Van Veluw Group

What Van Veluw Group does

Van Veluw Group, formally Van Veluw Beheer B.V., is a privately held Dutch holding company founded in 1997 by Marty van Veluw and headquartered in Naarden, Netherlands. The group operates and invests across aviation, telecommunications, renewable energy, software and IT, financial, construction, and real estate through a portfolio of wholly-owned operating subsidiaries. Its aviation business is conducted via SoftFlight B.V., which provides DBFMO (Design, Build, Finance, Maintain and Operate) solutions for flight simulators and has stood up International Flight Training Centers (IFTC) in Istanbul with Gozen Holding, in Antalya as a self-sustainable facility, in Sharjah, and in Malta with Simliner Malta.

The group's telecom business operates through NBA Services B.V., which leverages a wholesale position between major global carriers and enterprise customers to deliver connectivity and network solutions with dedicated account management. Green technology activities span MAXXPWR (battery truck charging and battery housing solutions across Europe), Blixem Boats and NoNoX Amsterdam (Dutch-made fully electric sloops with proprietary electric engines and optional solar charging), and adjacent modular housing initiatives. Customers are enterprise B2B clients in aviation and telecommunications, alongside a smaller B2C consumer segment for electric recreational boats.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across hardware sales (electric boats, battery systems), DBFMO operating and finance lease arrangements on flight simulators (monthly payments covering interest, amortization, and risk margins), managed telecom services via wholesale carrier agreements, and bespoke project-based enterprise engagements. Sales are conducted through direct enterprise field sales with dedicated account managers and via a European partner network for MAXXPWR distribution. The company is privately held by founder Marty van Veluw with no disclosed institutional shareholders, public listing, or external funding rounds.

Name

Van Veluw Group

Legal name

Van Veluw Beheer B.V.

Website

https://vanveluwgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Van Veluw Group is a privately held Dutch holding company founded in 1997 that operates and invests across aviation (SoftFlight DBFMO flight simulators), telecommunications (NBA Services wholesale), renewable energy (MAXXPWR battery systems), and electric marine mobility (Blixem Boats, NoNoX Amsterdam).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diversified Holding and Industrial Services

akta.pro primary industry

Electric & Hybrid Leisure Craft Manufacturing (IMAJAEAK)

Keywords

• Flight training solutions
• Electric boat manufacturing
• Telecom wholesale services
• Battery charging solutions
• Renewable energy technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Amstelveen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations

Revenue model

1. Flight Simulator DBFMO: Design, Build, Finance, Maintain and Operate solutions for flight simulators. SoftFlight assumes full investment risk and retains ownership in operating lease arrangements, or provides financing where lessees assume ownership-like risks in finance lease structures. Monthly payments include interest, amortization, and risk margins.
2. Electric Boat Sales: Sale of fully electric sloops (BLIXEM 670e) with proprietary electric engine technology and solar charging options.
3. Battery Solutions: Design and delivery of battery truck charging and battery housing solutions for partners across Europe.
4. Telecom Services: Telecom services and solutions leveraging unique wholesale position between major carriers and data/telecom network providers, offering unmatched pricing to customers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Van Veluw Group is a Dutch holding company that operates and invests in multiple projects across aviation, telecom, renewable energy, IT, and modular construction. Through its subsidiaries, it delivers DBFMO (Design, Build, Finance, Maintain and Operate) flight simulator training solutions, wholesale telecom services, fully electric sloops, and battery truck charging and housing solutions. The portfolio is unified by a focus on sustainability, self-sustainability, and innovative technology applied across diverse industries.

Product overview

Van Veluw Beheer is a Dutch holding company founded in 1997 that operates across multiple industries including aviation, telecommunications, renewable energy, software & IT, financial, construction, and real estate. The company offers a portfolio of innovative products and services through its subsidiaries: Blixem Boats (Dutch-made fully electric sloops), NBA Services (independent telecom wholesale services), SoftFlight (DBFMO flight simulator training solutions), MAXXPWR (battery truck charging and housing solutions), and NoNoX Amsterdam (electric sloop production). The group also develops International Flight Training Centers (IFTC) and focuses on green, sustainable solutions across its portfolio. The products operate as distinct business units under the Van Veluw umbrella, united by shared themes of innovation, sustainability, and technology leadership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MAXXPWR: Green technology solutions for battery truck charging and battery housing for partners throughout Europe.
• NBA Services
• SoftFlight
• Blixem Boats

Products and services

• SoftFlight DBFMO Flight Training Solutions Independent flight training solutions provider offering DBFMO (Design, Build, Finance, Maintain and Operate) solutions for fixed and full flight simulators. Tailored to operator requirements and financial positions, with implementations in Istanbul, Antalya, Sharjah, and Malta.
• NBA Services Telecom Solutions Independent telecom services provider connecting businesses with global carriers through a wholesale position between major carriers and data/telecom network providers, offering unmatched pricing and single-point-of-contact account management.
• BLIXEM 670e Electric Sloop Dutch-made fully electric sloop featuring a silent electric engine with optional solar charging and a retro-style steep boat design, intended for sustainable canal and waterway navigation.
• MAXXPWR Battery Truck Charging and Housing Solutions Green technology brand designing and delivering battery truck charging and battery housing solutions for partners across Europe, focused on efficient and sustainable energy solutions.
• NoNoX Amsterdam Electric Sloops NoNoX Amsterdam produces fully electric sloops, representing the company's expansion into sustainable marine mobility and environmental friendly modular housing.
• International Flight Training Center (IFTC) Self-sustainable international flight training centers designed and implemented by Van Veluw Beheer, providing turnkey training facility solutions for the aviation industry.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Simliner MaltaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Cooperation with Simliner Malta for flight simulator design and project development. Softflight cooperates with Simliner Malta to design flight simulator projects.
• Gozen HoldingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Strategic partnership with Gozen Holding for International Flight Training Center (IFTC) in Istanbul. Softflight and Van Veluw Beheer established the training center together with Gozen Holding, implementing design, implementation, management and operation of the facility.
• Orange Business ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1997Exclusive distribution partnership for Orange Business Services telecom solutions lasting 10 years until 2007. NBA Services served as exclusive distributor providing enterprise telecom services.
• Multiple Global CarrierscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNBA Services maintains strong partner channel with 5 additional global carriers beyond previous exclusive arrangements, enabling comprehensive network solutions for customers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CAE Inc. World's largest civil aviation training company, providing full-flight simulators and pilot training services. Directly comparable to SoftFlight's DBFMO flight simulator and training center business, though at vastly larger scale.
• Silent-Yachts: European manufacturer of solar-electric powered yachts and catamarans. Comparable to Blixem Boats in solar-capable electric marine craft, though at a larger vessel scale.
• Rand Boats: Scandinavian electric boat brand producing modular electric leisure boats. Closely comparable to Blixem Boats in design-driven, sustainable electric leisure craft for European waterways.
• X Shore: Swedish electric boat manufacturer producing premium electric dayboats. Directly comparable to Blixem Boats in electric leisure craft, with sustainability-first design philosophy.
• Frasca International: Manufacturer of flight simulation devices and training equipment for general aviation, airlines, and military. Comparable to SoftFlight's flight simulator design and project development capabilities.
• Candela Technology: Swedish premium electric boat manufacturer focused on hydrofoil leisure craft with proprietary electric propulsion. Directly comparable to Blixem Boats/NoNoX Amsterdam in the electric leisure craft category.
• FlightSafety International: Major provider of professional aviation training, flight simulators, and crew training services. Closely comparable to SoftFlight's DBFMO model and target customer base (airlines, flight schools).

Broad incumbents

• HAL Investments: Dutch investment company holding diversified portfolio of listed and private companies. Comparable to Van Veluw Group as a Netherlands-based diversified investment holding, though with more institutional structure.
• SHV Holdings: Large Dutch family-owned diversified holding with operations across energy, cash-and-carry, and other sectors. Comparable to Van Veluw Group as a Dutch diversified holding, though at vastly larger scale and broader scope.

Emerging players

• Torqeedo: German manufacturer of electric boat propulsion systems (outboard and inboard motors). Comparable to Blixem's proprietary electric propulsion technology, though Torqeedo is a component supplier rather than finished boat maker.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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