join?

No. Create a founder profile and apply to an open team role that fits your skills and interests.

Who decides whether I join a team?

Mana admin reviews your application first. If approved, the team lead makes the final decision. Acceptance adds you to the founding team automatically.

Can a founder be removed without review?

No. A removal request needs admin approval before team membership changes.

Does Mana guarantee a Netherlands residency outcome?

No. Mana helps founders develop a venture for the Dutch market. Residency and facilitator decisions are made by the relevant authorities and organizations.

OPEN FOUNDING ROLES

Find a startup to build with.

Meet teams looking for someone like you. Mana reviews your application first, then shares it with the team.

See all opportunities
BUILD FOR THE NETHERLANDS

Your path to a venture built for the Netherlands.

Start with your founder profile. Build a team, test the problem with customers, shape a first product, and prepare a credible case for the Dutch market.

Founders interviewing a customer about a startup ideaNetherlands market
01Form your founding team
02Validate the problem
03Test Netherlands relevance
04Plan the first product
05Review venture readiness
06Prepare for facilitators
07Plan your launch
Explore the Netherlands path

Mana supports founder and venture development. It does not guarantee residency or acceptance by a facilitator.

LET'S BUILD WHAT'S NEXT

Let's get your journey started.

Tell us a bit about yourself, meet the right people, and start building together.

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