Borghese Real Estate

What Borghese Real Estate does

Borghese Real Estate is a privately held, family-owned Dutch real estate project developer founded in 1998 and headquartered in Nijkerk, Netherlands. The company develops mixed-use, residential, commercial, logistics, healthcare, and hotel real estate on its own account and risk, primarily serving housing corporations (Woonstichting Lieven de Key, Staedion, Parteon), institutional investors (Patrizia, Bouwinvest, Achmea), corporate clients (BMW/MINI, McDonald's, Somfy), and public-sector partners through public-private partnerships with Dutch municipalities including Amsterdam, Nijmegen, and Leidschendam-Voorburg. Borghese is structured as a multi-entity ecosystem with wholly-owned Borghese Logistics, jointly-controlled COD (Amsterdam redevelopment specialist) and Stoneflow (investment platform), and partnership alliances with Gaudium Real Estate (healthcare), Amvest (residential), Heylen Warehouses (logistics), Pleijsier Bouw (construction), and architecture firms Mies Architectuur and Powerhouse Company. The company was ranked #1 commercial real estate developer in the Netherlands for five consecutive years (2018-2022).

The underlying technical competency centers on sustainable construction and energy systems. Borghese's own headquarters in Nijkerk was the first office building in the Netherlands to achieve both BREEAM-NL Outstanding and WELL-Gold certifications. Notable technical components include Hotel Breeze, the Netherlands' first zero-energy hotel using solar panels, climate cascade heat exchange, and a solar chimney; Bethelpark in Delft, which uses waste heat recovery from the adjacent Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis hospital; High Park in Arnhem, which achieved Energy Label A++ via WKO (thermal energy storage) combined with heat pumps and solar panels; and the Nova project in The Hague, which meets BENG (Nearly Energy-Neutral Buildings) compliance at an EPC of 0.2 and is gas-free.

The business model combines one-time project development and forward-sale to institutional buyers with recurring rental income from held residential assets (e.g., 271 units at Het IJland, 153 at House of Arnhem, 351 at Bethelpark, 46 at Zaandam). Revenue is generated by developing real estate "for own account and risk" and exiting via forward-funded or completed-project sales to housing corporations and institutional investors, supplemented by long-term hold-and-rent on select assets. Pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed. With approximately 16 in-house professionals, the platform is operationally lean, relying on its partner ecosystem (architects, contractors, JV partners, capital providers) to execute a large multi-city pipeline that includes the 70,000+ home Haven-Stad Amsterdam framework, De Pionier (475 homes), Landgoed Voorlei (325 homes), Laskwartier/Winkelsteeg Nijmegen (2,400-2,500 homes), and V-Port Logistic Campus 21 (188,000 m²).

Name

Borghese Real Estate

Legal name

Borghese Real Estate

Website

https://borgheserealestate.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Borghese Real Estate is a Dutch family-owned real estate developer (founded 1998, Nijkerk HQ) that develops residential, commercial, logistics, healthcare, and hotel projects across the Netherlands, serving housing corporations, institutional investors, corporate clients, and municipalities with a focus on sustainable, certified buildings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Development

NAICS

Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Luxury / High-End Home Construction (IMAFABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospitality (Hotels & Resorts) Asset Management (BPAJAMAE), Luxury Farmhouses, Country Houses & Vineyard Estates (THAMAEAG)

Keywords

• Residential real estate development
• Commercial property development
• Sustainable building construction
• Logistics real estate
• Mixed-use development

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijkerk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Development and Sales: Borghese develops real estate projects for their own account and risk, selling completed properties to housing corporations, institutional investors, and private buyers. Examples include selling 142 social housing units to Woonstichting Lieven de Key and The Yard Groningen to Patrizia.
2. Property Rental Income: The company holds and rents properties in various segments including residential apartments (e.g., 271 apartments at Het IJland, 153 at House of Arnhem, 351 at Bethelpark).
3. Concept to Realisation Services: Full-service development from concept development through to realisation for clients including BMW, McDonald's, Somfy, and others.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Borghese Real Estate is a Dutch project developer that develops residential, commercial, logistics, healthcare, and hotel properties for its own account and risk. The company provides full-service development from concept through realisation, often via public-private partnerships with municipalities, and delivers completed properties to housing corporations, institutional investors, and corporate tenants across the Netherlands. Its portfolio emphasises sustainability, with projects such as Hotel Breeze (the Netherlands' first zero-energy hotel), BREEAM Outstanding and WELL-Gold certified headquarters, and waste-heat recovery systems.

Product overview

Borghese Real Estate is a Dutch property developer operating as a multi-segment real estate development company. The portfolio comprises residential development (apartments, student housing, co-living), commercial/office development, hotel development, and specialized segments for healthcare (via Gaudium) and logistics (via Borghese Logistics). Projects range from large-scale urban developments like De Pionier Amsterdam (475 homes) and Landgoed Voorlei (325 homes) to commercial buildings and the company's own BREEAM Outstanding headquarters. Development activities span from concept to realization, with a focus on sustainability and circularity. The company also holds a co-shareholding in COD, an Amsterdam-based redevelopment specialist.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Borghese Logistics: Logistics real estate development division of Borghese, developing distribution centers and warehouses for the future.
• COD
• Stoneflow
• House of

Products and services

• Residential Development Development of residential properties including apartments, student housing, co-living concepts, and family homes across the Netherlands for housing corporations, institutional investors, and end users.
• Commercial Real Estate Development Development of office buildings, retail centers, and mixed-use commercial properties for corporate clients and tenants.
• Hotel Development Development of hotels including zero-energy hotels and boutique hospitality properties such as Hotel Breeze, the Netherlands' first zero-energy hotel, and the Meininger Hotel conversion.
• Healthcare Real Estate (via Gaudium) Development of healthcare facilities and care homes, operated through affiliated company Gaudium Real Estate, including sustainable, purpose-built care environments.
• Logistics Real Estate (via Borghese Logistics) Development of distribution centers, warehouses, and logistics facilities, operated through subsidiary Borghese Logistics, including the 188,000 m² V-Port Logistic Campus 21 in Vlissingen.

Quantifiable outcome

• First 'zero energy' hotel in Netherlands - Hotel Breeze
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Adriaan van Erk OntwikkelingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2025Borghese took 50% interest in De Pionier Amsterdam development from Adriaan van Erk (part of Klok Groep). They work jointly on the development while Pleijsier Bouw is designated for construction. De Pionier is a 70,000+ m² mixed-use project in Haven-Stad Amsterdam.
• Heylen WarehousescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 July 2025Joint development of V-Port Logistic Campus 21 in Vlissingen - 188,000 m² logistics complex on 27 hectares, built by Heylen Warehouses with Borghese Logistics. JLL handles leasing of the project.
• COD (Project Developer)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBorghese Real Estate is co-shareholder of COD, an Amsterdam-based redevelopment specialist. They collaborate on multiple projects including The Green Campus (The Hague), De Werf (Amsterdam), Elara, Het IJland, and De Pionier. COD brings creative team and hands-on mentality to their joint developments.
• Gaudium Real EstatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGaudium Real Estate develops high-quality care homes, sometimes new development and sometimes as redevelopment of existing buildings. Always sustainable and future-proof, buildings feel like coming home. Borghese is associated with Gaudium for healthcare property development.
• StoneflowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStoneflow is the investment platform that stands for investments in real estate portfolios where value can be added through sustainability, transformation, or redevelopment. Partner for investment and value-add strategies.
• Kondor Wessels ProjectencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Landgoed Voorlei development. Together with Kondor Wessels Projecten, Borghese creates a high-quality and sustainable residential environment on 33 hectares with approximately 325 residential properties.
• Pleijsier BouwcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner for many Borghese projects including their own office building, Bethelpark, Betap office, Somfy, and others. Pleijsier Bouw is a trusted contractor executing Borghese's designs.
• AmvestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment combination with Amvest for Laskwartier Nijmegen - a major area development of 2,500 homes and 340,000 m². Amvest handles residential development while Borghese contributes development expertise.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AM (Amvest): Dutch residential developer and investor with major area developments including Laskwartier Nijmegen alongside Borghese. Direct overlap in Dutch residential development and partnership structures.
• BPD (Bouwfonds Property Development): One of the largest Dutch residential area developers, active across the Netherlands in large-scale mixed-use and housing projects. Highly comparable to Borghese's residential and mixed-use development focus.
• Van Wijnen: Large Dutch construction and development group active in residential, commercial, and care properties. Comparable broad Dutch development footprint and segment diversity.
• Synchroon Ontwikkelaars: Mid-sized Dutch project developer focused on residential, mixed-use, and area development. Comparable in scale and segment mix to Borghese's mid-market Dutch portfolio.
• VORM Bouw: Dutch developer and builder of residential, commercial, and care real estate across the Netherlands. Comparable in multi-segment Dutch development with sustainability focus.
• Blauwhoed: Dutch area developer active in residential and mixed-use urban developments, often in public-private partnerships with municipalities. Highly comparable GTM and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Heijmans: Listed Dutch construction and area development company with residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Comparable sustainability positioning and Dutch area development pipeline.
• VolkerWessels: Large Dutch construction and real estate development group with national and international operations across residential, commercial, and energy projects. Broad incumbent with overlapping multi-segment Dutch development capabilities.
• Dura Vermeer: Major Dutch construction and real estate developer with national coverage in residential, commercial, and infrastructure. Larger incumbent with overlapping residential and mixed-use capabilities.
• Ballast Nedam: Diversified Dutch construction and development group active in residential, commercial, and mobility infrastructure. Overlaps with Borghese in Dutch residential and commercial real estate development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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