What Novaform does

Novaform Vastgoedontwikkelaars B.V. is a Dutch-origin real estate development company specializing in complex urban developments, area development, new construction, and transformation projects. Originally founded as Planoform in 1981 and acquired by family-owned KlokGroep B.V. in 2003, Novaform has historically operated as KlokGroep's premier pure-play development arm, delivering projects such as Landgoed in den Houte (~700 homes on a former psychiatric hospital site in Noordwijkerhout), De Staal in Delft (~350 homes in partnership with BPD), De Havenmeester in Rijswijk (196 apartments), Boomgaerde in Monster (~180 homes), and De Gravin in Rotterdam (54 energy-efficient homes via office conversion). Its technical approach emphasizes sustainability — BENG (Bijna Energieneutraal Gebouw) standards, collective WKO heating/cooling systems, solar panels, electric charging infrastructure, and biodiversity-oriented landscaping.

The company generates revenue through one-time sale of developed residential units to three customer segments: private homebuyers (direct sales via project-specific websites and sales offices), housing corporations and foundations (institutional acquisition of social-rental and mid-rental blocks — Padua, Lieven de Key, Duinweide Investeringen), and municipalities (tender-based urban development partnerships such as Gemeente Delft). Go-to-market relies on direct enterprise sales to institutional buyers and municipalities, complemented by B2C project marketing, with construction typically executed through development combinations (joint ventures) with construction partners Trebbe, Van Mierlo, Heilijgers, Adriaan van Erk, BPD, Fullhouse, and Downtown Developers.

Following KlokGroep's strategic restructuring, Novaform's Eindhoven operations were integrated into sister company Van de Klok in January 2024, and its Rotterdam (West) operations were integrated into Adriaan van Erk in January 2025. As a result, the Novaform brand now operates only internationally, with offices in Düsseldorf (Germany) and Poznań (Poland), while KlokGroep pursues a €700 million revenue target within five years across its consolidated operating companies.

Name

Novaform

Legal name

KlokGroep B.V.

Website

https://novaform.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Novaform is a Dutch-origin real estate developer (now operating internationally from Germany and Poland) specializing in complex urban, area, and transformation developments for housing corporations, municipalities, and private homebuyers as part of KlokGroep.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Eindhoven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Property Development and Sales: Novaform develops residential property projects and generates revenue through the sale of completed homes to private buyers, housing corporations, and municipalities. The company operates through development combinations with construction partners who handle actual building.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Novaform is a real estate development company that develops residential property projects through development combinations with construction partners. The company specializes in complex urban developments, high-rise projects, area transformations, and heritage site redevelopments, offering diverse housing types ranging from social rental to luxury apartments. Novaform develops, markets, and sells residential units to housing corporations, municipalities, and private homebuyers in the Netherlands, Germany, and Poland.

Product overview

Novaform is a real estate development company operating under KlokGroep, a Dutch family-owned enterprise with over a century of experience. The company specializes in area development (gebiedsontwikkeling), new construction (nieuwbouw), and transformation projects (transformatie). Novaform's portfolio includes diverse residential projects ranging from large-scale area developments like Landgoed in den Houte (~700 homes) and Boomgaerde (~180 homes), to mixed-use projects like De Staal in Delft, and high-rise developments like De Havenmeester in Rijswijk. The company also develops niche projects including tiny houses ('t groen in Heinenoord), luxury apartments (Landhuisappartementen Nieuwe Warande), and has completed projects like De Tuin van Vlissingen and De Dokke. Novaform operates internationally with offices in Düsseldorf (Germany) and Poznań (Poland), while Dutch operations in Eindhoven and Rotterdam have been integrated into sister companies Van de Klok and Adriaan van Erk respectively.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landgoed in den Houte

Quantifiable outcome

• Development of approximately 700 homes at Landgoed in den Houte, transforming former psychiatric hospital site into residential neighborhood
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

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

• BPD (Bouwfonds Property Development)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 202450-50 joint development combination for De Staal project in Delft. BPD and Novaform each hold 50% stake in the development company, combining expertise for approximately 350 homes and commercial spaces.
• TrebbecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 February 2024Development combination Novaform-Trebbe operates on multiple projects including Landgoed in den Houte. Trebbe handles construction while Novaform provides development expertise. This partnership enables integrated development-construction approach reducing project risk.
• Van MierlocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment combination Van Mierlo-Novaform for Boomgaerde project in Monster. Van Mierlo handles construction while Novaform provides development expertise for approximately 180 homes in phases.
• KlokGroepcoreOthersKlokGroep is the parent company of Novaform. This century-old family business provides capital, strategic direction, and access to sister construction companies Van de Klok, Heilijgers, and Adriaan van Erk.
• FullhouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Fullhouse for De Gravin transformation project in Rotterdam, converting office building to 54 homes.
• Downtown DevelopersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Downtown Developers for De Havenmeester project in Rijswijk, 196 apartments with shared development and construction responsibilities.
• Padua (Woningstichting Sint Antonius van Padua)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHousing corporation acquiring social rental homes from Novaform developments. Padua has acquired over 120 social housing units across multiple phases of Landgoed in den Houte.
• Lieven de KeymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHousing foundation acquiring 117 apartments in Up North Amsterdam project for social and mid-rental housing.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• BPD (Bouwfonds Property Development): One of the largest Dutch residential area developers, with a portfolio spanning the Netherlands and Germany. Direct competitor in urban development tenders; already a 50/50 JV partner with Novaform on De Staal in Delft, evidencing head-to-head overlap.
• Blauwhoed: Dutch area developer focused on residential and mixed-use neighborhoods, with strong track record in large-scale Dutch urban developments. Direct competitor in Dutch housing corporation and municipal tenders.
• Synchroon: Dutch residential and area developer specializing in urban renewal and large-scale Dutch developments. Comparable customer base (housing corporations, municipalities) and project types (mixed-use, transformation).
• Amvest: Dutch residential developer and investor active in area development, social housing, and mixed-use projects. Comparable target segments (housing corporations, municipalities) and similar geographies (Netherlands).
• Proper Stakes: Dutch developer focused on residential area development and urban regeneration in the Netherlands. Comparable in scale, project format, and target customers.

Broad incumbents

• Heijmans: Large Dutch listed construction and real estate developer with extensive residential area development arm. Overlaps with Novaform in Dutch urban development and tendered large-scale projects, but operates as a fully integrated builder-developer.
• BAM Wonen: Residential development arm of Royal BAM Group, active in Dutch and European housing markets. Comparable in residential area development, sustainability programs, and engagement with housing corporations.
• Ballast Nedam Development: Dutch construction and development group with a residential development division. Comparable in Dutch urban regeneration, area development, and sustainability-focused residential projects.
• VolkerWessels: Major Dutch construction and development group with residential development divisions across the Netherlands and Germany. Comparable in geographic footprint and integrated build-develop model that Novaform is now merging into within KlokGroep.

Emerging players

• Trebbe: Dutch construction and development firm; while Novaform's partner in development combinations, Trebbe also runs its own residential development pipeline, making it a partial competitor in Dutch housing tenders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/novaform_eu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/novaform-vastgoedontwikkelaars-b-v-

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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