What Mediaraven does

Mediaraven vzw is a Belgian non-profit organization (vereniging zonder winstoogmerk) founded in 1996 and headquartered in Gent, Belgium, that strengthens children, youth, and the professionals who work with them in the digital world through media literacy and creative media-making. It serves four primary customer segments across the Flanders region: primary and secondary schools, youth movement organizations (Chiro, Scouts, FOS), libraries and municipalities, and families, with a Ravage youth media lab engaging participants aged 16-30.

The organization's core offerings are delivered through four products: interactive workshops for children and youth at schools and community venues, 5-day media camps delivered on-site at youth organization locations across Flanders, professional development training (vormingen) for educators and youth workers, and the Ravage youth media lab. Supporting capabilities include custom video production for youth-focused organizations, podcast studio and meeting room rental at the Gent headquarters, and coaching engagements. Mediaraven's intellectual property centers on the biennial Apenstaartjarenonderzoek, a research survey co-produced with Mediawijs, imec-mict-Ugent, and Link in de Kabel that in 2026 covered over 7,000 children and youth across topics including cybersecurity, political ads, digital wellbeing, and generative AI. Technical assets consist of production-grade podcast and video equipment rather than software platforms.

The business model blends government subsidy revenue from the Flemish Government with fee-for-service income. Pricing is structured as unit pricing with sector-tiered rates (€260 per session for youth workers, €360 for education, €505 for commercial clients), €2,079 per 5-day camp, €70 per half-day venue rental, and reduced Kansentarief rates for eligible participants. Go-to-market is sales-led through the mediaraven.be website, shop.mediaraven.be ticketing, and on-site delivery across Flanders. The organization employs 15-20 staff across coordination, education, media makers, and back-end development, and is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Mathias Algoet.

Name

Mediaraven

Legal name

Mediaraven vzw

Website

https://mediaraven.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mediaraven vzw is a Belgian non-profit in Gent delivering media literacy workshops, 5-day media camps, and professional training to children, youth, and youth workers across the Flanders region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Media Literacy Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Instructional Video & Multimedia (EDAGALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Children’s & Youth Educational Entertainment (Edutainment) (EDAGALAK), Early Childhood Educational Media (Songs, Stories, Interactive) (EDAGALAC), Short-Form Video for Education & Microlearning Platforms (MPACAHAK), Media Center & Audiovisual Lending Operations (Equipment Checkout, Production Support) (EDAEAGAG)

Keywords

• Media literacy education
• Youth media workshops
• Professional training services
• Nonprofit youth programs
• Digital citizenship training

Headquarters

HQ city

Gent

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Workshop and Training Fees: Professional training sessions for educators, youth workers, and organizations on media literacy topics. Pricing varies by sector: youth workers €260-360 per 2-hour session, commercial sector €505, with discounts for multiple bookings.
2. Media Camps: 5-day media camps for children and youth aged 4-14, conducted at client locations across Flanders. Standard price €2,079 excluding transport costs for camp leaders.
3. Venue Rental: Rental of meeting room (up to 16 persons) and podcast studio at their Ghent location. €70 per half-day session, with additional €70 for podcast equipment use and €20 for refreshments.
4. Video Production Services: Custom video production for organizations, including strategy, filming, animation, and post-production. Services tailored for youth audiences and organizations working with young people.
5. Government Subsidies: Funding from the Flemish Government through subsidy agreements, which includes reporting requirements for participation statistics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mediaraven delivers media literacy and creative media-making services for children, youth, and the professionals who work with them across Flanders. Its offerings include interactive media literacy workshops, five-day media camps, professional training for educators and youth workers, custom video production, podcast studio and meeting-room rentals, and the biennial Apenstaartjarenonderzoek research study on youth digital media behavior. The Ravage youth media lab provides a community for 16-30 year-olds to produce videos, photo reportages, and podcasts.

Product overview

Mediaraven is a non-profit organization (vzw) based in Gent, Belgium, that strengthens children, youth, and those who work with them in the digital world through media literacy and creativity. The organization operates as a multi-product service provider with four core offerings: (1) Workshops — interactive media literacy sessions for youth delivered at schools and community venues; (2) Kampen (Media Camps) — 5-day intensive media programs delivered at youth organization locations throughout Flanders; (3) Vormingen (Professional Training) — professional development for educators and youth workers on youth digital media topics; and (4) Ravage — an autonomous youth media lab and community (ages 16-30) for independent media creation. Supporting services include video production for youth organizations, podcast studio rental, meeting room rental, coaching, and the biennial Apenstaartjarenonderzoek research survey. The organization also previously offered Jeugdwerksites website hosting for youth movements (being discontinued October 2025).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ravage: The youth media lab of Mediaraven - a community of young media makers aged 16-30 who create videos, photo reportages, and podcasts on topics that interest them.
• Apenstaartjaren

Products and services

• Workshops (Media Literacy Workshops) Interactive media literacy workshops for children and youth aged 4-18 delivered at schools and community locations across Flanders. Topics include online safety (e.g., 'Surfen met een helm op'), media creation, and digital wellbeing. Booked per session via the Mediaraven website.
• Kampen (Media Camps) Five-day media camps delivered at youth organization locations across Flanders for children and youth aged 4-14. Camps cover filmmaking, YouTube creation, tablet activities, special effects, and outdoor media play. Standard price €2,079 excluding transport costs for camp leaders; reduced Kansentarief rates available for eligible families.
• Vormingen (Professional Training) Professional development courses for educators, youth workers, and parents covering youth digital media usage, online safety, AI literacy, and media literacy education. Pricing ranges from €260 (youth workers) to €505 (commercial) per 2-hour session, with discounts for multiple bookings.
• Ravage (Youth Media Lab) Youth media lab and community for ages 16-30. Young people create their own video, photo reportages, and podcasts on topics that interest them, with professional guidance from media coaches and access to equipment including the podcast studio. Nearly 100 young people from across Flanders participate.
• Podcast Studio Rental Professional podcast recording studio at the Mediaraven Gent headquarters, equipped with RodeCaster Pro, 4x Rode Podmic, 4x Rode PSA1+ microphone stands, and 4x Audio Technica ATH-M40x headphones. Available for rent by external organizations; free for Ravage volunteers.
• Vergaderzaal (Meeting Room Rental) Meeting room rental at the Mediaraven Gent headquarters near Gent-Sint-Pieters station, suitable for meetings and workshops up to 16 persons, with projection and WiFi capabilities. €70 per half-day, with optional podcast equipment and refreshments add-ons.
• Apenstaartjarenonderzoek Biannual research study surveying children and youth aged 6-18 across Flanders about their digital media usage, habits, and literacy. Conducted in partnership with Mediawijs, imec-mict-Ugent, and Link in de Kabel. Published every two years, providing insights for educators, policymakers, and youth organizations.
• Videoproductie (Video Production) Custom video production services for youth organizations and partners, including video strategy, filming, animation, and post-production, optimized for youth audiences. Examples include work for UiT in Gent, Child Focus (Sextmasjien chatbot campaign), and Awel.
• Coaching Expert consultation and coaching for youth organizations facing digital media challenges. Includes one-time brainstorming sessions and ongoing one-on-one guidance to help youth movements develop media policy and digital engagement strategies.
• VlotCast Mobile media lab featuring a floating podcast studio (drijvende podcaststudio) operating during Gentse Feesten, where youth reporters interview visitors and create podcasts and videos for community engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 100 young people actively creating media content through Ravage
• +1 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

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MediawijscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in the biennial Apenstaartjarenonderzoek, the flagship research study examining media use and media literacy of children and youth in Flanders. Mediawijs is the Flemish media literacy expertise center.
• imec-mict-UgentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner contributing academic expertise to the Apenstaartjarenonderzoek. The imec-mict research group at Ghent University specializes in media and ICT research.
• Link in de KabelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in the Apenstaartjarenonderzoek, representing the cable distribution sector's interest in youth media behavior research.
• Choo ChoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunication agency partner collaborating on the Masterclass youth communication training program, translating research into practical communication strategies.
• Kies Kleur tegen PestenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert partner who contributed to the development of the online bullying workshop content, providing anti-bullying methodology.
• De Krook LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Bibliotheek De Krook in Ghent for media workshops and camps, including summer holiday programming and reporterscamp activities.
• StampMediaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost venue partner for Masterclass sessions in Antwerp location at Site Permeke, De Coninckplein 26, 2060 Antwerpen.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Luca School of Arts: Luca School of Arts is a Belgian higher-education institution offering programs in media, film, and creative disciplines. While it operates at a higher-education level and across multiple Belgian cities, it shares Mediaraven's domain of youth media education in Belgium and provides potential alternative pathways for Flemish youth interested in media creation training.
• Jeugdwerk voor Allen (JeWa): Jeugdwerk voor Allen is a Flemish umbrella organization supporting youth movements including Chiro, Scouts, KLJ, and KSA — many of whom are Mediaraven's customers and partners. It is a regional peer in the Flemish youth ecosystem where Mediaraven delivers its workshops, camps, and training.
• Kijk op je Kind (Nederlandse Mediawijzer Netwerk): The Dutch Mediawijzer Netwerk is the Dutch counterpart to Mediawijs and a cross-border reference for Mediaraven. Both networks provide media literacy resources, training, and policy advice for youth, educators, and parents in their respective linguistic regions of the Low Countries.
• VIAA (Vlaams Instituus voor Archivering): VIAA is a Flemish media organization supporting the cultural heritage and media sector in Flanders. It is a peer in the Flemish regional media-education ecosystem and a potential partner for Mediaraven's video production and archival content needs targeting youth audiences in Flanders.

Direct peers

• Studio Globo: Studio Globo is a Flemish non-profit focused on global citizenship education for children and youth, including media and digital literacy components. It is a direct peer to Mediaraven in delivering educational programs to Flemish youth organizations and schools.
• Mediawijs: Mediawijs is the Flemish media literacy expertise center and a core partner of Mediaraven on the Apenstaartjaren research. Both organizations deliver media literacy training, research, and resources to Flemish youth, educators, and organizations; they are co-developers rather than pure competitors, but they occupy the same thematic niche and compete for the same Flemish government funding pool.
• De Krook (Bibliotheek De Krook): De Krook is Ghent's flagship public library that co-hosts Mediaraven's media workshops and camps (Reporterskamp De Krook). Libraries increasingly run their own media literacy programming, making De Krook both a partner and partial competitor in the Flemish youth media education space.
• StampMedia: StampMedia is a Flemish youth journalism/media platform producing content by and for young people, based in Antwerp. It is a direct peer of Mediaraven's Ravage youth media lab — both train young people in media creation and journalism and distribute youth-produced content in Flanders.

Others

• Creative Commons Belgium: Creative Commons Belgium promotes open content creation and digital skills among citizens, including youth. It shares Mediaraven's mission of enabling safe, inclusive digital participation, although its activities are not narrowly focused on Flemish youth media literacy.
• Child Focus: Child Focus is a Belgian non-profit focused on child safety online and offline. While Mediaraven is a customer of Child Focus (animation production for awareness campaigns), Child Focus also runs its own educational programs addressing online safety — a domain that overlaps with Mediaraven's online safety workshops (e.g., Surfen met een helm op).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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