De Tinfabriek

What De Tinfabriek does

De Tinfabriek is a Dutch mixed-use venue operating from a sustainably repurposed industrial heritage building in Naarden-Vesting, between Amsterdam and Utrecht. Originally opened in 1956 by Queen Juliana as a functional tin factory, the site now delivers four integrated product lines: private and flexible workspace rentals (Kantoor, Private Desk, Flexwerkplek, Virtueel Kantoor), six bookable meeting rooms (Tin, Tin XL, Goud, Zilver, Brons, Lab), event venue rental spanning more than 2,000 m² across indoor and outdoor spaces (De Smelterij, De Gieterij, Het Lab, Tin Café, Onder de Schoorsteen), and content production through its in-house Podcast District studio offering 4K video, livestreaming, editing, and Spotify distribution.

The underlying technology infrastructure is built around professional audiovisual systems rather than software: Barco Clickshare wireless presentation, BOSE Audio, ERCO LED lighting, 4K video recording, and a 7-meter projection capable of 16,000 Lumens in the flagship Smelterij hall. Sustainability infrastructure includes 339 solar panels producing approximately 60% of the venue's energy self-sufficiency, heat-pump HVAC replacing former coal operations, and BREEAM In-Use Excellent certification. Booking is processed through a Mice Operations online widget layered with direct phone/email sales guided by on-site tours.

De Tinfabriek generates revenue across three streams: (1) per-event venue rental priced by space and duration (€300/half-day for Het Lab to €4,750/day for De Smelterij), (2) recurring workspace subscriptions including private offices, dedicated desks, and virtual office addresses, and (3) podcast and content production service fees. Catering is delivered through partner arrangements (Floris & van Maurik, Vineyard Premium Catering) and bakery/artisan local sourcing. Customer segments span corporate B2B (conferences, congresses, product launches, board meetings), media and content clients (KRO-NCRV, Vopak, The Ocean Race, CM.com), government and regional development (ROM Utrecht Region), and high-profile entertainment events (Red Bull esports final). Distribution is direct, with no third-party resellers. The legal entity is Meettin B.V., a private Dutch B.V., with ownership inferred to be founder-held (Milan van Nierop, Valentijn van der Burg, Isabelle Dekker).

Name

De Tinfabriek

Legal name

Meettin B.V.

Website

https://detinfabriek.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

De Tinfabriek operates a sustainably repurposed industrial heritage venue in Naarden, Netherlands, delivering workspace rentals, meeting rooms, event spaces across more than 2,000 m², and an in-house podcast/content production studio to corporate, media, and government clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue & Coworking Hospitality

NAICS

General Rental Centers (5323), Sound Recording Studios (512240)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Furniture Rentals (Tables, Chairs, Lounge) (HSACAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Soundstage & Stage Rental (Film/TV) (MPADAIAA)

Keywords

• Event venue rental
• Coworking workspace
• Meeting room hire
• Podcast studio rental
• Corporate event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Naarden

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Venue Rental: Rental of event spaces (De Smelterij, Tin Café, De Gieterij, Lab, Onder de Schoorsteen) for corporate events, congresses, product launches, TV/film productions, and private functions. Pricing varies by space and duration (from €300/half-day for Lab to €4,750/day for Smelterij).
2. Meeting & Workspace Rental: Flexible and dedicated office desks, private offices, flex workspaces, and virtual office services. Includes Tin Café as flex workspace with barista coffee. Revenue from recurring or day-rate workspace contracts.
3. Podcast & Content Production: Podcast District studio rental and full-service content production including recording, live streaming, direction, editing, and Spotify distribution. Revenue from studio booking fees and production services.
4. Catering & F&B: On-site catering provided through partners (Floris & van Maurik, Vineyard Premium Catering) for events. Tin Café serves barista coffee, lunch, and drinks to flex workers and event guests. Revenue is commission-based or through partner arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

De Tinfabriek rents workspace, meeting rooms, and event spaces (totaling 2,000+ m²) in a sustainably repurposed 1956 industrial heritage building in Naarden, Netherlands. It also runs an in-house Podcast District studio offering professional 4K video and audio recording, livestreaming, editing, and Spotify distribution. Services are priced on a daily/half-day basis for venue rental and on subscription for workspace, with catering provided through partner arrangements.

Product overview

De Tinfabriek operates as a multi-use hospitality venue offering an integrated portfolio of workspace solutions, meeting rooms, and event spaces within a sustainably repurposed industrial heritage building in Naarden. The product portfolio comprises: (1) Workspace solutions including private offices (Kantoor), reserved desks (Private Desk), flexible hot-desking (Flexwerkplek), and virtual office services; (2) Six meeting rooms (Tin, Tin XL, Goud, Zilver, Brons, Lab) for sessions ranging from 1-on-1 meetings to team training; (3) Event venue services spanning 2000+ m² including the flagship 1200 m² De Smelterij hall (up to 750 persons), De Gieterij black-box space, Het Lab presentation room, Tin Café informal venue, and Onder de Schoorsteen outdoor area; (4) Podcast District professional studio with 4K video and audio production capabilities. Catering partnerships with Floris & van Maurik and Vineyard Premium Catering complement the core venue offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kantoor (Private Office) Dedicated private office spaces for full focus and productivity, offering complete privacy and customization for businesses seeking a permanent workspace in the heritage building.
• Private Desk Reserved desk spaces in a shared environment, providing the energy of a coworking community while maintaining a personal work spot for individual professionals.
• Flexwerkplek (Flexible Workspace) Hot-desking options with barista-made coffee and fast Wi-Fi, allowing temporary access to the workspace on an as-needed basis for freelancers and visiting professionals.
• Virtueel Kantoor (Virtual Office) Business address and mail handling services for entrepreneurs who work remotely but need a professional business address at the De Tinfabriek location.
• Vergaderruimtes (Meeting Rooms) Six meeting rooms (Tin, Tin XL, Goud, Zilver, Brons, Lab) equipped with modern AV technology, flipovers, and toolboxes, suitable for sessions from intimate 1-on-1 meetings to team training for up to 50 persons in theater style. Starting from €300 per half-day.
• Event Organisatie (Event Venue Services) Event venue and organization services for up to 750 persons across 2,000+ m² of industrial heritage space, including award shows, corporate festivals, dinners, product launches, lectures, networking events, team building, and hybrid events. Full-service including AV, routing, and catering arrangements.
• De Smelterij (Event Space) The largest event space at 1,200 m² with capacity for 400 persons in theater style or 600 for receptions, featuring a complete AV installation with 7-meter projection and 16,000 Lumen output. Starting from €4,750 per day.
• De Gieterij (Event Space) A 120 m² multi-functional black-box space adjacent to Tin Café, accommodating up to 100 persons for brainstorms, workshops, or lectures with full technical facilities and 4,600 Lumen projection. Pricing upon request.
• Het Lab (Event Space) A 70 m² presentation room with views of the Grote Kerk and chimney stack, seating up to 50 persons in theater style, featuring an 85-inch FullHD screen, BOSE Audio, and Barco Clickshare connectivity. Starting from €300 per half-day.
• Tin Café (Event Space) Informal café workspace of 180 m² with an adjacent terrace, accommodating up to 125 persons for networking events, meetings, and community lunches, featuring a full bar, flexible seating, and ERCO LED lighting. Starting from €950 per day.
• Onder de Schoorsteen (Outdoor Event Space) An outdoor space of 700 m² under the iconic 50-meter chimney with capacity for 350 guests, featuring an outdoor bar and BBQ facilities for summer parties and team building activities. Starting from €750 per day.
• Podcast District (Podcast & Content Production Studio) Professional in-house podcast studio offering high-end audio and 4K video recording, livestream support, and full production services from direction and editing to Spotify distribution. Used by KRO-NCRV, Vopak, The Ocean Race, Dutch Sport-Tech Fund, Domus Valuas, and other brands.
• Workshop Facilitation Services Workshop spaces and facilitation services using rooms like De Gieterij and Het Lab, with partnered specialists for team building activities including Chainreaction, MonsterEvents, and Energy Up.

Quantifiable outcome

• Increases team productivity and out-of-the-box thinking by providing an inspiring industrial setting distinct from standard office environments
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered key account, strategic and minor.

• Gamewaveskey accountStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 May 2026Event production partner that collaborated with De Tinfabriek to transform the venue into a high-end esports arena for the Red Bull Three 2 One National Final. Gamewaves handled the production rig, broadcast desk, and event organization, showcasing the venue's flexibility for large-scale entertainment events.
• Show. Don't Tell.strategicOthers · 1 January 2026Newly launched independent event agency founded by De Tinfabriek's own co-founders (Milan van Nierop, Valentijn van der Burg & Isabelle Dekker). Launched to extend De Tinfabriek's unique energy, expertise, and impact beyond the physical venue walls. Operates as a separate entity leveraging the same founding team.
• ChainreactionminorOthersTeambuilding partner that uses unique chain reaction constructions and building activities to make abstract team themes concrete and tangible. Used for workshops and team events to make abstract themes visible through physical construction activities.
• MonsterEventsminorOthersTeambuilding and event partner offering a wide range of creative and active team activities and challenges that seamlessly align with training goals. Covers teambuilding, workshops, and energy sessions for corporate groups.
• Energy UpminorOthersTeambuilding and vitality specialist providing short, powerful energy boosters or extended sessions to keep group focus and energy high. Used for workshops and team days to combat afternoon energy dips and maintain engagement.
• Matthijs BoonminorOthersLocal artisan baker from Hilversum providing fresh bread for events at De Tinfabriek. Part of the venue's commitment to local suppliers and sustainable, regional sourcing.
• Echte LiefdeminorOthersLocal producer from Hilversum supplying premium bar snacks (borrelplanken) for events. Aligns with De Tinfabriek's preference for regional, artisanal food and drink partners.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pakhuis de Zwijger: Amsterdam creative venue for debates, conferences, and content production. Comparable as a Dutch event venue combining corporate events with content/programming as a differentiator.
• CIRCL: Sustainable Amsterdam event and meeting venue on the Zuidas. Comparable as a Dutch B2B event venue with strong sustainability positioning and similar mix of corporate events, meetings, and content programming.
• The Office Operators: Dutch flexible workspace and meeting room operator. Directly comparable as a Netherlands-based provider of flex desks, private offices, and meeting rooms competing for the same B2B customer base.
• Conscious Hotels: Amsterdam sustainable hotel group with event and meeting spaces. Comparable as a Dutch sustainability-led hospitality and event venue operator targeting the same corporate B2B and event market.
• Beurs van Berlage: Iconic Amsterdam heritage venue for conferences, corporate events, and exhibitions. Directly comparable as a large-scale Dutch event venue with strong brand identity and similar B2B corporate event mix.
• Volkshotel: Amsterdam mixed-use hotel with workspace, event spaces, and creative programming. Comparable as a Dutch mixed-use venue combining workspace, meetings, and events under one roof.
• A'DAM Toren: Amsterdam landmark tower hosting events, hospitality, and entertainment (including the Red Bull esports-style venue programming). Comparable as a mixed-use Amsterdam venue for large-scale corporate events and entertainment.
• Westergas: Amsterdam cultural complex hosting large corporate events, festivals, and conferences. Comparable as a Dutch repurposed industrial venue for large-scale B2B events.

Broad incumbents

• Postillion Hotels: Largest Dutch conference hotel chain with meeting and event spaces across the Netherlands. Comparable as a Dutch venue operator for corporate events and conferences, though focused on hotels rather than industrial heritage.
• Spaces (IWG): Global coworking and meeting room brand from IWG. Comparable as a workspace and meeting room provider competing for the same Dutch B2B coworking/events market, though serving a broader international footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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