Batico

What Batico does

Batico srl is a privately held Belgian family-owned residential real estate developer founded in 1986 and headquartered in Welkenraedt (with a registered office in Baelen), operating exclusively in the province of Liège in Wallonia. The company specializes in turnkey ("clé sur porte") construction of houses and apartments, delivering move-in-ready properties with all-inclusive pricing covering land, construction, utilities connections, landscaping, notary fees, and VAT; payment is due only upon key handover. Product variants include the Maison Q-Zen passive-house sub-brand, low-energy and passive houses, and two finishing tiers (Prête à vivre and Prête à vivre+) that allow buyers to choose between customizable standard finishes and a fully completed premium package. Underlying technology centers on eco-responsible construction meeting Wallonia's strictest energy-performance standards (Q-Zen, passive, low-energy), supported by an established regional network of subcontractors built over 37+ years.

The go-to-market model is direct sales through a small in-house team (11 employees) plus commissioned commercial advisors (e.g., in Aubel, Ivoz-Ramet, Rocourt), complemented by a network of model homes across 30+ municipalities and monthly open house events. Marketing channels span a multilingual website, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and Issuu digital brochures, plus an email newsletter. Revenue is generated entirely through one-time sale of completed residential units to individual buyers (families, young couples, property investors, eco-conscious buyers), with cumulative output exceeding 2,300 homes since founding and current pricing starting at approximately €478,842 for houses. Key commercial alliances include Allianz (10-year decennial structural guarantee), Proximus, and HelloFresh, and the BATICO brand and slogan "Des maisons prêtes à vivre" are registered Benelux trademarks. No external funding, institutional investors, or M&A activity are disclosed.

Name

Batico

Legal name

Batico srl

Website

https://batico.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Batico is a privately held Belgian family-owned residential developer, founded in 1986, that builds and sells turnkey houses and apartments (including passive and Q-Zen variants) across 30+ municipalities in the province of Liège, serving individual families, couples, and investors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Baelen

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Turnkey Residential Property Sales: Batico generates revenue through the sale of turnkey houses and apartments in the Liège province. The company purchases land, constructs residential properties, and sells them fully completed to buyers. Properties are sold with all-inclusive pricing including land, construction, utilities connections, landscaping, notary fees, and VAT. Customers pay the full amount only upon completion and key handover.
2. Land Purchase Services: Batico also purchases constructible land and land parcels from private sellers in the Liège province, integrating land acquisition into its property development pipeline.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Batico develops and sells turnkey ("clé sur porte") residential properties — new houses and apartments fully finished and ready for immediate occupancy — across the Province of Liège in Belgium. Properties are delivered at all-inclusive pricing covering land, construction, utility connections, notary fees, and VAT, with payment due only upon key handover. The portfolio includes specialized eco-friendly variants such as Q-Zen, passive, and low-energy houses, plus building plots.

Product overview

Batico is a turnkey real estate developer offering new construction houses and apartments in the Liège province of Belgium. The core product portfolio consists of 'clé sur porte' (turnkey) houses and apartments, complemented by specialized eco-friendly variants including Q-Zen passive houses, low-energy houses, and passive houses. Houses come with two finish levels: 'Prête à vivre' (standard customization) and 'Prête à vivre +' (premium complete finish). The company also sells building plots and operates model homes for viewing. All properties are offered with inclusive pricing covering land, construction, connections, and notary fees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maison Q-Zen: A passive house concept that reinvents habitat by combining design, unmatched comfort, and peak energy performance, representing the company's vision of eco-conscious excellence.

Products and services

• Maison clé sur porte (Turnkey House) Newly constructed turnkey houses fully finished and ready to move into, including land, construction, utility connections (water, electricity, gas, telecom), surrounding development, and notary fees. Targeted at individual families and households seeking a primary residence in the Province of Liège.
• Appartements clé sur porte (Turnkey Apartment) Newly constructed turnkey apartments in Liers and Welkenraedt, fully finished with equipped kitchens, parquet flooring, and interior decoration, featuring elevators, videophones, and thermal and acoustic insulation. Targeted at individual buyers and investors.
• Maison Q-Zen Eco-friendly passive house meeting the highest energy performance standards in Wallonia, combining design, comfort, and ecological responsibility. Targeted at environmentally-conscious buyers prioritizing energy performance.
• Maison basse énergie (Low-Energy House) Energy-efficient home designed to reduce energy consumption and costs while meeting modern environmental standards, with high-performance insulation and energy-efficient systems. Targeted at buyers seeking reduced energy consumption.
• Maison passive (Passive House) Passive house with minimal energy requirements for heating and cooling, representing the future of ecological housing with superior thermal performance. Targeted at environmentally-conscious buyers seeking the highest energy performance.
• Terrain à bâtir (Building Plot) Building plots available for purchase throughout the Province of Liège, selected for quality locations near amenities and transportation. Targeted at individual buyers and investors looking to acquire land for future development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,300 residential constructions completed since 1986
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AllianzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllianz provides the decennial (10-year) liability insurance that covers serious structural defects threatening the stability and solidity of the building, as well as waterproofing issues. This decennial guarantee protects Batico buyers for 10 years after purchase.
• ProximusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThrough a partnership with Batico, Proximus offers new customers 6 months of free subscription on their Flex pack. Installation and activation are also free for Batico clients.
• HelloFreshminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBatico clients receive a 40 euro discount spread across their first three HelloFresh boxes when ordering through HelloFresh.be.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Charles Van Dijck: Belgian turnkey home builder focused on single-family houses for family buyers. Closely comparable product (clés-sur-porte maisons), customer profile, and all-inclusive pricing structure to Batico.
• ION (Belgian Developer): Belgian residential developer active in new-build housing projects. Comparable as a Belgium-based developer of family-oriented homes with a project-based, multi-municipal go-to-market.
• Trevi Group: Belgian residential real estate developer offering new-build housing projects. Comparable in targeting end buyers with turnkey houses and apartments, and in developing multi-unit projects in regional Belgian markets.
• Maisons Baijot: Belgian turnkey home builder serving family buyers with all-inclusive new-construction houses. Closely comparable business model, customer segment, and single-family turnkey delivery mechanic to Batico.
• Thomas & Piron: Established Belgian home builder delivering turnkey houses across multiple regions. Comparable in business model (single-family new build, all-inclusive pricing, family-buyer segment) and in offering both standard and higher-spec finish options.
• Voltis: Belgian turnkey home builder also serving Wallonia with comparable 'clés sur porte' new-construction houses. Direct overlap in product offering, target customer (family buyers), and go-to-market through model homes and turnkey delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Matexi: Largest Belgian residential developer, public company operating across Belgium with broader product breadth (apartments, mixed-use, larger masterplans). Comparable in core residential development activity but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Immobel: Listed Belgian real estate developer with a mixed portfolio spanning residential, office, and mixed-use projects. Comparable in Belgian residential development but broader in scope and capital structure.

Regional players

• BPD / Bouwfonds Property Development: Dutch-based residential developer active across Northwest Europe. Comparable in developing family-oriented housing on acquired land, but operating primarily outside Belgium in adjacent markets.
• Groep Van Loon: Belgian home builder primarily active in Flanders rather than Wallonia. Comparable product (turnkey family homes) but geographically distinct, operating outside Batico's core Liège market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/baticobe
• Facebookfacebook.com/batico.be
• Instagraminstagram.com/batico.be
• Pinterestpinterest.com/batico_be
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/batico-be

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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