Synthegra Archeologie

What Synthegra Archeologie does

Synthegra Archeologie B.V. is a Dutch archaeological advisory and research bureau founded in 2009 and headquartered in Leusden, with a second office ('Vestiging Oost') in Doetinchem. The firm is a nationally certified, KNA-compliant (Kwaliteitsnorm Nederlandse Archeologie) archaeological service provider operating in the Netherlands and claiming some international activity. Its core offering is an integrated, phased archaeological trajectory: bureauonderzoek (desk-based research), booronderzoek (borehole investigations / IVO-V/K), programma van eisen (specification documents), proefsleuvenonderzoek (trial trenching / IVO-P), archeologische begeleiding (archaeological supervision during ground-disturbing activities), and definitieve opgraving (final excavation), followed by rapportage (reporting) and deponering (mandatory deposition of finds and documentation at provincial depots).

The firm serves three customer segments — government (primarily municipalities issuing construction permits), commercial businesses undertaking construction or infrastructure projects, and private individuals — all of whom require archaeological compliance under the Wet op de archeologische monumentenzorg (Dutch Archaeological Monument Protection Act) before conducting soil-disturbing activities. Technology delivery relies on conventional GIS mapping (Map-info, ArcGIS, QGIS), GPS and Total Station (RTS) field measurement equipment, and both digital and analog excavation methodologies, all executed by qualified archaeologists registered in the professional register.

Synthegra generates revenue through project-based fixed-price contracts priced per project via a custom online quotation process, with no publicly disclosed pricing. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct: prospective clients submit a detailed quote request specifying research type, project area, and location, and the firm responds with a custom proposal. The firm markets itself primarily through its own website, downloadable PDF publications of completed project reports, a newsletter, and SEO-oriented FAQ content covering Dutch archaeological law. It holds membership in the Nederlandse Vereniging van Archeologische Opgravingsbedrijven (NVAO) and a partnership with the German firm AS Archeologie.

Name

Synthegra Archeologie

Legal name

Synthegra Archeologie B.V.

Website

https://synthegra.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Synthegra Archeologie B.V. is a Dutch KNA-certified archaeological advisory and research bureau delivering the full archaeological trajectory — from desk research and borehole surveys to excavation, reporting, and depot deposition — for municipalities, businesses, and private individuals requiring compliance with Dutch heritage law.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Archaeological Research Services

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Historic Preservation & Conservation Planning (BPAHAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Geotechnical & Subsurface Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAB)

Keywords

• Archaeological research services
• KNA-compliant archaeology
• Archaeological excavation
• Cultural heritage advisory
• Archaeological fieldwork

Headquarters

HQ city

Leusden

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Archaeological Research Services: Project-based revenue from conducting archaeological research including bureauonderzoek (desk studies), booronderzoek (borehole surveys), proefsleuvenonderzoek (trial trenching), archaeological supervision, and definitive excavations. Revenue is generated through fixed-price project contracts with clients.
2. Policy Advisory Services: Independent advisory services related to cultural heritage for private individuals, businesses, and government bodies.
3. Program of Requirements (PvE): Development of Programs of Requirements (Programma van Eisen/Plan van Aanpak) for archaeological research projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Synthegra Archeologie delivers the complete Dutch archaeological research trajectory required for compliance with the Wet op de archeologische monumentenzorg, from bureauonderzoek (desk-based research) and inventariserend veldonderzoek via boringen (borehole investigations) through proefsleuvenonderzoek (test trenching), archeologische begeleiding (on-site supervision), and definitieve opgraving (final excavation), concluding with KNA-compliant rapportage and mandatory deposition at provincial depots. The firm also provides independent cultural heritage advisory services and develops Programma van Eisen / Plan van Aanpak specification documents for clients.

Product overview

Synthegra Archeologie B.V. is an archaeological advisory and research bureau offering a complete integrated archaeological trajectory. The core offering consists of a phased service portfolio: Bureauonderzoek (desk research) typically combined with Booronderzoek (bore research/IVO), followed by Programma van Eisen (specification document), Proefsleuvenonderzoek (test trenches/IVO-P), Archeologische Begeleiding (archaeological supervision), and Definitieve Opgraving (final excavation). The services are delivered as an integrated workflow where each stage builds upon the previous, with Rapportage (reporting) and Deponering (deposition) completing each project. Additionally, they provide independent cultural heritage advisory services for private individuals, companies, and government bodies. The company operates nationally certified (KNA-compliant) and serves clients throughout the Netherlands and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bureauonderzoek (Desk Research) The first step of the Dutch archaeological trajectory: collection and mapping of available landscape, historical, and archaeological information for the project area to build a specified expectation model for potential archaeological remains. Sold to municipalities, developers, and private individuals needing pre-permit archaeological assessment.
• Booronderzoek / Inventariserend Veldonderzoek (IVO-V/IVO-K) Systematic drilling-based field investigation (Inventariserend Veldonderzoek) that provides insight into terrain disturbance levels and detects archaeological indicators. Available in exploratory (IVO-V) and detailed (IVO-K) variants.
• Programma van Eisen / Plan van Aanpak (PvE/PvA) Specification document that lays out the methodology, expected findings, research questions, and requirements for follow-up excavation research, requiring approval from the competent authority before excavation begins.
• Proefsleuvenonderzoek (IVO-P) Test trench investigation (Inventariserend Veldonderzoek – Proefsleuven) that verifies archaeological expectations by excavating trenches at indicator locations, assessing presence, condition, and preservation value of archaeological remains.
• Archeologische Begeleiding (Archaeological Supervision) Archaeological monitoring conducted in real time during ground-disturbing construction activities, identifying and documenting any unexpected archaeological values encountered as work proceeds.
• Definitieve Opgraving (Final Excavation) Complete (100%) excavation of archaeological remains from larger project areas using mechanical excavation of work pits, documenting all findings including water wells, cesspits, and graves.
• Rapportage (Archaeological Reporting) Documentation service covering cleaning, determination, and analysis of found materials — pottery, building materials, flint — to establish age, layout, and extent of archaeological remains, executed according to KNA standards.
• Deponering Archeologische Resten (Deposition at Provincial Depot) Service for depositing found archaeological remains and project documentation at the provincial depot after project completion, satisfying KNA-standard mandatory deposition requirements.
• Onafhankelijk Advies Cultureel Erfgoed (Independent Cultural Heritage Advisory) Independent advisory service on cultural heritage for private individuals, companies, and government bodies, provided separately from the firm's excavation operations to preserve impartiality.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• De Nederlandse Vereniging van Archeologische Opgravingsbedrijven (NVAO)minorOthersSynthegra Archeologie B.V. is affiliated with the Dutch Association of Archaeological Excavation Companies (NVAO), which is linked to the website opgravingsbedrijven.nl. This membership indicates compliance with industry standards and professional conduct expected of archaeological excavation companies in the Netherlands.
• AS ArcheologieminorOthersSynthegra Archeologie B.V. is listed as a partner of AS Archeologie, a German archaeological company. The partnership may indicate cross-border collaboration or referral arrangements for archaeological projects near the Dutch-German border.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• BAAC: Mid-sized Dutch archaeology and cultural heritage advisory bureau with comparable KNA-certified offerings across research, fieldwork, supervision, and excavation; serves the same municipal, developer, and infrastructure client base.
• ADC Archeoprojecten: Dutch archaeological services firm performing bureauonderzoek, IVO, excavation, and depot deposition under KNA certification; competes head-to-head for the same municipal and commercial permit-driven project work as Synthegra.
• RAAP Archeologisch Adviesbureau: One of the largest independent Dutch archaeological consultancies, offering the same end-to-end bureauonderzoek-to-excavation trajectory under KNA standards, serving municipalities, developers, and private clients nationwide — directly comparable in service portfolio, regulatory positioning, and customer base.
• Archol BV: Leiden-based archaeological research firm offering desk-based research, field evaluations, and excavations in compliance with Dutch quality standards; serves overlapping municipal and developer customer segments.
• Vestigia BV: Dutch archaeological consultancy providing integrated bureauonderzoek through definitive excavation services; directly comparable operating model, regulatory compliance posture, and project-based revenue structure.
• Transect Archaeology: Netherlands-based archaeology consultancy delivering bureauonderzoek, borehole, and excavation services under KNA standards; comparable in scale, service breadth, and regulatory-driven project mix.
• IDDS Archaeology & Heritage: Dutch heritage consultancy with archaeological, architectural-history, and cultural-landscape service lines; competes for the same permit-driven and advisory project work and shares the KNA-certified trajectory structure.
• AS Archeologie: German archaeological services firm already partnered with Synthegra; offers the same KNA-equivalent compliant trajectory (desk research, field survey, excavation) on the German side of the border — directly comparable service model in an adjacent regulatory market.

Broad incumbents

• MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology): Major UK heritage and archaeology organization delivering field evaluation, excavation, and post-excavation services at scale; relevant as a benchmark for the broader integrated-trajectory business model Synthegra pursues, though in a different regulatory jurisdiction.
• Wessex Archaeology: Large UK-based archaeology and heritage consultancy with a much broader national footprint and infrastructure-scale capabilities; relevant as a comparable end-to-end provider model, though operating under UK regulatory regime rather than KNA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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