Trek: Experience the pulse of Silicon Valley
Trek is the program for founders, entrepreneurs, and CXOs to engage with and learn from Silicon Valley, the cradle for innovation and technology disruption.
Participating provides a unique insider perspective and access to entrepreneurs, venture financiers, and technologists, shaping industries.
Participants raised funding, made friends, and found inspiration. The 11th edition is happening March 22-29, 2025. Join us.
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Dimenco
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MEMSYS
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Edorado
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Smiler
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Weco - the Wave Energy Collective
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Elfin
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Supersola
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inPhocal
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NestEgg Labs
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Alphadoc
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Young heroes
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Madglove
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Bagpoint Group
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Labnest
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OASYS NOW
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smartQare
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MOOS Solutions
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Layco Medical
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Anlytic
• Dimenco • MEMSYS • Edorado • Smiler • Weco - the Wave Energy Collective • Elfin • Supersola • inPhocal • NestEgg Labs • Alphadoc • Young heroes • Madglove • Bagpoint Group • Labnest • OASYS NOW • smartQare • MOOS Solutions • Layco Medical • Anlytic
“Trek put me in the boardrooms of some of Silicon Valley's most successful venture capital investors and Dutch-American founders. Participating provided insight and inspiration and brought new friends who helped push my venture forward.”
Sara Okhuijsen
Co-Founder & CTO, OASYS NOW
Previous edition
During the previous edition, 15 founders and entrepreneurs met the financiers of entrepreneurial successes like Mollie, Mistral AI, FLYR Labs, HackerOne, and Remote. And they celebrated Juneteenth, a federal holiday, with Dutch-American founders in a private venue in San Francisco's Mission district.
Participating VCs have included NEA, Lux Capital, DCVC, Y Combinator, 500 Startups, Basis Set Ventures, Canaan Partners, General Catalyst, WestCap Group, and Emergence Capital, among many others. The schedule of the previous edition is available on request.
People saying nice things
"Participating was the experience of a lifetime. How often do you have an unstructured conversation with a Silicon Valley VC? How about 8 of them? Trek is a unique trip, a bridge between investors and entrepreneurs, USA and Europe, professional development, and lots of fun!"
Founder & CEO, MycoFarming
"Visiting Silicon Valley with DutchTechX was an unparalleled experience. The thoughtful selection of startups, seamless logistics coordination to insightful meetings with top venture capitalists and founders offered a deep dive into the most prestigious startup ecosystem."
Co-Founder & CEO, OASYS NOW
"For ambitious founders, there is no place like Silicon Valley. The experience offered by DutchTechX is the best way to understand the founders, general partners and energy off the region. "
Co-Founder, Marketing & Sales, Naya
What to expect
Venture capital unlocked
From incubators and accelerators to different forms of venture capital, hear from individuals at the forefront of venture capital.
From Holland to the Valley
60% of successful startups in the US were founded by immigrants. Meet with entrepreneurs who upended their lives and ventured West.
Social capital
Tap into a transatlantic network of supportive entrepreneurs, funders, and founders of Dutch technology companies.
Ongoing office hours
Your participation doesn't end when the program concludes. We have office hours year-round, and program alumni can book time whenever they want.
“DutchTechX has done an exceptional job, building a first-rate network of entrepreneurs, mentors, and friends. I made connections that have helped me with funding and commercialization. The network has been an invaluable source of advice and sanity checks.”
Arosha Brouwer
CEO & Co-Founder, Quan (YC W22)
Previous guides
FAQ & Application
You might meet an investor. You will definitely meet friends and inspirations.
Review the FAQs & Register- Learn from and engage with experienced entrepreneurs, venture capital investors, and technologists
- Welcome dinner and closing party with invited guests from the Dutch-American entrepreneurial community
- Alumni are showcased on the platform—helping discovery by potential customers, investors, or hires
- Promotion on social media channels to 25K followers
- Job adverts on the job board for 12 months
Note: Priority groups are Netherlands-based entrepreneurs, founders, and mid to c-level executives.
