Kartfabrique

What Kartfabrique does

Kartfabrique is a privately held Dutch indoor leisure and events operator incorporated as DeFabrique Eurodomein BV (with four associated B.V. entities under DeFabrique Holding) and headquartered at Westkanaaldijk 7, Utrecht. The company runs a single-site activities complex housed in a converted 1920s mengvoederfabriek (animal feed factory) of Ulbe Twijnstra on the Merwedekanaal, claiming the longest indoor karting track in the Netherlands. Its activity stack comprises go-karting (Sodikart fleet refreshed annually), a 39-cell Prison Island escape experience, a three-floor laser tag arena for up to 30 players, and Simracen (F1 virtual racing), with AI-powered self-driving karts added in 2025; on-site amenities include the Ketelhuis restaurant, meeting rooms (Silo61, The Garage, The Magazijn) for up to 200 persons, kids karting and birthday packages, and a Race Academy.

Revenue is generated on a pay-as-you-go, per-person ticket basis for individuals and bundled packages for groups, with per-person pricing roughly from €15 (sim racing) to €73 (karting plus sharing dinner). The go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer via the Briqbookings online booking system, telephone, email, and walk-in reception, supplemented by a dedicated corporate sales team for groups of 20+ covering team building, bachelor/bachelorette parties, school trips, and meetings. The company serves families with children, corporate clients, school groups, and social groups in the Utrecht / Randstad catchment, drawing 150,000+ annual visitors, with family ownership anchored by Allart van Eck and operating direction by General Director Marten Foppen of DeFabrique Holding.

Kartfabrique operates under DeFabrique Holding alongside sister companies DeFabrique (events venue), DUS (meeting spaces), Parque West (climbing park, added 2024), JAN Verhuur (decor rental), and Vliegveld Twenthe, with shared staff recruitment across the group. No external institutional funding or acquisitions are disclosed; expansion to date is organic and footprint-anchored at the single Utrecht venue, while technology investment is concentrated in the new AI self-driving kart product and a planned migration of the customer-facing website to Webflow.

Name

Kartfabrique

Legal name

DeFabrique Eurodomein BV

Website

https://kartfabrique.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kartfabrique operates a single indoor leisure complex in Utrecht offering go-karting, laser tag, Prison Island escape rooms, and Simracen, along with F&B and meeting facilities, serving families, corporate clients, school groups, and bachelor parties in the Randstad region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Indoor Entertainment & Leisure

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Racetracks (711212)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Mini Golf & Attractions Centers (Mini Golf, Go-Karts, Laser Tag Complexes) (THAJAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Entertainment Centers & Indoor Amusement (Arcades, Trampoline Parks, Indoor Play) (THAAAAAD), Motorsports Tracks & Racing Facilities (MPAKAEAC), VR & Immersive Esports/LBE Venues (VR Arenas, Sim Racing Pods) (MPAFALAE)

Keywords

• Indoor karting
• Laser tag arena
• Escape room venue
• Sim racing center
• Corporate team building

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Activity Tickets: Individual and bundled tickets for karting, laser tag, Prison Island escape rooms, and sim racing. Customers can book individual heats or combination packages.
2. Food & Beverage: Catering services including sharing dinners, buffets, and drink arrangements at the on-site Grand Cafe 'Het Ketelhuis' restaurant.
3. Corporate & Group Events: Business outings, team building events, bachelor parties, school trips with custom arrangements including activities combined with food and beverages.
4. Meeting & Conference Facilities: Meeting room rentals (Silo, Garage, Magazijn) for corporate gatherings with audiovisual equipment and catering options.
5. Gift Cards: Digital and physical gift cards redeemable for activities at Kartfabrique.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kartfabrique operates an indoor leisure complex offering go-karting on the longest indoor track in the Netherlands, a 39-cell Prison Island escape room experience, a three-floor laser tag arena accommodating up to 30 players simultaneously, and virtual sim racing launched in February 2025. The venue also provides on-site catering, meeting and conference facilities, kids' karting activities, a Race Academy training program, and gift cards, with AI-powered self-driving karts announced for summer 2025.

Product overview

Kartfabrique is an indoor activities complex operated by DeFabrique Holding, located in a converted animal feed factory from the 1920s near Utrecht. The venue operates four core activities: Karten (go-karting on the longest indoor track in the Netherlands), Prison Island (39-cell escape room experience), Lasergamen (laser tag arena for up to 30 players), and Simracen (virtual F1 racing launched February 2025). A fifth offering, self-driving AI-powered go-karts, is scheduled for summer 2025. Additional services include catering (Ketelhuis restaurant), meeting facilities for up to 200 persons, birthday parties, school trips, bachelor parties, and corporate events. The facility welcomes over 150,000 unique visitors annually and has been operating for 25 years since 1996.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Karten (Go-Karting) The flagship indoor go-karting activity on the longest indoor track in the Netherlands, using Sodikart karts refreshed annually after approximately 1,000 driving hours; suited for individual tickets, groups, corporate events, and race enthusiasts.
• Prison Island Escape-room experience with 39 different cells testing problem-solving, agility, and teamwork; groups work together to escape by solving puzzles within a time limit.
• Lasergamen (Laser Tag) Infrared laser tag arena spanning three floors with 33 upgraded game suits allowing up to 30 players simultaneously, suitable for company events, team outings, and family days.
• Simracen (Sim Racing) Virtual racing experience where guests race on F1 circuits in a high-tech setting; launched February 2025 as the fourth core activity, combining the facility's industrial character with futuristic digital experiences.
• Self-Driving Go-Karts AI-powered autonomous go-karts that race alongside human drivers, matching their speed levels so racers of any skill can compete against AI; scheduled to launch summer 2025.
• Food & Drinks / Ketelhuis On-site restaurant and catering service operating under the name Ketelhuis in the historic industrial setting, offering sharing dinners, buffets, and drink arrangements bundled with activities.
• Vergaderen (Meeting Facilities) Conference and meeting room rentals in industrial spaces including Silo, The Garage, and The Magazijn, featuring AV equipment and catering options for corporate gatherings of up to 200 persons.
• Kids Karting School Child-friendly karting activities using age-appropriate karts and safety measures, including birthday party packages for children and the Kids Karting School training program.
• Race Academy Advanced racing training program for enthusiasts looking to improve their karting skills through guided sessions at the Kartfabrique track.
• Cadeaukaart (Gift Card) Digital and physical gift cards valid for Kartfabrique activities and dining, redeemable for a specified period and non-refundable for cash.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% child-friendly experience as rated by visitors
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SodikartcoreTechnology or Integration · 19 March 2024Kart supplier providing new karts annually. Karts are ordered directly from Sodikart and replaced after approximately one year of intensive use (~1000 racing hours). Sodikart branding appears on the karts alongside Kartfabrique and Kroon-Oil logos.
• DeFabrique HoldingcoreOthersParent company operating multiple leisure and events venues including Kartfabrique, DeFabrique (events venue), DUS (meeting spaces), Parque West (climbing park), JAN Verhuur (decor rental), and Vliegveld Twenthe. All locations share staff recruitment and operate under the same family ownership.
• DeFabriqueminorOthersEvent venue for fairs, congresses, corporate parties and festivals. Co-located group company for larger events.
• DUSminorOthersInspiring meeting venue with creative meeting spaces, corporate playground and city beach. Sister company for meeting facilities without activities.
• Parque WestminorOthersClimbing park with restaurant. New activity added in 2024. Sister company under same family ownership.
• JAN VerhuurminorOthersSpecial decor rental company providing props, decor building and atmosphere installations. Sister company for event decorations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Kartfabrique
• Instagraminstagram.com/kartfabrique
• Xx.com/kartfabrique
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kartfabrique

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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