What Domis does

Domis ApS is a Danish real estate development, investment, and property management company headquartered in Aarhus, operating as a subsidiary of Hommelhoff Group. The company acquires land, develops mixed residential and commercial projects, sells owner-occupied apartments through third-party real estate agents (Danbolig, Nybolig, Home, EDC), retains rental properties for ongoing income, and occasionally sells completed developments to institutional investors such as NREP and PFA Ejendomme. Its portfolio spans over 20 completed and in-development projects across Aarhus, Copenhagen, Skanderborg, Silkeborg, Ry, Frederikshavn, Hou, and Åbyhøj, including landmark schemes such as Lighthouse (Denmark's tallest residential building at 142 meters), Risskov Brynet (833 apartments, ~80,000 sqm), and Åby Vest (a multi-phase urban development in partnership with Nordstern and Arla Foods).

Domis serves three primary customer segments: private residential buyers and renters, commercial tenants (offices, retail, warehouses), and institutional real estate investors. Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time residential property development and sales (project development margins), recurring residential rental income managed by Domis's in-house service team, and recurring commercial property rental income across cities including Aarhus, Frederikshavn, Åbyhøj, and Risskov at rates of approximately kr 225-404 per square meter annually. The business uses standard construction and project management practices with no proprietary technology, while the Hal 11 initiative signals emerging involvement in circular and biobased construction materials. Domis employs approximately 20+ staff including a Group CEO, Partner/Directors, project directors, finance, legal, ESG, and property administration functions, and is led by founders Andreas and Nicolai Hommelhoff with Nemanja Stankovic as Group CEO and Bo Holse as Board Chairman.

Name

Domis

Legal name

domis ApS

Website

https://domis.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Domis is a Danish real estate developer and investor (part of Hommelhoff Group) that develops, sells, and manages residential and commercial properties primarily in Aarhus, Copenhagen, and East Jutland, serving owner-occupiers, renters, commercial tenants, and institutional investors like NREP and PFA Ejendomme.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Development

NAICS

Land Subdivision (23721), Lessors of Real Estate (5311), Nonresidential Property Managers (531312), Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) (53112)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Family Residential Construction (Apartments, Condos, Townhomes) (IMAFABAB), New Construction & Builder Sales (BPAJAAAB), Transitional/Development Land Brokerage (Entitled, In-Path-of-Growth) (BPAJADAJ)

Keywords

• Residential property development
• Real estate investment
• Commercial property leasing
• Urban development projects
• Apartment rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Aarhus

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Property Development and Sales: Domis develops residential projects (owner-occupied apartments and houses), sells units to buyers, and sometimes sells completed developments to investors. Revenue is generated from property sales margins and development profits.
2. Residential Rental Income: Domis retains ownership of rental apartments and collects monthly rent from tenants. Properties are managed by Domis's own service team and property management staff. Income is recurring and long-term.
3. Commercial Property Rental: Domis rents out commercial spaces (offices, retail, warehouses) to businesses. Rental income is recurring, typically charged per square meter per year. Multiple commercial properties across Aarhus and other Danish cities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Domis develops, invests in, and operates residential and commercial real estate primarily in central Aarhus and surrounding Danish cities. The company acquires land, develops mixed-use urban projects combining owner-occupied apartments, rental housing, and commercial spaces, and retains rental properties for ongoing income. They also sell completed residential developments to institutional investors.

Product overview

Domis is a Danish real estate development, investment, and property management company focused on residential and commercial properties in central Aarhus and surrounding regions. The company's portfolio consists primarily of real estate development projects (including urban district transformations), commercial rental services, and residential rental services. Key development projects include mixed-use buildings like Æggepakkeriet and Pakhusene, large-scale urban districts like Risskov Brynet and Åby Vest, landmark residential towers like Lighthouse (Denmark's tallest), and sustainability initiatives like Hal 11. The company also offers commercial office and warehouse rentals, as well as residential rentals across various property types.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Æggepakkeriet Combined residential and commercial building project in Aarhus C, developed in partnership with Kilden & Hindby, consisting of three buildings with 148 apartments (47-135 sqm, including 12 two-storey townhouses) and ground-floor commercial spaces, designed by SLETH architects.
• Bryggens Bastion Mixed residential and commercial development in Copenhagen's Amager district on 52,000 square meters across four building fields, including a 99-meter high-rise tower, located in the Islands Brygge area.
• Risskov Brynet New urban district in Aarhus featuring three main buildings: Vindrosen (48 rental units), Møllehatten (586 rental units), and Broloftet (199 units), plus 6,673 sqm of commercial space including retail tenants Netto, Meny, and MIBMadmarked.
• Åby Vest – Listefabrikken Urban development project transforming the former listefabrik (wooden lath factory) and surrounding areas in Åby into a new urban quarter with housing, urban life, and nature, covering approximately 45,500 sqm. Designed by SLETH Architects.
• Åby Vest – Brabrand Mejeri Urban development project in collaboration with Nordstern to transform the former Arla dairy site into a new residential area with nature elements, covering approximately 65,350 sqm, under agreement signed in 2020.
• Lighthouse Denmark's tallest residential building at 142 meters on Aarhus Ø, featuring approximately 400 owner apartments, Aarhus Øje experience center, restaurant, and public observation platform.
• Færgebyen Residential project in Hou with 62 owner apartments across two phases (2024 and 2026), designed by Arken with boat house-inspired architecture.
• Commercial Rental Services Commercial property rental services offering modern office facilities, clinics, showrooms, retail spaces, warehouse facilities, and investment opportunities primarily in Aarhus, Frederikshavn, Risskov, and surrounding areas. Properties listed include offices at kr. 225-404/sqm annually with additional operational costs.
• Residential Rental Services Residential rental services offering a wide selection of apartments from studios to family homes, including luxury apartments in historic buildings on Frederiksbjerg such as Skansepalléet (2-6 room apartments, 45-260 sqm). Properties listed on Boligportal.dk.
• Journalisthøjskolen Urban development project transforming the former Danish School of Media and Journalism into a new district with over 500 apartments, neighborhood house, museum, café, and smaller commercial spaces.
• Hal 11 Sustainability Hub Aarhus' new hub for sustainable construction, established by Domis in partnership with various companies to promote reuse, recycling, and development of biobased building materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• Æggepakkeriet: 148 apartments and commercial space completed in 2020 on 135,000 sqm.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nordstern A/S (formerly CASA A/S)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Nordstern and Domis together entered into an agreement with Arla Foods in 2020 for the development of Brabrand Mejeri. They also collaborate on the Åby Vest area development, with Domis owning other properties in the area. Nordstern is the co-developer partner.
• Arla FoodsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Arla Foods owns the Brabrand Mejeri site and entered into a development agreement with Domis and Nordstern in 2020 for the conversion of the dairy site into a residential neighborhood.
• Kilden & HindbycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDomis developed the Æggepakkeriet project (135,000 sqm combined residential and commercial, 2020) in collaboration with Kilden & Hindby. Kilden & Hindby acted as co-developer. Also collaborated on the Pakhusene project at Aarhus Ø.
• SLETH ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSLETH is the lead architect on multiple Domis projects including Æggepakkeriet and Åby Vest developments (Listefabrikken and Brabrand Mejeri). The firm shapes the architectural vision for these urban development projects.
• Pilgrim (Smykkevirksomhed)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPilgrim, a jewelry company, partnered with Domis to develop the Ovenvande residential project on Pilgrim's former warehouse site in Skanderborg. Pilgrim initiated the development process after all tenants vacated the site.
• KysthjælperminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKysthjælper participated in the Ålegræs (eelgrass) planting initiative at Aarhus Ø around Lighthouse, collaborating with Aarhus Municipality, local divers, and volunteers to restore the seabed and benefit the marine environment.
• Aarhus Kano & Kajak KlubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDomis created the kayak station at Åhusene along Aarhus Å, collaborating with the club to provide year-round canoe and kayak facilities that serve the community.
• Psykiatri FondenminorOthersDomis was headline sponsor of the Psykiatri Fonden's #findelefanten campaign, which placed colorful elephant sculptures around Aarhus to raise awareness of mental health. The elephant sculpture sponsored by Domis remains standing at Aarhus Ø.
• Kaj Ove Madsen AarhusminorOthersContractor for the Æggepakkeriet project. Kaj Ove Madsen A/S Aarhus served as the main construction contractor.
• Bach GruppenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBach Gruppen developed the original local plan for Bryggens Bastion in Copenhagen in 2016 in collaboration with Copenhagen Municipality, Arkitema, and Tredje Natur. Domis is now developing the project on the site.
• Sebastian KromannminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSebastian Kromann collaborated with Domis on the Æblehaven (Apple Garden) café project along Brabrandstien, which has grown from a temporary café into a beloved community gathering point.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dades: Dades is a Danish property developer and investor focused on residential and commercial development in major Danish cities, with a comparable project pipeline and city-focused strategy to Domis. Both develop mixed-use urban projects in growth corridors and operate as developer-investors.
• Sjælsø Gruppen: Sjælsø Gruppen is a Danish real estate developer with a long track record of residential and mixed-use developments, including urban infill and master-planned communities. Its business model of land acquisition, development, and partial hold aligns directly with Domis's approach.
• Bonava: Bonava is a Nordic homebuilder with significant Danish operations developing owner-occupied and rental multi-family housing. It is directly comparable to Domis in product type (apartments and community-focused residential) and target market (Danish/Nordic urban buyers).
• KPC (Københavns Private Byggeselskab): KPC is a Copenhagen-based residential property developer that acquires, develops, and manages residential real estate in Denmark. It is comparable to Domis as a mid-size Danish developer-investor combining for-sale and rental residential assets.

Broad incumbents

• NCC (Denmark): NCC is a major Nordic construction and real estate developer with Danish operations developing residential and commercial properties. It is comparable as a competitor for Danish residential development deals, though at substantially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Per Aarsleff Holding (Aarsleff): Aarsleff is one of Denmark's largest construction and civil engineering groups with a real estate development arm. It overlaps with Domis in Danish residential and commercial development but operates at significantly larger scale and across broader infrastructure and contracting activities.
• MT Højgaard: MT Højgaard is a major Danish construction contractor that also participates in real estate development projects. It overlaps with Domis as a Danish builder-developer but its primary business is general contracting across a much broader project portfolio.

Regional players

• By & Havn: By & Havn is Copenhagen's urban development company responsible for large-scale transformation of the harbor and surrounding districts. It is comparable as a major Danish urban developer creating mixed-use residential districts, but operates primarily in the Copenhagen market rather than Aarhus.

Others

• NREP: NREP is the largest Nordic real estate investor and a repeat buyer of Domis's completed rental developments (e.g., Møllehatten phase 2). It is a strategic counterparty and exit channel for Domis's for-rent projects rather than a direct competitor, but operates in the same Danish residential asset class.
• PFA Ejendomme: PFA Ejendomme is the real estate arm of PFA Pension and a repeat institutional buyer of Domis projects (all five buildings of Pakhusene). It functions as both a strategic investor/buyer of Domis-built assets and a peer in the Danish residential investment market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/domisaarhus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/domisks

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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