Twentevisie

What Twentevisie does

Twentevisie is a regional business media platform serving entrepreneurs and managers in the Twente region of the Netherlands, published by Van Deinse Media, a privately held, family-operated full-service publishing company headquartered in Enschede. The platform distributes business news, in-depth company reportages, and expert columns on legal, fiscal, and management topics through both a digital presence on the Van Deinse Media website and recurring print magazine editions (issues 2, 3, and 4 of 2026 are visible). Twentevisie is one of three core magazine titles under the Van Deinse Media umbrella, alongside TOM Magazine (business) and Twentelife (lifestyle), plus a portfolio of special publications covering sports, military, hospitality, and municipal commemorative content.

The core technology is a digital publishing platform combined with print magazine production; no proprietary AI/ML, API, SDK, or integration layer is present in the data. The business model is primarily advertising-based: rates for magazine and digital placements are negotiated directly with Van Deinse Media account managers and are not publicly disclosed, and the billing cadence is annual. Revenue is supplemented by event ticketing and sponsorship across a recurring calendar of owned events (TOM's Business Event, Enschedese Haringparty, TOM's Rally, TwenteCuliRally, Muddy Boot Saloon, Rally & bedrijfsuitjes), membership dues from TOM's Businessclub, and special-edition publishing. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer via the Van Deinse Media website and social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram), with advertisers and event sponsors reached through the parent company's account management team. Twentevisie was launched as part of the Van Deinse Media portfolio founded in 2016, and the company remains independently owned by the Achterberg family with no external private equity or venture capital backing.

Name

Twentevisie

Legal name

Van Deinse Media

Website

https://twentevisie.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Twentevisie is a regional Dutch B2B media platform (print magazine and digital) published by Van Deinse Media, serving entrepreneurs and managers in the Twente region with business news, reportages, expert columns, and a calendar of networking events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Enschede

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Magazine advertising: Twentevisie generates revenue through advertising placed within its print magazine and digital platform. Advertisers can purchase ad placements as shown on the Adverteren (advertising) page of the Twentevisie section.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Twentevisie is a regional business media platform operated by Van Deinse Media that publishes a print magazine and digital content for entrepreneurs and managers in the Twente region of the Netherlands. It offers business news, interviews, reportages, and expert columns on legal, fiscal, and management topics, complemented by signature events, special editions, and a networking business club. Revenue is generated primarily through advertising placed in the magazine and digital channels, with additional income from event tickets, sponsorships, and business club memberships.

Product overview

Twentevisie is a regional business media platform operated by Van Deinse Media, serving the Twente region of the Netherlands. The portfolio consists of three core magazines (Twentevisie for business content, TOM Magazine, and Twentelife for lifestyle), multiple event properties (TOM's Business Event with awards, TOM's Rally, TwenteCuliRally, Enschedese Haringparty, and Muddy Boot Saloon), a business club (TOM's Businessclub), and various special publication editions. The platform provides regional business news, interviews, and expert columns through both print and online channels, complemented by networking events that connect entrepreneurs and businesses in Twente.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TOM's Businessclub: Business club for ambitious entrepreneurs and professionals in Twente
• TOM's Business Event
• Enschedese Haringparty
• TOM's Rally
• TwenteCuliRally
• Muddy Boot Saloon
• TOM's Preview
• Twentelife

Products and services

• Twentevisie Magazine Regional business magazine (print and digital) for entrepreneurs and managers in the Twente region of the Netherlands, featuring interviews, business news, reportages, and expert columns on legal, fiscal, and management topics.
• TOM Magazine Magazine publication under Van Deinse Media covering business and lifestyle topics in the Twente region.
• Twentelife Magazine Lifestyle magazine focused on living, culture, food, and regional stories in Twente, published quarterly in print and available by subscription.
• TOM's Business Event Annual business networking event featuring entrepreneurship awards for the Twente business community, including Company of the Year, Start-up of the Year, and Most Sustainable Company awards.
• TOM's Rally Annual exclusive rally event for entrepreneurs and rally enthusiasts, combining driving, networking, and culinary experiences.
• TwenteCuliRally Culinary rally event combining driving through the Twente landscape with gourmet food stops, skill challenges, and a closing dinner.
• Enschedese Haringparty Annual summer networking event featuring Dutch herring tradition, charity auctions, and business networking in the G.J. van Heekpark in Enschede.
• Muddy Boot Saloon Hospitality venue and event held during Military Boekelo-Enschede, offering hospitality experiences during the equestrian event.
• TOM's Businessclub Membership-based business club for ambitious entrepreneurs and professionals in Twente, offering exclusive networking events and meetings within the Twente business community.
• TOM's Kookboek Cookbook series featuring SVH Master Chef Michel van Riswijk and director Raymond Strikker, documenting Twente gastronomy from 2016 to 2025.
• Specials (Magazines) Various special-edition magazines including FBK Magazine, Enschede Marathon Magazine, Military Magazine, Military Sponsor Magazine, Woonniveau, Smaakvol, Bataafse Kamp Magazine, Van Berkel Hospitality Magazine, Enschede 700 Boek, and ROOD.

Quantifiable outcome

• Published multiple magazine editions per year covering regional business developments

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TOM's BusinessclubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTOM's Businessclub is a business networking club organized by Van Deinse Media for ambitious entrepreneurs and professionals in Twente. It features exclusive events, networking activities, and business opportunities. Twentevisie is part of the broader Van Deinse Media ecosystem that includes TOM's Businessclub, with mutual cross-promotion and shared audience reach.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mediahuis Nederland: Larger Belgian/Dutch media group operating multiple regional Dutch newspapers (De Telegraaf, regional titles). A broader incumbent whose regional titles compete with Twentevisie for local ad budgets but at much greater scale.
• BNR Nieuwsradio: Dutch national business news radio and digital platform. Competes for Dutch B2B advertising budgets and entrepreneur mindshare, complementing (rather than directly substituting) Twentevisie's regional focus.
• DPG Media Nederland: Major Dutch media conglomerate operating national and regional titles including De Twentsche Courant Tubantia, AD, and NRC. Operates at significantly larger scale than Twentevisie but competes in the same regional advertising market.

Direct peers

• RTV Oost: Regional public broadcaster serving Overijssel including Twente. Competes for the same regional advertising and audience engagement as Twentevisie, with overlapping local business content.
• BDU Media: Dutch regional and local newspaper publisher (Barneveldse Drukkerij en Uitgeverij) operating community titles across the Netherlands. Closely mirrors Twentevisie's model of multi-title regional publishing with print and digital advertising monetization.
• NDC mediagroep: Dutch regional newspaper publisher operating titles across Northern Netherlands. Highly comparable as a multi-title regional publisher monetizing advertising and subscriptions in a defined Dutch province.
• De Twentsche Courant Tubantia (DPG Media): Regional newspaper covering the Twente region of the Netherlands with B2B and consumer news. Directly competes for the same Twente-based advertising budgets and audience attention as Twentevisie.

Emerging players

• Sprout (MT/Sprout): Dutch online B2B media platform focused on entrepreneurs and startups. Targets an overlapping audience of Dutch business readers with a digital-first model, representing the secular shift away from print that pressures Twentevisie.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/VanDeinseMedia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/twentevisie
• Instagraminstagram.com/vandeinsemedia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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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