What ATKB does

ATKB is a Netherlands-based environmental consulting firm, headquartered in Zoetermeer, founded in 1994 and operating under the legal name ATKB BV. The company provides independent field research and expert advisory services across four interconnected domains: Soil and Water (Bodem & Water), Terrestrial Ecology (Terrestrische Ecologie), Aquatic Ecology (Aquatische Ecologie), and Geophysical Research (Geofysisch Onderzoek). Its service portfolio includes soil investigations, soil remediation oversight, groundwater monitoring, waterbed research, species protection, Natura 2000 assessments, AERIUS nitrogen deposition calculations, vegetation mapping, and geophysical detection using proprietary equipment. The company maintains a fleet of proprietary instruments including multiple ground-based 3D radar systems, underwater radar with RTK-dGPS positioning, multibeam sonar, vibrocorer equipment, custom WadiLogger monitoring devices, and standalone dataloggers for continuous groundwater monitoring.

ATKB generates revenue through professional services on a project basis, with contracts ranging from individual assignments to multi-year framework agreements (raamovereenkomsten) of 4-6 years. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting Dutch government agencies, municipalities, water boards (waterschappen), provincial authorities, and large construction and infrastructure firms through public procurement and direct outreach. The company serves over a dozen named institutional clients including Rijkswaterstaat, ProRail, Natuurmonumenten, Gemeente Amsterdam, Provincie Drenthe, Waterschap Scheldestromen, Boskalis, TenneT, Gemeente Den Haag, Gemeente Groningen, and Provincie Zuid-Holland. Following the 2018 merger with Buro Bakker, the combined entity employs over 100 staff operating from five offices in Zoetermeer, Waardenburg, Middelharnis, Assen, and Wageningen, covering all major Dutch regions. ATKB is privately held with no disclosed external investors and no publicly available revenue.

Name

ATKB

Legal name

ATKB BV

Website

https://at-kb.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ATKB is a Netherlands-based environmental consulting firm delivering independent field research and expert advisory across soil, water, terrestrial ecology, aquatic ecology, and geophysical research for government agencies, municipalities, water boards, and infrastructure clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Consulting Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360), Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (54137)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Monitoring, Sensors & Instrumentation (SCADA-integrated analyzers, probes, samplers) (EUANAJAC), Real-Time Monitoring & Smart Stormwater (Sensors, SCADA/IoT, RTC) (EUANAEAK), Brownfield Redevelopment Due Diligence & Grant Support (EUAHAEAD)

Keywords

• Environmental consulting services
• Soil and water research
• Terrestrial ecology surveys
• Aquatic ecology research
• Geophysical ground investigation

Headquarters

HQ city

Zoetermeer

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Environmental Consulting Services: ATKB generates revenue through professional consulting services including soil and water research, ecological surveys, geophysical investigations, and environmental advisory. Services are provided on a project basis with contracts ranging from specific assignments to multi-year framework agreements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ATKB delivers independent field research and expert advisory across four integrated domains: Soil & Water (land soil, waterbed, groundwater, surface water, soil remediation, permits), Terrestrial Ecology (species protection, Natura 2000 assessments, vegetation/habitat mapping, nature management), Aquatic Ecology (fish stocks, fish migration, crayfish, water/shore plants, banks), and Geophysical Research (3D ground radar, underwater radar, multibeam sonar for cable/pipe and sediment detection). Services are delivered as project-based assignments or multi-year framework agreements, executed with ATKB's own modern equipment, fleet, and certified specialists.

Product overview

ATKB is a Dutch environmental consultancy providing independent field research and expert advisory services. Their portfolio spans four main areas: Bodem & Water (soil and water), Terrestrische Ecologie (terrestrial ecology), Aquatische Ecologie (aquatic ecology), and Geofysisch Onderzoek (geophysical research). These core services integrate specialized modules for species protection, Natura 2000 assessments, permits/regulations, and groundwater management. The company operates with modern equipment including 3D ground radar systems, boats, and a vehicle fleet, serving government clients across the Netherlands from multiple office locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bodem & Water (Soil & Water) Integrated research and advisory covering land soil, water soil, groundwater, and surface water, including soil research, soil remediation, waterbed research, groundwater management, drainage/dewatering advice, and permits/notifications. Target clients include water boards, municipalities, provinces, and construction firms operating under Dutch environmental law.
• Terrestrische Ecologie (Terrestrial Ecology) Study of land-based ecosystems and the factors affecting them, including species protection, area protection, inventory and monitoring, vegetation/habitat mapping, nature management, and biodiversity/sustainability advisory (e.g., BREEAM). For provinces, municipalities, nature NGOs, and construction clients.
• Aquatische Ecologie (Aquatic Ecology) Study of aquatic ecosystems (lakes, rivers, seas) including fish, crayfish, water and shore plants, exotic species, fish migration research, fish-passage monitoring, telemetry, and nature-friendly banks. For water boards, Rijkswaterstaat, provinces, and infrastructure clients.
• Geofysisch Onderzoek (Geophysical Research) Geophysical investigation using proprietary ground-based 3D radar systems, underwater radar, and multibeam sonar for cable and pipeline detection, pavement research, sediment thickness and volume determinations, monitoring of soil and paving, and detection of cavities/obstacles underground. For construction firms, infrastructure operators, water boards, and government agencies.
• Soortenbescherming (Species Protection) Species protection services including quick scans, detailed research, exemption applications, codes of conduct, and ecological work protocols for relocating plants, fish, and amphibians. For construction, infrastructure, and development clients needing species-protection compliance.
• Natura 2000 Toetsingen (Natura 2000 Assessments) Assessment services for projects in or near Natura 2000 areas under the Omgevingswet, including preliminary assessments and Appropriate Assessments. For provinces, municipalities, and developers requiring Natura 2000 compliance.
• Stikstofdepositieberekeningen (AERIUS) - Nitrogen Deposition Calculations Nitrogen deposition calculations using the AERIUS Calculator for construction projects to assess impact on Natura 2000 areas. For construction firms, developers, and government clients needing nitrogen impact evidence for permit decisions.
• NatuurNetwerk Nederland (Dutch Nature Network) Advisory Assessment and advisory services for the Dutch Nature Network (NNN), formerly the Ecological Main Structure (EHS), including testing and province coordination. For provinces, municipalities, and developers needing NNN-area approvals.
• Vergunningen en Meldingen (Permits and Notifications) Services for obtaining necessary permits and making notifications under Waterwet, Omgevingswet, Besluit lozen buiten inrichtingen, Activiteitenbesluit, and Besluit bodemkwaliteit. For construction firms, industries, and government clients.
• Bodemonderzoek (Land Soil Research) Historical and exploratory soil investigations using archival information and field drilling for soil and groundwater analysis. For municipalities, developers, and property transaction clients needing BUS reports and pre-development environmental due diligence.
• Waterbodemonderzoek (Waterbed Soil Research) Quality determination of waterbed soil using certified staff and equipment including vibrocorer, underwater radar, multibeam systems, and RTK-GPS for depth measurements. For water boards, Rijkswaterstaat, and dredging/construction clients.
• Bodemsanering (Soil Remediation) Soil remediation services including remediation research, remediation plans, environmental guidance, project management, cost estimates, and soil flow plans. For contaminated-site owners, developers, and remediation contractors.
• Grondwatermanagement (Groundwater Management) Groundwater management services including drainage advice (bemalingsadvies), pumping plans, monitoring with dataloggers, and permits for water withdrawal and discharge. For construction firms, water boards, and municipalities.
• Grondwatermeetnet (Groundwater Monitoring Network) Design, installation, and management of groundwater monitoring networks using data loggers and telemetry for municipalities fulfilling groundwater care obligations. For municipalities and water boards.
• Vegetatiekarteringen (Vegetation Mapping) Vegetation mapping services including habitat type mapping, quick scans, and SNL-certified flora, vegetation and habitat surveys. For provinces, nature NGOs, and water boards.

Quantifiable outcome

• Framework agreement with Rijkswaterstaat for 4-6 years of technical advisory services covering waterbed research and groundwater management.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Buro BakkercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 September 2018ATKB and Buro Bakker combined forces in September 2018 after years of successful collaboration. The merger brought Buro Bakker's ecological department into ATKB, creating a team of 50 ecologists with broad ecological knowledge strong in both aquatic and terrestrial ecology. The combined entity offers over 100 colleagues serving from offices in Zoetermeer, Waardenburg, Middelharnis, and Assen.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Arcadis: Global design and environmental consultancy founded in the Netherlands. Overlaps with ATKB in soil, water, and ecological advisory but serves a much wider international client base.
• Stantec: Global environmental and water consulting firm with a Dutch presence. Competes for larger infrastructure and remediation assignments and brings international delivery capability.
• Royal HaskoningDHV: Large Dutch-rooted engineering consultancy with extensive environmental, water, and ecology capabilities. Competes for the same government clients but at a much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Sweco Nederland: European engineering consultancy with a substantial Dutch environmental practice (including legacy Grontmij). Competes for municipal, water, and infrastructure environmental mandates.

Others

• SGS: Global testing, inspection, and certification firm with environmental and soil/water laboratory services in the Netherlands. Tangential overlap in environmental sampling and compliance support.

Direct peers

• Tauw: Dutch environmental consulting firm of similar size and service mix (soil, water, ecology, remediation). Direct competitor for the same Dutch municipal, water board, and provincial tenders.
• Witteveen+Bos: Dutch engineering and environmental consultancy with strong water and ecology practices. Competes head-to-head for Rijkswaterstaat, water board, and infrastructure framework agreements.
• Antea Group: Dutch consulting firm focused on environment, infrastructure, and water. Directly comparable in size, service offering, and public-sector client base.
• Bureau Waardenburg: Dutch ecological research consultancy now part of Witteveen+Bos. Closest direct peer for ATKB's terrestrial and aquatic ecology service lines (Natura 2000, species protection, vegetation mapping).

Emerging players

• Fugro: Dutch-rooted geo-data specialist with overlap in geophysical site investigation, subsurface mapping, and waterbed surveys. Adjacent rather than head-to-head given Fugro's offshore data focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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