What Maykin Media does

Maykin Media B.V. is an Amsterdam-based, privately held software company founded in 2008 that specializes in building custom open source web applications, APIs, and intuitive interfaces primarily for Dutch government and public sector clients. The company develops solutions using Python and React and delivers them through its own scalable Netherlands-based SaaS hosting platform, accompanied by consultancy, proactive technical support, and source code management services. Its team of approximately 30 specialists spans back-end and front-end development, product ownership, DevOps, UX/UI design, and project management.

The company's revenue is generated through a hybrid model combining professional services (custom development and consultancy) with recurring streams (SaaS hosting and support subscriptions). Sales are conducted via a direct, consultative motion targeting Dutch municipalities, national government agencies (notably Belastingdienst), and the Association of Dutch Municipalities (VNG), supplemented by selected cultural and non-profit clients such as Anne Frank Stichting and Artis. Pricing is quote-based and structured around multi-year contracts.

Maykin holds ISO 27001 (information security) and ISO 9001 (quality management) certifications issued by DigiTrust, credentials that are typically required for Dutch public sector procurement. The company operates exclusively within the Netherlands and has no disclosed external funding, acquisitions, or geographic expansion beyond its domestic market. Its stated differentiators are deep Dutch government domain specialization, an open source philosophy with transparent code management, and locally hosted infrastructure that aligns with Dutch data residency expectations.

Name

Maykin Media

Legal name

Maykin Media B.V.

Website

https://maykinmedia.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maykin Media is an Amsterdam-based open source software company that builds custom web applications, APIs, and digital interfaces using Python and React primarily for Dutch municipalities, national government agencies, and public sector organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Software Development: Bespoke web application, API, and interface development for government clients, delivered from concept through deployment.
2. SaaS Platform Hosting: Scalable Dutch SaaS platform for software delivery and hosting of realized products.
3. Consultancy Services: Expert consulting services for digital transformation and technical guidance.
4. Support Services: Proactive and reactive technical support provided by expert engineers, including solid support always ready to help customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Maykin Media designs, develops and operates custom open-source web applications, APIs and intuitive interfaces primarily for Dutch government clients, built with Python and React and delivered on its scalable Dutch SaaS platform. In addition to bespoke development, the firm provides consultancy, hosting and ongoing technical support, and manages client source code transparently.

Product overview

Maykin Media is an Amsterdam-based software company that provides custom software development services, focusing on open source solutions for the Dutch government. Their offering is centered on bespoke web applications, APIs, and intuitive interfaces built using Python and React. They deliver software on their scalable Dutch SaaS platform and provide ongoing support and consultancy services. The company specializes in open source for the public sector and custom software solutions rather than a pre-defined product portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Web Application Development Bespoke design and development of web applications, APIs and intuitive interfaces using Python and React, tailored to Dutch government and public-sector clients and delivered from concept through deployment.
• SaaS Platform Hosting Scalable Dutch SaaS platform used to deliver, host and operate software products built for clients, providing sovereign, ISO-certified hosting on Netherlands-based infrastructure.
• Technical Support Services Proactive and reactive technical support delivered by Maykin's expert engineers for the web applications and APIs hosted on the firm's SaaS platform.
• Consultancy Services Expert consulting for digital transformation and technical guidance, supporting clients from ideation through realization of their digital services.
• Source Code Management Managed source-code handling that ensures client code is kept transparent, secure and reliable, supporting the firm's open-source-first approach for government clients.

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VNG (Vereniging van Nederlandse Gemeenten)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Association of Dutch Municipalities (VNG), indicating deep engagement with the Dutch municipal government ecosystem.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Xebia: Large Dutch-origin IT consultancy with a public-sector and custom software development practice. Competes for the same municipal and national government RFPs as Maykin, with a much larger bench and broader portfolio.
• Incentro: Dutch digital transformation consultancy delivering custom application development, cloud, and data services with a strong public-sector practice. Competes with Maykin for Dutch government digital mandates at a larger scale.
• Conclusion: Large Dutch IT services group with deep public-sector footprint, including acquired firms such as Virtual Affairs and IT-Workz that build custom digital platforms for municipalities. Direct overlap with Maykin's customer base but at much greater scale and breadth.
• Sogeti Netherlands: Dutch arm of Sogeti/Capgemini providing application development, managed services, and digital transformation to Dutch government clients. A scaled competitor to Maykin for large multi-year public-sector programs.
• Dept Agency: International digital agency with Dutch roots offering custom engineering, design, and marketing services to enterprise and public-sector clients. Comparable to Maykin on the custom engineering side but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple geographies.
• Info Support: Large Dutch IT services firm with significant custom software development and public-sector practice. Competes with Maykin for Dutch government digital mandates at greater scale and with broader capability offerings.

Direct peers

• Hoppinger: Amsterdam-based digital product studio that designs and builds custom web applications and platforms for public and private clients, including Dutch government organizations. Closely comparable in size, geography, and tech-stack (Python/React) to Maykin Media.
• Magnus Orange: Amsterdam-based digital agency building custom web platforms, apps, and integrations, with experience serving Dutch public-sector clients. Directly comparable to Maykin in size, location, and custom software delivery model.
• Craftworkz: Amsterdam digital product studio specializing in custom software, UX/UI design, and cloud platforms, with public-sector work in the Netherlands. Operates in the same niche as Maykin: small, senior-led, custom web application delivery.

Regional players

• Open Government Partnership vendors (Twijfelaar / Sdu / Logius-adjacent open-source shops): Sdu and adjacent Dutch firms provide content platforms and e-government services to municipalities; they operate in the same Dutch government ecosystem and compete for adjacent mandates even if their core offerings are different (content vs. custom software).

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maykin-media

Compliance2 records

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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