Kleemans

What Kleemans does

Kleemans is a privately held Dutch organizational consultancy founded in 1995, specializing in quality management, certification guidance, and compliance advisory for SMEs, healthcare providers, and mid-market companies across the Netherlands and Belgium. The firm operates from its headquarters in Bavel (NL) and a regional office in Evergem (BE) through the legal entities Kleemans B.V. and Kleemans België BV, with leadership under Directeur Twan de Kruijf. Its service portfolio covers Quality Management (ISO 9001), Information Security & Privacy (ISO 27001, NEN 7510, NIS2, AVG/GDPR, CYRA), Food Safety (BRCGS, IFS, FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP+, Skal, PlanetProof), Healthcare (HKZ, IGJ audits), Occupational Health & Safety (VCA, ISO 45001), and Environment & Sustainability (ISO 14001, EcoVadis), delivered through field-based advisors, internal audits, and training via Kleemans Academy.

The company's core technology is Pro-aQt, a proprietary quality management software platform wholly owned through the Pro-aQt subsidiary, comprising modules for handbook management, norm modules, registration forms (BBO module), a custom form builder, an ISMS module for CYRA compliance, and the Academy training module. Around this platform, Kleemans generates revenue from three streams: project- and retainer-based professional services for certification advisory, recurring Pro-aQt SaaS subscriptions, and training delivered via e-learning and on-location sessions. A DPO-as-a-Service offering and a Phished partnership for AI-driven security awareness training extend the recurring component. Pricing is quote-based with no public list; go-to-market relies on enterprise field sales, an inbound content engine (65+ downloadable resources, SEO-optimized certification pages, newsletter), and a reference portfolio of 27+ customer logos to drive consultative sales cycles.

Name

Kleemans

Legal name

Kleemans B.V.

Website

https://kleemans.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kleemans is a Dutch-Belgian organizational consultancy, founded 1995, that advises SMEs and healthcare providers on ISO, food safety, and information security certification, supported by its proprietary Pro-aQt quality management software and Academy training services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting Services

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Pre-Assessment, Gap Assessment & Certification Readiness Services (AFALACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Internal QA Audits & Compliance Monitoring (GMP/SSOP/HACCP Verification) (AFALALAC), Supplier Approval & Second-Party Audit Programs (Retailer/Brand/Manufacturer) (AFALACAF), Regulatory Consulting & Compliance Program Management (FDA/USDA/EFSA) (AFALADAC)

Keywords

• Quality management consulting
• Certification advisory services
• Information security compliance
• Food safety certification
• ISO standards consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Bavel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Organizational Consulting and Certification Advisory: Kleemans provides expert consulting services to guide organizations through certification processes for ISO, BRCGS, IFS, FSSC 22000, HACCP, and other quality, food safety, information security, occupational health, and environmental standards. Services include gap analysis, implementation support, internal audits, management reviews, and pre-audit preparation. Revenue is generated through professional services engagements, typically billed on a project or retainer basis. The company also offers interim quality/safety management services (10% of advisor time allocation).
2. Pro-aQt Software Licensing and Subscription: Kleemans generates revenue from licensing its proprietary Pro-aQt quality management application, which includes modules for handbook management, norm modules, registration forms (BBO), custom form building, Academy (training management), and ISMS/CYRA compliance. The software is offered as a SaaS-style platform with annual subscription fees.
3. Training and E-Learning Services: Kleemans delivers training services including norm knowledge training (ISO-9001), internal audit training, food safety training, PRISMA training, and on-location training. Training is offered both through the Academy platform and as in-person sessions, with courses structured for specific organizational needs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kleemans is an organizational consultancy that advises Dutch and Belgian companies on achieving and maintaining certifications across quality management (ISO 9001), information security (ISO 27001, NEN 7510, NIS2), food safety (BRCGS, IFS, FSSC 22000, HACCP), healthcare (HKZ), occupational safety (VCA, ISO 45001), and environmental sustainability (ISO 14001). The firm combines advisory services with the proprietary Pro-aQt software platform for managing quality handbooks, registration forms, and compliance documentation.

Product overview

Kleemans is an organizational consulting firm specializing in quality management, certification guidance, and compliance advisory services operating in the Netherlands and Belgium. Its product portfolio centers on the proprietary Pro-aQt quality management application — a modular software platform that provides a central digital hub for managing quality handbooks, registration forms, and compliance documentation. Pro-aQt's core modules include: the Handbook and Norm Modules (general quality), the Healthcare Handbook Module (zorg-specific), the BBO/Registration Forms Module, the self-service Form Builder, and the ISMS (Information Security Management System) module for CYRA-based cybersecurity management. Beyond software, Kleemans offers consulting services across six domains: Quality Management (including ISO 9001), Information Security (ISO 27001, NEN 7510, NIS2, AVG/GDPR), Food Safety (BRCGS, IFS, FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP+, ISO 22000, Skal, PlanetProof), Healthcare (HKZ, IGJ audits), Occupational Health & Safety (VCA, ISO 45001), and Environment & Sustainability (ISO 14001, EcoVadis). Training services are delivered through Kleemans Academy (e-learning and on-location) and specialized offerings include DPO as a Service and CYRA certification guidance. Security awareness training is provided through a partnership with Phished (AI-driven phishing simulation), implemented by subsidiary Pro-aQt.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pro-aQt: Quality management application for managing handbooks, document control, and quality systems
• Academy
• KenniZ
• BBO: Bewust Beter Ondernemen

Products and services

• Pro-aQt Quality Management Application A proprietary software application for managing quality handbooks, norm modules, registration forms, and compliance documentation across quality, healthcare, and information security domains. Sold as a subscription to organizations seeking to operationalize their management systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• ISO 9001 certification typically achieved within 3-6 months of implementation start
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PhishedcoreTechnology or IntegrationKleemans partners with Phished, a pioneer in AI-driven Security Awareness Training, to deliver a comprehensive cybersecurity awareness program to clients. Phished provides an AI-powered platform offering phishing simulations, behavioral risk scoring (Behavioral Risk Score™), micro-learning modules, and threat intelligence reporting. This partnership extends Kleemans' service portfolio in the human-layer cybersecurity domain, complementing its technical information security advisory services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• LRQA (LR Group): LRQA is a global certification body providing ISO 9001, ISO 27001, FSSC 22000, and other certifications with advisory services. It competes with Kleemans in the BeNe region on certification preparation and management systems implementation.
• DNV: DNV is a global certification body that issues ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, and other certifications Kleemans helps clients prepare for. DNV also offers training and advisory via DNV Business Assurance, making it a direct competitor in advisory services.
• TÜV Rheinland: TÜV Rheinland is a major German-headquartered TIC firm that operates certification and advisory services in the Netherlands and Belgium. It competes with Kleemans on ISO 9001, ISO 27001, FSSC 22000, and CE/regulatory compliance projects.
• SGS: SGS is the world's largest testing and certification company with full BeNe coverage. It provides ISO, food safety (FSSC 22000, BRCGS), and cybersecurity certification services alongside advisory, directly overlapping with Kleemans' service portfolio.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a global Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) leader that offers ISO, food safety, and information security certification services alongside advisory. While it competes with Kleemans on the certification side, it is a much broader incumbent with testing labs, marine, and commodity inspection lines that Kleemans does not operate.
• BSI Group: BSI is the originator of BS/ISO standards and a global certification body offering training, certification, and advisory across ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, and information security — directly overlapping with Kleemans' core practices.
• DEKRA: DEKRA is a global TIC firm with strong operations in the Netherlands and Belgium, offering ISO certification, VCA safety, and cybersecurity advisory — overlapping significantly with Kleemans' quality, ARBO, and information security practices.

Direct peers

• Hobéon SKO: Hobéon is a Dutch certification and assessment body that issues ISO, HKZ, and sector-specific certifications. It is one of the most direct competitors to Kleemans in the Dutch healthcare and quality management certification advisory market.
• Brand Compliance: Brand Compliance is a Dutch consultancy specializing in certification, supplier audits, and quality management support for SMBs. It is a close comparable to Kleemans in the Dutch and Belgian mid-market for ISO and food safety certification advisory.
• Kiwa: Kiwa is a Dutch-headquartered TIC and certification body that issues ISO, FSSC, BRC, and HKZ certifications in the Benelux. It also offers advisory and training services that directly compete with Kleemans in the same Dutch and Belgian healthcare, food, and quality markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kleemansadvies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kleemans

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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