GBM Works
GBM Works develops the Vibrojet® controlled water jetting system for quieter, faster installation of offshore wind monopile foundations, licensing and deploying the technology to offshore wind developers and installation contractors.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersThe Hague, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What GBM Works does
GBM Works B.V. is a Dutch offshore wind technology company founded in 2016 that develops and licenses the Vibrojet® system, a controlled water jetting method for installing monopile foundations used in offshore wind turbines. The technology combines vertical vibration with precision water jets to fluidize soil around the monopile base, reducing friction so the foundation can be guided to target depth without impact hammering; this eliminates extreme underwater noise, removes the need for separate noise mitigation systems, and the company reports installation speeds up to three times faster than conventional impact hammer methods. The product portfolio spans the Vibrojet® FD fixed-pipe variant (used at Hollandse Kust West), the Vibrojet® FLEX retractable-hose variant aimed at lower-cost installations, the Fluidflow® prediction model for soil interaction planning, and a Monopile Integration System; the technology completed DNV Technology Qualification and reached TRL 7 via the SIMPLE III project in 2025.
GBM Works monetizes through a mix of technology licensing to installation contractors, contracted equipment deployment for specific wind farm projects, and Joint Industry Project development fees; commercial deployment began in April 2026 with three monopiles installed at Ecowende's Hollandse Kust West windfarm using Van Oord's vessel Boreas and CAPE Holland's vibro lifting tool. The company has run seven Joint Industry Projects with over 20 industry partners, including Deltares, TNO, TU Delft, and EIC, Katapult Ocean, Rotterdamse Havendraken, and Invest-NL as financial backers across approximately €16.2 million of cumulative seed funding closed between 2022 and 2025. Its customers are offshore wind developers and installation contractors, with primary geographic activity in the Dutch North Sea and stated intent to expand to additional soil conditions globally.
GBM Works firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- GBM Works
- Legal name
- GBM Works B.V.
- Website
- https://gbmworks.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- GBM Works develops the Vibrojet® controlled water jetting system for quieter, faster installation of offshore wind monopile foundations, licensing and deploying the technology to offshore wind developers and installation contractors.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
GBM Works industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Offshore Wind Foundation Installation
- NAICS
- Ship and Boat Building (3366), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995)
- SIC
- Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Engines & Turbines (3510)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Offshore Wind & Renewable Support Vessel Construction (SOV, CTV, WTIV) (IMAJACAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Pipe-lay & Heavy-lift Offshore Vessel Construction (IMAJACAE), Hydrodynamics & Performance Engineering (Resistance, Propulsion, Seakeeping, Maneuvering) (IMAJAGAB)
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Where GBM Works is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- The Hague
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
GBM Works business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Technology Licensing: Licensing of proprietary Vibrojet technology to offshore wind installation contractors for monopile foundation installation and decommissioning
- Joint Industry Projects: Development projects with major industry partners including technology validation, testing, and qualification services
- Equipment Deployment: Deployment of Vibrojet system and equipment for offshore wind foundation installation projects
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
GBM Works product offering
Product offeringCore offering
GBM Works develops and commercialises the patented Vibrojet® controlled water jetting technology for the installation and decommissioning of offshore wind monopile foundations. The system combines vertical vibration with precision water jets to fluidise seabed soil, reducing friction so monopiles reach target depth quietly and up to 3x faster than impact-hammer methods. The company sells, licenses and deploys its technology via project-based engagements with offshore wind developers and installation contractors.
Product overview
GBM Works offers a unified portfolio of offshore wind foundation installation solutions anchored by its patented Vibrojet® water jetting technology. The core offering comprises the Vibrojet® system available in two variants: the fixed (FD) configuration using steel pipes for permanent installation, and the flexible (FLEX) configuration using retractable hoses for reduced cost and material usage. These are complemented by the Fluidflow® prediction model for soil interaction simulation and operational planning. The company provides end-to-end installation services using these proprietary technologies, targeting offshore wind developers seeking quieter, faster, and more environmentally sustainable monopile installation and decommissioning methods.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Vibrojet®: Patented controlled water jetting technology for offshore wind monopile installation that reduces friction in the seabed to enable quieter, faster, and simpler foundation installation without harmful underwater noise.
- Vibrojet® FD (Fixed)
- Vibrojet® FLEX
- SIMPLE® Program
- Fluidflow®
- Monopile Integration System
Products and services
- Vibrojet® FD (Fixed) Fixed Vibrojet® installation solution for offshore wind monopiles, using internal steel pipes to deliver controlled water jetting combined with vertical vibration. Designed for permanent monopile installation and validated at commercial scale at Hollandse Kust West for Ecowende.
- Vibrojet® FLEX (Flexible) Flexible Vibrojet® installation solution that replaces fixed steel pipes with retractable flexible hoses inside the monopile, substantially lowering installation costs and material use compared to impact-hammer installations. Suited for offshore wind developers and installation contractors seeking a lower-cost, lower-carbon alternative to impact-hammer monopile driving.
Quantifiable outcome
- Installation speed up to 3x faster than impact hammer methods
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use GBM Works
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
GBM Works technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
GBM Works partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.
- DeltarescoreLeading research institute collaborating with GBM Works on technology development and validation within the SIMPLE program.
- TNOcoreLeading Dutch research organization partnering with GBM Works on offshore wind foundation technology development.
- TU DelftcoreTechnical university collaborating with GBM Works through the SIMPLE program for technology validation and research.
- GROW OffshoreminorIndustry consortium for offshore wind where GBM Works participates in projects like SIMOX and shares innovation developments.
- WindEuropeminorEuropean wind energy association membership providing industry visibility and collaboration opportunities.
- NedzerominorDutch offshore wind industry association membership for industry networking and collaboration.
- EcowendeflagshipEcowende is a joint venture between Shell, Eneco and Chubu developing the Hollandse Kust West windfarm. GBM Works' Vibrojet technology was commercially deployed for silent monopile installation at this project, marking a major industry milestone.
- Van OordflagshipVan Oord deployed GBM Works' Vibrojet technology for Ecowende's foundation installation using their new offshore wind installation vessel Boreas. Van Oord is a longstanding frontrunner in offshore wind innovation committed to reducing ecological impact.
- CAPE HollandflagshipCAPE Holland's Vibro Technology (vertical vibrations) was combined with GBM Works' Vibrojet system for the commercial-scale silent monopile installation. The integrated solution uses vertical vibrations with controlled water jets.
- MammoetminorMammoet shipyard in Schiedam was used for preparations of the SIMPLE III project offshore installations, where Van Oord, CAPE Holland and GBM Works prepared for Vibrojet offshore installations.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
GBM Works competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- CAPE Holland: Dutch provider of vibro lifting tools used in offshore foundation installation. CAPE Holland's vibro technology is combined directly with GBM Works' Vibrojet for the Hollandse Kust West commercial deployment, making it both partner and closest comparable peer in silent monopile installation hardware.
- Fistuca: Dutch startup that developed the 'Gentle Driving of Piles' (GDP) concept — an alternative low-noise monopile installation technology that GBM Works explicitly benchmarks against in its SIMOX project. Competes for the same regulatory and cost pain points in offshore wind foundation installation.
- Blue Pile Technology: Developer of the Blue Piling low-noise pile driving system, also referenced by GBM Works as a comparable alternative in their technology benchmarking. Targets the same underwater-noise regulatory pressure driving demand for quiet monopile installation.
Broad incumbents
- IHC IQIP: Established supplier of offshore foundation installation equipment, including hydraulic hammers, vibro drivers, and noise mitigation systems. Competes broadly with GBM Works in offshore piling equipment but lacks a dedicated silent-installation product at comparable maturity.
- Enerpac: Global provider of high-pressure hydraulic tools, actuators, and integrated solutions for heavy lifting and controlled force applications. Comparable in adjacent fluid-power and controlled-installation technology used in offshore construction.
Emerging players
- SPT Offshore: Netherlands-based engineering firm specialising in offshore wind foundation design, including innovative monopile and jacket concepts. Comparable as a niche offshore wind engineering specialist serving the same developer and EPC customer base.
- TWD (Technische Werke Delft): Dutch engineering firm providing installation methodology and equipment design for offshore foundations and cables. Comparable as a specialist Dutch engineering services firm working on offshore wind installation challenges adjacent to GBM Works' domain.
Others
- Sif Group: Leading European manufacturer of monopile foundations for offshore wind. Not a direct competitor but a key upstream supplier to the same offshore wind value chain GBM Works serves; their adoption of compatible foundation designs directly affects Vibrojet's addressable market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
GBM Works social profiles
Digital presenceGBM Works compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
GBM Works financial estimates
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GBM Works leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
GBM Works funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds3 records
Investors4 records
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GBM Works M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about GBM Works
What does GBM Works do?
GBM Works develops and commercialises the patented Vibrojet® controlled water jetting technology for the installation and decommissioning of offshore wind monopile foundations. The system combines vertical vibration with precision water jets to fluidise seabed soil, reducing friction so monopiles reach target depth quietly and up to 3x faster than impact-hammer methods. The company sells, licenses and deploys its technology via project-based engagements with offshore wind developers and installation contractors.
Is GBM Works a public or private company?
GBM Works is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was GBM Works founded?
GBM Works was founded in 2016. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is GBM Works based?
GBM Works is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does GBM Works make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Technology Licensing is the primary driver. The others are joint Industry Projects and equipment Deployment.
Who are GBM Works's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are CAPE Holland, Fistuca and Blue Pile Technology. Broad incumbents are IHC IQIP and Enerpac. Emerging players are SPT Offshore and TWD (Technische Werke Delft). Sif Group is listed as an others.
Does GBM Works have an API?
No public API is recorded for GBM Works.
What industry is GBM Works in?
GBM Works's product category is Offshore Wind Foundation Installation. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJACAG, Offshore Wind & Renewable Support Vessel Construction (SOV, CTV, WTIV), with a secondary code of IMAJACAE, Pipe-lay & Heavy-lift Offshore Vessel Construction. Its NAICS code is 3366 and its SIC code is 3533.