What Cohezio does

Cohezio (Cohezio vzw) is a Brussels-headquartered Belgian non-profit External Service for Prevention and Protection at Work (Externe Dienst voor Preventie en Bescherming op het Werk, EDPBW) founded in 1970, providing statutory and adjacent occupational health, safety, and well-being services to Belgian employers across all three regions (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels). Its delivery model combines a nationwide physical footprint of 85 medical centers with the Cohezio4u digital client portal, which gives affiliated enterprises online access to periodic health reports, intervention tracking, and a compliance document library. The service portfolio spans health surveillance (Gezondheidstoezicht), mental well-being (Mentale Welzijn), ergonomics (Ergonomisch Werken) including the proprietary Ergonomische Werkpostanalyse (EWA), workplace safety (Arbeidsveiligheid), and occupational hygiene (Arbeidshygiëne), delivered through a multidisciplinary staff of approximately 603 professionals — including 132 occupational physicians, 106 nurses, 83 psychosocial prevention advisors, ergonomists, engineers, and hygienists — and conducting roughly 295,000 medical examinations per year.

Underlying delivery is anchored by three group subsidiaries: Băo academy (~150 training and coaching programs), Experconsult (medical expertise, check-ups, and vitality solutions), and Modyva (acoustics, vibration, and MSD consulting, co-founded with the University of Bergen). This ecosystem converts a regulated statutory service into a broader employee-wellness and training platform with cross-sell potential across HR, safety, and ESG-adjacent buyer personas.

Revenue is generated primarily through statutory annual contributions (forfaitaire bijdrage) paid per employee by affiliated companies, indexed annually by the Belgian government (4.05% for 2026) and tiered by NACE-code-based risk class into four pricing categories (A/B large enterprises, C+ medium with internal prevention advisor, C- lower-risk medium, D micro). Pricing is therefore regulated rather than market-determined, demand is mandated by the Codex over welzijn op het werk, and a June 30 annual termination notice creates sticky mid-year renewal cycles. Cohezio serves roughly 15,569 affiliated companies covering 521,922 employees, with corporate clients spanning public transport (MIVB), media (RTBF), hospitality (Horeca Vlaanderen), construction (Galère), staffing (SD Worx), and government (RVA-ONEM). The go-to-market is sales-led (subscription affiliation contracts), supported by content marketing, podcasts, and an active careers channel — but with demand ultimately driven by legal obligation.

Name

Cohezio

Legal name

Cohezio vzw

Website

https://cohezio.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cohezio is a Brussels-based Belgian non-profit External Service for Prevention and Protection at Work (EDPBW), providing mandatory occupational health, safety, ergonomics, and mental-wellbeing services to 15,569 affiliated companies covering ~521,922 employees via 85 medical centers and the Cohezio4u digital portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Health Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Occupational Health & Employer Clinic Services (HLAEAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene (BPAHAJAD), Workers’ Compensation & Occupational Health TPA (HLAEALAL), Occupational Medicine & Work Injury Urgent Care Clinics (HLAFADAG)

Keywords

• Occupational health services
• Workplace safety compliance
• Employee wellbeing programs
• Health surveillance services
• Ergonomics consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Contribution: Cohezio generates revenue through annual contributions paid per employee by affiliated companies. The forfaitaire bijdrage (lump sum contribution) is legally determined based on the company's main activity (NACE code). The rates are strictly regulated by the Belgian government. For 2026, rates were indexed by 4.05%. Large enterprises (A, B, C+) receive prevention units that can be used for various services, while smaller enterprises (C-, D) pay a minimum contribution and receive basic services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cohezio delivers mandatory external occupational health and safety services (EDPBW) to Belgian employers, organized across statutory pillars: health monitoring, psychosocial wellbeing, ergonomics, workplace safety, and occupational hygiene. Service is delivered via annual per-employee affiliations, an in-house medical staff, 85 medical centers, and the Cohezio4u digital portal, supplemented by group subsidiaries Băo academy (training), Experconsult (wellness/medical expertise), and Modyva (acoustics/MSD studies).

Product overview

Cohezio is an External Service for Prevention and Protection at Work (Externe Dienst voor Preventie en Bescherming op het Werk, EDPBW) operating across Belgium with 85 medical centers, serving 15,569 affiliated companies and 521,922 employees. Its offering is organized as a unified platform (Cohezio4u client portal) providing access to a broad portfolio of integrated service modules: health monitoring (Gezondheidstoezicht) via 132 occupational physicians, mental health (Mentale Welzijn) through 83 psychosocial prevention advisors, ergonomics (Ergonomisch Werken), occupational safety (Arbeidsveiligheid), occupational hygiene (Arbeidshygiëne), and training (Opleidingen). The group ecosystem extends the core offering through three specialized sub-brands: băo academy (training and coaching with ~150 courses), Experconsult (medical check-ups, insurance expertise, and vitality solutions), and Modyva (acoustics, vibrations, and musculoskeletal disorder consultancy).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Băo academy: The training and coaching center of Cohezio, offering approximately 150 training programs in domains including psychosocial aspects, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, leadership, fire prevention, health prevention, first aid, and safety at work.
• Experconsult
• Modyva
• Cohezio4u

Products and services

• Health Monitoring (Gezondheidstoezicht) Statutory occupational health surveillance delivered by Cohezio's occupational physicians and nurses, including pre-employment assessments, periodic health checks, return-to-work and re-integration examinations, and targeted health monitoring for employees exposed to specific occupational risks. Targeted at Belgian employers required to affiliate with an EDPBW.
• Mental Wellbeing (Mentale Welzijn) Psychosocial risk prevention services delivered by Cohezio's team of psychosocial prevention advisors, supporting organizations in managing workplace mental health, processing formal psychosocial complaints, and running awareness programs. Targeted at Belgian employers managing psychosocial risks under Belgian law.
• Ergonomics (Ergonomisch Werken) Ergonomics consultancy covering workstation setup, physical load, work environment, mental workload, and work organization. Delivered by Cohezio ergonomists and includes the unique Ergonomische Werkpostanalyse (EWA) where an ergonomist visits each workstation and provides personalized ergonomic advice and training to the employee.
• Workplace Safety (Arbeidsveiligheid) Occupational safety services in which Cohezio prevention advisors analyze workplace risks across each work environment and workstation, and recommend safety measures to prevent accidents and injuries. Targeted at Belgian employers required to manage workplace safety risks.
• Occupational Hygiene (Arbeidshygiëne) Occupational hygiene services in which Cohezio hygienists monitor a safe working environment and address chemical, biological, and physical hazards. Targeted at Belgian employers handling workplace hazards.
• Cohezio4u Client Portal Online customer portal enabling affiliated enterprises to follow up periodic reports and interventions, schedule services, and centralize all occupational health data in a secure environment, with a clear overview of all applications and access to the knowledge center document library.
• Băo academy Training and Coaching Training and coaching offering of approximately 150 courses and coaching programs across psychosocial aspects, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, leadership, fire prevention, health prevention, first aid, and workplace safety, delivered live and via the Băo academy catalog. Targeted at affiliated companies' HR, managers, prevention advisors, and employees.
• Experconsult Health and Wellness Services Specialized pillar of the Cohezio group offering psychomedical fitness-to-drive assessments (e.g., after driving license revocation), insurance medical expertises, medical/psychosocial/nutritional check-ups, and BeFit Solutions for workplace vitality. Targeted at companies and individuals needing specialized medical expertise and wellness programs.
• Modyva Acoustics and Musculoskeletal Consultancy Specialist consultancy bureau covering acoustics, vibrations, and musculoskeletal disorders, established in collaboration with the University of Bergen. Includes workplace health studies (noise, vibrations, MSDs, thermal environments, electromagnetic fields, chemical substances) and environmental impact studies of sound and vibrations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% customer satisfaction rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Pink Ribbon BelgiumminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Cohezio partners with Pink Ribbon since 2021 to support breast cancer awareness. Through the partnership, Cohezio supports Pink Monday initiatives focused on helping people return to work after cancer. The partnership strengthens Cohezio's role as an expert in work resumption after illness and reaches a broad group of women and employers with information and support.
• Băo AcademycoreOthersBăo academy is the training and coaching center of Cohezio. It centralizes skills and services formerly provided by Cohezio's training department and the BAO Group. With approximately 150 training courses and coaching programs, Băo academy is active in various domains including psychosocial aspects, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, leadership, fire prevention, health prevention, first aid, and workplace safety.
• ExperconsultcoreOthersExperconsult is the specialized pillar of Cohezio Group in health and wellness for companies and individuals. Activities include psychomedical examination after driver's license revocation, medical expertise for insurance, medical/psychosocial/nutritional check-ups, and BeFit Solutions for workplace vitality.
• ModyvacoreOthersModyva is a study bureau specializing in acoustics, vibrations, and musculoskeletal disorders. The company was founded in collaboration with the University of Bergen. Work domains include workplace health (sound, vibrations, MSA, thermal environments, electromagnetic fields, chemical substances) and environment (impact studies of sound and vibrations, remediation studies).

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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