Event Organisers · Amsterdam

Monark

Monark is not a bar, a club, or a venue in Amsterdam. It’s a venture studio based in British Columbia, Canada. So if you were looking for a place to grab drinks, this isn’t it. But if you’re into how startups get built, this is the kind of operation that does that behind the scenes. The whole thing runs on a simple idea: take bold ideas, turn them into companies, and scale them until they can stand on their own. They work across digital healthcare, global logistics, and real estate, with a focus on using tech to solve real problems. They also claim over $2bn in revenue and 15m+ transactions, which is a lot of numbers, but the vibe is more "we build things" than "we brag about things." What makes it worth a look is the transparency. They publish their revenue, reach, and results openly, which is rare for a venture studio. If you’re an entrepreneur or just curious about how companies get off the ground, it’s a solid rabbit hole to go down. Just don’t show up expecting a DJ.