MEE NL

What MEE NL does

MEE NL is the cooperative association (coöperatieve vereniging) of 10 regional MEE organizations operating across the Netherlands from its headquarters at Pallas Athenedreef 10, Utrecht. Founded in 2016, it provides independent client support (cliëntondersteuning) to people with physical, intellectual, or other disabilities and their families, helping them navigate Dutch care systems including the Wlz, apply for care budgets (pgb), and engage with municipalities and healthcare providers. Services are delivered free of charge under a Dutch legal mandate (Wet langdurige zorg), with no referral or indication required, and are accessed through a national phone number (0900 999 8888), the "MEE in je buurt" web locator, and the 10 regional offices.

The core product is the client support service, supplemented by MEE Academie (professional training for caregivers and support workers) and project-based initiatives such as the Toekomstcoach (Future Coach) program for youth with disabilities. Underlying technology includes the organization's website with regional locator functionality, SSL-secured and AVG/GDPR-compliant data handling, and the SEVA AI-powered digital assistant developed by affiliated entity MEE Plus to clarify support requests and improve accessibility of information.

MEE NL's revenue model is dominated by government-mandated statutory funding for client support, supplemented by training fees (MEE Academie), project grants (e.g., ING Nederland fonds for Toekomstcoach), and partnership support from entities such as Postcode Loterij, VWS, and Special Olympics Nederland. Pricing to end users is legally mandated at zero, and the organization operates as a non-profit with ownership held collectively by its 10 regional member organizations rather than external shareholders. GTM is sales-led within the cooperative structure, with referral-style distribution through Dutch municipalities and event partnerships for inclusion programming.

Name

MEE NL

Legal name

MEE NL

Website

https://mee.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MEE NL is a Dutch non-profit cooperative association of 10 regional organizations providing free, legally mandated independent client support, training, and inclusion services for people with disabilities and their families across the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Rights, Democracy & Rule of Law IGOs (BPADAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Assistive Technology (AT) Access & AAC Access Support (OT-Led) (EDAKAFAG)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Client support services
• Care navigation
• Disability advocacy
• Social inclusion services

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-funded Client Support: Client support services are provided free of charge to individuals with disabilities, funded through governmental mandates. The service is legally mandated under Dutch law, with municipalities and healthcare offices referring clients to MEE.
2. Training Services (MEE Academie): Training programs offered through MEE Academie for professionals and caregivers working with people with disabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MEE NL is a cooperative association of 10 regional MEE organizations in the Netherlands that provides independent client support (cliëntondersteuning) to people with disabilities. The organization helps individuals navigate care, education, work, and daily life challenges through one-on-one guidance, training programs, and digital tools. Services are delivered through regional offices, the MEE in je buurt locator, and the SEVA digital assistant.

Product overview

MEE NL is a cooperative association of 10 regional MEE organizations providing support services for people with disabilities and their families. The core offering is Cliëntondersteuning (Client Support), an independent support service helping clients navigate care systems. This is supplemented by MEE Academie, which provides training services. The portfolio also includes regional services accessible through the MEE in je buurt locator tool. Project-based services like the Toekomstcoach (Future Coach) program expand their reach, while a digital assistant developed with MEE Plus brings AI-powered support capabilities to enhance client services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MEE Academie: Training division of MEE NL offering professional development programs for care and support professionals.

Products and services

• Cliëntondersteuning (Client Support) Independent client support service for people with disabilities in the Netherlands, providing one-on-one guidance to navigate care, education, work, and daily life challenges. Free of charge and legally mandated.
• MEE Academie Training and education programs offered by MEE NL, providing courses and workshops to clients, families, and professionals in the disability support field.
• MEE in je buurt Local presence locator helping users find nearby MEE organizations and client support services across the Netherlands.
• Toekomstcoach Future coaching service that helps individuals with disabilities plan and work toward their education, employment, and life goals.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Special Olympics NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026MEE actively supports Special Olympics National Games, including participation by MEE ambassadors and support for inclusive sports events. The 2026 games in Haarlem featured 2850 athletes with intellectual disabilities.
• Fonds GehandicaptensportmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partner supporting disability sports initiatives including Special Olympics Nationale Spelen 2026.
• Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport (VWS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport provides support for inclusive sports and disability initiatives including Special Olympics Nationale Spelen.
• Coca-Cola Europacific PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Event partner for Special Olympics Nationale Spelen 2026, supporting inclusive sports events.
• Toyota NederlandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Event partner for Special Olympics Nationale Spelen 2026, supporting inclusive sports events.
• UnivéminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Event partner for Special Olympics Nationale Spelen 2026, supporting inclusive sports events.
• UPSminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Event partner for Special Olympics Nationale Spelen 2026, supporting inclusive sports events.
• ESPN (Netherlands)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Media partner for Special Olympics Nationale Spelen 2026, providing coverage of inclusive sports events.
• Ocean OutdoorminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Media partner for Special Olympics Nationale Spelen 2026, providing outdoor advertising support for the event.
• MEE Plus (for SEVA AI project)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026MEE Plus developed the SEVA digital assistant - an AI tool that helps clarify help requests and provides understandable information to support people with disabilities and strengthen independent client support.
• Municipalities (Dutch gemeenten)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch municipalities work with regional MEE organizations to provide client support to residents who do not have a Wlz indication. Referrals flow from municipalities to MEE for independent client guidance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LFB: Dutch membership organization for people with intellectual disabilities, advocating for self-direction and participation. Comparable to MEE NL in mission (empowering people with disabilities to navigate systems and participate in society) and Dutch non-profit structure.
• Ieder(in): Dutch nationwide network of people with chronic illnesses and disabilities advocating for rights and inclusion. Directly comparable to MEE NL as a Dutch non-profit providing advocacy, information, and client navigation for people with disabilities.
• Per Saldo: Dutch interest group for personal budget (pgb) holders under the Wlz, supporting people with disabilities in managing their own care budgets. Highly comparable to MEE NL because MEE explicitly helps clients apply for pgb care budgets and navigate the same Wlz system.
• Enable Ireland: Irish disability services and advocacy organization providing person-centered supports and assistive services. Comparable to MEE NL in mission (disability support, inclusion, client navigation) and non-profit cooperative/charitable structure.

Others

• Special Olympics International: Global organization providing sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities. Comparable as a strategic partner of MEE NL (MEE actively supports Special Olympics Nationale Spelen) and operates in the same Dutch disability inclusion ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Scope: UK disability equality charity providing information, support, and campaigning for disabled people. Comparable to MEE NL in offering client-facing guidance and information services, though operating as a broader incumbent in a different national policy environment.
• Mencap: Large UK charity supporting people with learning disabilities through advocacy, services, and information. Comparable to MEE NL in core client support and advocacy mission, though operating at significantly larger scale and broader scope.

Emerging players

• Mezzo: Dutch association supporting informal caregivers (mantelzorgers). Comparable to MEE NL as a Dutch non-profit providing support, guidance, and training to individuals navigating complex care systems, though focused on caregivers rather than disabled individuals directly.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MEENL_
• Facebookfacebook.com/clientondersteuning
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mee-nl

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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