De Burgemeesters

What De Burgemeesters does

De Burgemeesters is a private Dutch creative concept bureau founded in 2011 and headquartered in Rijswijk, with a postal address in Delft. The firm delivers a full-service suite across three integrated pillars: event organization (corporate events, public festivals, congresses, openings, Christmas parties, and drinks), marketing and communication campaigns (online and offline advertising, SEO/SEA, website design, content, photography, and videography), and catering/horeca. It also operates a proprietary seasonal product line, De Dooschen — sustainable, locally sourced Christmas gift packages available in Delftse, Rotterdamse, and Haagse variants since 2014. The company is best known for producing Lichtjesavond Delft, one of the largest Christmas events in the Netherlands, now in its 21st edition with 40,000+ annual visitors and national TV broadcast reach.

The business model is project-based professional services, with custom-quoted engagements per client and no public pricing. GTM is consultative and direct, primarily B2B and B2G, targeting Dutch corporate, government, education, and non-profit clients in the South Holland region (Rijswijk, Delft, Rotterdam, The Hague, Leiden, Schiedam). The team is intentionally lean at approximately six core members covering event management, marketing, web development, project management, and finance, supplemented by interns. Notable clients include Provincie Zuid-Holland, NS, Politie Regio Den Haag (Burgernet), Heineken, Ahold, TU Delft, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam, and Gemiva.

The firm is privately held, founder/partner-owned, with no disclosed institutional funding, no M&A activity, and no subsidiaries in the legal sense — only the De Dooschen sub-brands. The company contains no proprietary technology platform or SaaS product; its underlying capability is human creative and operational delivery, supported by a 13,450+ project portfolio and approximately 200 recurring client engagements. Distribution is direct via website, social channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook), and referrals, with no third-party resellers.

Name

De Burgemeesters

Legal name

De Burgemeesters

Website

https://deburgemeesters.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

De Burgemeesters is a Dutch creative concept bureau founded in 2011 in Rijswijk that delivers event production, marketing campaigns, communication services, and Christmas gift packages (De Dooschen) to corporate, government, and non-profit clients across South Holland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Management Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers (42445)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Party Favors, Gifts & Custom Merchandise (HSACACAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Holiday Party Services (HSACACAF), Incentive Travel Programs & Retreat Events (Offsites) (MPAGAHAH), Seasonal & Gift Confectionery Wholesale (AFAIAFAH)

Keywords

• Event management services
• Marketing campaign services
• Corporate event planning
• Christmas gift packages
• Communication services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rijswijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Organization Services: De Burgemeesters generates revenue by organizing and producing events for corporate and public clients. Services include concept development, production, logistics, catering, and execution of events ranging from company parties to large public festivals. Revenue is project-based and service-fee driven.
2. Marketing Campaigns & Communication Services: The agency develops and executes marketing campaigns including online and offline advertising, content creation, SEO, SEA, website design and build, signing, photography, and videography. Revenue is generated through professional service fees for campaign development and execution.
3. Kerstpakketten (Christmas Gift Packages) - De Dooschen: De Burgemeesters sells curated local Christmas gift packages (De Delftse Doosch, De Rotterdamse Doosch, De Haagse Doosch) containing sustainable, local, and social products. This is a product revenue stream alongside their service offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

De Burgemeesters is a creative concept bureau that organizes and produces business and public events, executes marketing and communication campaigns, and sells curated sustainable Christmas gift packages (De Dooschen). Services span the full value chain from concept development and production to logistics, catering, safety/permits, and execution for corporate, government, and non-profit clients in the Netherlands.

Product overview

De Burgemeesters is a creative concept bureau founded in 2011, offering event organization, marketing campaigns, and catering services. The company operates a service-based model organized around three main offerings: Evenementen (events including business events, public events, staff parties, receptions, congresses), Marketingcampagnes (marketing strategy, content, SEO/SEA, website building, design, photography/videography), and Kerst services (Kerstfeesten custom Christmas parties, Kerstborrels Christmas drinks, and Kerstpakketten branded as 'De Dooschen' - the Delftse Doosch, Rotterdamse Doosch, and Haagse Doosch sustainable Christmas gift packages created in 2014). Additional services include catering/horeca and safety/permits. The company specializes in concept development combined with full execution capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• De Delftse Doosch: A sustainable, local, and social Christmas gift package for Delft area.
• De Rotterdamse Doosch
• De Haagse Doosch

Products and services

• Evenementen (Events)

Quantifiable outcome

• 13,450+ completed projects over 13+ years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Burgernet / Politie Regio Den HaagcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Since 2016, De Burgemeesters has managed the promotion campaign for Burgernet in the Politie Regio Den Haag, including online/offline campaigns, a fully branded bus, and a commercial series.
• Provincie Zuid-HollandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Burgemeesters organized the RijnlandRoute Festival in commission for Provincie Zuid-Holland to celebrate the opening of the Corbulotunnel and N434. The two-day festival attracted 11,500+ visitors and raised €128,956 for charity.
• Trees for AllcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Burgemeesters is a tree-planting partner of Trees for All. For every project, they plant at least 10 trees to compensate CO2 emissions. Trees for All is a certified carbon offset organization.
• Stichting Studenten Vrijwilligerswerk Delft / Een tegen Eenzaamheid DelftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Burgemeesters co-initiates De Delftse Kerst with these organizations, delivering 1,000 Christmas packages to lonely elderly. Over 100 Delft students and volunteers participate in deliveries each year.
• Various Caterers and Horeca PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDe Burgemeesters works with various caterers and hospitality partners to provide diverse food and beverage options for events, from intimate gatherings of 50 to events for 500+ people.
• De MarktmeesterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDe Marktmeesters is responsible for organizing and renting market stalls at Lichtjesavond Delft (the Lichtjesmarkt). De Burgemeesters coordinates with them as the main event organizer and permit holder for the Delft city center.
• De Laatste EerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in De Delftse Kerst and Lichtjesavond Delft, providing candles added to the Christmas gift boxes for the home edition during COVID-19.
• Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam / Impact at the CoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Burgemeesters organized the opening of Erasmus Impact Hub! in Rotterdam in collaboration with the Erasmus Universiteit and the Impact at the Core innovation program.
• De Collectie (Leiden)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Collectie from Leiden partnered with De Burgemeesters for De Jubileumparade, a festival for 8,000 healthcare clients and staff.
• Omroep WestminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOmroep West broadcasts Lichtjesavond Delft on TV and streams via social media, extending the event's reach to regional television audiences.
• Van Eck CateringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Burgemeesters supported Van Eck Catering in the realization of Impact Startup Fest, providing pre-production, staff, procurement, and execution support for 500+ guests.
• RijkswaterstaatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRijkswaterstaat road inspectors were present at the RijnlandRoute Festival, which celebrated the opening of infrastructure projects managed by Rijkswaterstaat.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Fitzroy Agency: Fitzroy is a Dutch creative agency offering branding, campaigns, and content for Dutch brands. Comparable to De Burgemeesters' marketing/campaign services function, though Fitzroy is marketing-only and does not offer event production.
• BrandNew Agency: BrandNew is a Dutch creative brand agency offering strategy, design, and communications services. Comparable to De Burgemeesters' marketing campaigns offering, though De Burgemeesters pairs this with event production, giving it a more bundled service delivery.

Direct peers

• Kerstpakketten.nl: Kerstpakketten.nl is a leading Dutch online retailer of corporate Christmas gift packages with a multi-supplier curation model. Directly comparable to De Dooschen as a curated Christmas gift package business serving the Dutch B2B gifting market, though at materially larger scale.
• Topgeschenken.nl: Topgeschenken.nl is a Dutch online retailer specializing in corporate Christmas and end-of-year gifts. Directly comparable to De Dooschen for the corporate Christmas gifting segment, with a broader catalog and established e-commerce infrastructure.
• Endless Entertainment: Endless Entertainment is a Dutch event and production agency that organizes corporate events, festivals, and brand activations in the Netherlands. Directly comparable to De Burgemeesters as a similarly-sized full-service events provider serving B2B and government clients.
• Lush Events & Concepts: Lush is a Dutch full-service event and concept agency serving corporate and private clients with creative events and brand activations. Directly comparable to De Burgemeesters in service scope (concept, production, marketing) and target segment (Dutch B2B clients).
• Brownys Event Marketing: Brownys is a Dutch creative event agency specializing in corporate events, conferences, and brand experiences. Directly comparable to De Burgemeesters in scope of services (concept, production, marketing) and client targets (Dutch B2B and public sector).

Broad incumbents

• Dept Agency: Dept is a large Dutch-headquartered global digital and creative agency offering marketing, technology, and brand experience services. Comparable as a broader competitor for Dutch enterprise and government marketing/communications mandates, though at significantly larger scale and broader scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4N-dRdNA3omReVkzkIl7Fw
• Facebookfacebook.com/wijzijndeburgemeesters
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/deburgemeesters
• Instagraminstagram.com/deburgemeesters

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about De Burgemeesters