Ambinex

What Ambinex does

Ambinex is a Netherlands-based training and development company serving the Dutch healthcare sector, operating as the L&D arm of the Partinzo Groep conglomerate (which also includes Careflex, Medical, and Advizo). The company delivers customized training programs, multi-day expertise opleidingen, and recognized flexible mbo diploma pathways in Maatschappelijke Zorg (niveau 3 and 4) to healthcare organizations and individual professionals across three verticals: disability care (gehandicaptenzorg), youth care (jeugdzorg), and elderly care (ouderenzorg). Following the September 2025 acquisition of HaKa, Ambinex also offers EVC (recognition of prior learning) trajectories and third-pathway mbo programs, with full brand consolidation planned by mid-2026.

The platform is built on a blended learning model that combines online learning modules with workplace-based learning, supported by a learning management system for EVC portfolios and mbo programs, and enriched with VR training modules, video content, practical case studies, and role-play. Delivery occurs across four physical training centers (Joure, Zwolle, Breda, Sliedrecht) and a mobile skills lab that travels throughout the Netherlands, with small group sizes (maximum 8 participants) to preserve experiential learning quality — reflected in a 9.1 participant satisfaction rating.

Commercially, Ambinex runs a hybrid revenue model: professional services fees for expertise opleidingen (€1,575 per day, VAT-exempt under CRKBO), subscription-style monthly billing for flexible mbo programs, transactional fees for youth-care assessments (€395 each), and project-based custom maatwerktrajecten. Go-to-market is sales-led B2B with a direct consultation booking flow (15/30-minute calls) and cross-referrals within the Partinzo Groep ecosystem. The company is gated by multiple Dutch accreditations — CRKBO, DUO, SBB, NRTO, SKJ (SKJ205807), V&VN, and Registerplein — which collectively function as regulatory moats for entering formal vocational and youth-care training mandates.

Name

Ambinex

Legal name

Partinzo Zorg Groep

Website

https://ambinex.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ambinex is a Netherlands-based healthcare training provider within the Partinzo Groep, delivering customized training, expertise opleidingen, and recognized mbo diploma programs to organizations and professionals in disability, youth, and elderly care. The September 2025 HaKa acquisition added EVC trajectories and a recurring mbo subscription book.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Training and Education Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Life Sciences (EDAAAPAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC)

Keywords

• Healthcare training services
• Vocational mbo education
• Elderly care training
• Disability care training
• Evc prior learning recognition

Headquarters

HQ city

Joure

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training services: Revenue generated from customized training programs, expertise opleidingen (multi-day training trajectories), and one-off training sessions for healthcare organizations. Training is provided both at Ambinex's four training centers and on-site at client locations.
2. Flexible mbo-opleidingen: Monthly invoicing for recognized mbo diploma programs (niveau 3 and 4 Maatschappelijke Zorg). Students pay predictable monthly fees rather than high upfront costs, with billing continuing for the duration of the program.
3. EVC trajectories: Recognition of prior learning (EVC) programs for healthcare professionals to demonstrate competencies and obtain official diplomas. Includes competency standards (HBO), Begeleider maatschappelijke zorg (niveau 3), and Persoonlijk begeleider maatschappelijke zorg (niveau 4).
4. Practical program for youth care (SKJ): Accredited practical program for youth and family professionals required under SKJ registration, including training, intervision, work guidance, and portfolio work.
5. Youth care assessment: Career assessment service for individuals considering youth care work, priced at €395 per assessment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ambinex delivers customized training, expertise opleidingen, flexible MBO programs, and EVC trajectories for healthcare professionals in the Netherlands, focused on disability care, youth care, and elderly care. The company combines physical training at four academies, a mobile skills lab, and blended online-plus-workplace learning, including the use of VR and practical case studies. Following the September 2025 integration of HaKa, the portfolio was expanded with recognized MBO diploma pathways and EVC programs.

Product overview

Ambinex is a comprehensive training and education provider for the healthcare sector, offering a unified portfolio of services including sector-specific training programs (disability care, youth care, elderly care), expertise training trajectories, custom training solutions, and flexible MBO programs. Following the September 2025 acquisition of HaKa, the portfolio was expanded to include EVC trajectories and third pathway MBO programs. Key products include the expertise training 'De kracht van begrip' (8-day program for elderly care) and 'Diversiteit in de hulpverlening' (4-day diversity program), alongside standard training days, team coaching, and e-learning through HaKademie. The offering is delivered through a combination of physical training locations, mobile skills lab, and blended learning approaches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HaKademie: E-modules and training platform formerly under HaKa brand, being transitioned to Ambinex catalog
• De kracht van begrip
• Diversiteit in de hulpverlening

Products and services

• Trainingen gehandicaptenzorg (Disability care training)
• Trainingen jeugdzorg (Youth care training) Training programs for youth care professionals, equipping them to work effectively with vulnerable youth. Targeted at Dutch healthcare organizations in jeugdzorg.
• Trainingen ouderenzorg (Elderly care training) Training programs for elderly care, supporting healthcare professionals in providing compassionate, high-quality care to elderly patients, including those with complex care needs. Targeted at Dutch healthcare organizations in ouderenzorg.
• Expertise opleidingen (Expertise training trajectories) Multi-day training trajectories centered around a specific expertise area, providing depth and sustainable behavioral change for healthcare professionals. Sold per training day.
• Training op maat (Custom training) Custom-designed training programs tailored to specific organizational needs, developed in close collaboration with the client organization. Targeted at healthcare organizations seeking bespoke workforce development.
• Flexibele mbo-opleidingen (Flexible MBO programs) Flexible MBO (vocational education) programs in Maatschappelijke Zorg (Social Care) at levels 3 and 4, allowing enrollment at any time with personalized learning paths and monthly billing. Targeted at experienced healthcare professionals seeking recognized diplomas while continuing to work.
• EVC-trajecten (Prior learning recognition) EVC (Erkenning van Eerdige Competenties) trajectories that recognize and validate competencies acquired through prior experience and learning, including HBO competency standards and Begeleider/Persoonlijk begeleider maatschappelijke zorg diplomas. Targeted at healthcare professionals seeking formal recognition of prior learning.
• Praktijkprogramma (Practice program for youth and family professionals) Accredited practical program for youth and family professionals required under SKJ registration, including training, intervision, work guidance, and a learning-work report. Targeted at youth and family professionals seeking SKJ registration.
• Assessment jeugdzorg (Youth care career assessment) Assessment service for determining suitability for youth care work, evaluating personality traits, professional competencies, HBO-level skills, and expertise areas. Priced at EUR 395 per assessment. Targeted at individuals considering a career in youth care.
• HaKademie (E-learning platform) E-learning platform offering digital modules and courses, transitioning to the new Ambinex catalog system. Targeted at healthcare professionals using online learning for MBO and EVC programs.
• De kracht van begrip (Expertise training: elderly care) Expertise training program for elderly care professionals consisting of 8 physical training days, accredited by V&VN. Priced at EUR 1,575 per day (EUR 12,600 total), VAT-exempt.
• Diversiteit in de hulpverlening (Diversity in care expertise training) Expertise training program focusing on cultural sensitivity, unconscious bias, generational diversity, and inclusive leadership in care services. 4 physical training days, accredited by Registerplein. Priced at EUR 1,575 per day (EUR 6,300 total), VAT-exempt.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9.1 participant satisfaction rating
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HaKacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025HaKa officially became part of Ambinex as of September 1, 2025. HaKa specializes in EVC trajectories and third-leerweg mbo-opleidingen (alternative learning pathway programs). This partnership combines Ambinex's expertise in customized workplace training with HaKa's recognized prior learning and diploma programs, creating a comprehensive offering for healthcare professional development. Full integration under the Ambinex name is planned for mid-2026.
• Partinzo GroepcoreOthers · 4 April 2025Ambinex is part of the Partinzo Groep, a family of four complementary brands in healthcare: Careflex (specialist in complex care within disability care, youth care and mental health), Medical (healthcare professionals in elderly care), Advizo (connector of professionals and clients in youth care), and Ambinex (with HaKa - practical training and development programs in healthcare). Partinzo donated €10,000 to launch Stichting Zorgwens.
• Stichting ZorgwensminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 April 2025Foundation initiated by people from Ambinex and sister organizations (Advizo, Careflex, Medical) to fulfill special wishes of elderly, youth, and clients in healthcare. Partinzo Group provided initial €10,000 donation. Goal is to make dreams come true for clients within Partinzo organizations.
• Bureau STERKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmbinex and Bureau STERK collaborate on customized learning pathways (maatwerktrajecten) for healthcare professionals. Bureau STERK conducts assessments to map knowledge, skills, competencies and development possibilities, which Ambinex then translates into appropriate learning routes toward recognized diplomas. The STERKscan plays a key role in identifying talents and development potential.
• DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs)minorOthersOfficial registration with DUO (Education Implementation Agency) for providing recognized mbo diploma programs in the Netherlands.
• SBB (Samenwerkingsorganisatie Beroepsonderwijs Bedrijfsleven)minorOthersCollaboration with SBB, the Dutch collaboration organization for vocational education and business, ensuring quality standards for mbo programs.
• NRTO (Nederlandse Raad voor Training en Opleiding)minorOthersMember of NRTO, the Dutch council for training and education, providing quality assurance and adherence to recognized professional standards.
• Stichting Kwaliteitskader Jeugd (SKJ)minorOthersAccredited by SKJ for providing practical programs for youth and family professionals. The practical program is accredited under number SKJ205807.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Relias: Relias is a US-based healthcare workforce education and training company serving hospitals, health systems, and care organizations. Directly comparable to Ambinex in specializing in training for healthcare workforces, though at significantly larger scale and via SaaS delivery rather than in-person vocational training.
• NTI: NTI is a Dutch distance education institution offering MBO, HBO, and professional programs with healthcare-relevant tracks including social care. Comparable to Ambinex as a Dutch private training provider offering flexible vocational education for working professionals.
• ROC van Amsterdam: ROC van Amsterdam is one of the largest Regional Training Centers (ROCs) in the Netherlands, providing MBO vocational education including Maatschappelijke Zorg (Social Care) niveau 3 and 4 — the same qualifications Ambinex offers. Comparable as a Dutch MBO provider for healthcare and social work, though publicly funded rather than private.
• Avans+: Avans+ is the continuing education arm of Avans Hogeschool, offering professional courses, training programs, and accredited trajectories for working professionals, with strong healthcare and social work portfolios. Comparable as a Dutch professional training provider with accredited healthcare programs.
• Capabel Onderwijs: Capabel Onderwijs is a Dutch vocational education provider offering MBO programs and professional training across multiple sectors including healthcare and social work. Directly comparable to Ambinex in delivering Dutch vocational training with flexible pathways.
• NCOI: NCOI is one of the largest private professional education companies in the Netherlands, offering MBO, HBO, and post-HBO programs across multiple sectors including healthcare and social work. Directly comparable as a private-sector vocational and professional training provider serving Dutch working professionals.
• LOI (Lerend Onderwijs Instituut): LOI is a major Dutch distance-learning institution offering MBO, HBO, and professional training programs across many sectors including healthcare and social work. Comparable to Ambinex in providing flexible, work-compatible vocational and professional education pathways for Dutch adults.

Others

• Wolters Kluwer Health: Wolters Kluwer Health provides healthcare content, clinical decision tools, and professional education resources to healthcare professionals and organizations globally. Comparable as a healthcare education provider, but at much larger scale and through publishing/digital tools rather than in-person vocational training.
• Elsevier Health: Elsevier Health provides medical and healthcare education content, clinical solutions, and professional training resources globally. Comparable as a healthcare education provider, but operates through publishing and digital tools rather than Ambinex's in-person vocational training model.

Broad incumbents

• HealthStream: HealthStream is a US healthcare workforce solutions provider offering training, certification, and competency management to hospitals and healthcare systems. Comparable as a healthcare-specific training provider, but operates at much larger scale and broader scope than Ambinex's Dutch MBO focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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