Cybox

What Cybox does

Cybox Internet & communicatie is a privately-held, founder-led Dutch web design and development agency founded in 1997 and headquartered in Boxmeer, Netherlands. It designs and builds custom websites and webshops for small and medium businesses, solo entrepreneurs, government bodies (including Gemeente Land van Cuijk and Gemeente Gennep), cultural non-profits (Oorlogsmuseum, Maasheggen UNESCO), and larger Dutch enterprises (Aviko Rixona, Ebben, Novadic-Kentron), with a regional team of roughly 11 people spread across Boxmeer, Cuijk, Grave, Sint Anthonis, Utrecht, and Nijmegen.

The core technology platform is Backstage CMS, an in-house content management system rented annually to clients and extended with proprietary modules including Mailstage (newsletter/email marketing), Socialstage (social media management), and an image-bank plugin for photo archives. Cybox also delivers custom Shopify webshop implementations with API integrations to accounting, CRM, and logistics systems, and supports hosting on its own server infrastructure. Supplementary services include online marketing (SEO, Google Ads, social), graphic design, photography and video production, WCAG accessibility audits, online-meeting production (Zoom, Teams, Webex, Google Meet), and AI tool integration using Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok.

Cybox makes money through a mix of one-time project fees (websites from €1,000, webshops from €1,500, custom-quoted), recurring annual subscriptions for Backstage CMS licensing and web hosting, and professional services fees for marketing, design, photography, and event production. Go-to-market is consultative direct sales from the Boxmeer office supplemented by referral, word-of-mouth, regional event sponsorships, and a partnership with Visit Land van Cuijk. The company is bootstrapped — there is no record of external funding rounds, parent company, or M&A activity — and several client relationships have persisted for over 20 years, indicating a stable, organically-grown regional business.

Name

Cybox

Legal name

Cybox Internet & communicatie

Website

https://cybox.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cybox is a founder-led Dutch web design and development agency in Boxmeer, Netherlands, building custom websites, webshops, and online solutions for SMBs, municipalities, and regional enterprises using its proprietary Backstage CMS, with ancillary hosting, marketing, and AI-integration services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Web Design and Development Services

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Blogging & CMS Content Platforms (BPAMAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Low-Code/No-Code Application Platforms (HDAEAKAA)

Keywords

• Web design services
• Custom website development
• Ecommerce webshop development
• Proprietary cms platform
• Web hosting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Boxmeer

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Website Design & Development: One-time project fees for custom website design and development. Pricing starts from €1,000 for simple websites. Projects are quote-based and tailored to client needs.
2. Webshop / E-commerce Development: One-time development fees for webshops, starting from €1,500 for basic webwinkel solutions. Also includes Shopify custom implementations.
3. Software Licensing (Backstage CMS): Backstage CMS software is rented annually for a 1-year period. Clients pay subscription fees for access to the CMS platform.
4. Web Hosting Services: Hosting services for websites and email. Hosting is provided on company's own servers. Clients remain subscribed even when services are temporarily deactivated.
5. Newsletter Services (Mailstage): Newsletter platform services including custom templates and email campaign management.
6. Online Marketing Services: SEO optimization, content writing, Google Ads, Google Shopping, Facebook, Instagram advertising campaigns.
7. Photography & Video Services: Photography and video production services through network of photographers and videomakers.
8. Graphic Design Services: Logo design, branding, corporate identity, illustrations, animations, and promotional materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cybox designs and develops custom websites, webshops, and online solutions for businesses, organizations, and governments, primarily powered by their proprietary Backstage CMS platform. The company delivers these services alongside self-hosted web hosting, email, newsletter management (Mailstage), online marketing, graphic design, and online meeting support. Simple websites start from €1,000 and webshops from €1,500, with Backstage CMS rented on an annual subscription basis.

Product overview

Cybox is a Dutch web design and digital agency offering a platform-plus-services model centered on its proprietary Backstage CMS. The core portfolio consists of custom website and webshop design and development (Websites, Webwinkels), powered by Backstage CMS as the underlying engine. Supplementary products and modules include Mailstage (newsletter/email marketing), the Online Beeldbank plugin (photo archive), and Shopify Webshops (custom Shopify e-commerce builds with API integrations). The company also provides an array of integrated services including custom Development, Online Marketing (SEO, Google Ads, social), Webhosting, Graphic Design, Regional Promotion, AI Tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok integration), WCAG Accessibility, Photography & Video, and Online Meeting support (Zoom, Teams, Webex). The ecosystem is tied together by Backstage CMS as the central platform, with Mailstage and the Beeldbank as modular extensions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Websites Custom website design and development services ranging from compact to large-scale websites, built using Backstage CMS as the underlying platform, suitable for desktop and mobile, for businesses, organizations, and governments.
• Webwinkels (Webshops) Custom e-commerce webstore development, from simple to extensive webshops, built on Backstage CMS or Shopify, with standard payment methods and modern techniques, for businesses selling products online.
• Backstage CMS Proprietary in-house content management system enabling users to manage website content without technical knowledge, with plugins for news, agenda, forms, photo albums, and optional shop functionality. Rented annually.
• Mailstage Newsletter and email marketing platform for creating and sending branded email campaigns with subscriber management, address groups, and detailed statistics.
• Online Beeldbank (Image Bank) Photo archive plugin for websites built on Backstage CMS, enabling organizations to display and manage photo collections of any scale in an organized online gallery.
• Shopify Webshops Custom Shopify webstore development with tailored design, API integrations to external systems (accounting, CRM, logistics), and automation workflows for abandoned carts, customer segmentation, and B2B functionalities.
• Custom Development In-house custom software development including web apps, donation modules, ordering systems, reservation systems, ticket shops, agenda tools, and planning systems.
• Online Marketing Digital marketing services including keyword research, SEO-optimized content, Google Ads, Google Shopping, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube advertising, and newsletter campaigns.
• Webhosting In-house web hosting services for websites and online solutions, including email hosting and support for WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, and Magento platforms, hosted on Cybox's own servers.
• Grafisch Ontwerp (Graphic Design) Graphic design services including logo design, brand identity, illustrations, animations, print materials, and design for web and offline projects.
• Regiopromotie (Regional Promotion) Online regional promotion services for the Land van Cuijk area, including tourism platforms, local business directories, event agendas, and advertising opportunities.
• AI Tools Integration Artificial intelligence integration services deploying tools such as Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok to generate content or functional elements that enhance websites.
• WCAG Accessibility Services WCAG-compliant website accessibility services including accessibility quick scans, color contrast evaluation, and ensuring proper descriptions for links and images.
• Foto en Video (Photography and Video) Photography and video production services for websites, including header photos, promotional videos, illustrations, animations, and online portraits.
• Online Meeting Support Technical support and co-hosting for online meetings, webinars, and events via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Google Meet, and interactive presentation tools such as Mentimeter.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25+ years operating in web design industry since 1997
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• Ministerie van VWS (Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2021Large-scale online event production: 4 talkshows, 31 deelsessies, 2 webinars, 2 podcasts for 700 deelnemers at Industrial Studio's Arnhem. Cybox handled all Zoom coordination and technical support.
• Face Two Communication & EventsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Cybox enabled the LOF Congres 2021 to go online with approximately 300 deelnemers, providing technical expertise for smooth virtual congress execution.
• HUS-Academie (Huisartsen Utrecht Stad)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCybox provided technical support and Zoom event coordination for the Chronische Zorgdag online nascholing event, helping 80 huisartsen and praktijkondersteuners access online training sessions.
• VanHuisUit Communicatie & OrganisatieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on translating live congress format to digital environment. Joris van Cybox served as technical support and sparring partner for online events.
• Gezonde Kinderopvang 10-daagse / Huis voor BewegingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoris Claassen provided Zoom support for the 10-daagse event, ensuring smooth technical execution of online sessions.
• Stichting LOF CongresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical support for annual LOF Congres enabling online participation during pandemic.
• Friends of MacDonald - The Dutch ConnectionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoris Claassen organized international prize ceremony virtually for non-profit foundation without additional cost burden.
• Visit Land van CuijkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAs partner of Visit Land van Cuijk, Cybox promotes the region online, manages the local Uitagenda (event calendar), and supports regional tourism initiatives.
• Daags na de TourminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsorship and support for cycling event.
• De Metworst (Metworstrennen)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsorship for local racing event in Boxmeer.
• Op de Tôffel FestivalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFestival sponsorship for Vierlingsbeek event.
• Jera On Air FestivalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFestival sponsorship and website design for music festival in Ysselsteyn.
• Kuukse ElfkroegetochtminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsorship and website for local pub crawl event.
• Boxmeerse VierdaagseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship for walking event.
• SBB (Samenwerkingsorganisatie Beroepsonderwijs Bedrijfsleven)minorOthersRegistered with SBB for providing internship opportunities for students in web design and development.
• Vrienden van het MaasziekenhuisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmbassador of friends organization for local hospital.
• Rewind Productions (Henk)minorOthersCredited video production partner for Cybox projects.
• Malou Slungers PhotographyminorOthersCredited photography partner based in Ottersum for Cybox project imagery.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Squarespace: Hosted website builder with CMS and commerce features, competing for the SMB and creator segments that Cybox also serves with Backstage CMS-driven builds.
• Shopify: Leading ecommerce platform; Cybox is a Shopify implementation partner and also competes against Shopify merchants' native themes with its Backstage-based webshops.
• Valtech: Global digital transformation agency with Dutch origins, offering large-scale CMS, commerce and engineering services. Overlaps with Cybox on web platform delivery but at enterprise scale.
• Wix.com: DIY website builder with built-in CMS, ecommerce and marketing tools. Competes with Cybox at the lower end of the SMB market where customers choose self-service over an agency engagement.

Direct peers

• Greenberry: Mid-sized Dutch digital agency providing website, webshop and online marketing services to SMBs and enterprise, a close size-and-scope peer for Cybox in the Netherlands.
• Youwe: Dutch digital agency specializing in e-commerce, CMS and marketing technology implementations, similar to Cybox in combining development services with platform expertise and Dutch SMB/mid-market focus.
• iO (formerly Intracto): Largest Dutch independent digital agency with full-service web, commerce, and marketing capabilities, comparable to Cybox as a direct competitor for Dutch SMB, enterprise and government website builds. Both bundle proprietary technology with creative services.
• Dept Agency: Global digital agency headquartered in Amsterdam offering website, commerce, brand and marketing services. Closely comparable to Cybox on the agency-plus-platform model targeting Dutch and European clients.

Emerging players

• Webflow: Visual website builder and hosted CMS platform. Overlaps with Cybox's Backstage CMS in enabling non-technical users to manage sites, and competes for the same SMB website budgets Cybox targets.

Regional players

• Mirabeau (a Cognizant company): Dutch digital agency under Cognizant providing strategy, technology and creative services. Comparable to Cybox on Dutch website/CMS delivery but operates at significantly larger scale and enterprise tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cyboxnl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cybox-internet-&-communicatie
• Instagraminstagram.com/cyboxnl

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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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