What Samen dementievriendelijk does

Samen dementievriendelijk is a Dutch non-profit initiative founded in 2016 and headquartered in Amersfoort, Utrecht. It operates as a public awareness and social-impact campaign rather than a commercial product company, with a stated mission of helping individuals and organizations become more aware of and supportive toward people living with dementia. The organization serves a horizontal persona segment — "dementia-aware individuals and organizations" — that spans private citizens, employers, municipalities, and care providers, addressing pain points such as limited public understanding of dementia, lack of supportive environments, and social isolation of dementia patients.

The organization employs 42 people and provides guidance and resources (such as training, toolkits, and community programs) to help Dutch society become more dementia-friendly. Its functional benefits center on promoting understanding, inclusion, and supportive environments for people with dementia. The initiative's differentiators are tied to its first-mover position in the Dutch "dementia-friendly community" movement and its recognized brand identity, rather than proprietary technology.

Its business model is consistent with a non-profit: no commercial pricing, revenue mechanics, or sales motion are disclosed in the available source material. Operations are presumed to be funded through a mix of government subsidies, healthcare-sector partnerships, and donations typical of Dutch public-health non-profits, but no financial figures, funder identities, or contract values are provided. The technology stack, product portfolio, patents, partnerships, and customer logos are also not disclosed in the available data, which materially limits any deeper commercial or technical assessment.

Name

Samen dementievriendelijk

Website

https://samendementievriendelijk.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Samen dementievriendelijk is a Dutch non-profit initiative founded in 2016, based in Amersfoort, that promotes dementia awareness and helps individuals and organizations across the Netherlands become more supportive and inclusive of people living with dementia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dementia Awareness and Community Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Dementia Companion & Engagement Care (HSABAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dementia Care Coordination & Care Planning (HSABAEAJ)

Keywords

• Dementia awareness
• Community education
• Nonprofit social services
• Healthcare advocacy
• Elder care support

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Core offering

Samen dementievriendelijk is a Dutch non-profit initiative that provides awareness, guidance, and community resources to help individuals and organizations become more supportive of and inclusive toward people living with dementia. Its core activity is promoting dementia-friendly communities across the Netherlands rather than selling a commercial product or service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights1 record

Direct peers

• Stichting Alzheimer Onderzoek: Belgian/Dutch-adjacent foundation funding dementia research. Partially comparable as a dementia-focused non-profit in the Benelux region, though weighted more toward research than community awareness.
• Dementie.nl: Dutch online platform providing information and community support for people with dementia and their caregivers. Directly comparable as a Dutch non-profit focused on dementia awareness and daily-life support.
• Alzheimer Nederland: The Dutch national Alzheimer's association, funding dementia research and providing support services. Directly comparable as a Dutch non-profit operating in the dementia awareness, support, and community engagement space.

Broad incumbents

• Alzheimer's Society: Major UK dementia charity providing information, support, and campaigns. Comparable as a larger, established non-profit focused on dementia awareness and community support, though operating regionally in the UK.
• Alzheimer Europe: Europe-wide umbrella organization for Alzheimer associations. Comparable as a larger, established non-profit advocating for dementia awareness and policy across European countries, including the Netherlands.
• Alzheimer's Association: The largest US dementia-focused non-profit, providing awareness, support, and research funding. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the dementia awareness and community-support space, though operating in a different geography.

Emerging players

• Mezzo: Dutch non-profit supporting informal caregivers, including those caring for people with dementia. Comparable as a Dutch non-profit addressing caregiver support and dementia community engagement, with a broader caregiver focus.

Regional players

• Dementia UK: UK charity providing specialist dementia support through Admiral Nurses. Comparable as a non-profit offering dementia-specific community support and education, though focused on the UK.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/samen-dementievriendelijk

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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