Peper in je Pand

What Peper in je Pand does

Peper in je Pand is a founder-led Dutch commercial real estate broker and multi-tenant building manager, headquartered in Utrecht and founded in 2015 (spun off from Jelle Drijver's online marketing firm MegaExposure). The company targets two distinct customer groups: commercial property owners with vacant or underutilized buildings, and ambitious entrepreneurs and SMBs seeking flexible office space from 20m² upward. Unlike traditional brokers that pursue single large tenants on 5-10 year leases, Peper in je Pand aggregates multiple small tenants into bedrijfsverzamelgebouw (multi-tenant business buildings) on flexible 6-12 month contracts with 1-6 month mutual notice periods, using a no-cure no-pay compensation model that charges a one-time setup fee, a per-m² brokerage fee, and/or a recurring monthly fee per active tenant.

The company manages or markets space in at least five properties, anchored by the Lomanhuis (Lomanlaan 55, Utrecht) which was filled with 45+ tenants in under two years and now operates with a waiting list. Other managed sites include Kanaalweg 22 (18 units, Utrecht), Kan-Toren at Europalaan 100 and 400 (operated under the Dotslash sub-brand), Brigittenstraat 22 (a renovated rijksmonument), and the former TROS headquarters in Hilversum. The firm also brokers matches for tenants searching in Den Haag. Revenue is generated through brokerage commissions, recurring per-tenant fees, setup fees, and an add-on office furniture rental subscription. Tenant all-in pricing runs from approximately €420-€440 per month including service costs and fiber internet. Community events (network borrels, wine tastings, summer parties) are used as both retention and referral-generation mechanisms.

The technology foundation is a WordPress-based website with property listings and contact forms; there is no proprietary software, mobile app, API, or AI capability. The core operational moat is the founder's relationship-driven community-building methodology, online marketing expertise inherited from MegaExposure, and demonstrated track record of filling buildings faster than traditional brokers. The company is privately held, bootstrapped, with no disclosed external funding, and operates with a small team of 1-10 employees.

Name

Peper in je Pand

Legal name

Peper in je Pand

Website

https://peperinjepand.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Peper in je Pand is a Utrecht-based, founder-led commercial real estate broker that fills vacant Dutch office buildings with multiple small tenants on flexible contracts. It serves entrepreneurs and SMBs seeking 20m²+ flexible workspace and property owners with underutilized buildings, earning brokerage commissions and recurring per-tenant fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Brokerage / Commission on Tenant Placement: Peper in je Pand acts as a broker for property owners, charging commission for placing tenants (Pepers) in their buildings. The model includes a one-time setup fee for marketing the property, a per-square-meter brokerage fee upon tenant placement, and/or a recurring fee per month per active tenant. This aligns the company's interest with tenant retention and building occupancy. The company also takes over the full leasing and management role from traditional brokers on a no-cure no-pay basis.
2. Office Furniture Rental: The company offers office furniture (desks, chairs, meeting tables, cabinets) for rent to tenants in their buildings. Pricing is per workstation per month, providing tenants with flexible scaling options. Revenue is recurring and unit-based.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Peper in je Pand is a Dutch commercial real estate broker and property manager that converts vacant or partially vacant commercial buildings into multi-tenant office spaces (bedrijfsverzamelgebouw) targeting entrepreneurs and small businesses. The company fills buildings with multiple smaller tenants on flexible 6-month to 1-year contracts, replacing traditional brokers who wait for single large tenants on 5-10 year leases. Services include property marketing, tenant placement, building management, and optional office furniture rental, complemented by community-building events.

Product overview

Peper in je Pand is a Dutch commercial real estate broker that operates as a unified service rather than a software platform. The company offers a portfolio of three interconnected services: office space rental (Kantoorruimte Verhuur) for entrepreneurs seeking flexible workspace, building management (Bedrijfsverzamelgebouw Beheer) that transforms properties into co-working environments, and office furniture rental (Kantoormeubilair Huren) as an add-on service. The company manages multiple properties including the Lomanhuis, Kanaalweg 22, Kan-Toren (Europalaan 400), and Brigittenstraat 22, all located in Utrecht, Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Lomanhuis filled with 45+ tenants in under 2 years, leading to a waiting list — demonstrating the model's ability to aggregate multiple small tenants into a fully occupied building
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 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

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Internos (Amsterdam)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Internos is a real estate investment company that owned the Lomanhuis building at Lomanlaan 55 in Utrecht. After Peper in je Pand (through MegaExposure) demonstrated the ability to fill the building with tenants using its online marketing approach, Internos transferred the leasing mandate from the traditional broker to Peper in je Pand. This was the foundational partnership that led to the creation of Peper in je Pand as a standalone business.
• Kist Hustinx ArchitectenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPeper in je Pand engages Kist Hustinx Architecten to perform NEN 2580 measurements (architectural floor area measurements) of its managed buildings. This ensures fair and transparent distribution of common area costs across tenants. The firm also designed the renovation of the Brigittenstraat 22 monument.
• New-PurposeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNew-Purpose executed the renovation of the former TROS headquarters building in Hilversum (now managed by Peper in je Pand). The high-quality renovation contributed to the property's appeal and near-permanent waiting list. The renovation was a prerequisite for Peper in je Pand's management mandate.
• MegaExposurecoreTechnology or IntegrationMegaExposure is the founder's own online marketing company. It built the initial Lomanhuis website and developed the digital marketing strategy (website, social media) that filled the Lomanhuis with tenants. MegaExposure's expertise in online marketing is the operational foundation of Peper in je Pand. The two entities share founder Jelle Drijver and appear to operate in close alignment, with MegaExposure providing the technical marketing capability.
• Dotslash (dotslash.nl)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDotslash is a separate online platform (with its own website) for the Kan-Toren properties at Europalaan 100 and 400 in Utrecht. Peper in je Pand directs tenants to the Dotslash website for detailed property information before arranging physical viewings. Dotslash serves as a digital storefront for these specific managed properties.
• Southpark UtrechtminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSouthpark is a lunchroom and coffee bar near the Kanaalweg 22 properties. It provides catering services to building tenants and participates in events (e.g., the food truck at the summer borrel at Europalaan). Peper in je Pand actively recommends Southpark to tenants as a nearby amenity, and Southpark supports community events.
• Park & WashminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPark & Wash is a waterless car washing service that was introduced at the summer borrel at Europalaan 100-500. Starting September 2018, Park & Wash became regularly available in the garage at Europalaan 100-500. This partnership adds a tenant amenity and community event dimension.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Spaces (IWG): Spaces is the premium flexible workspace brand of IWG, operating multi-tenant office buildings in Amsterdam and other Dutch cities. Both companies operate multi-tenant office environments and target businesses seeking flexible lease terms.
• Tribes: Tribes is a Dutch flexible workspace provider operating in multiple NL cities, offering flexible offices for entrepreneurs and growing companies. Directly comparable to Peper in je Pand's model of multi-tenant office space with flexible lease terms and community events.
• Mindspace: Mindspace is a global flexible office operator with locations in Amsterdam. Comparable in offering managed office spaces with flexible terms and community-building for SMBs and enterprises.
• StartDock: StartDock is a Dutch startup hub offering flexible office and coworking spaces. Comparable in serving startups and scale-ups seeking flexible workspace in the Netherlands.

Broad incumbents

• WeWork: WeWork is the global coworking/flexible office giant with presence in Amsterdam. Operates a multi-tenant office model targeting similar SMB and enterprise customer base, but at much larger scale and broader footprint.
• Industrious: Industrious is a premium flexible office operator with European presence. Comparable in offering managed office spaces with flexible terms, though typically at larger scale and higher price point.
• JLL Netherlands: JLL is a global commercial real estate services firm with offices in Amsterdam. Overlaps in commercial real estate brokerage and property management for office assets, though JLL operates at much larger scale and typically serves larger tenants.
• CBRE Netherlands: CBRE is a global commercial real estate services firm active in the Netherlands, providing brokerage, property management, and advisory services. Comparable as a traditional commercial real estate competitor, but with focus on larger transactions and institutional clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/peperinjepand
• Facebookfacebook.com/peperinjepand
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/peper-in-je-pand

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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