L.V.V.S. Augustinus

What L.V.V.S. Augustinus does

L.V.V.S. Augustinus (legal name: Leidse Vereniging voor Studenten Augustinus) is a Dutch student society founded on May 3, 1893, in Leiden, Netherlands, and continuously operating for over 130 years. It is one of the largest and oldest student associations in Leiden, currently in its 135th board year (2024-2025). The organization recruits approximately 450 new members annually through a competitive lottery system during the EL CID orientation week, with prospective students required to be 18+ and complete the mandatory Kennismakingstijd (KMT) introduction period. Its membership is organized into a layered social architecture: Cordialen (year groups), Gezelschappen (dispuut/societies), and Verbanden (vertical groups), supported by 100+ Augustijnse Huizen student houses distributed across Leiden.

The association's core operations revolve around its monumental headquarters, Sociëteit 'Eigen Huis,' at Rapenburg 24 — occupied since 1926 — which houses four event spaces (Saint bar, Tuinzaal, Engel, Restaurant) plus an authentic library and garden. Revenue is generated through four streams: (i) membership fees (€215 KMT contribution, €180/year subscription in three installments, €29 one-time pandgeeltje); (ii) on-site restaurant and bar operations (€7 daghap/burger, open Monday and Friday); (iii) commercial venue rental of the four event spaces on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays to external parties for graduation parties, weddings, and corporate events; and (iv) corporate partnership packages sold to companies such as CMS, Ploum Rotterdam Law Firm, Magnet.me, and Centre for Human Drug Research (CHDR) for student recruitment access. The alumni base is organized via the Stichting Reünisten Augustinus (SRA), which operates a digital reunisten portal and the Jan Mulders Fonds grant program.

Governance is by an annually-elected volunteer board appointed around September 15 by the General Members' Assembly, with no paid employees — only ~11 board and committee heads across functional areas (Voorzitter, Secretaris, Penningmeester, Vicevoorzitter, Extern, Intern, Acquisitie, Exploitatie, Eigen Huis, Taps-Consumabel). There are no external investors, parent companies, or funding rounds; the entity is a private Dutch studentenvereniging supported by a related foundation structure (Stichting Eigen Huis, Stichting Reünisten Augustinus). Technology footprint is minimal — a WordPress website, Facebook/Instagram/LinkedIn pages, and the alumni portal — with no proprietary software, AI, or APIs.

Name

L.V.V.S. Augustinus

Legal name

Leidse Vereniging voor Studenten Augustinus

Website

https://lvvsaugustinus.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

L.V.V.S. Augustinus is a 130-year-old Dutch student society in Leiden that admits ~450 new members annually via EL CID lottery and operates a historic sociëteit with restaurant, bar, venue rental, and corporate partnership revenue streams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Association Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Organizations & Club Administration (EDALAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits (BPAGADAE)

Keywords

• Student association services
• Social membership club
• Event venue rental
• Corporate partnership programs
• Student society hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Leiden

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees collected from student members, including KMT contribution (€215), annual subscription (€180 in three installments), and a one-time entrance fee (pandgeeltje: €29).
2. Restaurant and Bar Operations: The on-site restaurant and bar generate revenue from food and beverage sales to both members and non-members. The restaurant offers a daily special (daghap) at €7 and operates 2-3 days per week.
3. Venue Rental: Rental of event spaces (Saint, Tuinzaal, Engel, Restaurant) to members and external parties for celebrations including graduation parties, birthday parties, school events, and weddings. Spaces are available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
4. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorship: Companies pay for promotional packages including company profiles on the website, participation in career events, company dinners, and branding on communication channels (both online and physical).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

L.V.V.S. Augustinus is a traditional Dutch student association (founded 1893) that sells annual student memberships granting access to its historic sociëteit 'Eigen Huis' at Rapenburg 24 in Leiden. The membership includes weekly borrels (social drinks), committee participation, sports teams, and integration into layered social structures (Cordialen, Gezelschappen, Verbanden). Supporting services include an on-site restaurant offering affordable meals (€7 daghap), venue rental for events and celebrations, and corporate partnership packages targeting companies seeking recruitment access to students.

Product overview

L.V.V.S. Augustinus is a traditional Dutch student society offering a unified membership experience centered around its sociëteit 'Eigen Huis' at Rapenburg 24, Leiden. The core offering consists of society membership providing access to weekly borrels, committee participation, and social structures (Cordialen, Gezelschappen, Verbanden). Supporting services include an on-site restaurant serving affordable meals, and venue rental for events. The society also offers business partnership packages for companies seeking recruitment access to students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• L.V.V.S. Augustinus Membership Annual student society membership granting access to Sociëteit Eigen Huis, weekly borrels (drinks) on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, committee participation, sports teams, theater productions, and integration into layered social structures (Cordialen year groups, Gezelschappen disputen/societies, Verbanden vertical groups). Open to Leiden University students aged 18+ who complete the mandatory KMT introduction period; admission via lottery during EL CID week.
• Restaurant (Het Restaurant) On-site restaurant open Mondays and Fridays offering daily specials (daghap) and vegetarian options at €7 per meal, operated by the KookKommissie and first-year members. Open to both members and non-members; kitchen closes at 20:00; reservations via [email protected] or 06-29831189.
• Zaalverhuur (Venue Rental) Rental of four event spaces at Sociëteit Eigen Huis for celebrations, graduation parties, birthday parties, school events, and weddings: Saint (up to 400 persons, main hall), Tuinzaal (50-100 persons, adjacent to garden), Engel (up to 115 persons, small bar), and Restaurant. Available Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Bookings via [email protected].
• Partner/Business Packages Sponsored partnership packages for companies offering recruitment access to student members, including company profiles on the association website, participation in career events, hosted company dinners, event sponsorship, and promotional placements on online and physical communication channels. Current partners include CMS, Ploum Rotterdam Law Firm, Magnet.me, and Centre for Human Drug Research (CHDR).
• Reünisten Portal Digital alumni portal operated by Stichting Reünisten Augustinus (SRA) providing former members with access to alumni profiles, the digital almanac, and an event calendar for reunions, networking events, and legacy initiatives.
• Jan Mulders Fonds (JMF) Grant-style financial support fund administered by the SRA alumni foundation, providing backing for new events, sub-associations, and initiatives organized by or for Augustijnen, Leiden students, or Leiden residents without sufficient financial resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• 450 new members recruited annually through competitive lottery system
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• GrolschminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrolsch is a Dutch beer brand that supplies beverages to Augustinus. Their logo appears on the partner section of the website indicating an ongoing commercial relationship.
• JooritminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoorit is listed as a partner on the Augustinus website, suggesting a commercial or promotional relationship.
• ProefpersoonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProefpersoon is listed as a partner on the Augustinus website, indicating a commercial relationship for promoting clinical research participation.
• Bohemian BirdsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBohemian Birds is listed as a partner on the Augustinus website, suggesting a promotional or commercial relationship.
• Quality TailorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerQuality Tailors is listed as a partner on the Augustinus website, indicating a commercial relationship.
• CMScoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCMS is one of the world's largest law firms with offices in 40+ countries. They partner with Augustinus to access students for recruitment, offering internships and career opportunities. They appear prominently in the corporate profiles section.
• Ploum Rotterdam Law FirmcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPloum is a full-service law firm in Rotterdam with 100+ legal professionals. They partner with Augustinus to recruit law students through internships and promote career opportunities. Featured in the business profiles section.
• Magnet.mecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMagnet.me is an online network connecting students with employers. They partner with Augustinus to provide career services to members. Featured in the business profiles section.
• Centre for Human Drug Research (CHDR)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCHDR is a research foundation focused on clinical drug development. They partner with Augustinus for student engagement and appear in the business profiles section. Their website proefpersoon.nl is referenced on the partnership page.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• AIESEC: International student-run organization with local chapters at Leiden University. While not a traditional gezelligheidsvereniging, it competes for student engagement time and corporate partnerships, and shares the volunteer-led, member-funded model.

Direct peers

• SSR Leiden: Societas Studiosorum Reformatorum, a Protestant-leaning Leiden student association. Competes directly for Leiden University students with comparable membership structure, sociëteit venue, and social programming.
• Utrechtsch Studenten Corps (USC): Historic Utrecht student corporation with a comparable stratified membership model, sociëteit venue, and corporate partnership program. Comparable scale and tradition to Augustinus within the Dutch student society ecosystem.
• Vindicat: One of the largest student associations in the Netherlands, based in Groningen. Operates with similar gezelligheidsvereniging model, on-site sociëteit, layered social structure, and corporate partnership program targeting University of Groningen students.
• G.S.C. Vindicat: Groninger Studenten Corps, a traditional Dutch student association operating with similar societal structure, bar/restaurant operations, and venue rental model. Comparable in heritage and operational framework.
• N.S.V. Alcuinus: Another major Leiden student association with a comparable membership-tier structure, EL CID recruitment model, and on-site sociëteit. Direct head-to-head competition for new students during EL CID week.
• L.V.V.S. Minerva: Leiden's largest and oldest student association, founded in 1814. Operates a similar sociëteit model with bar, restaurant, venue rental, and corporate partnership program targeting Leiden University students. Most direct competitor in the same city and member demographic.
• K.S.V. Sanctus Laurentius: Leiden-based Catholic-rooted student association. Comparable in membership structure, EL CID recruitment model, and traditional society programming, with overlapping target demographic.

Regional players

• Studium Generale Utrecht: University-wide student engagement platform in Utrecht. While structurally different (university-run vs. independent society), it competes for student engagement dollars and corporate partnership mindshare within the Dutch student market.

Emerging players

• T.S.V. Plato: A study-oriented Leiden student association. Smaller and more academically focused than Augustinus but operates in the same Leiden student market with overlapping recruitment periods (EL CID) and member pipeline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LvvsAugustinus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lvvsaugustinus
• Instagraminstagram.com/lvvsaugustinus

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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