it2grow

What it2grow does

it2grow BV is a Netherlands-based managed IT services company headquartered in Den Haag, founded in 2013 and operating as part of the Safehouse cybersecurity group. The company delivers security-first infrastructure services built around the Veeam Data Platform, spanning three tiers of backup-as-a-service — Veeam Data Cloud (European residency), Veeam Dutch Cloud (Dutch data residency and management), and Veeam Dedicated Cloud (NIS2-compliant dedicated infrastructure) — alongside its own IT2PROTECT managed backup brand for Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra ID. The managed security layer is delivered through a multi-vendor stack including SOPHOS MDR, RSA identity security, Darktrace autonomous AI defense, Runecast, Pentera automated security testing, and Object First immutable backup storage, with 24/7 emergency incident response certified under CREST CSIR, NCSC, and DESC CyberForce and delivered jointly with Obrela.

The business operates on a mix of recurring managed services (managed security, managed compliance, managed backup, managed threat hunting with 24/7 SLAs), project-based professional services (Veeam VASP implementations, security validation, cyber attack recovery), and detachering (IT staffing and temp-to-perm placement). It2grow holds top-tier partner designations with Veeam (Platinum and VASP), RSA (Titanium), HPE (Gold), and SOPHOS (MDR), and was named the fastest-growing Runecast partner in EMEA. The company serves more than 286 customer organizations across Dutch government and public safety, education, large enterprise (logistics, dairy, manufacturing), and healthcare, with reference customers including Veiligheidsregio Noord en Oost Gelderland (56 fire stations), Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (33,000+ students), and VDL Groep (105 companies, full ransomware recovery in 2021). Go-to-market is enterprise field sales augmented by content marketing, partner referrals, and hands-on workshops, and the company is currently expanding advisory offerings around NIS2 compliance, digital sovereignty, and the Broadcom/VMware migration wave.

Name

it2grow

Legal name

it2grow BV

Website

https://it2grow.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

it2grow is a Netherlands-based managed IT services firm (part of Safehouse) delivering Veeam-powered backup-as-a-service, managed security, NIS2 compliance, and 24/7 incident response to 286+ Dutch government, education, and enterprise customers from offices in Den Haag and Amsterdam.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Security and Data Protection Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Backup & DR Software Implementation & Managed Platforms (BPAEALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (IT GRC) Platforms (HDAEALAK), Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR) (HDAEAJAH), Security Operations Center (SOC) as a Service (BPAEADAB), ITSM Governance, Compliance & Audit Readiness (BPAEAJAM)

Keywords

• Managed security services
• Data backup solutions
• Cyber incident response
• IT infrastructure consulting
• Staff augmentation services

Headquarters

HQ city

The Hague

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Services: Recurring managed services including managed security, managed compliance, managed backup, and managed threat hunting. Provided 24/7 with SLA commitments.
2. Professional Services: Veeam VASP implementation services, security validation, and cyber attack recovery. One-time project-based engagements for infrastructure projects.
3. Detacherling: Staffing and contract professionals for infrastructure, security, and network projects. Flexible staffing with deta-vast (contract-to-hire) options available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

it2grow delivers managed security, managed backup, and cyber incident response services anchored on the Veeam Data Platform, complemented by SOPHOS MDR, RSA identity security, and Darktrace AI. The firm operates Veeam VASP implementations, Dutch-resident and dedicated cloud backup tiers, 24/7 threat hunting, and emergency incident response for government, education, enterprise and healthcare customers in the Netherlands and Benelux.

Product overview

it2grow is a Dutch managed IT services company (part of Safehouse) offering security-first infrastructure services centered on the Veeam Data Platform and complementary cybersecurity solutions. The core portfolio spans three tiers of Veeam-powered backup-as-a-service offerings (Veeam Data Cloud for European storage, Veeam Dutch Cloud for Dutch residency, and Veeam Dedicated Cloud for NIS2-compliant dedicated infrastructure), supplemented by the it2protect Managed Backup brand for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID protection. The security layer is built on SOPHOS MDR (24/7 managed detection and response), RSA identity security solutions (IAM, MFA, SSO, governance), and Darktrace autonomous AI defense. Advisory services cover VMware migration, NIS2 compliance, digital sovereignty, cloud repatriation, and the IT2Grow 2026 Health Check. All services are delivered by Dutch-certified engineers from the Den Haag office, with emergency incident response powered by CREST CSIR/NCSC-certified it2grow and Obrela.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IT2PROTECT: Managed Back-up solution for Microsoft 365 data protection offered by it2grow

Products and services

• IT2PROTECT Managed Back-up for Microsoft 365 Managed backup for Microsoft 365 workloads with independent storage in Dutch data centers, 24/7 self-service access and a pay-as-you-go pricing model; protects against data loss from hackers, user errors, or Microsoft outages.
• Veeam Data Cloud Fully managed Veeam backup service with backups stored in European data centers, encrypted and immutable, GDPR-compliant and suitable for organizations without dedicated NIS2 obligations.
• Veeam Dutch Cloud Veeam backup delivered in certified Dutch data centers and fully managed by Dutch engineers (either by it2grow or HPE GreenLake); provides Dutch data residency and protection against the US Cloud Act.
• Veeam Dedicated Cloud Dedicated Veeam environment in a Dutch data center or on-premises, fully separated from shared infrastructure with full transparency on access, NIS2 compliance, and maximum control; managed by the customer's own staff with it2grow as fallback.
• Managed Security Services End-to-end managed security delivering 24/7 threat hunting, detection and response, compliance management, and security validation using SOPHOS, RSA, and Pentera; helps regulated organizations meet NIS2 and GDPR requirements.
• SOPHOS Managed Detection and Response (MDR) 24/7 managed threat hunting, detection, and response delivered jointly by it2grow and SOPHOS, combining elite threat hunters, ethical hackers, and onsite engineers; AI-driven detection with an average 38-minute response time.
• RSA Identity Security and Compliance Solutions RSA-based identity and access management portfolio covering MFA, SSO, directory, governance, and adaptive authentication, aimed at preventing identity theft and supporting GDPR/NIS2 compliance.
• Emergency Incident Response (24/365 SOC) 24/7/365 emergency cyber incident response with damage identification, incident coordination, intelligence-driven forensic investigation, malware analysis, root cause analysis, and recovery support; CREST CSIR, NCSC and DESC certified, with a 15-minute triage SLA.
• Detachering (Staff Augmentation) Flexible placement of certified IT professionals for infrastructure, security, and network projects on a detachering basis, including Veeam, VMware, HPE, Microsoft, and security specialists; deta-vast (temp-to-perm) conversion available.
• NIS2 Compliance Advisory Advisory service helping organizations assess and meet NIS2 directive requirements, covering incident response strategy, security monitoring, audits, penetration testing, and the 24-hour mandatory incident reporting obligation.
• IT2Grow 2026 Health Check Resilience, performance and efficiency health check delivered in 2.5 hours; inventories VM/server/storage capacity, identifies optimization opportunities, evaluates backup facilities and restore scores, and runs realistic migration simulations jointly with HPE and Veeam.
• Cloud-only Strategy Assessment Advisory service that benchmarks cloud-only, hybrid, and on-premises strategies against workload fit, cost, and compliance requirements, producing FinOps, cloud-repatriation, and workload-placement recommendations.
• Digital Sovereignty Assessment Advisory service that determines the appropriate level of digital sovereignty for backup and data management, covering data residency, access controls, retention, NIS2, and three defined sovereignty tiers (Basic, Dedicated, Full).

Quantifiable outcome

• Response time 96% faster than industry standard at 38 minutes average
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 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

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• SafehousecoreOthersit2grow is part of Safehouse, a Dutch provider of complete cybersecurity portfolio solutions. Safehouse provides the umbrella for it2grow's specialized infrastructure and data resilience services.
• VeeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationVeeam Platinum and VASP (Accredited Service Partner). it2grow performs advanced Veeam implementations and recovery services, often assigned by Veeam for Benelux projects. Specializes in ransomware recovery and backup infrastructure.
• SOPHOScoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial MDR (Managed Detection and Response) partner. Integrates SOPHOS MDR with it2grow managed services for 24/7 threat hunting and response. Provides average 38-minute response time, 96% faster than industry standard.
• RSAcoreTechnology or IntegrationRSA Titanium partner for identity security and compliance solutions. Provides RSA ID Plus, Governance & Lifecycle, and Unified Identity Platform for GDPR, NIS2 compliance and identity theft prevention.
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)majorTechnology or IntegrationHPE Gold Partner. Focus on HPE infrastructure, VM Essentials, and GreenLake. Used for 2026 Health Check scans and capacity planning services.
• RunecastmajorTechnology or IntegrationFastest growing Runecast partner in EMEA. Uses Runecast Analyzer for VMware environment management, security compliance, best practice assessment, and hybrid cloud management.
• DarktracemajorTechnology or IntegrationAI-powered autonomous threat detection and response. Darktrace interrupts cyber attacks in seconds for ransomware, email phishing, and cloud threats. Over 6,800 organizations globally use Darktrace.
• Object FirstmajorTechnology or IntegrationCo-founded by Veeam founders. Provides Ootbi (Out-of-the-Box Immutability) storage optimized for Veeam. Delivers S3 native immutable storage with Zero Trust principles for ransomware-proof backup.
• ObrelamajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership for incident response services. Combines it2grow's local Dutch expertise with Obrela's European-wide incident response capabilities. Provides 15-minute triage SLA and 24/7/365 availability.
• VMwaremajorTechnology or IntegrationVMware expertise for virtualization, with focus on alternatives following Broadcom acquisition. Provides guidance on VMware migration and alternatives including HPE VM Essentials, Nutanix, Hyper-V, and Proxmox.
• HPEmajorTechnology or IntegrationWhitepaper sponsor for VMware Dilemma analysis. HPE VM Essentials presented as alternative for edge locations and smaller deployments following Broadcom/VMware changes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Wortell: Dutch managed services and security provider (Microsoft-focused) of similar size operating in the Netherlands; competes for the same Dutch enterprise and public-sector backup/security budgets as it2grow.
• Schuberg Philis: Dutch mission-critical managed services provider serving regulated enterprises with high-availability infrastructure; comparable in customer segment and Dutch on-premises/hybrid positioning.
• S-Unit (part of Broadline): Benelux Veeam-focused service provider offering backup, DR and managed services; comparable Veeam partnership depth and customer segment overlap in the Dutch market.
• Proact IT Group: European Veeam-aligned managed services and data-center specialist with a strong Benelux presence; competes directly for Veeam-based backup/DR managed services contracts.

Broad incumbents

• NCC Group / Fox-IT: Fox-IT (Dutch) under NCC Group provides incident response, managed SOC and cybersecurity advisory in the Netherlands — directly competes for certified IR mandates with it2grow/Safehouse.
• Computacenter: European enterprise IT infrastructure provider with managed services, security and vendor partnerships including Veeam and HPE; broad incumbent scaling into mid-market accounts that overlap with it2grow's Dutch footprint.
• Sopra Steria: Large European IT services group with significant Dutch operations covering cybersecurity, managed services and public-sector digital transformation — broad incumbent competing on larger NIS2 tenders.
• KPN Security: Largest Dutch incumbent security and managed services provider; overlaps with it2grow on managed SOC, compliance (NIS2) and Dutch public-sector contracts, but as part of a much broader telco portfolio.
• Conclusion Xforce (formerly Xcellent / KPN Consulting): Dutch consulting and managed services firm covering cloud, security and infrastructure modernization; competes for similar Dutch enterprise and public-sector modernization mandates.

Regional players

• Vanderlande IT / ICT Group: Dutch managed services and infrastructure provider with comparable mid-market focus on virtualization, backup and security — regional competitor in the Netherlands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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