Synchroon

What Synchroon does

Synchroon is a Dutch area developer (gebiedsontwikkelaar) headquartered in Utrecht that acquires land and develops residential and mixed-use real estate projects across the Netherlands. Founded in 1939 and operating today as a wholly-owned subsidiary of TBI Holdings — a steward-owned holding managed by an independent foundation that reinvests profits into quality, new projects, and societal goals — Synchroon works with municipalities, housing corporations, and private landowners to identify, acquire, and transform development sites ranging from small neighborhood interventions to large-scale urban transformations. Its portfolio of named projects spans Wisselspoor (Utrecht), De Sax (Rotterdam Wilhelminapier), Te Werve (Rijswijk), Grow in Merwede (Utrecht), 5TRACKS (Breda), KJ Den Haag, Tuinen van Genta (Breda), Contactbuurt (Amsterdam), and Vliegbasis Soesterberg, typically co-developed with partners such as BPD, AM Gebiedsontwikkeling, Heijmans, and housing corporations.

Synchroon's product surface is organized around a set of proprietary development concepts rather than a software platform. Domus Living is a compact urban living concept featuring micro-apartments with shared facilities (housekitchen, cooking studio, garden, roof terrace), first realized at Amsterdam Houthaven with 235 units. Buurtleven is a neighborhood-strengthening methodology that combines physical and social interventions in partnership with housing corporations, residents, and institutions. Woonfonds is an affordable rental housing fund targeting middle-income and vital-profession workers (teachers, healthcare, police) at €760–€1,200 per month. 5TRACKS is a mixed-use concept combining work, living, meeting, relaxation, and convenience in a single environment. On the technology side, the company is advancing Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) construction — first deployed at Woud, Zevenhuizen — and runs a CO2 reporting system at project kickoff since 2021; through Trees for All and other partners, Synchroon has planted 672,312 trees worldwide and compensated 171,707 tonnes of CO2.

The business model combines one-time real estate development revenue (land acquisition, project development, and sale or rental of completed units) with professional services revenue from subsidiary yoreM, a digital marketing bureau established in 2015 that sells websites, online advertising, content marketing, and the yoreCRM platform to new-construction developers. Distribution is sales-led through direct sales managers, regional managers covering Dutch provinces, and the yoreM digital sales channel; marketing is executed via project-specific websites, LinkedIn, PR, and community events. Synchroon reports more than 1,100 homes under construction in 2025 and has a stated headcount in the 101–250 range, with a deeply tenured management team — including directors with 25+ years at the company — operating under TBI's patient-capital, steward-ownership structure.

Name

Synchroon

Legal name

Synchroon

Website

https://synchroon.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Synchroon is a Utrecht-based Dutch area developer that acquires land and develops residential and mixed-use real estate projects across the Netherlands, serving municipalities, housing corporations, and institutional investors via proprietary concepts like Domus Living, Buurtleven, and Woonfonds under TBI Holdings' steward ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Development

NAICS

Land Subdivision (2372), Services to Buildings and Dwellings (5617)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Mixed-Use Property Management (BPAJAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mixed-Use Community Association Management (BPAJAHAF)

Keywords

• Area development
• Real estate development
• Urban regeneration
• Affordable housing
• Sustainable construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Area Development Projects: Acquisition and development of land and real estate projects across the Netherlands. Revenue generated from selling or renting completed residential and commercial properties. Projects range from small neighborhood developments to large-scale urban transformations.
2. yoreM Digital Marketing Services: Subsidiary company providing digital marketing services for new construction projects including websites, online advertising, content marketing and yoreCRM. Independent company operating in the real estate sector.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Synchroon is a Dutch area developer (gebiedsontwikkelaar) that acquires land and develops residential and mixed-use real estate projects across the Netherlands. It delivers specialized development concepts including Domus Living (micro-apartments with shared facilities), 5TRACKS (mixed-use living/working environments), Buurtleven (neighborhood strengthening approach), and the Woonfonds affordable rental housing fund.

Product overview

Synchroon is a Dutch real estate developer offering a portfolio of place-based development concepts and projects. Core products include Domus Living (micro-apartments with shared facilities), 5TRACKS (mixed-use environments combining work/living/meeting), Buurtleven (neighborhood strengthening approach), and Woonfonds (affordable housing fund). The company also operates yoreM, an online marketing bureau subsidiary that digitizes new construction sales through websites, online advertising, content marketing, and yoreCRM. Additional concepts include Gangen (urban expansion solutions), Zorg en Gezondheid (neighborhood healthcare), and various named projects such as Wisselspoor (Utrecht), De Sax (Rotterdam), Te Werve (Rijswijk), and KJ Den Haag. Synchroon operates as part of the TBI holding, a steward-owned company structure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• yoreM: Digital marketing bureau specializing in online sales process digitization for new construction projects, including websites, online advertising, content marketing, and yoreCRM.
• Domus Living
• Buurtleven

Products and services

• Domus Living A concept for compact urban living featuring micro-apartments (235 units in Amsterdam Houthaven) with integrated 'living core' (kitchen, bathroom, storage, sleeping area) and shared facilities (housekitchen, cooking studio, garden, guest room, roof terrace). Designed for people living alone or in pairs seeking flexibility and community connection.
• 5TRACKS A mixed-use development concept combining work (ondernemen), living (wonen), meeting (ontmoeten), relaxing (ontspannen), and convenience (gemak) in one integrated environment that adapts to residents' life phases. Located in Breda.
• Synchroon Woonfonds An affordable housing fund providing rental housing priced between €760 and €1,200 per month, prioritizing vital profession workers (teachers, healthcare staff, police officers) and neighborhood residents to support social cohesion in urban areas.
• Buurtleven A neighborhood strengthening approach developed in partnership with housing corporations, residents, and institutions to improve neighborhood life from within by creating coalitions for sustainable, livable communities.
• yoreM Online marketing subsidiary that digitalizes new construction sales processes through websites, online advertising, content marketing, and yoreCRM. Operates independently in the real estate sector since 2015.

Quantifiable outcome

• 672,312 trees planted since 2021, compensating 171,707 tonnes CO2
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• yoreMcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Digital marketing subsidiary specializing in online property sales. yoreM provides websites, online advertising, content marketing, and yoreCRM for new construction projects. Operates as independent company within Synchroon/TBI group.
• AM GebiedsontwikkelingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development partner for major projects including Grow in Merwede (Utrecht) and Parkhoeve in Waddinxveen. AM is a leading Dutch area developer.
• BPD | Bouwfonds GebiedsontwikkelingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development partner for De Sax in Rotterdam (916 homes) and Parkhoeve Waddinxveen. BPD is one of the largest area developers in the Netherlands.
• ERA Contour | TBImajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for Vliegbasis Soesterberg project (450-600 homes). ERA Contour is a TBI sister company.
• HavenstedercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing corporation partner for Rotterdam Lombardijen neighborhood development as part of Nationaal Programma Rotterdam Zuid (NPRZ). Long-term integrated neighborhood improvement collaboration.
• HeijmansmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected as development partner for Vliegbasis Soesterberg area development.
• TimpaanmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected as development partner for Vliegbasis Soesterberg area development.
• Capital FITminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAdvisory partner for acquisition and deal structuring in Contactbuurt Amsterdam project.
• Maarsen GroepmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint acquisition partner with Synchroon for Quaker-locatie at Brielselaan in Rotterdam.
• Trees for AllminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for tree planting and CO2 compensation. Since 2021, 672,312 trees planted worldwide compensating 171,707 tonnes CO2.
• Rijswijk WonencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing corporation partner for Te Werve Oost neighborhood development in Rijswijk, part of Buurtleven approach.
• Stichting De BuurtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial partner in Te Werve Oost project working on community development and neighborhood initiatives.
• AmvestmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for KJ Den Haag project.
• J.P. van Eesteren | TBIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company for KJ Den Haag project. TBI sister company.
• Bolton | Ontwikkeling & BouwmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment and construction partner for Westvaartpark phase 3 project in Hazerswoude-Rijndijk.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Skanska: Global construction and real estate developer active in residential and mixed-use urban development with a strong sustainability focus. Comparable in sustainable building practice (CLT, embodied-carbon focus) and mixed-use area development approach, though at much greater international scale.
• VolkerWessels: Largest Dutch construction and real estate development group, integrating construction, property development, and infrastructure. Broader incumbent offering many of the same Dutch area-development capabilities as Synchroon at significantly larger scale.
• Vastint: International real estate development company (IKEA-linked), focused on sustainable, mixed-use urban developments across Europe. Comparable in mixed-use area development methodology and sustainability orientation.
• Lendlease: Global real estate and area development group with major urban regeneration projects (e.g. Elephant & Castle London, Milano Santa Giulia). Comparable in large-scale mixed-use area development methodology and master-planning capability, although operating at much larger international scale.

Direct peers

• Heijmans: Dutch listed developer and construction group combining real estate development, residential building, and infrastructure. Comparable in Dutch housing pipeline and area development approach; Synchroon selected Heijmans as a partner for the Vliegbasis Soesterberg area development.
• Ballast Nedam: Dutch listed construction and area development group active in residential, infrastructure, and area development. Comparable in Dutch housing development pipeline and integrated development approach.
• AM (Amsterdam Area Development): Leading Dutch area developer focused on urban transformation and mixed-use projects. Direct peer and named co-development partner with Synchroon on Grow in Merwede (575 homes, Utrecht) and Parkhoeve Waddinxveen.
• BPD | Bouwfonds Gebiedsontwikkeling: One of the largest Dutch area developers (gebiedsontwikkelaars), founded in Bouwfonds and now part of Rabobank. Directly comparable to Synchroon — co-develops flagship projects with Synchroon such as De Sax Rotterdam (916 homes) and Parkhoeve Waddinxveen.
• Timpaan: Dutch area developer specializing in residential and mixed-use inner-city redevelopment. Comparable in size, mission, and target municipalities; selected alongside Synchroon as development partner for Vliegbasis Soesterberg.
• Amvest: Dutch area developer and investment manager focused on residential and mixed-use developments. Direct peer and named partner with Synchroon on the KJ Den Haag project.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/synchroon-b-v-
• Xx.com/synchroon
• Facebookfacebook.com/Synchroon

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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