What 0to9 does

0to9 Values-Driven Creativity is an independent, full-service marketing communications agency headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands (Schiedamsedijk 48, De Leuve). Founded in 2009, the firm employs 11-50 people and operates under a cyclical Discover-Create-Evolve process that combines values-driven strategy, bold creative execution, digital development, and performance optimization under a single integrated team. Its service offering is organized into four pillars: Strategy (brand positioning, employer branding/EVP, campaign strategy, audience research), Creation (concepting, content and copy, design, video and photography production), Digital (UX, websites and platforms, e-commerce, accessibility, integrations), and Performance (measurement, CRO, paid media, always-on optimization, SEO).

The agency's go-to-market is direct enterprise engagement with marquee Dutch institutions across government, healthcare, education, construction, financial services, and maritime — including Gemeente Rotterdam, HagaZiekenhaus, Rotterdam School of Management (Erasmus University), Royal BAM Group, Beequip Equipment Finance (an Apollo Global Management portfolio company), and Nederland Maritiem Land. Revenue is generated via custom-quoted professional services engagements (scope-based pricing), with no publicly disclosed rate cards or recurring-revenue metrics. The firm is privately held with no external funding rounds, no parent company, and no public listing.

On the technology layer, 0to9 integrates third-party AI tools — including Runway AI for visual content, ChatGPT, Apollo, Clay, Lemlist, HubSpot, Pipedrive, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator — into both creative production and business development workflows. Digital builds are delivered on modern, headless-CMS foundations with a focus on performance, accessibility, and integrations. There is no evidence of proprietary AI models, patents, or in-house research; the differentiator is the creative application of off-the-shelf tooling. The company operates a single Rotterdam office and serves a primarily Dutch market with selective international capabilities.

Note on data scope: Some input blocks reference a separately-branded '0TO9' European fintech venture builder that owns Flow & Partners and targets a goal of 1,000 profitable fintechs by 2045. The available source material indicates this is a distinct entity from the Dutch marketing agency 0to9 Values-Driven Creativity despite the shared name; this description therefore reflects only the marketing agency.

Name

0to9

Legal name

0to9 Values-Driven Creativity

Website

https://0to9.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

0to9 Values-Driven Creativity is an independent, full-service marketing communications agency in Rotterdam, Netherlands, serving Dutch enterprise and government clients with integrated strategy, creative, digital, and performance services under a cyclical Discover-Create-Evolve process.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marketing Communications & Advertising Services

NAICS

Advertising Agencies (541810)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Direct Marketing, CRM & Lifecycle (Email, SMS, Loyalty) (BPAFAAAJ)

Keywords

• Marketing communications agency
• Brand strategy services
• Creative campaign production
• Digital experience development
• Performance marketing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fintech Venture Building: 0TO9 generates returns by building and scaling fintech companies. Flow & Partners generates revenue by purchasing invoices and converting receivables into immediate cash for businesses, with facilities up to €50 million.
2. Marketing Agency Services: The agency provides full-service marketing communications including strategy, creation, digital development, and performance services to clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

0to9 is an independent full-service marketing communications agency that builds "love brands" by combining value-driven strategy, creative concepting and production, digital experience development, and performance marketing under a single integrated team. Services span brand positioning, campaign concepting and content (copy, design, video, photography), website and platform development, and performance marketing (CRO, paid media, SEO, analytics), delivered through a cyclical Discover-Create-Evolve process. The agency serves organizations across government, healthcare, education, financial services, construction, and maritime sectors from its Rotterdam headquarters.

Product overview

0to9 is an independent full-service marketing communications agency based in Rotterdam. The agency offers a unified suite of services organized into four core areas: Strategy, Creation, Digital, and Performance. The agency follows a cyclical Discover-Create-Evolve process, combining value-driven strategy, bold creativity, digital development, and measurable performance optimization under one roof. Services are delivered by a single integrated team connecting the full brand and communications chain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Strategy Services Value-driven strategy services covering brand positioning, employer branding and Employer Value Proposition (EVP), campaign strategy, and audience research and insights. For organizations seeking a clear strategic foundation for brand and communications.
• Creation Services Creative services including creative concepting and campaigning, content and copy development, design, and video and photography production. For clients needing campaign concepts, brand creative, and content production.
• Digital Services Digital experience services including UX and information architecture, website and platform development (built on modern headless CMS foundations), e-commerce and conversion design, accessibility and quality, and integrations. For organizations needing digital platforms, websites, and e-commerce experiences.
• Performance Services Performance marketing services including measurement and analytics, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) and experimentation, paid media, always-on growth and optimization, and SEO. For clients needing measurable campaign performance and data-driven optimization.

Quantifiable outcome

• +8% conversion increase for RSM despite MBA market contraction
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• TBWA\Netherlands: Local arm of TBWA\ global creative network operating in Amsterdam. Broad incumbent offering creative, brand strategy, and digital services to large Dutch and multinational clients — competes with 0to9 on larger briefs.
• DDB Amsterdam: Established Dutch creative agency within Omnicom's DDB network. Provides integrated advertising, brand, and digital services to major Dutch brands, competing with 0to9 for mid-to-large enterprise accounts.
• Ogilvy Netherlands (WPP): Dutch operations of WPP's Ogilvy network offering advertising, brand strategy, PR, and digital services. Comparable for full-service creative capabilities, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach than 0to9.
• Publicis Groupe Netherlands: Dutch arm of Publicis global network providing creative, media, digital, and PR services. Competes for the same enterprise and government clients as 0to9 with broader service portfolio and international scale.

Direct peers

• Dept: Large independent Dutch full-service digital creative agency offering strategy, creation, and technology services. Most direct comparison to 0to9 given shared full-service integrated model, Dutch base, and B2B/enterprise client focus.
• BKB Agency: Amsterdam-based independent full-service creative agency with strong government and public-sector portfolio. Comparable given overlap in Dutch public-sector campaigns (similar to 0to9's Gemeente Rotterdam work) and creative-led positioning.
• Boomerang Create: Dutch independent creative agency providing strategy, branding, content, and digital services. Comparable scale and integrated service offering to 0to9, with similar mid-market Dutch enterprise focus.
• ACE (Achtung Content Engine / formerly Achtung): Amsterdam-based Dutch creative and communications agency with integrated brand, campaign, and digital capabilities. Comparable mid-sized independent agency competing for similar Dutch enterprise and government clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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