Uitgeverij Ten Have

What Uitgeverij Ten Have does

Uitgeverij Ten Have is a Dutch publishing house headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands, specializing in philosophy, psychology, spirituality, and religion titles for Dutch-speaking readers. Operating under the VBK Media group with 11–50 employees, the publisher maintains a curated catalog organized around three core verticals: Filosofie (philosophy), Psychologie (psychology), and Zingeving (meaning/purpose). The author roster combines internationally established figures — Pema Chödrön, Jonathan Haidt, Roman Krznaric, Robert Moor, Thich Nhat Hanh, Elizabeth Oldfield — with Dutch authors including Frank Meester, Claartje Kruijff, Mirjam van der Vegt, and Babah Tarawally. The catalog features several commercially proven titles, notably Jonathan Haidt's "Generatie angststoornis" (2M+ copies globally), Roman Krznaric's translated body of work (25 languages), Robert Moor's "Over paden" (NYT bestseller, 8 countries), and Mirjam van der Vegt's bestselling titles (50,000+ copies combined). The publisher has received multiple industry recognitions, including the 2021 Prijs Beste Spirituele Boek and the Trouw "Best Books of 2024" listing.

The company produces physical books (paperback and hardcover), ebooks in PDF and epub formats, and audiobooks distributed through Luisterrijk.nl. The technology stack is conventional: a WordPress-based corporate website integrated with the Boekenwereld.com e-commerce storefront for direct sales. Distribution is multi-channel: Boekenwereld.com for direct-to-consumer sales, Kobo Plus for subscription ebook access, Luisterrijk.nl for audiobooks, and physical bookstores across the Netherlands and beyond. Marketing is driven through owned-and-operated digital channels — a website, blog, newsletter, the proprietary Ten Have Podcast, and active social media presence on Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Cultural partnerships with Arminius, Brainwash Festival, Filosofie Magazine, and The School of Life extend reach into events and content collaboration.

Commercially, Ten Have operates a one-time purchase pricing model across formats (paperbacks typically €22.99–€27.99, range €9.99–€33.99; ebooks €8.99–€13.99), supplemented by subscription-based revenue through Kobo Plus. The publisher maintains a heavy forward pipeline with 10+ announced releases across 2025–2026 spanning Thich Nhat Hanh, Jonathan Haidt, Pema Chödrön, Robert Moor, and other star authors, signaling active catalog development and backlist monetization. There are no publicly disclosed funding rounds; the company operates as part of VBK Media without documented external investment.

Name

Uitgeverij Ten Have

Legal name

Uitgeverij Ten Have

Website

https://uitgeverijtenhave.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Uitgeverij Ten Have is a Dutch publishing house in Utrecht, part of VBK Media, specializing in philosophy, psychology, and spirituality books for Dutch-speaking readers, distributed via its own Boekenwereld.com webshop, Kobo Plus, and physical bookstores.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Book Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (51313), Other Publishers (51319)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious Fiction & Inspirational Literature Publishing (MPAJAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Devotional & Prayer Publishing (Devotionals, Prayer Books, Meditation Guides) (MPAJAHAB), eBook & Digital Reading Platforms (BPAMAJAK)

Keywords

• Book publishing
• Philosophy publishing
• Religion publishing
• Ebook distribution
• Audiobook publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Physical book sales: One-time sales of paperback and hardcover books through direct webshop and physical bookstores.
2. Ebook sales: Digital book sales in various formats (PDF, epub) through Boekenwereld.com.
3. Audiobook sales: Audiobook sales through Luisterrijk.nl platform.
4. Kobo Plus subscription: Books available through Kobo Plus subscription service for ebook access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Uitgeverij Ten Have publishes books in philosophy, psychology, spirituality, and religion, offering titles in paperback, hardcover, ebook, and audiobook formats. The publisher's catalog features established international authors such as Pema Chödrön and Roman Krznaric alongside Dutch authors including Frank Meester, Mirjam van der Vegt, Babah Tarawally, and Claartje Kruijff, and distributes content through its own Boekenwereld.com webshop, the Kobo Plus subscription service, Luisterrijk.nl for audiobooks, and physical bookstores.

Product overview

Uitgeverij Ten Have is a Dutch publishing house offering a portfolio of books across philosophy, psychology, and meaning/purpose categories. The company publishes physical books (paperbacks and hardbacks), e-books, and audiobooks, distributed through its own Boekenwereld.com e-commerce platform, the Kobo Plus subscription service, and the Luisterrijk audiobook platform. The publisher also produces the Ten Have Podcast and maintains catalogs for new releases, upcoming publications, and thematic collections. Key authors include Pema Chödrön (Buddhist wisdom), Roman Krznaric (social philosophy), Frank Meester (philosophy), Babah Tarawally (identity and culture), Mirjam van der Vegt (spirituality and rest), and Robert Moor (nature and exploration).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boekenwereld.com online bookstore The publisher's own e-commerce storefront where customers purchase physical books, ebooks, and audiobooks directly from Uitgeverij Ten Have, serving Dutch-speaking readers of philosophy, psychology, and spirituality titles.
• Paperback and hardcover book publications Physical paperback and hardcover editions of titles across philosophy, psychology, spirituality, religion, mindfulness, and personal development, priced between €9.99 and €33.99 depending on title and page count, sold through Boekenwereld.com and physical bookstores.
• E-book publications Digital ebook editions of all published titles available in PDF and epub formats, priced between €8.99 and €13.99, sold directly through Boekenwereld.com and distributed via the Kobo Plus subscription service.
• Audiobook publications Audiobook editions narrated by professional voice actors distributed through the Luisterrijk.nl platform, with durations ranging from approximately 2.5 hours to over 14 hours depending on the title, available to Dutch-speaking consumers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mirjam van der Vegt's books sold over 50,000 copies
• +4 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ArminiusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partnership for events and content. Arminius is a cultural venue/conference center in Rotterdam.
• Brainwash FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for cultural events and literary festivals. Brainwash is a Dutch cultural platform.
• Filosofie MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration with Filosofie Magazine for content promotion and philosophical topics.
• The School of LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with The School of Life for books and content related to philosophy and emotional intelligence.
• Boekenwereld.comcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany's own online bookstore that handles all direct sales of physical books, ebooks, and audiobooks.
• Kobo PluscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership for subscription-based ebook access. Titles include Als je wereld instort, Voelen ruiken proeven, De slak is langzaam maar nooit laat, and Iedereen kunstenaar.
• Luisterrijk.nlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAudiobook distribution through Luisterrijk.nl platform.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• VBK Media: Parent publishing group of Uitgeverij Ten Have and several other Dutch imprints. Provides shared distribution and scale but also represents the structural dependency on the group.

Direct peers

• De Geus: Dutch publisher of literary fiction and non-fiction including philosophy, psychology, and memoir. Comparable in format, distribution, and Dutch-language focus.
• Lebowski Publishers: Dutch independent publisher with a strong translated non-fiction and philosophy list. Comparable in size, language, and positioning toward thoughtful adult readers.
• Podium: Dutch independent publisher known for translated literary and philosophical non-fiction. Comparable in language, format, and reliance on international authors.
• Prometheus: Dutch publisher of literary fiction, essays, and philosophical non-fiction. Overlapping author pool and similar Dutch-language reader base.
• Atlas Contact: Major Dutch general-interest publisher with strong non-fiction, philosophy, and current-affairs lists. Competes directly for Dutch readers and authors in overlapping categories.
• Boom Uitgevers: Dutch publishing group publishing across philosophy, psychology, social sciences, and spirituality. Closely comparable in subject matter, language, and customer base.
• Ambo Anthos: Dutch publisher with strong non-fiction and translated titles, including philosophy, psychology, and spirituality. Direct competitor for Dutch readers and rights.
• Maven Publishing: Dutch publisher focused on psychology, mindfulness, personal development, and meaning. Direct overlap with Uitgeverij Ten Have's psychology and zingeving categories.

Regional players

• Shambhala Publications: US-based publisher of Buddhism, mindfulness, and philosophy. Comparable in subject matter and authors (e.g., Pema Chödrön) but operates primarily in the English-speaking market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ten_have
• YouTubeuitgeverijtenhave.nl/de-ten-have-podcast
• Facebookfacebook.com/uitgeverijtenhave
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ten-have
• Instagraminstagram.com/uitgeverijtenhave

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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