Actium
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersAssen, Netherlands
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Actium does
Actium is a Dutch social housing corporation (woningcorporatie) operating under the legal form Stichting Actium, a non-profit foundation headquartered in Assen, Netherlands. Formed on July 1, 2008, through the merger of Woonstichting Actium, Stichting Woningbeheer Assen (SWA), and Stichting Woningbeheer Smilde (SWS), Actium provides regulated affordable rental housing to approximately 17,000 households across eight municipalities in the provinces of Drenthe and Friesland. Rents are set under national government rules (capped below €879.66/month in 2026) and adjusted annually on July 1 based on tenant income categories verified through the Belastingdienst.
Actium's core operational technology centers on physical housing assets and energy infrastructure rather than software: solar panel systems (minimum 260 Wp, target of 8 panels per dwelling), hybrid heat pumps, full electric heat pumps, and district heating (warmtenet) developed jointly with the Municipality of Assen toward a gas-free portfolio by 2050. The company's digital layer consists of Mijn Actium, a tenant self-service portal for rent payment, repair requests, and account management, and Thuiskompas, a shared regional housing allocation platform used with other Drenthe housing corporations, integrated with national identity services DigiD and MijnOverheid. Adjacent services include the Seniorenmakelaar (senior housing advisor) program and specialized housing types such as flexwoningen (temporary/demountable homes) and levensloopbestendige woningen (lifetime-friendly accessible homes).
Revenue is generated almost exclusively through monthly rental subscriptions from individual tenants, with government-set pricing caps and income-dependent annual increases. Tenant acquisition flows through Thuiskompas and the Seniorenmakelaar, while tenant retention is supported through Mijn Actium, a dedicated Seniorenmakelaar service (650 consultations and 150 relocations over three years), and community engagement via Mijn Buurt Assen. The company is pursuing a 10-year construction plan for approximately 2,700 new sustainable homes and a 2024–2029 sustainability retrofit of 2,400 existing homes, supplemented by active portfolio consolidation through the 2025 'collegiale solidariteit' agreement with Woonservice, Domesta, and Woonconcept.
Actium firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Actium
- Legal name
- Stichting Actium
- Website
- https://actiumwonen.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2008
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Actium industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Social Housing
- NAICS
- Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990)
- SIC
- Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Lessors Of Real Property, Nec (6519)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Affordable & Public Housing Asset Management (BPAJAMAI)
Keywords
Where Actium is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Assen
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Actium business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Residential Rental Income: Actium generates the overwhelming majority of its revenue from monthly rental payments from approximately 17,000 households across eight municipalities in Drenthe and Friesland. Rent is set in accordance with government regulations for social housing, with annual rent adjustments effective July 1 each year. Rent increases are income-dependent (social sector rent increase rules).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Social housing rental rates (income-dependent) |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Actium product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Actium is a Dutch social housing corporation (woningcorporatie) operating as Stichting Actium, providing affordable government-regulated rental homes to approximately 17,000 households across eight municipalities in Drenthe and Friesland. Its core offering is the rental, maintenance, and renewal of social housing stock, supplemented by tenant services (Mijn Actium portal, Seniorenmakelaar advisory), a multi-year sustainability retrofit program (insulation, solar panels, hybrid heat pumps), and new construction of around 2,700 sustainable homes over the next decade.
Product overview
Actium operates as a social housing corporation (woningcorporatie) providing rental housing services to approximately 17,000 households across eight municipalities in Drenthe and Friesland, Netherlands. The company's product portfolio centers on its core tenant service platform, Mijn Actium, an online tenant portal offering self-service capabilities for rent payments, repair requests, and contract management. Adjacent to this, Actium offers housing allocation through the regional Thuiskompas platform and app, a Seniorenmakelaar advisory service for elderly tenants, and a housing sustainability program delivering energy efficiency improvements including insulation, ventilation, solar panels, and heat pumps. The company also provides specialized housing types such as temporary flexwoningen (flexible housing) for specific target groups and levensloopbestendige woningen (lifetime-friendly homes) designed for accessibility. New construction projects include various housing types from family homes to care-oriented apartments.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Mijn Actium Tenant Portal Secure online self-service portal for Actium tenants to manage rent payments, submit repair requests (reparatieverzoek), update personal details, and communicate with Actium staff 24/7 via desktop.
- Thuiskompas Regional Housing Allocation Platform Shared housing allocation platform for the Drenthe region used by multiple housing corporations including Actium. Enables tenant registration, property search, application submission, and allocation of social rental homes.
- Thuiskompas Mobile App Mobile application version of the Thuiskompas housing allocation platform with biometric login (facial recognition and fingerprint), one-click application, saved search filters, and push notifications for new housing listings.
- Seniorenmakelaar (Senior Housing Advisor Service) Personalized advisory service provided to senior tenants (typically 55+) to help them find suitable alternative housing, navigate the housing allocation system, register on Thuiskompas, and accompany viewings during downsizing moves.
- Woning Verduurzamingsprogramma (Housing Sustainability Program) Multi-year sustainability retrofit program upgrading approximately 2,400 Actium rental homes between 2024 and 2029 with better insulation, ventilation, solar panel installation, and (hybrid) heat pump installation to reduce tenant energy consumption.
- Flexwoningen (Flexible/Temporary Housing) Temporary, demountable, and relocatable housing units offered as an alternative to conventional social housing for specific target groups including youth (18-22), starters (21-35), urgent seekers, and refugees with status (statushouders).
- Levensloopbestendige Woningen (Lifetime-Friendly Accessible Homes) Single-story accessible housing designed for seniors and residents with mobility needs, featuring bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor with additional bedrooms upstairs, suitable for aging-in-place.
- New Construction Sustainable Rental Housing (10-Year Plan) Development of approximately 2,700 new sustainable rental homes over the next 10 years across multiple municipalities in Drenthe and Friesland, including active projects in Assen (Schildersbuurt, Zilverschoonstraat flats, Groene Dijk, Kloosterakker, Burgemeester De Dreuplein), Meppel, Vledder, Smilde, Makkinga, Oldeberkoop, Koekange, Donkerbroek, Hoogeveen (Zeeheldenbuurt), and Oosterwolde (Rikkingahof).
- Social Rental Housing (Core Service) Government-regulated affordable rental housing service providing homes to approximately 17,000 households across eight municipalities in Drenthe and Friesland, with rent set under national social housing rules including the point-based WOZ system and annual rent adjustments capped by national government regulations.
Quantifiable outcome
- 2,400 homes will have sustainability upgrades by 2029, resulting in lower energy consumption and reduced energy bills for tenants.
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Companies that use Actium
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Actium technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Feature4 records
Actium partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Woonservice (woningruil)coreUnder collegiale solidariteit, Actium became the new landlord for 89 Woonservice homes in Tiendeveen, Smilde, and Nieuweroord (effective February 1, 2026). Woonservice took over 102 Actium homes in Assen's Pittelo neighborhood.
- Gemeente Assen (Municipality of Assen)coreThe municipality and Actium signed a joint declaration of intent to collaborate on sustainable heating solutions for homes in Assen. Goal: all homes heated without natural gas by 2050. District heating (warmtenet) is identified as a promising solution for many neighborhoods. Joint commitment to long-term sustainable warmth.
- DomestacoreOne of three housing corporations (alongside Actium and Woonservice) in the 'collegiale solidariteit' agreement for Southwest Drenthe. Domesta takes over 110 new-build homes from Woonconcept in Hoogeveen. The agreement also includes financial support for Woonconcept.
- WoonservicecoreHousing corporation partner in collegiale solidariteit for Southwest Drenthe. Woonservice exchanges housing with Actium (89 homes in Smilde/Nieuweroord transferred to Actium in Hoogeveen, 102 homes in Assen's Pittelo transferred to Woonservice). Also exchanges tenants through direct tenant swap.
- WoonconceptcoreHousing corporation in financial difficulty receiving support through the collegiale solidariteit agreement. Actium takes over 148 homes in Hoogeveen's Zeeheldenbuurt for demolition and reconstruction. Domesta takes over new-build tasks. Three corporations provide €1 million/year each for 5 years as financial support.
- NNCZ (Noord-Nederlandse Christelijke Zorgorganisatie)coreHealthcare partner for 12 life-proof homes at Veenekamp in Vledder, adjacent to NNCZ's De Borgstee care centre. Six homes are allocated to residents with care needs (managed by NNCZ), three for housing turnover within Vledder, and three for neighbors who contribute to community well-being.
- Zorggroep LiantecoreHealthcare provider and key partner in the Rikkingahof area renewal project in Oosterwolde (municipality Ooststellingwerf). Liante's existing care building will be renovated, new care apartments built, and shared community spaces created. The partnership aims to create a diverse neighborhood where elderly can live independently with care nearby.
- Bouwgroep Dijkstra DraismacoreSelected contractor for Actium's home sustainability program (2024-2029). Carries out insulation, ventilation, solar panel, and heat pump installations across Actium's housing portfolio.
- Nijhuis BouwcoreSelected contractor for Actium's home sustainability program (2024-2029). Undertakes insulation, ventilation, solar panel, and heat pump installations.
- Buursema BouwcoreSelected contractor for Actium's home sustainability program (2024-2029). Undertakes insulation, ventilation, solar panel, and heat pump installations.
- Dura VermeercoreSelected contractor for Actium's home sustainability program (2024-2029). Also involved in circular construction initiatives through Proeftuin Drenthe woont circulair.
- Trebbe BouwcoreBuilding partner in Bouwstroom Noord, a collaborative construction initiative of 6 housing corporations and 2 developers. Trebbe is building the Schildersbuurt renewal project in Assen (105 new homes).
- Bouwmij HendrikscoreConstruction firm building Actium's Zilverschoonstraat flat renewal project in Assen (4 flats, 96 new apartments), as well as 12 levensloopbestendige (life-proof) homes in Vledder.
- Stichting StraatboerminorPartnership for the 'groene voortuin' (green front garden) initiative. Straatboer removes paving tiles from tenants' front gardens in Assen and replaces them with greenery at no cost to the tenant. Partly funded by Duurzaamheidscentrum Assen.
- NoorderboogcoreHealthcare provider partner in the renovation and expansion of Woonzorgcentrum Dunninghe in De Wijk. Noorderboog's care facility was renovated (32 care apartments) and Actium built 34 aanleunwoningen (sheltered housing units) on the same site.
- Bouwstroom Noord (6 housing corporations + 2 developers)coreCollaborative procurement and building initiative involving Actium, Lefier, Woonconcept, Wold & Waard, Woonservice, and Domesta (6 housing corporations) plus Dura Vermeer and Trebbe (developers). Develops standardized, affordable social housing designs. Three types of terraced houses and two types of apartment buildings. Goal of at least 1,000 homes through shared purchasing power.
- MET-architectenminorArchitecture firm led by Judith Lansink, involved in the Proeftuin Drenthe circular building initiative and as architect for Bouwstroom Noord. Contributed to circular construction methodology thinking.
- HJK ArchitectencoreArchitecture firm working extensively with Actium on social housing projects. Designed the Schildersbuurt renewal (retaining the neighborhood's history as a former workers' district) and Burgemeester De Dreuplein development. Long-standing collaborative partner.
- Ad Hoc (leegstandbeheer)minorCompany specialized in vacancy management, anti-squat, and temporary housing of vacant properties. Actium uses Ad Hoc to temporarily house residents in homes awaiting demolition, preventing vandalism and squatting in empty buildings (e.g., in Zeeheldenbuurt Hoogeveen and Luchiesland Noord Assen).
- Klimaatroute / EnergiecoachesminorEnergy coaches who visit Actium tenants in Assen to provide free energy-saving materials (radiator foil, draft strips) and advice. Approximately 6,000 tenants have received energy coaching visits.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Actium competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Woonconcept: Social housing corporation operating in the Drenthe region; explicitly mentioned as Actium's partner in collegiale solidariteit, with 148 homes in Hoogeveen transferred to Actium. Same regulatory regime, similar geographic footprint.
- Woonservice: Drenthe-based social housing corporation that has exchanged housing portfolios with Actium under collegiale solidariteit in early 2026. Directly comparable in size, mandate, and operating geography.
- Domesta: Dutch social housing corporation, fellow member of collegiale solidariteit in Southwest Drenthe with Actium, taking over portions of Woonconcept's portfolio. Comparable scale, mandate, and operating area.
- Lefier: Northern Netherlands social housing corporation and fellow Bouwstroom Noord partner with Actium. Directly comparable in operating model, regulatory regime, and target tenant segments.
- Wold & Waard: Groningen-based social housing corporation and Bouwstroom Noord partner. Similar scale and operating model; useful comparable on portfolio construction economics and tenant services.
- Woonzorg Nederland: Dutch housing corporation specializing in senior and care-integrated housing, comparable to Actium's levensloopbestendige woningen and care partnerships with NNCZ/Noorderboog/Liante. A relevant peer on the senior/care housing sub-segment.
- Habion: Dutch housing corporation focused on senior housing, closely comparable to Actium's Seniorenmakelaar program and care-integrated housing initiatives. Useful peer for the senior segment.
Broad incumbents
- Ymere: One of the largest Dutch social housing corporations, operating across multiple regions including Amsterdam and surrounding areas. Comparable mandate (sociale huur) at significantly larger scale, useful for benchmarking operational metrics.
- Vestia: Large Dutch housing corporation operating primarily in South Holland. Compares on regulatory regime, asset management practices, and tenant service operations, though much larger and in a different region.
- Woonstichting De Alliantie: Large Dutch social housing corporation operating in the Randstad. Comparable mandate and digital tenant services (online portal), useful as a comparable for tenant-engagement models at scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
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Actium leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Actium funding detail
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Funding rounds
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Frequently asked questions about Actium
What does Actium do?
Actium is a Dutch social housing corporation (woningcorporatie) operating as Stichting Actium, providing affordable government-regulated rental homes to approximately 17,000 households across eight municipalities in Drenthe and Friesland. Its core offering is the rental, maintenance, and renewal of social housing stock, supplemented by tenant services (Mijn Actium portal, Seniorenmakelaar advisory), a multi-year sustainability retrofit program (insulation, solar panels, hybrid heat pumps), and new construction of around 2,700 sustainable homes over the next decade.
Is Actium a public or private company?
Actium is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was Actium founded?
Actium was founded in 2008. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Actium based?
Actium is headquartered in Assen, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Actium make money?
One revenue line is on record: residential Rental Income.
Who are Actium's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Woonconcept, Woonservice, Domesta, Lefier, Wold & Waard, Woonzorg Nederland and Habion. Broad incumbents are Ymere, Vestia and Woonstichting De Alliantie.
Does Actium have an API?
No public API is recorded for Actium.
What industry is Actium in?
Actium's product category is Social Housing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAJAFAD, Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8), with a secondary code of BPAJAMAI, Affordable & Public Housing Asset Management. Its NAICS code is 53111 and its SIC code is 6513.