What B-amsterdam does

B. Amsterdam is a privately held creative workspace and community operator founded in 2013 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The company runs a three-building campus (B.1, B.2, B.3) that consolidates workspace, events, sports, and hospitality under a single operator, serving entrepreneurs, startups, freelancers, and small-to-medium companies. Its workspace portfolio spans private offices from 20 m² to 3,000 m², a coworking floor, a dedicated startup floor, shared office configurations for hybrid teams, and ancillary storage, supported by 44 event spaces across 8,000 m².

The revenue model is diversified across six primary streams: recurring office rental, coworking and flex desk subscriptions, shared office subscriptions, one-time event space hire, sports facility subscriptions (padel with 12 courts, gym, indoor golf, physiotherapy), and the B. Members community membership program. Pricing is quote-based and contractually flexible. The company reports approximately 300 tenant companies and 2,500+ daily users, with member benefits including free off-peak padel, gym and event space discounts, rooftop restaurant access, and entry to 25 annual community events. Distribution relies on direct sales (tours, free trial days), self-serve coworking, event booking, and community-driven word-of-mouth marketing.

B. Amsterdam's competitive position rests on an all-in-one ecosystem combined with strong accessibility (3 minutes to A4/A10 highways, 10 minutes to Schiphol Airport, 600+ parking spaces). Sub-brands include B. Bar, De Huismeesters hospitality venue, Bureau rooftop restaurant, the B. Members program, Start-up Floor, and Cowork Floor. The company is co-founded by Bass Veggel, employs 11–50 people, and discloses no external funding rounds, institutional investors, or parent company relationships, consistent with a bootstrapped operating model. The primary website is b-amsterdam.com.

Name

B-amsterdam

Legal name

B. Amsterdam

Website

https://b-buildingbusiness.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

B. Amsterdam is a privately held Amsterdam-based operator of a three-building creative workspace campus, offering private offices, coworking, event venues, sports facilities, and hospitality to 300 tenant companies and 2,500+ daily users.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Creative Workspace & Coworking

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Purpose Event Halls & Community Centers (THAHAAAI)

Keywords

• Creative workspace rentals
• Coworking space operators
• Flexible office leasing
• Event venue rental
• Community membership programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Office Space Rental: Rental of private office spaces ranging from 20 m² to 3,000 m², providing dedicated workspace for companies with full-service amenities included.
2. Coworking and Flex Desk Rental: Flexible coworking spaces and hot desk options on the cowork floor, targeting freelancers and professionals seeking flexible workspace solutions.
3. Shared Office Spaces: Hybrid workspace solutions where companies share office space while maintaining their own designated areas, supporting hybrid work arrangements.
4. Event Space Rental: 44 event spaces accommodating 6 to 1,500 guests across 8,000 m², including a rooftop restaurant, available for corporate events, conferences, and celebrations.
5. Sports Facilities: Padel club with 12 courts, gym with personal training and group classes, indoor golf, and physiotherapy services. Members receive free padel during off-peak hours and discounted gym access.
6. B. Membership: Membership program providing access to sports facilities, community events (25 per year), discounts on event spaces and meeting rooms, rooftop restaurant access, and networking opportunities with over 2,500 daily users.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

B. Amsterdam operates an integrated creative workspace and community hub across three buildings in Amsterdam, providing private offices (20–3,000 m²), flexible coworking, shared offices, a startup floor, 44 event venues for 6–1,500 guests spanning 8,000 m², on-site sports facilities (12-court padel club, gym, indoor golf), and hospitality venues (B. Bar, De Huismeesters, Bureau rooftop restaurant). Its B. Members program packages community access, annual events, and cross-service discounts for tenants and visitors.

Product overview

B. Amsterdam is a creative workspace and community hub offering a unified platform of integrated workspace solutions and lifestyle amenities. The core offering includes private offices (20–3,000 m²), flexible coworking spaces, shared offices for hybrid workers, and dedicated startup floors. Supporting amenities encompass sports facilities (padel with 12 courts, gym, indoor golf), hospitality services (B. Bar, De Huismeesters, Bureau rooftop restaurant), and event spaces accommodating 6 to 1,500 guests across 44 rooms on 8,000 m². The B. Members program provides community integration with networking events, business programs, and discounts across all services. The offering functions as an all-in-one ecosystem where entrepreneurs, creators, and teams work, connect, and grow together.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• B. bar: Coffee bar/horeca facility within the B. Amsterdam workspace
• De Huismeesters
• Bureau
• B. members
• Start-up Floor
• Cowork Floor
• B. bar

Products and services

• Kantoren (Private Offices) Private customizable office spaces ranging from 20 m² to 3,000 m² with full-service amenities, high-speed internet, meeting rooms, and community access for companies seeking dedicated workspace.
• Cowork Floor Flexible coworking space on a shared floor with private areas for calls and focused work, surrounded by other professionals and entrepreneurs.
• Shared Office Hybrid office spaces shared with other companies, offering the privacy of a dedicated office with flexible rental contracts for teams using the office only part of the week.
• Start-up Floor Dedicated floor for startups ready to move beyond coworking, providing private island workspaces among other startups with opportunities for idea exchange and peer collaboration.
• Event Spaces 44 event spaces spanning 8,000 m² accommodating 6 to 1,500 guests, used for corporate events, conferences, team gatherings, and celebrations, with on-site F&B and rooftop restaurant support.
• Padel Club Padel tennis facility with 12 courts, free to B. members during off-peak hours and available as a pay-as-you-play sport for visitors.
• Gym Fitness facility with personal training, group classes, and open gym sessions, offering discounted rates for B. members.
• Indoor Golf Indoor golf bays enabling members to practice and refine their golf swing within the campus.
• B. Bar On-site bar serving coffee and refreshments to members and visitors within the B. Amsterdam campus.
• De Huismeesters Hospitality venue providing food and beverage services to the B. Amsterdam community and visitors.
• Bureau Rooftop Restaurant Rooftop restaurant venue within B. Amsterdam open for lunches, dinners, and drinks with panoramic views.
• B. Members Community Program Membership program providing access to community events (25 per year), discounts on event spaces and meeting rooms, rooftop restaurant access, sports facilities (free padel off-peak, discounted gym), and networking opportunities across B. Amsterdam's 2,500+ daily users.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free padel for members during off-peak hours reduces member costs while increasing facility utilization
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• COD (B. at home)minorOthersB. Amsterdam is referenced in connection with 'B. at home', a project by COD (possibly a related real estate or development company). This appears to be a related initiative rather than a formal partnership. No additional details about the relationship are available in the source material.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Spaces (IWG): Global flexible-workspace brand under IWG, providing coworking, private offices, and meeting rooms to entrepreneurs and corporates. Overlaps substantially with B. Amsterdam's workspace offerings but is part of a much larger multi-brand portfolio (Regus, HQ, Signature).
• WeWork: Global flexible-workspace operator offering coworking, private offices, and event spaces to entrepreneurs and enterprises. The most recognized direct competitor in the flexible-workspace category, though at much larger scale and with a different capital structure.

Direct peers

• Industrious: Premium flexible-workspace operator offering private offices, coworking, and event spaces to mid-market and enterprise tenants. Comparable in product mix and emphasis on hospitality-grade experience, though primarily US-focused.
• New Work SE: German-based provider of coworking, flexible offices, and event spaces under brands like Mindspace and Design Offices. Comparable in combining workspace with community events and ancillary services.
• Mindspace: Premium flexible-workspace provider operating in major European cities, offering coworking, private offices, and event venues targeting startups and enterprises. Closely comparable in product mix and target customer to B. Amsterdam, though geographically broader.
• Talent Garden: European coworking and innovation campus operator with locations across Italy and other countries, offering coworking, private offices, event spaces, and education programs. Comparable in targeting entrepreneurs with community-driven workspace offerings.
• Servcorp: Global provider of serviced offices, coworking, and virtual offices targeting professionals and smaller enterprises. Overlaps with B. Amsterdam's private office and virtual workspace offerings, with similar premium positioning.
• The Office Group (TOG): UK-headquartered flexible-workspace provider offering coworking, private offices, and meeting rooms across multiple European cities. Highly comparable business model targeting professionals and growing companies with full-service workspaces.

Regional players

• Zoku: Amsterdam-founded hybrid hotel-coworking concept offering short-stay accommodations combined with coworking spaces and community programming. Highly comparable to B. Amsterdam's hybrid workspace/community model in the same Amsterdam market, though with a hospitality angle.
• A'DAM Toren: Amsterdam creative hub in the A'DAM Tower offering coworking, event spaces, F&B, music venues, and entertainment under one roof. Closely comparable hybrid workspace-lifestyle concept in the same city as B. Amsterdam.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/B__amsterdam
• Facebookfacebook.com/B.BuildingBusiness
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/b-amsterdam

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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