Bedrijvenkring Altena

What Bedrijvenkring Altena does

Bedrijvenkring Altena (BKA) is a Dutch entrepreneurs' association (ondernemersvereniging / vereniging) founded in 2000 and headquartered in Woudrichem, North Brabant, Netherlands. The organization serves as the primary regional networking and knowledge-sharing platform for businesses operating in the Altena municipality, with over 100 member companies spanning diverse sectors including shipping, industry, services, hospitality, construction, agriculture, retail, and professional services. BKA operates through a subscription-based membership model at €250 per year (excluding VAT), providing members access to six annual networking events — company visits, dinners with lectures, afternoon drinks, and excursions — at no additional cost for refreshments or meals.

The core service offering consists of a member directory (online), six annual in-person events, an email newsletter, and a LinkedIn presence. BKA also initiated "Ondernemershuis Altena," a government-connect platform described as an 'icon project' that is still under active development. The organization uses only basic digital infrastructure (website, LinkedIn, email) and has no proprietary technology platform; its value proposition rests on offline community, peer learning, and access to regional business networks. BKA additionally advocates for member interests with local government and collaborates with Gemeente Altena (and its Team Ondernemen) on regional business development initiatives.

Commercially, BKA is a small civic membership organization governed by a volunteer board of five members (most recently refreshed in May 2025 with Jaap Smits as chairman). It is not a venture-backed or scale-oriented entity: there are no funding rounds, no paid staff beyond the volunteer board, and no disclosed revenue figures. The financial model is straightforward subscription revenue from a geographically-bounded base of local entrepreneurs, with go-to-market driven by word-of-mouth referrals, events, and website sign-ups.

Name

Bedrijvenkring Altena

Legal name

Bedrijvenkring Altena

Website

https://bka-altena.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bedrijvenkring Altena (BKA) is a Dutch entrepreneurs' association founded in 2000 that connects over 100 member businesses in the Altena municipality of North Brabant through an annual €250 membership, six networking events per year, and a member directory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Woudrichem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees of €250 per year (excluding BTW) provide access to 6 networking events per year. No additional costs for drinks or meals during events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bedrijvenkring Altena (BKA) is an entrepreneurs' association that connects local businesses in the Altena municipality of North Brabant, Netherlands. It sells annual memberships (€250 per year excluding VAT) that grant access to a member directory, an email newsletter, and approximately six networking events per year including company visits, dinners with lectures, afternoon drinks, and excursions. The association also advocates for the collective interests of its members with the local municipality and initiated the Ondernemershuis Altena platform that connects entrepreneurs with government.

Product overview

Bedrijvenkring Altena (BKA) is an entrepreneurs' association operating since 2000 that connects businesses in the Altena region through a member directory, six annual networking events (including company visits, dinners, and knowledge sessions), and an email newsletter. BKA also advocates for business interests with local government and initiated the Ondernemershuis Altena platform. The organization is not a SaaS platform but rather a membership-based network that facilitates connections and knowledge sharing among regional entrepreneurs. Membership costs €250 per year and includes access to all events with no additional costs for refreshments or meals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual BKA Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 member companies across diverse sectors in Altena municipality
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ondernemershuis AltenacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBKA is the initiator of Ondernemershuis Altena, a platform that connects entrepreneurs and government. This is described as an 'icon project' of BKA's board, actively under development.
• Gemeente Altena (Municipality of Altena)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBKA collaborates with the municipality on business development initiatives. The municipality's Team Ondernemen (Business Team) works with BKA on various entrepreneur support programs.
• Team Ondernemen (Municipality of Altena)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccount managers from the municipality's Team Ondernemen support local entrepreneurs and collaborate with BKA on initiatives like 'Tour Ondernemen'.
• Brasserie Boven de RivierenminorOthersVenue partner for BKA events including the 2026 New Year's reception. Located in Sleeuwijk with views over the harbor and Merwede river.
• Van Mossel MuseumminorOthersHosted BKA members for an exclusive tour of the museum showcasing automotive history, design, and experience.
• Bij Janne / De KoppelpaardenminorOthersVenue for BKA events including AI lecture by TNO. Located in Dussen.
• TNOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Ruud Mattheij from TNO delivered a lecture on Artificial Intelligence to BKA members about AI opportunities and threats for SMEs.
• Rotary AltenaminorOthersBKA donated a signed Swansea City Football Club shirt to Rotary Altena for auction at Altena Inside event, with proceeds going to Hospice Altena.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• VNO-NCW: The Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers is the largest Dutch employers' and industry association. It is comparable to BKA as a membership-based trade association serving Dutch employers, but operates nationally and across all sectors rather than at a single-municipality scale.
• AWVN: General Employers' Association of the Netherlands, advising employers on labour conditions, HR policy and sectoral CAOs. Comparable to BKA as a Dutch membership-based employer-services organisation, though AWVN is labour-relations focused rather than general networking.
• MKB-Nederland: Royal Association for Dutch SMEs, representing interests of small and medium-sized enterprises with lobbying, networking and member services. Comparable to BKA because both serve the SME community with advocacy and member benefits, but MKB-Nederland operates nationally and has a formal MKB policy remit.
• Kamer van Koophandel (KVK): The Dutch Chamber of Commerce is a public-law organisation supporting all Dutch businesses through registrations, advice and networking. KVK is comparable to BKA in that it provides regional business support and connectivity, though it carries a statutory mandate rather than voluntary membership.

Direct peers

• Brainport Industries: A regional industry network in the Eindhoven/High-Tech Systems & Materials region that connects supply-chain partners, organises events and represents members with regional stakeholders. Directly comparable to BKA as a regional business cluster association focused on networking, knowledge sharing and member visibility.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bedrijven-kring-altena
• Xx.com/altenabka
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 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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