DigiFactory

What DigiFactory does

DigiFactory B.V. is a privately held Dutch web development agency founded in 2003 in Nuland, Netherlands, operating with a small team of three developers plus an intern under owner/codemaster Maurice Bosch. The firm specializes exclusively in the technical realization of websites and web applications built on the Laravel PHP framework, deliberately scoping out visual design and marketing to partner agencies (notably Circa Twee and Creativos Reclame). Its core proprietary asset is BUES CMS, an in-house content management system developed in 2015 and tightly integrated with Laravel for usability. The company has productized components of its offering into two platforms: Bestelgerust, a turnkey e-commerce platform with Mollie payment integration launched during the December 2020 COVID lockdown, and Lanceer je website, a self-service SaaS launched at €20 per month with a 90-day free trial.

DigiFactory monetizes through a mix of quote-based custom development projects, recurring hosting subscriptions (Lite, Pro, VPS, and dedicated tiers with 12-month auto-renewing contracts), ongoing maintenance subscriptions (Laravel security updates for 2 years and bug fixes for 18 months), and the self-serve SaaS platform. Customer segments include Dutch SMEs, design and marketing agencies seeking a technical partner, clubs and non-profits, and selected government and enterprise clients. Notable engagements include ACR Klimaat (climate technology with PIM and heat pump comparison integration), Lunenburg (electronics retailer with Bol.com and Vendit POS integration), Cultuur- & Sportstimulering Nederland (a platform covering 100+ municipalities), depostBode (custom secure data transfer system for 250 employees), and Gemeente Oss (urban development portal). The operating geography is exclusively the Netherlands, with no disclosed international expansion.

The business is founder-owned with no external institutional investment, no disclosed funding rounds, and no parent company. Growth indicators are modest: team size has remained small, but the company has expanded its open-source footprint through five Laravel packages on Packagist with combined downloads of roughly 77,000+, secured WCAG 2.1 and GDPR compliance credentials, and maintained a 22-year continuous operating history under the same branding. Distribution is a hybrid of direct sales-led consultation, partner referrals from creative agencies, and self-serve onboarding through Lanceer je website.

Name

DigiFactory

Legal name

DigiFactory B.V.

Website

https://digifactory.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DigiFactory is a Dutch Laravel web development agency (4-person team, Nuland, founded 2003) building custom websites, web applications, and hosting services for SMEs, agencies, and select government and enterprise clients across the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Web Development Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

DevOps Consulting & Transformation (BPAEAKAA)

Keywords

• Custom web development
• Laravel development services
• Web application development
• Content management systems
• Managed web hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Nuland

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Web Development: Building custom websites and web applications for clients. Pricing based on project scope with quotes provided after orientation phase.
2. Hosting Services: Hosting services with packages including Lite, Pro, VPS (Virtual Private Server), and Eigen Server (dedicated). Contracts typically 12 months.
3. Lanceer je website SaaS Platform: Self-service website platform subscription model. Users pay €20 per month for a professional website without technical knowledge. 90-day free trial available.
4. Website Maintenance: Ongoing technical maintenance services for websites including security updates, bug fixes, and technical support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DigiFactory is a Dutch web development agency that designs, builds, and supports custom websites and web applications primarily on the Laravel PHP framework. It complements custom development with a proprietary BUES CMS, managed hosting (Lite, Pro, VPS, Eigen Server), domain registration, security-update subscriptions, and two self-service platforms: Lanceer je website (€20/month, 90-day free trial) for rapid-launch websites and Bestelgerust for quick online-shop setup. The firm targets Dutch SMEs, government/municipal clients, retailers, and partner agencies, and contributes to the Laravel ecosystem through five open-source packages.

Product overview

DigiFactory operates as a specialized web development agency offering custom website and web application development services built primarily on the Laravel PHP framework. The company has developed a portfolio of interconnected products: a proprietary Content Management System called BUES CMS that integrates with Laravel, the Bestelgerust e-commerce platform for quick online store setup, and the Lanceer je website rapid website launch platform. Supporting services include hosting (Lite/Pro/VPS/Dedicated tiers), domain registration, technical support, Laravel maintenance subscriptions, and open-source Laravel packages. The company focuses on technical implementation while partnering with creative agencies and designers for visual aspects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lanceer je website: A platform for quickly launching simple websites without technical knowledge, offering monthly or annual subscriptions.
• Bestelgerust

Products and services

• Custom Web Development Services End-to-end custom website and web application development using the Laravel PHP framework, integrating third-party systems (payment gateways, inventory, PIM, mapping, analytics) and a proprietary BUES CMS. Targeted at Dutch SMEs, retailers, municipalities, and design/marketing partner agencies that need specialized technical realization.
• Lanceer je website (Self-Service Website Launch Platform) SaaS platform enabling non-technical users (sole proprietors, very small businesses, clubs) to launch a professional website quickly, including blogs, news, photo albums, references, social links, contact form with spam protection, Google Maps, SEO optimization, two-factor authentication, Google Tag Manager/Analytics, and use of their own domain name.
• Bestelgerust (Quick-Launch E-commerce Platform) Online ordering and payment platform allowing merchants to create a storefront and start selling within approximately 3 minutes, with no setup costs or monthly fees; charges only transaction fees via integrated Mollie payments. Built for SMEs needing rapid e-commerce setup.
• Managed Hosting Services Multi-tier web hosting offering including Lite, Pro, VPS (Virtual Private Server), and Eigen Server (Dedicated Server) packages with a 99% uptime guarantee (excluding scheduled maintenance), daily backups, active SSL monitoring, and standard 12-month contract terms with automatic renewal.
• Domain Registration Domain name registration service offered by DigiFactory, integrated with its hosting services and self-service platforms to enable customers to use their own domain on websites built by the firm or via Lanceer je website.
• Laravel Maintenance & Security Subscription Ongoing subscription-based technical maintenance service for websites built with Laravel, providing 2 years of security updates and 18 months of bug fixes, plus general maintenance to keep frameworks and dependencies current.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% uptime guarantee for hosted websites (excluding scheduled maintenance)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Circa TweecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative marketing communication agency from Megen. Long-standing partnership since 2009. Circa Twee handles design and marketing communication while DigiFactory provides technical development. Multiple successful projects delivered together including Het Walkwartier Oss.
• Creativos ReclameminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvertising agency partner for various projects. DigiFactory provides technical realization of designs created by Creativos.
• Sprangers CommunicatieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunication agency partner. Used 'Lanceer je website' platform for Leven op het Bergse Veld project website.
• CubissminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner that uses DigiFactory's 'Lanceer je website' platform for Leesoffensief Brabant project.
• Consent StudiocoreTechnology or IntegrationDutch cookie consent management solution provider. Partnered after Cookiebot price increase to provide better cookie banner solutions for clients. Offers GDPR-compliant, user-friendly cookie management at better value.
• MolliecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment service provider integrated into Bestelgerust platform. Users connect their Mollie account to receive payments with no setup costs or monthly fees - only transaction costs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Webflow: Visual SaaS website builder targeting the same SMB/professional-services market as DigiFactory's 'Lanceer je website' platform, with vastly larger template, marketing, and PLG machine.
• WP Engine: Managed hosting and headless WordPress platform for SMBs and agencies. Adjacent incumbent in the managed-PHP-hosting category where DigiFactory sells Lite/Pro/VPS hosting.
• Automattic (WordPress.com): Company behind WordPress.com, WooCommerce, and the broader WordPress ecosystem. Competes with DigiFactory's CMS and hosting offerings in the open-source PHP web stack.
• Wix: Global DIY website builder incumbent competing with 'Lanceer je website' for Dutch SMBs, clubs, and small associations. Broad incumbent in the website-creation space.

Emerging players

• Webdock: European hosting provider with developer-friendly managed hosting and Laravel-friendly infrastructure. Adjacent on the hosting-for-Laravel-Dutch-market dimension.
• Strapi: Open-source headless CMS that competes for the same Dutch SME/agency project work where DigiFactory positions its proprietary BUES CMS. Comparable as an alternative CMS route for content-driven sites.

Direct peers

• Tighten: US-based Laravel consulting agency co-founded by Matt Stauffer, focused exclusively on Laravel application development and open-source contributions. Directly comparable business model and stack.
• Vehikl: Canadian Laravel/Vue agency offering custom web application development. Comparable as a small specialist shop focused on the Laravel stack with similar delivery model.
• Spatie: Belgian Laravel/PHP shop best known for high-download open-source packages and bespoke Laravel development. Closest peer to DigiFactory on stack, open-source footprint, and small specialist team model.
• Beyond Code: German Laravel agency shipping popular open-source packages (e.g., Spatie-adjacent ecosystem). Comparable as a specialist Laravel shop with productized tooling and bespoke work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DigiFactoryNL
• Facebookfacebook.com/DigiFactoryNL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/digifactory-webworks

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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