Combo Emonomy

What Combo Emonomy does

Combo Emonomy is a Dutch private professional training and organizational consulting company founded in 2005 by Frans Coenen, headquartered in Utrecht with a secondary training location in Zwolle. The company trains professionals in the social domain, primarily jobcoaches, reintegratieconsulenten, loopbaancoaches, and trajectbegeleiders, using a proprietary methodology called Emonomy developed in collaboration with Utrecht University since the 1990s. The methodology is a four-phase framework (Intake, Assessment, Employer Approach & Matching, Coaching on the Job) anchored on the vliegwiel (flywheel) diagnostic tool, and was the first jobcoach training in the Netherlands to receive dual Hobeon/NOLOC accreditation in 2013, with graduates now automatically attaining NOLOC EQF6 (HBO-level) certification as of January 2024.

The company's core products include the Jobcoachopleiding (flagship certification), Training Interne Jobcoach, Senior Professional in het Sociaal Domein, Verkort Diplomeringstraject (accelerated certification), and adjunct offerings such as vliegwiel workshops, Regisseur Meervoudige Casuïstiek training, and refresher courses (Bijscholing). On the organizational side, Combo Emonomy delivers Teamcoaching and Organisatie Ontwikkeling (transformation) services to enterprises and public-sector clients. The company has trained more than 3,750 jobcoaches since 1998, with approximately 150 trained annually, and serves a diverse customer base including municipalities (Gemeente Dronten), large enterprises (APG, Vebego with 8,000+ employees), social enterprises (TriadeVitree, De Oude Keuken), courts (Rechtbank Zwolle), and umbrella organizations (Sociaal Werkkoepel Amsterdam).

Revenue is generated primarily through fee-for-service training programs and bespoke organizational transformation engagements, with all training VAT-exempt under Dutch law. Pricing is all-inclusive (materials, lunch, certifications) and the Introductiedag Emonomy introductory day is priced at €75 per participant. Distribution occurs through a dedicated opleidingsportaal, information evenings (online and on-location), direct B2B outreach for in-company programs, and institutional channels including UWV and Regionaal Mobiliteitsteam. The company operates a delivery model centered on in-person training at its two physical locations, supplemented by external freelance trainers who are themselves alumni of the program.

Name

Combo Emonomy

Legal name

Combo Emonomy BV

Website

https://combo.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Combo Emonomy is a Dutch professional training and consulting firm that trains jobcoaches and social-domain professionals in its proprietary Emonomy methodology, while delivering organizational transformation and leadership development programs to public and private sector clients in the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training and Coaching Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Study Habits & Homework Systems Workshops (EDAMAIAL)

Keywords

• Jobcoach training
• Professional certification programs
• Organizational transformation services
• Leadership development coaching
• Social domain training

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Programs: Combo Emonomy generates revenue primarily through fee-for-service training programs. They offer a portfolio of courses including the Jobcoachopleiding (Jobcoach Training), Interne Jobcoach (Internal Jobcoach), Senior Professional in het Sociaal Domein, Verkort Diplomeringstraject (Accelerated Certification), and workshops. Programs are delivered in-person at their Utrecht and Zwolle locations, with in-company delivery available. All prices are all-inclusive with no hidden costs. Programs are VAT-exempt as personal coaching and training services qualify under Dutch VAT exemption rules.
2. Organizational Transformation Services: The company provides transformation and leadership development programs to organizations, including team coaching and organizational development consulting. These services are delivered through personalized engagements and are invoiced separately. Facturation can also be arranged through UWV or Regionaal Mobiliteitsteam for eligible participants.
3. Introductiedag Emonomy (Emonomy Introduction Day): A single-day introductory program priced at €75, designed for professionals evaluating whether to enroll in full training. The fee is refunded if the participant subsequently enrolls in a full training program. This serves as both a marketing and a revenue-generating entry-level product.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Combo Emonomy is a Dutch training and consulting organization that delivers professional certification programs for jobcoaches and organizational transformation services built around the proprietary Emonomy methodology. The company trains labour-market professionals to match people with support needs to sustainable employment and helps organizations develop human-centered, agile ways of working through team coaching and leadership development. Programs are delivered at physical locations in Utrecht and Zwolle, with in-company custom programs available for organizations.

Product overview

Combo Emonomy is an education and training company offering a portfolio of professional certification programs and organizational transformation services built around the proprietary Emonomy methodology. The core offerings include the Jobcoachopleiding (Job Coach Training), Interne Jobcoach Training, and Senior Professional programs, which provide practitioners with a systematic methodology for sustainable employment matching. Supporting offerings include the Vliegwiel workshops, Regisseur Meervoudige Casuïstiek training, and Introductiedag Emonomy as entry points to the methodology. On the transformation side, the company provides Teamcoaching and Organisatie Ontwikkeling services for organizations seeking leadership and cultural change. The training is delivered at physical locations in Utrecht and Zwolle, with online information sessions available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,750+ jobcoaches trained since 1998
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OVALcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOVAL and Combo Emonomy have formed a strategic partnership to create new perspectives on the Dutch labor market. The collaboration focuses on knowledge development, inspiration, and sharing best practices around methodological coaching and labor market innovation. The partnership is targeted at OVAL's 100+ member organizations. Goals include strengthening the methodological identity of OVAL members, positioning their impact in labor market challenges, and organizing joint events and publications. Signed by Karin Hoogteijling (OVAL director) and Frans Coenen (Combo Emonomy founder), along with Roel Fransen (OVAL) and Joost de Boer (Combo Emonomy).
• ZiZo (Social Enterprise, Utrecht)minorOthersZiZo is a social enterprise in Utrecht that employs people with support needs. Combo Emonomy sources its lunch catering from ZiZo, directly supporting the social mission of creating meaningful day activities for people with support needs. This reflects Combo Emonomy's own emonomy values in practice.
• AlbronminorOthersAlbron provides lunch catering for Combo Emonomy's Zwolle location. Albron is a social caterer that creates employment opportunities for people with support needs, aligning with Combo's broader mission of inclusive employment.
• Tiem (Sociaal werk- en ontwikkelbedrijf)minorOthersTiem is a social work and development company in Zwolle from which Combo Emonomy rents training space. The partnership enables Combo to deliver training in Zwolle while supporting a social enterprise.
• Sociaal Werkkoepel AmsterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSociaal Werkkoepel Amsterdam partnered with Combo Emonomy to deliver a 5-day 'Begeleiding op de Werkvloer' (Workplace Guidance) training to 15 supervisors from 12 different Amsterdam organizations. The program, based on Supported Employment principles, covered coaching skills, conversation techniques, and inclusive workplace development. Partner organizations included Paradiso, Trigion, Vermaat, Vebego, TolHuisTuin, and others. An intervisiegroep (peer consultation group) emerged from this program.
• VebegocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVebego, one of the largest cleaning and facility services companies in the Netherlands with 8,000+ employees, partnered with Combo Emonomy to train 20 team leaders in the Training Interne Jobcoach program. Vebego has an explicit ambition to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can participate. Several Vebego professionals had previously completed Combo's Jobcoachopleiding, and the Internal Jobcoach training further embeds the emonomy methodology in the organization.
• Utrecht UniversitycoreTechnology or IntegrationCombo Emonomy has collaborated with Utrecht University since the 1990s on methodology development around jobcoaching, (arbeids)participatie (labor participation), and integrale trajectbegeleiding (integral trajectory guidance). This academic partnership provided the scientific grounding for the Emonomy methodology. Marianne Coenen-Hanegraaf, mother of founder Frans Coenen, was associated with Utrecht University and brought research-based rigor to the development of Supported Employment in the Netherlands.
• UWVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCombo Emonomy works with UWV (Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen) through its Inkoopkader Scholingsdienst (Purchasing Framework for Training Services). Eligible participants can have their Combo training invoiced through UWV. The Jobcoachopleiding qualifies for UWV financing, enabling broader access to professional training.
• Regionaal MobiliteitsteamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCombo Emonomy's training programs can be financed through the Regionaal Mobiliteitsteam (Regional Mobility Team), enabling municipal employees and jobseekers to qualify for (re)training as jobcoaches.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GITP: Dutch assessment, coaching, and organizational development consultancy. Comparable to Combo Emonomy in offering workplace coaching, leadership development, and organizational transformation services to Dutch enterprises.
• SRM: Dutch training provider focused on professional and management development programs. Comparable to Combo Emonomy in delivering cohort-based, in-person professional training in the Netherlands.
• Vlirdens: Dutch organizational development and training consultancy serving corporate clients. Comparable to Combo Emonomy in delivering team coaching, organizational transformation, and leadership development programs.
• ISBW: Dutch business training provider offering short professional programs and certifications for working professionals. Comparable to Combo Emonomy in delivering vocational, certification-style training programs in the Dutch market.
• Schouten & Nelissen: One of the largest Dutch training and coaching providers, offering professional development programs for individuals and organizations. Comparable to Combo Emonomy in delivering accredited corporate training and personal leadership development in the Netherlands.
• De Baak: Dutch management development training center offering intensive leadership programs. Comparable to Combo Emonomy in providing leadership and personal development training programs to Dutch professionals and organizations.

Emerging players

• Springest: Dutch training marketplace that aggregates professional training offerings across providers. Comparable to Combo Emonomy as an adjacent channel in the Dutch professional training ecosystem where Combo's programs could be listed for discovery.

Broad incumbents

• NCOI Groep: Major Dutch professional education group offering HBO, MBO, and professional certification programs across multiple domains. Comparable to Combo Emonomy in providing accredited vocational and professional certification training to working adults in the Netherlands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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