Avant sanare

What Avant sanare does

Avant sanare B.V. is a Rotterdam-based private limited company founded in 2011 that delivers preventive mental health and well-being services to children (3–12), youth (12–18), students (16–27), adults, schools, and corporate clients across the Rotterdam region (with selected outreach into Lansingerland). Operating under the motto "Beter voorkomen dan genezen" (better to prevent than to cure), the organization occupies a low-threshold position upstream of clinical GGZ (mental health care) treatment, offering evidence-based group trainings (e.g., Happyles, Dappere dino's, Stoere schildpadden, Krachtige vrouwen, Opvoeden & Zo) that are recognized by the Nederlands Jeugd Instituut (NJI) Databank Effectieve Jeugdinterventies (Database of Effective Youth Interventions), alongside one-on-one pedagogical and psychological guidance.

The company's product portfolio combines in-person classroom-style training with digital e-health modules delivered through the Karify secure online platform, including seasonal campaigns such as Flip je Winterdip and Self-care Summer, the Mental Monsters youth modules, and Sterk na geweld (post-domestic violence recovery). Delivery occurs at schools, health centers (gezondheidscentra), community houses (Huizen van de Wijk), and via embedded wijkpsycholoog (neighborhood psychologist) walk-in consultations across Rotterdam's neighborhoods. Technology is third-party rather than proprietary: the firm uses Karify for e-health, NEN7510-certified client data registration (a Dutch healthcare information security standard), and Google Analytics for site measurement.

The revenue model is anchored in municipal commissioning by the Gemeente Rotterdam (Municipality of Rotterdam), under which most adult and youth services in the city are subsidized or free at the point of delivery, complemented by modest fee-based e-health (€39.95 per adult course), hourly professional services, and quote-based corporate training. The go-to-market combines sales-led institutional contracting with schools and municipalities, community-led referrals from healthcare and education professionals (verwijzers, i.e., referrers), and self-serve digital enrollment. Headcount is approximately 40+ specialized professionals (psychologists, pedagogues, social workers, sociologists, communication and HR/finance staff), and the company is held privately without disclosed outside investment.

Name

Avant sanare

Legal name

Avant sanare B.V.

Website

https://avantsanare.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Avant sanare is a Rotterdam-based preventive mental health organization that delivers NJI-recognized group trainings, e-health modules via Karify, and neighborhood psychologist services to children, youth, adults, schools, and corporate clients, primarily funded through Gemeente Rotterdam municipal subsidies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Preventive Mental Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Health Promotion, Prevention & Wellness Education (EDALAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Student Wellness & Prevention Programs (Substance Use, Sexual Health, Bullying) (EDAJAIAG)

Keywords

• Preventive mental health
• Psychological training programs
• E-health mental health
• Youth mental resilience
• Community mental health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal subsidies: The majority of services are funded by subsidies from the Gemeente Rotterdam (Municipality of Rotterdam). Many courses for adults and youth in Rotterdam are free to participants, fully subsidized by the municipality.
2. Course fees (self-pay): E-health courses for adults are sold at €39.95 per course including online guidance. Fee-based model for adult participants outside subsidy coverage.
3. Hourly-rate professional services: The company charges based on hourly rates for certain assignments, as well as fixed packages or custom arrangements with clients, per the general terms and conditions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Avant sanare delivers preventive mental health programs combining in-person group trainings and online e-health modules for children, youth, adults, students, schools, and companies in the Rotterdam region. Programs cover themes such as depression prevention, anxiety, stress, grief, domestic violence recovery, parental divorce, parenting, and workplace mental health, delivered through classroom sessions and the Karify digital platform. Most programs for Rotterdam residents are subsidized or free via Gemeente Rotterdam; adult e-health courses are sold at €39.95 per course with online guidance.

Product overview

Avant sanare is a Rotterdam-based mental health organization specializing in preventive psychological and pedagogical care. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of training programs and e-health modules delivered both in-person and online via the Karify platform. Products serve diverse target groups including children (4-12 years), youth (12-18 years), young adults/students, adults, and businesses. Core offerings include classroom-based group trainings (Happyles, Dappere dino's, Stoere schildpadden, Krachtige vrouwen, Opvoeden & Zo), online e-health modules (Mental Monsters, Flip je Winterdip, Self-care Summer, Sterk na geweld), and workplace mental health programs (Mental Masterclasses, Oplaadspreekuren, Psycholoog op school). The company operates under the motto 'Beter voorkomen dan genezen' (Better to prevent than to cure).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• E-health voor volwassenen Online e-health modules for adults covering themes such as stress, depression, anxiety, mindfulness, and positive self-image. Includes online guidance from e-health experts via the Karify platform.
• E-health voor jongeren (12-17 jaar) Online e-health modules for youth aged 12-17 covering topics like mental health, happiness, depression, loneliness, and worry. Free for Rotterdam youth through municipal subsidies.
• Mental Monsters Free online e-health program for youth aged 12-17 dealing with stress, worrying, and insecurity. Includes modules for social anxiety, overthinking, self-doubt, loneliness, and fear/panic, with optional expert support.
• Flip je Winterdip met Karify Free seasonal e-health program for youth in Rotterdam to combat winter blues, including modules on stress management, depression, self-image, and cognitive techniques.
• Self-care Summer met Karify Free seasonal e-health program for youth aged 12-17 in Rotterdam focusing on personal growth, self-confidence, and empowerment during summer months.
• Online cursus Sterk na geweld Online course for men and women who have experienced domestic violence, teaching emotional processing, rebuilding self-trust, and creating a safe living situation. Duration: 6 sessions over 3 months.
• Happyles Classroom training for youth (VMBO/MBO) teaching about feelings and thoughts, enhancing mental resilience and preventing depression. Combines group sessions with e-learning modules. Duration: 4-6 weeks. NJI-recognized as evidence-based intervention.
• Krachtige vrouwen Training for women who have experienced domestic violence, focusing on self-advocacy, dealing with accusations and anger, and understanding the cycle of violence. Includes discovering personal talents and ambitions. Duration: 9 weeks. Subsidized by Gemeente Rotterdam.
• Opvoeden & Zo Parent training for elementary school parents addressing everyday parenting questions and problems. Covers building bonds with children, encouraging positive behavior, and preventing behavioral problems. Duration: 6 weeks. NJI-recognized as well-substantiated intervention.
• Dappere dino's Training for children of divorced parents aged 6-8, helping them build confidence and learn to handle problems and emotions around separation through play. Uses dinosaur puppet 'Dino Rex'. Duration: 12 weeks. NJI-listed as effective intervention.
• Stoere schildpadden Playful training for kindergarten children aged 4-6 of divorced parents, teaching them to handle problems and emotions around separation. Uses turtle puppet 'Sam'. Duration: 12 sessions. Registered in NJI database of effective youth interventions.
• Rouw na verlies Rotterdam Interactive training of 5 sessions helping participants understand the grieving process and learn practical tools for processing loss. Available in various Rotterdam neighborhoods.
• Omgaan met stress Rotterdam Training teaching how stress works, recognizing signals, and developing coping strategies. Covers healthy vs. unhealthy stress and prevention of burnout. Duration: 5 weekly group sessions. Free for Rotterdam residents in Centrum, Delfshaven, Feijenoord, Charlois, and IJsselmonde through municipal subsidies.
• Mental Masterclasses Professional development courses for (beginning) professionals and volunteers seeking deeper understanding of mental health themes, delivered as part of corporate and organizational offerings.
• PEP-talk met de wijkpsycholoog Psycho-education prevention sessions (PEP) where the neighborhood psychologist discusses mental health topics for approximately one hour for organizations and community groups.
• Oplaadspreekuren Low-threshold consultation hours for employees wanting to discuss work-related or personal topics with a professional, provided at workplaces across Rotterdam.
• Psycholoog op school Student psychologists visiting MBO, HBO schools and universities to help students become more resilient, providing individual counseling and e-health guidance.
• 4U Training for children aged 6-12 who have difficulties at home, such as divorced parents, family caregiving, or unpleasant home situations. Combines group sessions with circus activities. Duration: 8 weeks. Delivered in partnership with Circusschool Hannes & Co.
• The Lab of Life Scientifically researched training for youth aged 12-18 experiencing high stress and exhaustion. Teaches better balance between school and free time. Duration: 8 weeks with 5 group sessions. Validated by Radboud University Nijmegen.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% of youth experience depressive episodes annually; Happyles training reduces this risk and improves resilience
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• KarifycoreTechnology or IntegrationKarify is the e-health platform used by Avant sanare to deliver online mental health courses. The platform provides secure communication, information exchange, and ongoing online access to course materials and expert guidance. After enrollment, participants receive access within two working days and retain access even after completing the course.
• Gemeente Rotterdam (Municipality of Rotterdam)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Gemeente Rotterdam is the primary public funder of Avant sanare's services. The municipality invests in mental health prevention programs for children, youth, and adults across the city, commissioning Avant sanare to deliver subsidized or free programs for Rotterdam residents.
• Circusschool Hannes & CocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCircusschool Hannes & Co from Vlaardingen is the partner for the 4U program (KOPP-KOV training). The partnership combines therapeutic group sessions with circus arts, using the circus setting to help children relax, express themselves, and build confidence through a performance at the end of the program.
• DIAflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDIA is a collaboration between Dona Daria, InMovement, and Avant sanare, focused on supporting young/studying caregivers, adult caregivers, teachers, healthcare professionals, and the support network of caregivers. Avant sanare contributes its expertise in mental health prevention within this consortium.
• Dona DariacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDona Daria is one of the three partners in the DIA consortium, alongside InMovement and Avant sanare. The consortium focuses on supporting caregivers across Rotterdam.
• InMovementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInMovement is one of the three partners in the DIA consortium, alongside Dona Daria and Avant sanare. The consortium targets young and adult caregivers and their support networks in Rotterdam and Rozenburg.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Karify: E-health platform provider used by Avant sanare for digital course delivery. Functions as technology enabler/partner rather than competitor, but represents a critical dependency in Avant sanare's delivery stack.

Broad incumbents

• Dimence: Larger Dutch mental health provider offering clinical GGZ plus preventive programs across multiple regions. Comparable content overlap with Avant sanare but at broader institutional scale and full clinical-care portfolio.

Direct peers

• Indigo: Dutch nationwide organization providing preventive mental health support, parenting courses, and youth programs. Highly comparable mission and delivery model, though operating at larger geographic scale than Avant sanare.
• iPractice: Dutch online psychology practice offering e-health and virtual mental health treatment. Comparable in e-mental health delivery model and Dutch-language content for adult mental health support.
• Youz: Youth mental health division of Parnassia Groep providing specialized GGZ care for young people in the Netherlands. Overlaps directly with Avant sanare's youth-focused programming across VMBO/MBO/HBO settings.
• Mindler: Swedish-founded digital mental health platform expanding aggressively in the Netherlands, offering online psychological treatment. Comparable in e-mental health delivery, though pure digital versus Avant sanare's blended approach.
• OpenUp: European corporate mental health platform operating in the Netherlands, providing preventive B2B mental health services to employers. Comparable in preventive mental health positioning and Dutch market presence, targeting the same corporate buyer.
• De Jutters: The Hague-based youth mental health service provider delivering school-embedded psychology and preventive interventions. Closely comparable regional peer with similar school-based and municipality-commissioned model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Avantsanare

Compliance2 records

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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