Wildsea

What Wildsea does

Wildsea (legal entity: Wild Sea B.V.) is a full-service digital agency headquartered in Groningen, Netherlands (Helperpark 284-3, Mediacentrale). The firm delivers end-to-end digital services including website design, custom web applications, mobile apps, e-commerce platforms, multimedia production, and managed hosting. Its client base spans healthcare, education, government, culture, and commercial sectors, with a clear geographic concentration in Northern Netherlands institutions and businesses.

The agency's core technology stack includes WordPress, Laravel, Symfony, and Craft CMS for content-driven platforms, alongside Shopify and BigCommerce for commerce, and design tooling (Sketch, Figma, Adobe). Differentiated capabilities include Three.js with WebGL for immersive 3D web experiences, augmented reality applications (notably VRAMBO VR-based training for ambulance nurses), and DigiD integration for Dutch government-grade identity authentication. The team structure pairs long-tenured practitioners (3–20+ years) with younger specialists, led by a Creative Director (Thijs Helfrich), Technical Director (Joost Nuijten), Project Management & Service lead (Melissa Hogkamer), and Operations lead (Michiel de Vries).

Wildsea's revenue model is project-based professional services — custom development, e-commerce builds, app/game development, and multimedia — supplemented by recurring managed hosting and long-term institutional partnerships. Distribution is regionally anchored through NOO community membership and sustained cultural sponsorships (ESNS 2018–2022, MXT2023, Swingin Groningen for 10+ years), with the firm pursuing selective sector depth in digital health (dHealth consortium with UMCG, RUG, Hanzehogeschool, Ziuz) and education. AI is positioned within the brand identity ("UX | AI | DEV | OPS") and explored via the AdoptIdee ChatGPT-integrated educational project, but no proprietary AI assets or models are disclosed.

Name

Wildsea

Legal name

Wild Sea B.V.

Website

https://wildsea.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wildsea (Wild Sea B.V.) is a Groningen-based full-service digital agency delivering web design, custom applications, e-commerce, multimedia, and hosting for healthcare, education, government, and cultural clients across Northern Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Groningen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Web Development: Project-based custom development services for websites, web applications, and digital experiences. Pricing based on project scope and requirements.
2. E-commerce Solutions: Building online stores using Shopify and BigCommerce platforms, including design, development, and ongoing support.
3. Game and App Development: Development of serious games, interactive experiences, and mobile/web applications for clients across various sectors.
4. Hosting and Management: Advanced hosting services with technical architecture and operations management for client websites and applications.
5. Multimedia Production: Video production, streaming services, and multimedia content creation for events and marketing purposes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wildsea is a full-service digital agency that designs, develops, and manages websites, web and mobile applications, e-commerce stores, serious games, and multimedia content for organizations across healthcare, education, government, cultural, and commercial sectors. Deliveries are built on WordPress (including Multisite), Craft CMS, Symfony, Laravel, Shopify, and BigCommerce, with specialized capabilities in Three.js 3D environments and AR applications. The agency also provides ongoing hosting, technical operations, and management on DigitalOcean/LiteSpeed infrastructure.

Product overview

Wildsea is a fullservice digital agency based in Groningen, Netherlands, operating from the Mediacentrale. The company offers an integrated portfolio of digital services including website design and development, web applications, mobile apps, serious games, e-commerce solutions, and multimedia production. Core services are delivered through major platforms including WordPress (including Multisite), Craft CMS, Shopify, BigCommerce, Symfony, and Laravel frameworks. Wildsea specializes in 3D interactive experiences using Three.js and WebGL, augmented reality applications, and advanced hosting on DigitalOcean infrastructure. The company also provides UX design, multimedia content creation, and ongoing hosting and management services. Projects span diverse sectors including healthcare (dHealth, Hartslagnu), education (Alfa College, Educo AR), e-commerce (Motorplaza, The Winepack), culture (museums, music venues), and government (Schuldenwijzer, Regio Groningen Assen).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Website Design & Development Professional website design and development services creating attractive, user-friendly digital presences for businesses and organizations using modern frameworks and CMS platforms such as WordPress and Craft CMS.
• Web Application Development Custom web application development including dashboards, training platforms, and business management tools built using PHP frameworks (Symfony, Laravel) and JavaScript technologies for organizations.
• Mobile & Web Apps Native and cross-platform application development for mobile devices, including privacy training apps, health applications, and interactive tools for organizations.
• Games Development Development of serious games and interactive gaming experiences for museums, educational institutions, and healthcare organizations using Three.js and WebGL technologies.
• E-Commerce Solutions Online store design, development, and management using Shopify and BigCommerce platforms, enabling global product sales with integrated payment and shipping solutions for retailers and brands.
• Multimedia Production Professional multimedia content creation including video production, streaming, photography, and audio content for marketing, communication, and event purposes.
• Hosting & Management Advanced hosting infrastructure using DigitalOcean and LiteSpeed technologies with ongoing website management, maintenance, and security updates for client websites and applications.
• Design Services UX design and visual design services creating unique brand identities, graphical elements, and user interfaces for digital and print applications.
• Craft CMS Implementation Implementation of Craft CMS with flexible content architecture, live preview functionality, and advanced user permissions for managing high-quality websites and digital experiences.
• Augmented Reality Applications AR-enabled mobile applications working with physical products (wooden puzzles) to provide interactive learning experiences for children combining digital and physical play.

Quantifiable outcome

• OOGTV reaches over 100,000 Groningers with local media content
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• dHealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWildsea collaborates with UMCG, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Hanzehogeschool, and Ziuz in the dHealth innovation sandbox. Wildsea focuses on the development platform and marketing activities, developed the house style and website. dHealth develops and brings digital healthcare innovations to market, offering consultancy and software development services.
• VRAMBOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWildsea is a partner in the VRAMBO project designing and evaluating innovative Virtual Reality training for educational needs of ambulance nurses. Wildsea focuses on developing a viable business case and technical realization of a management environment for creating and tracking training results.
• AdoptIdeeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdoptIdee is an annual 'idea' event where companies present challenges to elementary school students. Wildsea participates by presenting challenges related to ChatGPT and digital innovation to students.
• NoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through involvement in regional online entrepreneur community initiatives.
• Studio SpitsbergenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWildsea uses Studio Spitsbergen recording facilities for creating tunes and voice-overs for client projects. Studio Spitsbergen is a legendary sound studio with state-of-the-art equipment.
• Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerWildsea was main sponsor of ESNS for 4+ years (2018-2022) and has designed and built multiple websites for the festival. ESNS is the largest showcase festival in Europe.
• MXT2023coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMXT is a conference on innovation in the creative technology industry. Wildsea was one of the main sponsors and developed the house style and all online communications.
• Swingin GroningencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWildsea has been designing and building the Swingin Groningen festival website for over 10 years as a sponsor, providing pro-bono services.
• TEDxYouth GroningenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWildsea hosts, develops, and designs the TEDxYouth Groningen event website as support for the youth-focused TEDx organization.
• Hanze Racing DivisionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWildsea sponsors the Hanze Racing Division, a team of international students building electric race cars for Formula Student competitions, by providing a maintainable website.
• Museum Stad AppingedamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWildsea developed and designed a new website for Museum Stad Appingedam as a sponsor, showcasing their silver collection.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tam Tam: Dutch independent digital agency offering strategy, design, development, and digital marketing. Comparable as a Netherlands-based mid-sized full-service digital agency serving both commercial and public-sector clients with similar WordPress/CMS and e-commerce capabilities.
• Redkiwi: Netherlands-based WordPress and web development agency specialized in custom WordPress, WooCommerce, and Craft CMS implementations. Comparable as a Dutch boutique CMS/web agency with similar technology stack and mid-market client focus.
• Level Level: Amsterdam-based digital agency specializing in WordPress and WooCommerce development, design, and performance. Comparable as a Dutch boutique web agency with similar WordPress/Craft CMS focus and project-based engagement model for mid-market clients.
• Yellowlab: Amsterdam-based digital agency focused on Drupal, WordPress, and Craft CMS development for enterprise and government clients. Comparable as a Dutch CMS-focused development agency with similar project-based model and public-sector experience.

Broad incumbents

• Dept Agency: Large international digital agency headquartered in Amsterdam offering end-to-end digital services including web development, e-commerce, creative, and emerging tech. Comparable as a broader-scale Dutch agency operating in the same service categories but at significantly larger scale.
• Q42: Amsterdam-based technology company specializing in software engineering, web development, and creative technology including AR/VR and 3D experiences. Comparable through shared expertise in Three.js/WebGL, AR, and enterprise-grade web development for major Dutch and international brands.

Regional players

• Adwise: Full-service digital agency based in Enschede, Netherlands, offering strategy, data, creative, and tech services. Comparable as a regional Dutch digital agency competing for similar mid-market and institutional clients across the eastern/northern Netherlands.
• Bex* Communicatie: Dutch digital agency specialized in Drupal, WordPress, and custom web development. Comparable as a Netherlands-based CMS/WordPress development agency serving institutional and commercial clients with similar custom build-and-host service model.
• Lukkien: Dutch full-service digital production agency offering web, 3D/AR, multimedia, and post-production. Comparable through strong overlap in 3D/AR capabilities, multimedia production, and enterprise digital service delivery from a Netherlands base.

Emerging players

• Studio Dumbar: Dutch design and digital agency known for cultural-sector and museum work. Comparable through shared focus on cultural institution clients (Wildsea did Museum Dr8888, VERA, ESNS) and on design-led interactive digital experiences.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wildseastudio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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