What OVT ONTWIKKELING does

OVT Ontwikkeling is a privately held Dutch residential real estate developer founded in 2013 by Jeroen Oost and Willem van Tilburg, operating from Emmeloord in the Flevoland province of the Netherlands. The company specializes in sustainable new-build housing — including terraced and semi-detached homes, apartments, life-proof (senior-friendly) homes, and unique conversions of former churches into residences — across Noordoostpolder, Urk, Dronten, Zeewolde, and surrounding municipalities. With approximately 5 employees and 30+ completed projects totaling 200+ homes delivered, OVT outsources construction to a stable of regional contractors (Schutte Bouw, De Gilden Bouw, Hedi Bouw, Bouw Totaal Emmeloord) and works with multiple architects (KHV Architecten, 1:1 Architectuur, PBV Architecten, TVA Architecten, Boes en Kok).

OVT's differentiated technology layer comes from two ventures it co-founded: Geohita (sustainable collective ground-source heat networks for residential projects) and Startblock (factory-built modular housing using circular CLT wood construction with a six-day factory-to-site cycle). The company applies the Trias Energetica building principle and nature-inclusive design (nesting boxes, green roofs, sustainable lighting) as standard. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of individual homes to end buyers, priced between roughly €130k (Leliehof starter homes) and €675k (luxury villas), allocated via the Nieuwbouwers point-based platform and sold through regional real estate agents. Ancillary recurring revenue comes from the Aandeel Business Centrum co-working/office membership model in Emmeloord and commercial rental space in Het Aandeel. Projects are marketed through OVT's own website, newsletter, open-house events, and local media; sales are domestic (Netherlands) only. The company holds GDPR (AVG) compliance for its Mailchimp-driven newsletter and Google Analytics-equipped website.

Name

OVT ONTWIKKELING

Legal name

OVT Ontwikkeling

Website

https://ovtontwikkeling.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OVT Ontwikkeling is a privately held Dutch residential real estate developer, founded in 2013 and based in Emmeloord, that builds sustainable new-build homes and apartment projects across Flevoland municipalities for individual home buyers, leveraging co-founded ventures Geohita (heat networks) and Startblock (modular CLT construction) for differentiation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Development

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), Residential Building Construction (2361)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Family Residential Construction (Apartments, Condos, Townhomes) (IMAFABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Green / High-Performance Home Construction (Net-Zero, Passive House) (IMAFABAH), Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL)

Keywords

• Sustainable real estate development
• Residential property development
• Modular housing construction
• Collective heat networks
• Nature-inclusive building

Headquarters

HQ city

Emmeloord

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New-build residential property sales: OVT Ontwikkeling develops and sells new residential properties (houses, apartments) to end buyers. Revenue is generated through one-time property sales at various price points per project, with sales managed through the Nieuwbouwers platform and real estate agents.
2. Commercial space leasing (Het Aandeel): Commercial units within multi-use properties (e.g., Brasserie Aandeel, Regiobank, Foto Jan) generate rental income alongside residential sales.
3. Business centre membership (Aandeel Business Centrum): Co-working and office space membership fees from entrepreneurs using the Aandeel Business Centrum in Emmeloord.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

OVT Ontwikkeling develops and sells sustainable new-build residential real estate projects in the Noordoostpolder region of Flevoland, Netherlands. The portfolio includes single-family homes, apartments, life-proof (senior-friendly) homes, starter homes, luxury villas, and mixed-use buildings, including unique conversions of historic churches into residences. Projects are built in collaboration with regional architects and contractors, with sustainability features such as Geohita collective heat networks, Startblock modular CLT construction, and nature-inclusive design.

Product overview

OVT Ontwikkeling is a Dutch real estate development company founded in 2013 by Jeroen Oost and Willem van Tilburg, specializing in sustainable residential real estate projects. The company offers a diverse portfolio of housing products including terraced houses, semi-detached homes, apartments, penthouses, life-proof homes, and unique conversions of historic buildings like churches. Their projects range from starter homes to luxury villas, with current active developments including Ens Oost (80 homes), Werf 16 (76 homes), De Luwte (73 homes), and De Wierde (23 homes). The company distinguishes itself through sustainability initiatives including Geohita (collective heat networks), Startblock (factory-built circular housing), and nature-inclusive building practices. OVT also operates the Aandeel Business Centrum, a co-working facility in Emmeloord. Projects are distributed through the Nieuwbouwers platform across various municipalities in Flevoland and surrounding regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Duurzame vastgoedprojecten (Sustainable real estate developments)

Quantifiable outcome

• All 14 Waterroos apartments sold at successful launch event.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GeohitacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founded by OVT Ontwikkeling in 2018 alongside two other partners. Geohita develops, realises, and operates sustainable collective heat networks (warmtenetten) for housing projects. The initiative addresses drawbacks of individual air-water heat pumps (high electricity costs, architectural impact, noise). Geohita uses ground heat for sustainable heating and cooling, relieving developers, builders, and residents.
• StartblockcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founded and conceived by OVT Ontwikkeling. Startblock factory-builds homes using circular CLT wooden construction, completing a full home in six days and delivering it as a single module. This accelerates construction, reduces nitrogen emissions, and minimises neighbourhood disruption. The mission includes contributing to the housing shortage and delivering affordable starter homes.
• Aandeel Business CentrumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiated by OVT Ontwikkeling, the Aandeel Business Centrum provides co-working space for independent entrepreneurs in Emmeloord. It offers shared facilities (kitchen, printer, meeting rooms, cleaning) and knowledge exchange, creating a collegial environment.
• ABB VastgoedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development partner with OVT Ontwikkeling for Ens Oost Phase 3, a new residential neighbourhood of 80 homes.
• Schutte Bouw & OntwikkelingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing strategic partner on multiple projects including Werf 16 Urk (76 units), Zilvervloot Urk (39 units), Kometenlaan office conversion (Emmeloord), and Houtoevers Zeewolde (13 units).
• Miriam MakelaardijcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary real estate agent for Ens Oost and De Ontmoeting projects. Handles sales conversations and post-allocation guidance.
• Nieuwbouw DrontencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReal estate agent handling sales and further guidance for De Wierde Biddinghuizen project.
• NieuwbouwerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent new-build housing platform managing allocation via a point system for multiple OVT projects (Ens Oost, Werf 16, De Wierde, Dokter Jansenpark).
• KHV ArchitectencoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitect for De Luwte (73 units, Emmeloord) and Het Kwartier (15 units, Biddinghuizen).
• 1:1 ArchitectuurcoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitect for Werf 16 (76 units, Urk), 620 De Graafschap (25 units, Biddinghuizen), Zilvervloot Urk (39 units), and 't Wild Marknesse (13 units).
• PBV ArchitectencoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitect for Het Aandeel Emmeloord mixed-use building (15 apartments + commercial spaces).
• De Gilden BouwcoreOthersContractor for Waterroos apartments (14 units, Emmeloord) and De Ontmoeting (14 apartments, Emmeloord).
• Hedi BouwcoreOthersContractor for De Wierde Biddinghuizen (23 units).
• Schutte BouwcoreOthersContractor for De Luwte Emmeloord (73 units).
• Bouw Totaal EmmeloordcoreOthersContractor for Klaproos (6 two-onder-een-kap homes, Emmeloord).
• Gemeente NoordoostpoldercoreOthersMunicipality involved in De Goede Aanloop Tollebeek development, Ens Oost zoning plan approval, and Dokter Jansenpark area development. Key stakeholder in multiple projects.
• Gemeente DrontencoreOthersMunicipality of Dronten; seller of the Open Hof church site selected OVT Ontwikkeling for redevelopment.
• Makelaardij RengerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReal estate agent for Houtoevers Zeewolde project.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• BPD (Bouwfonds Property Development): One of the largest residential area developers in the Netherlands, developing thousands of homes annually across multiple regions. Comparable to OVT Ontwikkeling in for-sale residential development with mixed housing typologies, but operates at national scale with institutional backing rather than a regional, founder-led model.
• Heijmans: Listed Dutch construction and property development company developing residential areas, commercial real estate, and infrastructure nationwide. Comparable to OVT in residential area development and mixed-use building delivery, but operates at significantly larger scale and includes integrated construction capability.
• Ballast Nedam Development: Dutch construction and development company developing residential and mixed-use projects including sustainable area developments. Comparable to OVT Ontwikkeling in Dutch new-build residential development with sustainability focus, but operating at national scale with integrated construction.
• AM (Amsterdam Area Development): Dutch area developer part of Royal BAM Group, specialising in mixed-use residential and commercial area development with sustainability principles. Comparable to OVT Ontwikkeling in sustainable new-build community development and urban regeneration projects.
• BAM Wonen: Residential development arm of Royal BAM Group, developing and building homes across the Netherlands with sustainability focus. Comparable to OVT Ontwikkeling in for-sale residential development including starter homes and apartments, but operates at national scale with integrated construction.
• VolkerWessels Vastgoed: Large Dutch construction group with significant residential development operations across the Netherlands. Comparable to OVT Ontwikkeling in Dutch for-sale residential development including starter homes and apartments, but operating at substantially larger national scale.

Emerging players

• Sustainer Homes: Dutch developer of factory-built modular and circular homes for the Dutch housing market. Direct overlap with OVT Ontwikkeling's Startblock modular CLT initiative - both targeting accelerated, sustainable factory-built housing delivery to address Dutch shortages.

Direct peers

• Synchroon: Independent Dutch developer creating sustainable residential and mixed-use projects with focus on community-oriented development. Comparable to OVT Ontwikkeling in Dutch new-build residential development with sustainability and co-creation principles, at similar regional scale.
• Trebbe: Family-owned Dutch construction and development company building sustainable residential and care projects across the Netherlands. Comparable to OVT Ontwikkeling in mid-sized for-sale residential development including heritage/transformations and senior housing, with similar founder-led culture.
• Blauwhoed: Independent Dutch area and real estate developer focused on sustainable, mixed-use residential projects with community participation. Comparable to OVT Ontwikkeling in mid-sized Dutch residential community development with sustainability positioning, though operating at somewhat larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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