What VDG Real Estate does

VDG Real Estate is the real estate division of Van Dijk Groep, a Netherlands-based family-owned group founded in 1969. It operates two core units: VDG Property Investment, which acquires and manages in-house a portfolio of rented offices, commercial buildings, and residential properties across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany; and VDG Property Development, which develops custom-built commercial and logistics real estate, bundling capabilities with the group's construction arm Unibouw and the online land platform Bouwgrondvinden.nl. The primary customer segments are logistics service providers, e-commerce/fulfilment operators, and commercial tenants, with institutional investors (Savills Investment Management, Granite) acquiring completed assets.

The division differentiates through its integrated group ecosystem, drawing on Unibouw (commercial construction, nearly 1,000 projects delivered), VDG Solar (PV installations and energy services), VDG De la Roy (EPS/Styrofoam manufacturing), Havebo (floor insulation), Bouw- en Adviesbureau van der Zanden (structural engineering), and VDG Finance (collateral-based corporate lending). Sustainability is a central technical differentiator, with developments targeting BREEAM-NL 'Excellent' or 'Very Good' certification and incorporating energy-neutral building design, heat pumps, solar panels, smart energy storage, and nature-inclusive features such as green rooftops and ecological habitats. Notable completed projects include the 23,650 sqm VDG Warehouse Schiphol I (BREEAM Excellent, sold to Savills for €47M), the 34,000 sqm Warehouse Waalwijk (Next Level Development JV), the 13,500 sqm VDG Warehouse Venlo, and the 45,000 sqm Wehkamp complex in Maurik.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model combining recurring rental income from the investment portfolio with one-time development and transaction revenue from building-to-suit and selling logistics/commercial assets, supplemented by real-estate-backed corporate lending via VDG Finance. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales complemented by broker and advisor relationships (Colliers, Cushman & Wakefield, 1530 Real Estate, Caliber Asset Management). The Van Dijk Groep collectively reports approximately €100 million in annual turnover across its operating companies with 120 employees. Ownership and leadership are family-controlled; following the death of director Erik van Dijk in June 2023, Madeleine van den Eijnde-van Dijk (daughter of founder Hendrik van Dijk) leads the group as CEO.

Name

VDG Real Estate

Legal name

Van Dijk Groep

Website

https://vdg-realestate.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VDG Real Estate is the Netherlands-based real estate arm of family-owned Van Dijk Groep, developing and investing in logistics, commercial, and residential properties across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany through an integrated group stack spanning construction, solar, insulation, and corporate lending.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Investment & Development

NAICS

Nonresidential Property Managers (531312), Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) (531120), Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Residential Property Managers (531311), Rental and Leasing Services (532)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510)

akta.pro primary industry

Mixed-Use Property Management (BPAJAGAE)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate development
• Property investment management
• Logistics warehousing solutions
• Sustainable building construction
• Custom industrial real estate

Headquarters

HQ city

Gemert

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Investment Income: VDG Property Investment generates revenue from renting and managing a portfolio of leased offices, commercial buildings and residential properties. Property management is handled in-house.
2. Property Development: VDG Property Development generates revenue from developing custom-made real estate projects, bundling forces with construction company Unibouw and subsidiary Bouwgrondvinden.nl.
3. Property Sales: VDG Real Estate sells developed properties to investors such as Savills Investment Management and Granite, generating one-time transaction revenue (e.g., €47M Schiphol sale, €26M warehouse sale).
4. Real Estate Financing: VDG Finance provides large-scale loans to companies, sometimes combined with real estate activities, based on collateral for return of securities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

VDG Real Estate consists of VDG Property Investment, which invests in and internally manages rented offices, commercial buildings, and residential properties, and VDG Property Development, which develops custom-made commercial and industrial real estate projects in collaboration with construction company Unibouw and land platform Bouwgrondvinden.nl. The portfolio spans logistics, retail, residential, office, and leisure segments across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, with sustainability features such as BREEAM/GPR certification, energy-neutral buildings, and nature-inclusive design.

Product overview

VDG Real Estate operates as part of Van Dijk Groep, a Dutch family-owned conglomerate with 50+ years of experience in building and real estate. The group consists of multiple business units and subsidiaries including VDG Property Investment (real estate investment in offices, commercial, and residential), VDG Property Development (commercial property development), VDG Solar (photovoltaic installation services), and VDG Finance (large-scale corporate lending). Supporting subsidiaries include Unibouw (commercial construction), VDG De la Roy (Styrofoam/EPS products), Città Romana (luxury holiday resort), Bouwgrondvinden.nl (commercial land database platform), Havebo (floor insulation), and Bouw- en Adviesbureau van der Zanden (construction advisory). The collective generates €100 million annual turnover with 120 employees across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VDG Property Investment Real estate investment division that invests in and in-house manages rented offices, commercial buildings, and residential properties across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.
• VDG Property Development Real estate development division focused on developing custom-made commercial, industrial, and logistics properties. Collaborates with sister construction company Unibouw and land platform Bouwgrondvinden.nl. Current offerings include VDG DC De Kuip Venlo II, VDG Hapert II, VDG Maurik I, VDG Oosterhout I, VDG Schiphol II, and VDG Gemert I.
• VDG Finance Provides large-scale loans to companies, sometimes combined with real estate activities, based on collateral for return of securities. Has funded Toverland theme park expansion over fifteen years.
• VDG Solar Solar energy subsidiary providing PV installation services for commercial properties. Offers consultancy, subsidy application, installation, monitoring, and financing for rooftop solar, enabling roof rental for 25 years.
• VDG Unibouw Construction company specialising in creating high-quality commercial real estate using modular standardisation combined with custom-made solutions. Has completed nearly 1,000 projects ranging from 1,000 sqm to 100,000 sqm. FD Gazellen Award and Best Managed Company recipient. Functions as the primary construction partner for VDG Property Development.
• Bouwgrondvinden.nl Online platform displaying all available commercial land in the Netherlands in one overview. Database developed with input from landowners, daily updated. Connects land seekers with landowners and agents. Bundled with VDG Property Development for complete building and real estate solutions.
• VDG Real Estate Rental Portfolio Leased property portfolio offered for rent to businesses and tenants across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. Includes offices, commercial buildings, residential properties, and logistics warehouses. Examples include multi-tenant office building in Helmond (6,300 sqm), Wehkamp business complex in Maurik (45,000 sqm), and logistics warehouses in Schiphol, Venlo, and Nijmegen.

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Caliber Asset Management B.V.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 October 2021Assisted VDG Real Estate in the acquisition of the Wehkamp business complex in Maurik (45,000 sqm).
• Cushman & WakefieldminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 October 2021Real estate advisor that advised Wehkamp on the sale of the business complex to VDG Real Estate.
• 1530 Real EstateminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 February 2021Real estate advisor that acted as broker for VDG Real Estate in multiple transactions including office building acquisition in Helmond and tenant search for various properties.
• Schiphol Area Development Company (SADC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 July 2020SADC is the area developer for Schiphol Trade Park. VDG Real Estate purchased 2.8 hectare entrance plot for VDG Warehouse Schiphol development. SADC aims to develop the most sustainable and innovative business park in Europe.
• Next Level DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVDG Real Estate and Next Level Development partnered for Warehouse Waalwijk (34,000 sqm sustainable logistics centre). Combined brownfield plots for circular land use and future-proof logistics new construction. Jointly acquired plots totaling 56,827 sqm in Waalwijk.
• Hendrik van Dijk FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable foundation established by Van Dijk Groep founder. Provides financial means, materials and knowledge for engineering and infrastructural projects in third world countries. Van Dijk Groep companies contribute donations and support.
• UnibouwcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister construction company within Van Dijk Groep. VDG Property Development bundles forces with Unibouw for property development projects. Unibouw has completed nearly 1,000 projects ranging from 1,000 to 100,000 sqm.
• Bouwgrondvinden.nlminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline platform showing all available commercial land in Netherlands. Developed with input from various landowners. Bundled with VDG Property Development for complete building and real estate solutions.
• VDG SolarcoreTechnology or IntegrationPart of VDG Real Estate, provides PV installations on rooftops of commercial buildings. Handles subsidy applications, optimal layout, grid connection, delivery, installation, monitoring, warranty, and financing. Makes property portfolio more sustainable.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Logicor: Major European logistics real estate owner and developer (Blackstone-backed). Pan-European scale and incumbent position overlap with VDG's logistics focus but at much greater portfolio breadth.
• BPD (Bouwfonds Property Development): Largest Dutch real estate developer (Rabobank-owned). Comparable Dutch property development activity but with broader residential and mixed-use focus.
• Prologis: Global leader in logistics real estate with massive Benelux and European footprint. Represents the broad incumbent against which VDG competes for institutional tenants and capital recycling partners.

Direct peers

• Heylen Warehouses: Belgian family-owned warehouse developer and investor. Comparable in private/family ownership structure, regional Benelux focus and custom-build logistics model.
• CTP: Pan-European logistics and industrial real estate developer and investor. Comparable build-to-sell and build-to-hold business model targeting prime logistics corridors, though at substantially greater scale and geographic breadth.
• WDP (Warehouses De Pauw): Belgian listed logistics REIT with Benelux-focused warehouse portfolio. Closest listed comparable to VDG Real Estate in terms of warehouse investment and development focus and Benelux geography, though significantly larger and publicly funded.
• Montea: Belgian listed logistics real estate investment and development firm. Direct peer in Benelux logistics real estate with similar build-and-hold/development strategy.
• MG Real Estate: Dutch family-owned real estate developer and investor operating in the Netherlands and Germany. Comparable integrated investment/development approach targeting commercial and industrial real estate.

Emerging players

• Verdion: European logistics and industrial real estate developer. Comparable in build-to-sell logistics focus across European markets, though typically operating at larger project scale.
• Next Level Development: Dutch logistics real estate development firm that partnered with VDG on the 34,000 sqm Warehouse Waalwijk brownfield development. Operates as co-developer in adjacent logistics segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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