QSN

What QSN does

QSN is a Netherlands-based consultancy specializing in certification, compliance, and risk management services. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Sassenheim, the firm operates as a small professional services provider with 11-50 employees, serving two primary customer segments: Dutch public sector organizations and Dutch commercial enterprises. According to available firmographic data, QSN's core offerings address regulatory compliance and operational risk requirements for these Dutch organizations, combining advisory and implementation support for risk management frameworks. The firm's official short positioning frames it as a "consultancy for certification and compliance," while investor materials describe its focus on the broader Dutch risk management market across both public and commercial verticals.

QSN's go-to-market is built on direct B2B/B2G consulting engagements within the Netherlands, with services spanning certification, compliance, and risk management workstreams. Specific pricing models, contract structures, and revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed, indicating a likely traditional professional services model with project-based or retainer engagements typical of boutique compliance consultancies. In December 2022, QSN received a private equity investment from Holland Capital, with the stated use of funds being to support growth and expansion in both Dutch public and commercial risk management markets. The firm has also expanded its operating geography to include Southeast Asia alongside Europe, signaling nascent international ambitions beyond its core Dutch base. QSN is founder-led, with Nicolette Wijling as founder and Ron Wijling as Director & Owner; broader leadership and team composition are not publicly disclosed.

Name

QSN

Website

https://qsn.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

QSN is a Netherlands-based certification, compliance, and risk management consultancy founded in 1997, serving Dutch public sector organizations and commercial enterprises with advisory and implementation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Risk Management Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Quality Management Systems (QMS) & GxP Documentation (HLAGAKAD)

Keywords

• Risk management consulting
• Compliance advisory
• Certification consultancy
• Regulatory compliance
• Public sector consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Sassenheim

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Core offering

QSN is a Dutch consultancy established in 1997 that delivers risk management services to organizations in both the Dutch public sector and Dutch commercial markets. The firm's offering centers on helping clients address regulatory compliance and operational risk challenges, drawing on long-standing expertise in the Dutch market.

Product overview

QSN is a Dutch company established in 1997 that offers risk management services for both public and Dutch commercial markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Risk Management Services

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Cuccibu: Dutch privacy and information-security consultancy also backed by Holland Capital in the same 2022 round. Closest comparable: similar size, Dutch focus, risk/compliance advisory with interim Privacy Officer, CISO, and ISO 27001/NIS2 services - directly overlapping QSN's public-sector and commercial risk-management proposition.
• Traxion: Dutch consultancy specialising in information security, privacy, and risk management, including ISO 27001, NEN 7510, and AVG/GDPR advisory. Closely comparable to QSN in size, Dutch focus, and certification-driven service portfolio.
• Secura: Dutch cybersecurity and compliance services firm (acquired by Deloitte) offering certification, risk assessment, and information-security advisory. Highly comparable to QSN's information-security risk-management proposition for Dutch enterprise and public-sector clients.

Broad incumbents

• KPMG Netherlands: Big 4 firm with a sizeable Dutch risk and compliance advisory practice serving the same public-sector and mid-market clients. Competes with QSN on enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, and certification readiness, but at much larger scale and broader scope.
• Deloitte Netherlands: Big 4 firm offering risk advisory, regulatory consulting, and certification support across Dutch public and commercial sectors. Overlaps with QSN on governance/risk/compliance work but competes on a portfolio basis rather than specialising in QSN's niche.
• PwC Netherlands: Big 4 risk, governance, and compliance consultancy active across Dutch public-sector and corporate clients. Comparable to QSN on regulatory and risk-management mandates but operates at a different scale and with a broader service portfolio.
• EY Netherlands: Big 4 advisory firm with risk, compliance, and certification practices in the Netherlands. Comparable to QSN for risk-management and assurance work targeting the same Dutch public and commercial customers.
• BDO Netherlands: Mid-tier Dutch audit, tax, and advisory firm with a dedicated risk advisory practice. Targets many of the same mid-market Dutch enterprises and public-sector bodies that QSN serves, with overlapping certification and risk-management offerings.

Emerging players

• AethiQs: Dutch risk and compliance boutique focused on privacy, information security, and certification support. Overlaps with QSN in target customers and core services but typically operates at smaller scale and with a younger brand.

Regional players

• Holland Consulting Group: Dutch management and risk consulting firm serving public and private clients with risk-management, compliance, and operational-improvement services. Comparable to QSN in customer base and advisory style, with similar positioning in the mid-market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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