What gave holland a claim in the new world for colonization?

The Holland created a company called VOC (stands for Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie) that explores North America's Rivers and Bays for a direct passage through to the Indies. that explores  North America's Rivers and Bays for a direct passage through to the Indies Along the way, Dutch explorers were charged to claim any uncharted areas for the United Provinces,  which led to several additional expeditions