Team Academy

What Team Academy does

Team Academy is a private entrepreneurial university of applied sciences based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, operating as Coöperatie Team Academy Amsterdam U.A. under the institutional recognition of Stichting Schoolvision by the Dutch Ministry of Education. Founded in the Netherlands in 2008 as an adaptation of the Finnish Tiimiakatemia model originated at JAMK University of Applied Sciences in 1993, Team Academy delivers accredited degree programs built around guided self-organized learning methodology in small teams of 15-18 students rather than traditional lectures. Its core offering is a four-year NVAO-accredited Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship, supplemented by BSc programs in Software Engineering and Data Science and a one-year professional MSc in Applied AI. The technology stack includes Google Classroom for curriculum materials and a proprietary digital campus platform hosting videos, readings, interactive exercises, and practical assignments.

The institution serves approximately 73 students with a 3-to-1 student-to-staff ratio (about 30 staff) and has graduated over 300 alumni since NVAO accreditation in May 2015. Tuition is subscription-style at €12,000 (BSc Data Science), €13,750 (BBA Entrepreneurship), and €15,000 (MSc Applied AI) annually, with payment plans for EU students and DUO government financing eligibility for Dutch residents. Additional revenue derives from book sales, international learning journeys (€850-€2,500+ depending on year and destination), accommodation referrals through Social Hub West and Student Experience partners, and registration fees. Multiple scholarships reduce realized revenue, including €3,750 Women in Entrepreneurship, €2,500 Women in Tech, 15% Talent Retention & Local Impact, and 20% Transatlantic Innovators discounts.

Customer acquisition combines an event-driven Open Doors model with community-led referrals, podcast and video content marketing, and a global network of official recruitment agents in India (GATE since 2009, Aim Ladder), Nigeria (Deloy Consulting since 2006), Afghanistan (Afghan Link Consultants), Nepal (Life Track), and the Netherlands (Unis Apply). Distribution extends to international partner locations in Bucharest (Romania) and Lima (Peru) under the Friends of Team Academy network. The cooperative structure, accredited regulatory standing, and tight alumni community form the basis of its market position in the niche of practice-oriented entrepreneurship and technology education in Amsterdam.

Name

Team Academy

Legal name

Coöperatie Team Academy Amsterdam U.A.

Website

https://teamacademy.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Team Academy is an Amsterdam-based private university of applied sciences operating since 2008 that delivers accredited BBA, BSc, and MSc degree programs in entrepreneurship, software engineering, data science, and applied AI using a Finnish-inspired team-based learning methodology for approximately 73 students with a 3-to-1 staff ratio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDABANAF

Team & Group Executive Coaching (Leadership Teams)

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Executive Coaching Services

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Entrepreneurship education
• Team-based learning
• Applied AI training
• Data science degree

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. BBA in Entrepreneurship Tuition: Annual tuition fees for the accredited Bachelor of Business Administration program in Entrepreneurship, with annual CPI inflation correction of 2%
2. BSc Data Science Tuition: Annual tuition fees for the Bachelor of Science in Data Science program, EU students only, payable in 1, 2, or 4 installments per year
3. MSc Applied AI Tuition: Annual tuition for the Professional Master's in Applied Artificial Intelligence program with additional pre-masters Python course fee
4. Additional Program Costs: Revenue from books (approximately 500 EUR yearly), abroad learning journeys (850-2500+ EUR depending on year and destination), and visa application fees for international students
5. Scholarship Programs: Tuition discounts through Women in Entrepreneurship (3,750 EUR), Women in Tech (2,500 EUR), Talent Retention & Local Impact (15%), and Transatlantic Innovators (20%) scholarships applied to reduce tuition revenue

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Team Academy is a private entrepreneurial university of applied sciences in Amsterdam offering accredited Bachelor's and Master's degree programs. Students learn through team-based projects, launching real businesses while studying, following the Finnish Tiimiakatemia model. Programs include BBA in Entrepreneurship, BSc in Software Engineering, BSc in Data Science, and MSc in Applied Artificial Intelligence, delivered through guided self-organized learning with personal coaching.

Product overview

Team Academy offers a portfolio of accredited undergraduate and graduate programs in entrepreneurship, technology, and data science. The core offering is the four-year BBA in Entrepreneurship, where students launch real businesses while studying through team-based learning. This is supplemented by three technology-focused programs: BSc in Software Engineering, BSc in Data Science (both EU students only), and a Professional Master's in Applied AI. Additional offerings include scholarship programs for women and international students, Open Doors events for prospective students, and podcast content featuring community stories. The institution operates as a cooperative (Team Academy Amsterdam U.A.) under the institutional umbrella of Stichting Schoolvision, recognized by the Dutch Ministry of Education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BBA in Entrepreneurship
• BSc in Software Engineering

Quantifiable outcome

• Students launch real businesses before graduation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Global Alliance Technology and Education (GATE)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2009Official recruitment partner of Team Academy in Amsterdam for the Indian market since 2009. Provides admission, recruitment, and visa support services as the India support office for European and Schengen institutions.
• Deloy ConsultingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2006Educational recruitment company established in 2006 with the aim of recruiting credible students from Nigeria to notable institutions abroad, including Team Academy for entrepreneurship studies in the Netherlands.
• Tiimiakatemia / JAMK University of Applied SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1993Original Finnish team learning model founded at JAMK University of Applied Sciences in Jyväskylä in 1993. This foundational partnership provides the educational methodology and philosophy that inspired Team Academy's approach.
• Life TrackminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegistered with the Government of Nepal, Life Track (L-T-I-E-C) provides consultancy services to Nepali students wishing to pursue higher studies overseas. Services include admission guidance, visa documentation support, IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE/GMAT preparation classes, and academic placement assistance for Team Academy programs.
• Aim LadderminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndia-based study abroad consultancy focused on helping students access global education opportunities through ethical, transparent, and outcome-driven guidance for Team Academy's programs.
• Unis ApplycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBased in the Netherlands, Unis Apply serves as the official agent of Team Academy Netherlands, specializing in international student recruitment, academic consulting, and strategic business planning support for startups and professionals in Europe.
• Afghan Link ConsultantsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted advisor for Afghan students seeking international higher education opportunities, providing guidance on admission, visa applications, and academic placement through collaboration with Team Academy.
• Social Hub WestminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudent accommodation partner recommended by Team Academy for international students. Located in Amsterdam with facilities including gym, study room, laundromat, and games room. Rooms cost approximately 900 EUR per month.
• Student ExperienceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudent accommodation organization in Amsterdam partnered with Team Academy. Vibrant establishment with amenities for students, offering rooms bookable for entire school year or shorter periods.
• Team Academy BucharestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner location sharing the same program and accreditation with Team Academy Amsterdam. Organizations coordinate exchanges and events with this Romania location.
• Team Academy LimacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner location in Peru sharing the same program and accreditation with Team Academy Amsterdam. Close contact maintained with organized exchanges and events.
• Entrepreneurship AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network connecting Team Academy locations worldwide, all derived from the first Team Academy that started in Finland in 1993.
• Business Models Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmsterdam-based business innovation consultancy included in Friends of Team Academy network, providing industry connections and expertise.
• YAAPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPodcast collaboration partner featured in Team Academy's YAAP podcast series discussing growth mindset and entrepreneurship topics.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• JAMK University of Applied Sciences: Finnish university of applied sciences where the original Tiimiakatemia team-learning model was founded in 1993. Provides Team Academy's pedagogical blueprint and is a sister institution within the Friends of Team Academy International Network.
• Team Academy Bucharest: Romanian sister institution running the same Tiimiakatemia-based accreditation and program structure in Bucharest, with joint exchanges and events. Operates the same playbook in a different geography.
• Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship: Scandinavian private university focused on entrepreneurship and innovation, founded by leading Swedish universities and business community. Comparable private, mission-driven entrepreneurship higher-ed institution operating in a nearby market.
• KaosPilots: Belgian alternative business school based in Leuven applying team-based coaching and action learning for entrepreneurial leadership development. Direct conceptual peer to Team Academy's Tiimiakatemia-inspired methodology.
• Team Academy Lima: Peruvian sister institution sharing accreditation and methodology with Team Academy Amsterdam, coordinating exchanges and events for cross-campus student experiences.

Broad incumbents

• Hult International Business School: Global private business school with campuses in the US, UK, UAE and China focused on practical, international business education. Competes for international students wanting private business credentials with strong career outcomes emphasis.
• IE University: Large international private university with strong entrepreneurship and business programs across Spain and Madrid. Competes with Team Academy for international students seeking private, English-language business education in Europe, though it offers a much broader portfolio.
• Erasmus University Rotterdam: Largest Dutch public research university with prominent Rotterdam School of Management. Operates in the same Dutch higher-ed market with subsidized tuition; represents the mainstream alternative against which Team Academy's premium private pricing is benchmarked.
• SKEMA Business School: French private business school with multiple global campuses and entrepreneurship specializations. Competes for international students seeking private European business credentials at a similar premium price point, with broader scale and brand recognition.

Emerging players

• Hyper Island: Swedish-based alternative education provider known for project-based, industry-immersive learning in business, technology and creativity. Comparable in non-traditional, team-based pedagogy aimed at aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators across multiple countries.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRBm8rPdMkZe1nXRDkzVfAg
• Facebookfacebook.com/teamacademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/team-academy-international-school-for-entrepreneurship
• Instagraminstagram.com/teamacademy
• Xx.com/teamacademy_nl

Compliance6 records

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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