Werken bij Amarant

What Werken bij Amarant does

Amarant is a Dutch non-profit healthcare and social care provider headquartered in Tilburg, North Brabant, operating more than 200 care locations across the region with over 5,000 employees, 1,300 active volunteers, and 400 trainees. The organization delivers residential care, day programs, ambulatory support, treatment services, and crisis intervention for approximately 6,000 clients with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and non-congenital brain injury (NAH), spanning all age groups from youth through elderly. Service lines are segmented by disability profile (LVB, MVB, EVB, EMB, autism, NAH, forensic VPT) and life stage, including specialized medical complex care for clients with co-occurring conditions.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform; its digital footprint consists of a recruitment website, podcast, and event-based community outreach. Revenue is generated through contracted care agreements with Dutch municipalities and health insurers under the Wlz (Long-term Care Act), Wmo (Social Support Act), and Jeugdwet (Youth Act) frameworks, rather than through direct client billing. Strategic partnerships with municipalities, health insurers, schools, and probation services (reclassering) underpin referral pipelines and funding. Amarant's go-to-market is community- and event-led, relying on in-person info markets, open houses, personal referral networks, and dedicated volunteer recruiters rather than digital performance channels.

Operating expenses are dominated by personnel costs across clinical, therapeutic, and support roles, with training pipelines (BBL mno level 2, side-entrant programs, internships) serving as a workforce replenishment strategy in a sector facing structural labor shortages. There are no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, or geographic expansion plans beyond the North Brabant footprint.

Name

Werken bij Amarant

Legal name

Amarant

Website

https://werkenbijamarant.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Amarant is a non-profit Dutch healthcare provider operating 200+ locations across North Brabant, delivering residential, ambulatory, and day care services to approximately 6,000 clients with intellectual disabilities, autism, or non-congenital brain injury, funded through Dutch public healthcare frameworks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Care Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health & Cognitive Support Coordination (Dementia, Depression, SUD) (HSABAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Behavioral Health–Capable Assisted Living (Mental Health/SUD Support) (HLADABAI)

Keywords

• Disability care services
• Intellectual disability care
• Autism support services
• Brain injury rehabilitation
• Residential care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tilburg

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Healthcare service funding: Amarant operates as a healthcare provider funded through Dutch health insurance (zorgverzekering) and municipal (gemeente) contracts. Clients receive care financed via theWlz (Wet langdurige zorg), Wmo (Wet maatschappelijke ondersteuning), and Jeugdwet frameworks. Revenue is derived from contracted care agreements with insurers and local governments rather than direct client payments.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Amarant is a healthcare and social care provider in Noord-Brabant, Netherlands, delivering residential care, day programs, ambulatory support, and treatment services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism, or non-congenital brain injury (NAH). The organization operates 200+ care locations, employs 5,000+ staff, engages 1,300+ volunteers, and serves approximately 6,000 clients across all life stages from youth to elderly.

Product overview

Amarant is a leading healthcare provider for people with intellectual disabilities, autism, or brain injury in North Brabant, Netherlands, operating across over 200 locations with approximately 5,000 employees and serving about 6,000 clients. The organization offers a unified portfolio of care services centered on residential care, day programs, and personalized support. Its core service offerings span specialized care for various disability categories (LVB-EMB, autism, NAH, youth, elderly, and medical complex), complemented by an extensive volunteer program network that provides opportunities for companionship, creative activities, sports, transportation, hospitality, and handyman services. The volunteer programs serve as a key supplementary service layer, enabling community involvement and enhancing client well-being through diverse engagement activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Healthcare Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dutch Municipalities (Gemeenten)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmarant partners with municipalities across North Brabant to deliver care funded under the Wmo (social support law) and Jeugdwet (youth law). Municipalities refer clients and contract Amarant for community-based support, ambulatory care, and youth services.
• Dutch Health Insurers (Zorgverzekeraars)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmarant has contracted relationships with Dutch health insurance companies for care delivered under the Wlz (Long-term Care Act). Health insurers approve and fund residential and inpatient care placements at Amarant facilities.
• Schools and Educational InstitutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmarant works with schools for the children in its youth care programs (STEK, TED), coordinating educational placements alongside therapeutic care. Training house residents also attend school or vocational training as part of their independence programs.
• Reclassering (Probation Services)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Forensisch VPT (Forensisch Volledig Pakket Thuis) team collaborates with probation services (reclassering) to provide intensive at-home support for clients with mild intellectual disabilities who have had contact with police or justice.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• 's Heeren Loo: Largest Dutch provider of care for people with intellectual disabilities, operating residential, day, and ambulatory services nationwide. Directly comparable to Amarant in population (ID/autism/NAH), service mix, and statutory funding model (Wlz/Wmo/Jeugdwet).
• Prisma: Disability care provider headquartered in Tilburg, North Brabant — directly competing with Amarant in the same region. Comparable in target population (ID, autism, NAH), residential/day-care service mix, and reliance on Wlz/Wmo contracts.
• ASVZ: Major Dutch ID and autism care provider in the South Holland region offering residential, ambulatory, and day programs. Closely comparable in service portfolio (LVB-EMB spectrum, autism, complex care) and Dutch statutory funding dependency.
• Lunet zorg: Dutch ID care provider active in North Brabant, offering residential, day programs, and ambulatory support. Direct regional competitor to Amarant with overlapping target groups (LVB-EMB, NAH) and funding frameworks.
• Dichterbij: Dutch ID and autism care provider in Gelderland offering residential housing, day activities, and ambulatory support. Comparable population (LVB-EMB, autism, NAH) and reliance on Wlz/Wmo/Jeugdwet funding.
• Pluryn: Dutch provider of youth care, disability care, and forensic support, including residential and ambulatory services. Comparable in the youth-complex-care segment that Amarant serves via STEK and treatment groups.
• Philadelphia Zorg: Dutch care provider focused on people with intellectual disabilities, including LVB, MVB, and EVB plus autism support. Comparable service portfolio and statutory funding model, with a national footprint.
• Koraal Groep: Dutch care group offering specialized services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism, and complex behavioral needs in Limburg. Comparable in target population, residential/day services, and statutory funding mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/werkenbijamarant

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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