First8

What First8 does

First8 is a Netherlands-based software development company founded in 1999, specializing in Java application development. The firm is headquartered in Nijmegen and operates with 11-50 employees, positioning it as a small specialist unit within the broader Dutch enterprise IT services market. Its own website (first8.nl) reflects a focused Java development orientation rather than the broader transformation positioning of its parent ecosystem.

First8 operates as a constituent company within the Conclusion ecosystem, a coordinated network of more than 40 specialized IT firms headquartered in Utrecht. Through this ecosystem, the company gains exposure to enterprise clients across service domains including business consultancy, cloud and mission-critical infrastructure, data and AI, enterprise applications, experience development, cybersecurity, observability, sovereignty, sustainable IT, and international IT delivery (Oneshore). The ecosystem publishes an AI agents whitepaper and operates a Data & AI domain, signaling AI advisory and implementation as a growing area of focus. Notable named clients include NS (railway), APG (pension fund), Eneco (energy), Mammoet (heavy transport/logistics), ProRail (rail infrastructure), Heijmans (construction), Jumbo (retail), and Menzis (healthcare/insurance).

First8 generates revenue through professional IT services delivered primarily to Dutch enterprise customers via direct enterprise field sales. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with bespoke enterprise engagements. Distribution occurs through the Conclusion ecosystem's single-point-of-contact model, allowing First8 to be deployed alongside ecosystem peers on multi-domain transformation mandates. Strategic technology partnerships with Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, Red Hat, HubSpot, Optimizely, Mendix, and OutSystems underpin delivery capabilities across cloud, enterprise applications, low-code development, and CRM. Revenue and growth metrics specific to First8 are not disclosed; the company's trajectory is best inferred from broader ecosystem-level signals including the launch of Conclusion Strategies, international expansion into Germany, Spain, and Portugal, and continued investment in AI and data capabilities.

Name

First8

Legal name

First8

Website

https://first8.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

First8 is a Netherlands-based Java software development firm founded in 1999, operating within the Conclusion ecosystem of 40+ specialist IT companies. It delivers professional Java and enterprise application services to Dutch enterprise clients across rail, energy, healthcare, and retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijmegen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional IT Services: Conclusion generates revenue through professional IT services spanning business transformation, strategy, design, implementation, management and continuous development across its ecosystem of expert companies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

First8 is a software development company that develops Java applications for enterprise clients. As part of the Conclusion ecosystem of over 40 expert companies, it contributes Java-based application development capabilities to a broader portfolio spanning business transformation, cloud, data & AI, enterprise applications, and experience development services delivered through a single point of contact.

Product overview

Conclusion is an ecosystem of over 30 expert companies focused on business transformation and IT services. The offering is a platform-plus-partner architecture comprising multiple service domains: Business Consultancy, Cloud & Mission Critical, Data & AI, Enterprise Applications, Experience Development & Software, Cybersecurity, International IT, Observability, Sovereignty, Strategies & Execution, and Sustainable IT. The ecosystem also includes Conclusion Strategies as a dedicated strategy and execution consultancy. These entities operate as an interconnected network providing services from strategy and design to implementation, management, and continuous development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Java Application Development Custom Java application development services for enterprise clients, delivered as part of the Conclusion ecosystem of 40+ expert companies focused on business transformation and IT services.
• Experience, Development & Software Software development and experience design services offered through the Conclusion ecosystem, covering application development, UX design, and continuous software engineering.

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• MicrosoftmajorTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership providing cloud infrastructure and enterprise software integration capabilities for client solutions.
• HubSpotmajorTechnology or IntegrationCRM and marketing automation technology partnership supporting customer engagement solutions.
• OraclemajorTechnology or IntegrationDatabase and enterprise application technology partnership for enterprise software implementations.
• Red HatmajorTechnology or IntegrationOpen source enterprise infrastructure and cloud-native technology partnership.
• SAPmajorTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise resource planning and business application technology partnership for enterprise transformations.
• OptimizelycoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital experience platform partnership for customer experience optimization solutions.
• MendixcoreTechnology or IntegrationLow-code application development platform partnership for rapid application development services.
• OutSystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationLow-code application platform partnership for enterprise application development and modernization.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Trifork: European IT services firm focused on custom software development, cloud, and digital innovation for enterprise and public sector. Comparable to First8 in offering custom application development across Western European markets.
• ThoughtWorks: Global technology consultancy specializing in custom software engineering, Java/JVM, and enterprise modernization. Comparable to First8 in deep Java, architecture, and enterprise transformation focus.
• Info Support: Dutch-headquartered IT services firm specializing in custom software development, Java, and cloud-native engineering for enterprise clients in the Netherlands. Highly comparable to First8 by geography, size, and core technology focus.
• Xebia: Dutch-origin IT consultancy with deep Java, Agile, DevOps, and cloud practices serving enterprise clients across Western Europe. Closely comparable to First8 on technology stack, Dutch roots, and enterprise GTM.
• Ordina: Dutch IT services provider (now part of Ordina group) offering custom software development, cloud, and managed services for Dutch enterprises. Direct peer on geography and enterprise Java services.

Broad incumbents

• Devoteam: European IT consultancy with strong presence in the Netherlands focused on cloud, digital transformation, and custom application development. Comparable in enterprise custom development and Western European footprint.
• Sogeti: Part of Capgemini, Sogeti provides local IT services and custom software development across Western Europe including the Netherlands. Comparable as an established regional custom-development competitor.
• Accenture: Global professional services firm with extensive Netherlands presence delivering large-scale application development, cloud, and AI engineering. Competes with First8 for enterprise Java and transformation mandates at the top end.
• Capgemini: Global IT services and consulting leader with large Dutch operations delivering Java, cloud, and enterprise application services. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the same enterprise custom-development and transformation space.
• CGI Group: Global IT and business consulting services firm with a sizeable Dutch practice delivering custom application development, systems integration, and managed services. Comparable as a broader incumbent in enterprise IT services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/first8bv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/first8

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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