Ultraware

What Ultraware does

Ultraware Consultancy and Development B.V. is a privately held Dutch custom software specialist founded in 1999 and headquartered in Assen, Netherlands, with a team of approximately 23 employees. The firm designs, builds, hosts, and maintains bespoke business applications for growing companies whose processes cannot be supported by off-the-shelf software, delivering work via Agile methodology across GoLang, Delphi, TypeScript/JavaScript, Java, .NET, Python, and PHP with Vue.js, React, and Angular front-ends. Its productized offerings include the Edu-iX digital learning platform (co-developed and architected by Ultraware, used by 75% of Dutch secondary education students — over one million learners), the Smart Indoor Climate IoT system (GoLang + Rust, sensor-driven building automation, co-developed with Cosinuss and Hanzehogeschool under EU EFRO funding), Delphi Modernization services, Datawarehousing, Performance optimization, CI/CD build pipelines, and Databeveiliging Consultancy.

The company monetizes through professional services and consulting engagements scoped individually with budget ceilings and Agile iteration, plus subscription-style maintenance and support contracts that run multi-year. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting Dutch organizations with unique processes across education (Edu-iX, Iddink Groep, Licentiekantoor.edu-ix.nl, SchoolMaster/Magister), food and hospitality (Van Smaak, Poiesz), consulting (L-Concept), government (Provincie Drenthe), and energy (Siemens Energy). Distribution is domestic Netherlands only, with hosting infrastructure via TransIP to maintain data sovereignty.

Ultraware holds ISO-27001 and NEN 7510 (healthcare-specific) certifications awarded in October 2018, and an MVO Certificate for sustainability, supported by what it describes as the greenest office building in Assen, hydrogen/electric vehicles, and a partnership with the 'Make IT work' social-impact program. Ownership remains with founder-CEO Serge de Mul, with no external investment or M&A activity disclosed.

Name

Ultraware

Legal name

Ultraware Consultancy and Development B.V.

Website

https://ultraware.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ultraware is a Netherlands-based custom software specialist (~23 employees, Assen) that designs, hosts, and maintains bespoke business applications and the national-scale Edu-iX digital learning platform for Dutch enterprises in education, government, energy, and SMBs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Software Development Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Software Engineering & Application Modernization (BPAHAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Application Integration & API/Middleware Services (BPAEAAAF), Enterprise Application UX, Portals & Low-Code Extensions (BPAEAGAM), Software/Application Support (SaaS, Enterprise Apps) (BPAAACAC)

Keywords

• Custom software development
• Software consultancy
• Delphi modernization
• Data security consultancy
• Software performance optimization

Headquarters

HQ city

Assen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Software Development: Full-service custom software development from analysis through implementation. Services include web applications/portals, Delphi maintenance, security consultancy, Linux hosting, AI, microservices, APIs, and system integrations. Revenue is generated through project-based engagements with iterative Agile delivery.
2. Software Consultancy: Advisory services covering business process optimization, software modernization, security and privacy assessments, and technical consulting. Includes Delphi modernization, data warehousing solutions, and performance optimization.
3. Software Maintenance and Support: Ongoing software maintenance services including updates, upgrades, and technical support. The company emphasizes the importance of continuous maintenance for business continuity and cost control.
4. Data Security Consultancy: Security and privacy consultancy services including data breach prevention, security audits, and compliance assessments. Offers whitepaper and analysis services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ultraware is a full-service custom software specialist that designs, builds, hosts, and maintains bespoke software solutions and integrations for growing companies with unique business processes. Services span analysis, Agile-based software development, consultancy, Delphi modernization, data security, performance optimization, and business software adaptation, delivered primarily to Dutch enterprise, education, government, and mid-market clients.

Product overview

Ultraware is a full-service custom software specialist offering a portfolio of interconnected services and products. Core offerings include Maatwerk Software (custom software development) and Consultancy services. The product portfolio includes Smart Indoor Climate (IoT/climate management system), Datawarehousing, Delphi Modernization, Performance optimization, and Databeveiliging Consultancy. Notable client-facing platforms include Edu-iX, a digital learning system serving Dutch secondary education. Services are delivered using Agile methodology with expertise in multiple programming languages (Golang, Delphi, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, .NET, Python, PHP, Vue.js, React, Angular). The company operates primarily in the Netherlands across education, food/hospitality, government, healthcare, and enterprise sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maatwerk Software (Custom Software Development) Full-service custom software development encompassing web applications, portals, Delphi maintenance, security implementations, Linux hosting, microservices architecture, API development, and system integrations, targeted at growing companies whose unique processes cannot be supported by standard software.
• Consultancy Advisory services covering software landscape review, security and privacy assessments, and CI/CD automated build pipeline implementation for clients evaluating or improving their software environment.
• Delphi Moderniseren (Delphi Modernization) Delphi application modernization service that updates legacy Delphi applications and development environments to current versions, enabling deployment to iOS, Android, and web browsers, targeted at organizations with established Delphi codebases.
• Databeveiliging Consultancy (Data Security Consultancy) Data security and privacy consultancy services including data breach prevention, personal data protection, security analysis, and organizational security awareness training.
• Performance Optimization Service Performance optimization service diagnosing and resolving software speed and availability issues, covering both code and infrastructure analysis through multidisciplinary teams of programmers and administrators.
• Bedrijfssoftware Aanpassen (Business Software Adaptation) Business software customization and extension service enabling existing software to grow with business needs through modifications, additions, or upgrades.
• Datawarehousing Data integration solution that connects multiple business applications, aggregates relevant information into a unified overview, and enables comprehensive business intelligence and reporting.
• Edu-iX Digital Learning Platform Digital learning management system co-developed, hosted, supported and architected by Ultraware, serving over one million secondary education students in the Netherlands (75% coverage) and enabling location-independent digital education access through a microservices architecture with GoLang.
• Smart Indoor Climate Systeem IoT-based indoor climate management system that optimizes building temperature, lighting, CO2 levels, humidity, and energy consumption using sensors feeding a cloud application that automatically controls heating, ventilation, lighting, and sun blinds based on user preferences and external data such as weather forecasts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Edu-iX serves over 1 million students with 75% of Dutch secondary education students accessing digital learning materials through the system
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CosinusscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development partner for the Smart Indoor Climate system. Cosinuss provides electronics expertise complementing Ultraware's software capabilities. Joint development of the sensor-based climate management system for intelligent building control.
• Hanzehogeschool (Hanze University of Applied Sciences)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for the Smart Indoor Climate research and development project. The Hanzehogeschool collaborated on developing the prototype in Ultraware's office building, contributing to the innovation initiative.
• Baas bvminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on developing the Smart Indoor Climate System, made possible by EFRO funding from the European Commission.
• TransIPcoreTechnology or IntegrationDutch hosting and virtualization partner. Ultraware hosts its software on TransIP servers located within Dutch borders, prioritizing data sovereignty and security. This partnership ensures GDPR compliance and data protection for clients.
• Make IT workminorOthersPartnership where every Make IT work employee is an entrepreneur. Ultraware provides workplace opportunities as part of their MVO commitment to people distanced from the labor market.
• Stichting Edu-iXcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership with education foundation Edu-iX. Ultraware is co-founder, host, developer, supporter, and architect of the Edu-iX digital learning platform serving over 1 million students in Dutch secondary education.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Accenture Netherlands: Global consulting and custom systems integration giant with significant Dutch operations — overlaps with Ultraware on application development and integration but at enterprise scale.
• Capgemini Netherlands: Global IT services incumbent with a Dutch delivery arm — competes with Ultraware for enterprise and government custom-build mandates but at vastly larger scale and broader service portfolio.
• Deloitte Digital Netherlands: Big Four consultancy with Dutch custom software, integration, and modernization practices — overlaps on application transformation work Ultraware performs.

Direct peers

• Quintor (now part of Conclusion): Historical Dutch custom software development specialist, now absorbed into Conclusion — comparable in technology stack (Java, .NET, modern web) and Dutch customer footprint.
• ITvisors: Dutch IT services firm focused on custom software, integrations, and platform development — overlapping service portfolio and Dutch mid-market positioning.
• Conclusion Xforce: Dutch IT consultancy specializing in custom application development, integrations, and modernization — directly comparable business model and Dutch mid-market customer base.
• Luminis: Dutch software development and cloud services company with similar custom-build, Agile, microservices orientation serving Dutch enterprise clients.
• Info Support: Large Dutch custom software and IT services firm with comparable Agile methodology, multi-language stack, and focus on bespoke development for Dutch enterprise and government — closest direct competitor in size and offering.
• BlueFinch: Northern Netherlands-based IT consultancy with custom software development and Agile delivery — direct geographic and capability overlap with Ultraware's Assen base.

Emerging players

• Nspyre: Smaller Dutch custom software boutique focused on modern web/mobile development — competes for similar mid-market Dutch clients with a smaller, more specialized footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ultrawarebv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ultraware-consultancy-and-development-bv

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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