Xandrion

What Xandrion does

Xandrion B.V. is a procurement network service provider headquartered in Ede, Netherlands, founded in 1997 as the cooperative RICN by a group of Dutch recreation entrepreneurs seeking to strengthen their negotiating position against suppliers. The company rebranded to Xandrion in 2000 as it expanded beyond the recreation sector, and in 2016 was acquired by Compass Group (LSE: CPG), a global food services leader, becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary. The company serves more than 1,200 small and medium-sized businesses across four verticals — hospitality (Horeca), recreation, wellness, and sports — providing access to collective purchasing agreements with over 60 suppliers spanning food & beverage, facility management, insurance, energy, waste management, hygiene, IT, and payroll services.

The core technology is the Xandrion Inkoopplatform, a digital procurement platform launched in 2000 as the Xandrion Extranet and substantially renewed in 2022. The platform provides participants with transparent, real-time visibility into supplier agreements, current purchasing figures, and the status of their year-end bonus payouts. Sector-specific platform environments are configured for sports facilities, SME, hospitality, day recreation, and event locations, supporting the company's vertical-focused go-to-market.

Xandrion operates a subscription/recurring revenue model where participating businesses pay for membership in the purchasing collective. Pricing is custom and quote-based, calibrated to the participant's purchasing volume and sector, with multi-year contracts. The company monetizes both member-side fees and supplier-side commissions. Go-to-market combines a sales-led approach (inside sales and field sales, totaling approximately 8 commercial staff) with community-led referral dynamics from the existing member base. Marketing channels include LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, a knowledge/content hub, and a savings calculator on the corporate website. Xandrion is a private entity with no disclosed external funding; it operates exclusively within the Dutch market and is part of the Compass Group corporate structure.

Name

Xandrion

Legal name

Xandrion B.V.

Website

https://xandrion.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Xandrion B.V. operates a procurement network serving 1,200+ Dutch SMBs in hospitality, recreation, wellness, and sports, providing collective purchasing access to 60+ suppliers through a transparent digital platform with consultative sales and year-end bonus administration. Wholly-owned subsidiary of Compass Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Group Purchasing Organization (Procurement Services)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAEAIAO

Procurement Platforms, Catalogs & Contract Purchasing (Co-ops, GPOs, eProcurement)

Education/Education Facilities & Support Services/Education Supplies, Equipment & Furniture Procurement

SECONDARYCRAHALAE

Buying Clubs & Community Bulk Purchasing Co-ops

Consumer Products & Retail/Grocery & Food Retail/Food Co-ops & Community Grocery

Keywords

• Collective purchasing services
• Group purchasing organization
• Hospitality procurement
• Leisure sector sourcing
• Supplier negotiation network

Headquarters

HQ city

Ede

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Collective Purchasing Membership: Xandrion operates as a purchasing collective/cooperative. Members pay to join and gain access to exclusive purchasing agreements with 60+ suppliers. The model provides savings on procurement through collective buying power. Suppliers pay commissions/fees to be part of the collective, and members receive year-end bonuses based on their purchasing volume through the collective.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Xandrion operates a purchasing collective (inkoopcollectief) for Dutch hospitality, recreation, wellness, and sports businesses, aggregating the buying volume of 1,200+ member companies to negotiate exclusive agreements with 60+ suppliers across food & beverage, facility management, insurance, waste management, and payroll services. Members gain access through a proprietary digital procurement platform (Xandrion Inkoopplatform) that provides transparent insight into supplier agreements, current purchasing figures, and year-end bonus status, complemented by personalized purchasing analyses.

Product overview

Xandrion is a purchasing cooperative/collective for businesses in the hospitality and leisure sector (horeca, recreation, wellness, and sports). The core offering consists of the Xandrion Inkoopplatform (digital purchasing platform) combined with the Inkoopcollectief (collective purchasing service), supported by inkoopanalyse (purchasing analysis) and eindejaarsbonus administratie (year-end bonus management). Together, these services enable over 1,200 businesses to access purchasing agreements with 60+ suppliers, gaining insight into agreements, purchasing data, and bonus payouts through a single transparent platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inkoopcollectief (Collective Purchasing Membership) Collective purchasing service enabling hospitality, recreation, wellness, and sports businesses to access exclusive purchasing agreements with 60+ suppliers across food & beverage, facility management, insurance, waste management, energy, and payroll services.
• Xandrion Inkoopplatform (Purchasing Platform) Digital purchasing platform providing members transparent insight into collective supplier agreements, current purchasing figures, and year-end bonus status for participants in the purchasing collective.
• Inkoopanalyse (Purchasing Analysis) Personalized purchasing analysis service that calculates potential savings based on a member's current consumption and supplier rates, providing insight into direct invoice benefits and the annual year-end bonus.
• Eindejaarsbonus Administratie (Year-End Bonus Administration) Year-end bonus administration service in which Xandrion calculates, prepares, and processes the annual bonus payout to participants based on purchasing volume through the collective, with members reviewing and approving the payout.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,200+ businesses currently using the collective purchasing network
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

39 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Eurofins C-markminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides drinking water safety, swimming pool water safety, and Legionella prevention services to Xandrion participants for nearly 20 years.
• Consensus Group (EnozoPRO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides ozone water cleaning solutions for professional cleaning. Their EnozoPRO product converts water into ozone water for effective, natural cleaning.
• GroendusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy marketplace platform enabling businesses to purchase sustainable energy directly from solar or wind producers near them. The #1 platform for trading truly green electricity.
• BenegasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReliable supplier of CO2-compensated propane gas in bulk, gas tanks, and gas cylinders. Propane is an efficient and clean fuel for heating, hot water, and cooking.
• FincoEnergies (formerly Gulf)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of traditional and sustainable fuels for vehicles and boats. Helps businesses lower CO2 footprint through conscious fuel choices.
• FrieslandCampina FOHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood and beverage products including Chocomel, coffee creamers, and seasonal specials. Provides recipes and inspiration for hospitality businesses.
• DiverseyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialist in building maintenance, professional kitchen hygiene, dishwashing, sanitary cleaning, textile care, personal hygiene, and food safety. Offers total solutions including training, logistics, and administrative support.
• CWSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider of hygienic toilet facilities, sustainable and user-friendly products in award-winning dispensers, and floor mats throughout the Netherlands.
• Essity (Tork)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHygiene and health products including paper towels, hand dryers, and Tork Workflow for optimizing business processes. Sustainable options and dispensers with controlled dosing.
• RexelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectro-technical wholesale supplier with 350,000 products. Offers sustainable products including LED lighting, heat pumps, charging stations, and battery storage. Also provides energy management systems (EMS) for smarter energy use.
• Van Happen ContainersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWaste management expert since 2010. Offers various container types including Semi-Con underground units (70% less CO2 than conventional containers). Helps optimize waste collection and recycling.
• QuatraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFryer oil collection and sustainable processing into biodiesel (HVO) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Also provides grease trap cleaning and fresh fryer oil delivery.
• Sligro WijnenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine assortment of 1,500 wines including 325 exclusive wines for hospitality. Self-selects and imports directly from source, with wine advisors for selection guidance.
• Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoft drink supplier since 2018 with portfolio including Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Fuze Tea, Royal Bliss, Chaudfontaine. World's largest producer of non-alcoholic beverages.
• Lipton Ice TeaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPopular iced tea brand under Unilever OOH. Offers refreshing drinks suitable for health-conscious consumers with growing sugar-free options.
• SpadelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWater expert providing water products with different characteristics affecting taste and food pairing. Water is the #1 non-alcoholic beverage with meals in Dutch hospitality.
• Royal SwinkelsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBroadest beer assortment in Netherlands with ~300 beers including Bavaria, Swinckels', Palm, La Trappe, Cornet, Rodenbach, Uiltje. Includes HOP training program for hospitality staff.
• Klap VerzekeringsmakelaarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance specialist for hospitality and leisure businesses. Offers MKB Verzuim Ontzorg insurance, business liability (AVB), employee damage insurance (wegam/wegas), and advice on insurance packages.
• SustendominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent sustainability advisor helping with sustainability plans, energy analysis, business cases, and connecting with right partners. Provides energy insights and battery storage guidance.
• INNAXminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding sustainability specialist with 30 years helping businesses achieve energy savings. Maps energy consumption and helps lower energy costs and CO2 emissions.
• Verstegen Spices & SaucesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpices, sauces, marinades, and more from extensive assortment. Includes Kumar's Ready to Serve sauces for authentic Asian flavors with convenience.
• Remia ProfessioneelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlant-based mayo and spreads including Like!Mayo - vegan mayo suitable for everyone. 31% less CO2 compared to regular mayo.
• AvikominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFresh and frozen fries supplier with extensive range for every need - rustic, extra thin, or extra crispy. Helps businesses choose right fry type.
• Debic (FrieslandCampina Professional)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional dairy products including Kookroom 20% Original for stable cooking cream and whipped cream products. Provides consistent quality and recipes.
• Dr. Oetker ProfessionalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional food products including pizza bases, toppings, convenience foods, Koopmans Professional baking mixes, and desserts. Over 100 years of trusted brand.
• Riedel (Appelsientje, Coolbest, Healthy People)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPure fruit juices without added sugars from Appelsientje, Coolbest, and Healthy People brands. Provides healthier alternatives to soft drinks.
• Van GelovenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSnack supplier including Borrelmaatjes snack mixes, bitterballen, and snacks for pairing with beer. Offers wine pairing combinations with their snacks.
• LyrecominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffice supplies with 16,000+ articles, business clothing, and personal protective equipment. One-stop shop for office needs with single monthly invoice.
• PCIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrinter specialist - largest brand-independent supplier of print machines. Offers advice on printers and contracts, including flexible monthly cancelable options.
• Bunzl FoodserviceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTotal supplier of non-food products including tableware, disposables, packaging, and hotel necessities. Offers product customization.
• DuniminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTable setting concepts, creative packaging, and take-away solutions. Offers product personalization options.
• LinnenatworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSleep comfort solutions for guest accommodation - beds, mattresses, toppers, duvets, pillows, and bed linen. Full range for optimal sleep experience.
• Exclusiva (Servicesets)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorService sets for welcoming guests - from standard cleaning packages to four-legged sets, toiletries, and sustainable TakeMeHome service sets.
• Boels RentalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment rental for projects and maintenance - aerial platforms, excavators, storage containers, bio toilets, generators, garden equipment, and more.
• BOERplayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlay equipment creator for indoor and outdoor play experiences - climbing structures, playhouses, cable cars, slides in various themes.
• Miele ProfessionalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional laundry and dishwashing equipment from Kleine Geweldenaars product line for reliable, user-friendly laundry facilities.
• PontMeyerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne-stop shop for building materials - wood, panel materials, insulation, facade cladding, doors, and top brands. Also offers custom-cut wood and pre-treated materials.
• PliegerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSanitary specialist with extensive range of products from top brands including Grohe, Geberit, Villeroy & Boch. From fixtures to complete bathroom solutions.
• Bensel CarsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElectric vehicles for guest transport, grounds maintenance, and facilities staff. Now standard with lithium batteries (maintenance-free, 70% lighter, 2000-2500 charge cycles).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Compass Group: Compass Group is Xandrion's parent company (acquired 2016) and a global leader in contract food services and support services. As the strategic owner, Compass Group provides resources, supplier relationships, and potential expansion runway, but also represents a key dependency and strategic risk for Xandrion's independent direction.

Emerging players

• Choco: Choco operates a B2B food ordering platform connecting restaurants and hospitality businesses with suppliers. It serves a similar SMB hospitality customer base with a digital procurement solution, representing an emerging digital-first competitor to Xandrion's traditional co-op model in the foodservice vertical.
• MarketMan: MarketMan is a cloud-based inventory management and procurement platform for restaurants. It targets the same SMB restaurant and hospitality customer base that Xandrion serves in its hospitality vertical, offering digital procurement and supplier ordering tools as an alternative to collective purchasing models.
• Cut+Dry: Cut+Dry is a restaurant procurement and supply chain platform enabling foodservice businesses to order ingredients and supplies digitally. It competes with Xandrion in digitizing SMB hospitality procurement and offers similar functionality to Xandrion's procurement platform, but focused specifically on foodservice rather than cross-vertical leisure.
• Galley Solutions: Galley Solutions provides recipe management and food procurement software for foodservice operators. It targets a subset of Xandrion's hospitality customer base with a digital-first procurement solution, representing an emerging tech-enabled alternative to traditional collective purchasing models.
• Procurify: Procurify is a B2B procurement and spend management platform for SMBs and mid-market companies. It offers purchasing workflows, supplier management, and budget controls—competing with Xandrion's platform functionality for the same SMB procurement use case, though without the collective purchasing leverage.

Broad incumbents

• Hanos: Hanos is a major Dutch foodservice wholesaler with cash-and-carry and delivery models serving hospitality and leisure businesses. It serves the same SMB and mid-market hospitality customer base as Xandrion and competes for procurement share, while also being a potential supplier partner given the cross-overlap.
• Sligro Food Group: Sligro is a leading Dutch foodservice wholesaler serving hospitality and leisure businesses. While Sligro operates a traditional wholesale model (sells goods directly), it competes with Xandrion for the same hospitality customers' procurement budgets and offers its own purchasing advantages to chain customers, making it a broad incumbent in the same commercial space.
• Bidfood: Bidfood is an international foodservice distributor with Dutch operations serving hospitality, leisure, and care sectors. Like Sligro, Bidfood competes with Xandrion for the same SMB hospitality customers' procurement spend and offers consolidated purchasing benefits through its distribution scale, making it a direct broad competitor in the Dutch market.
• Amazon Business: Amazon Business is Amazon's B2B procurement marketplace offering business pricing, multi-user accounts, and approval workflows. It represents a broad incumbent threat to collective purchasing organizations like Xandrion by offering SMBs direct access to wide product selection and competitive pricing without requiring a co-op intermediary.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/xandrioninkoop
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/xandrion
• Instagraminstagram.com/_xandrion_

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 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 →

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