BlackDesk

What BlackDesk does

BlackDesk is a privately held creative digital agency headquartered in Goes, Zeeland, Netherlands, founded in 2014 by Melvin and Aart. The firm is structured around five core service modules — Branding, Design, Development, Campaigns, and Online Marketing — delivered as project-based professional services under a quote-based pricing model with no publicly disclosed rates. Its client base is concentrated in the Zeeland region and spans government (Provincie Zeeland, Gemeente Kapelle), education (University College Roosevelt, Prisma Scholengroep with 13 schools and 2,000+ students), healthcare ('s Heeren Loo), professional services (Schipper Accountants), construction (Bergh Bouwgroep), automotive (EDW Autolease), maritime (Tec Wire), housing corporations (l'escaut), and SMBs (Compagnon Kaas, Helmig Makelaardij).

Technically, BlackDesk builds on a conventional web stack — WordPress and WooCommerce for website and e-commerce delivery — with custom integrations into third-party systems. The most differentiated technical asset is a self-developed WooCommerce-to-Exact Online synchronization for B2B clients, automating product, customer, pricing-agreement, and order flows plus invoicing. The agency also builds bespoke digital products for clients, including a HubSpot-integrated Program Builder App for UCR (mobile-first curriculum composition with gamified UX) and ZeelandStemt.nl, a WCAG-compliant voter information platform. All web development follows Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

Commercially, BlackDesk operates a sales-led, direct-engagement GTM targeting mid-market and public-sector buyers primarily within Zeeland. Revenue is generated entirely through client projects with no standardized pricing, no disclosed retainer or SaaS recurring component, and no external institutional funding. Following co-founder Melvin's departure in 2022, Aart repositioned the firm as a "Creative Digital Agency" with explicit focus on branding, campaigns, and websites. The team sits in the 11–50 range, operates from a purpose-built office opened in 2023 at Stationsplein 15 in Goes, and reported 'more than 10% annual growth' during 2020–2022. No M&A, investment, or geographic expansion outside Zeeland is evidenced.

Name

BlackDesk

Legal name

BlackDesk

Website

https://blackdesk.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BlackDesk is a Netherlands-based creative digital agency founded in 2014 that provides branding, design, website development, campaigns, and online marketing services to government, education, healthcare, and enterprise clients primarily in the Zeeland region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Creative Agency Services

NAICS

Advertising Agencies (541810)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAAAAAD

Digital Creative & Experience Design Agencies (Web/App/UX)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Advertising, Marketing & PR Services/Advertising Agencies (Full-Service/Creative)

SECONDARYBPAFAEAI

Brand Experience (BX) & Service Design

Business & Public Services/Marketing, Advertising & PR Services/Brand Strategy & Creative Services

SECONDARYBPAFAEAC

Visual Identity & Brand Design Systems

Business & Public Services/Marketing, Advertising & PR Services/Brand Strategy & Creative Services

Keywords

• Creative agency services
• Brand identity design
• Website development
• Marketing campaign creation
• Online marketing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Goes

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Creative Services: Project-based professional services including branding, campaign development, design, website development, online marketing, content creation, and social media management. Revenue is generated through client projects with no standardized pricing publicly disclosed.
2. E-commerce Solutions: B2B webshop development and integration services, including custom WooCommerce solutions with ERP integrations for clients like Compagnon Kaas.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BlackDesk is a creative digital agency that delivers five integrated service lines: Branding (strategy, visual identity, logo, brand guidelines), Design (graphic design, photography, creative assets), Development (websites, web applications, e-commerce builds), Campagne (multi-channel creative campaign strategy and execution), and Online Marketing (digital advertising, social media marketing, performance marketing). It serves organizations in government, education, healthcare, professional services, and enterprise sectors, primarily in the Zeeland region of the Netherlands, and also develops bespoke digital products such as interactive curriculum builders, voter-information platforms, and B2B webshops.

Product overview

BlackDesk is a full-service creative digital agency offering brand positioning, creative campaigns, website development, content creation, social media, and online marketing services. The agency's portfolio includes completed projects across various industries in the Zeeland region of the Netherlands. Notable deliverables include the Program Builder App (interactive curriculum builder for UCR), ZeelandStemt.nl (voter information platform), and B2B webshop solutions. Services are organized into five core modules: Branding, Design, Development, Campaign, and Online Marketing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Branding Brand strategy and visual identity development, including logo design, brand guidelines, and brand identity systems for organizations in government, education, professional services, and enterprise sectors.
• Design Visual design services including graphic design, photography, and creative visual assets for campaigns, magazines, and brand materials.
• Development (Website) Website development and digital platform creation, including custom websites, web applications, B2B webshops with WooCommerce, WCAG-compliant accessible builds, and Exact Online ERP integrations.
• Campagne (Campaign) Creative campaign development including campaign strategy, concept creation, multi-channel campaign execution across social, video, and out-of-home, and campaign production for clients in employer branding, election awareness, and product/service marketing.
• Online Marketing Digital marketing services including online advertising, social media marketing, performance marketing campaigns, and multi-channel online media buying across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat.
• B2B Webshop Solutions (WooCommerce + ERP) Custom B2B e-commerce webshop builds using WooCommerce, featuring personalized accounts, favorite products, special offers, automatic invoice generation via Exact Online integration, and warehouse-friendly packing-slip processes for B2B buyers.
• Program Builder App (Bespoke Interactive Web Application) Interactive web application developed for University College Roosevelt that enables prospective students to intuitively compose their own curriculum. Built with a mobile-first approach using the UX Pyramid model, featuring gamification-style UX (color psychology, icons, typographic hierarchy), and integrated with HubSpot for lead generation.
• ZeelandStemt.nl (Voter Information Platform) Interactive, WCAG-compliant digital platform developed for the Provinciale Statenverkiezingen in Zeeland, featuring a stemwijzer (voting guide), videos, and theme explanations to help citizens make informed voting decisions.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 10% annual growth during 2020-2022
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Percy'sminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Percy's is mentioned as a collaboration partner for the Provincie Zeeland 'Vind je element' arbeidsmarktcampagne. Percy's contributed to the campaign development alongside BlackDesk.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Code d'Azur: Netherlands-based creative agency covering brand strategy, creative campaigns, digital, and content production. Similar mid-sized Dutch creative shop competing for the same branding and campaign briefs.
• Netvlies: Mid-sized Dutch digital agency combining strategy, design, and web development, headquartered outside the Randstad. Operates in the same mid-market regional segment and competes for similar government and mid-market briefs.
• Studio Dumbar: Established Dutch design and brand-identity agency working on visual identity systems, brand strategy, and design. Directly comparable to BlackDesk's 'Modular Design Systems' and brand-transformation work.
• KesselsKramer: Independent Dutch creative agency known for branding, advertising, and content campaigns. Closely parallels BlackDesk's brand-and-campaign positioning with a strong storytelling and creative-concept orientation.
• Dept Agency: Dutch-headquartered digital creative agency offering strategy, design, development, and online marketing across multiple verticals. Provides the same full-service creative+tech stack BlackDesk delivers, but at significantly larger scale and geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• TBWA\NEBOKO: Major Dutch advertising agency network offering full-service advertising, branding, and digital marketing. Represents the larger national players BlackDesk competes against for enterprise and public-sector accounts.
• DDB Amsterdam: Large international-network creative agency operating in Amsterdam, providing advertising, branding, and digital campaign services. Comparable for clients evaluating creative partners in the Netherlands.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

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