Aedes

Name

Aedes

Legal name

Aedes

Website

https://aedes.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality Real Estate Development

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Real Estate Property Managers (53131)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban & Downtown Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Historic & Heritage Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAG), Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

Keywords

• Hospitality real estate development
• Boutique hotel operations
• Heritage building redevelopment
• Sustainable building design
• Luxury residential leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hospitality Operations: Direct operation of hotels including De Durgerdam (14 rooms, restaurant) and Amstel 111 (98 rooms, in development). Revenue from room bookings, food and beverage, and events.
2. Real Estate Investment and Development: Investment in, development, and sale of residential and commercial properties. Properties developed include apartments (Mannoury, Sarphatistraat 24), offices, and hotels. Some properties are sold after development (Andaz sold 2019, Manor sold 2018).
3. Property Leasing: Long-term leasing of residential apartments (Mannoury with 64 units, Sarphatistraat 24 with 8 apartments) and commercial spaces.
4. Partner Hotel Investments: Investor and developer relationships with branded hotels (Hyatt Regency, Soho House, Andaz, The Hoxton, Rosewood) where partners operate the properties under their brands.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aedes develops, invests in, and operates hospitality-focused real estate in the Netherlands, including boutique hotels (De Durgerdam, Amstel 111), high-end residential apartments (Mannoury, Sarphatistraat 24 / Petit Amstel), commercial spaces, and partner-branded hotels (Hyatt Regency, Soho House, The Hoxton, Rosewood). The company focuses on redeveloping complex urban locations and heritage buildings, blending cultural preservation, sustainable design (WKO thermal storage, blue-green roofs, circular construction), and hospitality that serves guests, residents, employees, partners, and local communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• De Durgerdam: Restaurant and boutique hotel located at Durgerdammerdijk 73, the first Aedes branded hotel opened in 2023, featuring a restaurant and 14 rooms in a restored 17th-century monument.
• Mannoury
• Petit Amstel

Products and services

• De Durgerdam A 14-room luxury boutique hotel and restaurant located at Durgerdammerdijk 73 in a restored 17th-century monument, operated directly by Aedes under a zero-waste philosophy and sustainable operations. It was the first Aedes-operated hotel, opened in 2023, and received Green Globe certification in 2024.
• Amstel 111 A 98-room hotel under development at Amstel in Amsterdam, designed by architect Frida Escobedo with interiors by Studioilse (Ilse Crawford) and Roman & Williams. Will feature a blue-green roof developed in partnership with the Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions as a living lab combining ecological research with guest experience.
• Mannoury Residential Apartments A residential complex at Koningin Wilhelminaplein 880-1008 in Amsterdam Nieuw-West comprising 60 high-end apartments and 4 penthouses with sustainable innovations including the Smart Roof research project. Leased directly by Aedes to long-term residential tenants.
• Petit Amstel (Sarphatistraat 24) Apartments A historic neoclassical apartment building at Sarphatistraat 24 in Amsterdam featuring 8 gas-free apartments, achieved in 2020 as the first gas-less apartment building in Amsterdam city centre. Leased directly by Aedes.

Quantifiable outcome

• First ATES system installed in Amsterdam hotel in 2011
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, key and innovation.

• Hyatt Regency AmsterdamcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAedes developed and invested in the Hyatt Regency Amsterdam, a 5-star hotel with 211 rooms. Hyatt operates the hotel under their brand. The property achieved BREEAM Excellent certification with the highest score for a Netherlands hotel opening.
• Soho House AmsterdamcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAedes acquired the Bungehuis building (art-deco, 1930s) and developed it into Soho House Amsterdam, opened 2018. Features 79 hotel rooms, restaurants, bars, members lounge, gym, rooftop pool. Soho House operates the private members club and hotel.
• Andaz AmsterdammajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAedes redeveloped a large building (12,500 sqm) on Prinsengracht into Andaz Amsterdam, opened 2012 with Marcel Wanders interior design. Property was sold in 2019 but represents a flagship development partnership with Hyatt's boutique brand.
• The Hoxton AmsterdammajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAedes developed The Hoxton Amsterdam at Herengracht 255, transforming the site of the former Rembrandt Classic Hotel into a hotel with 111 rooms. Opened 2015 as the first Hoxton location outside London.
• Rosewood Hotels & ResortsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsortium partnership including Aedes, CTF (investment company of Chinese Cheng family), and Rosewood Hotels & Resorts for developing the former Palace of Justice (Paleis van Justitie) into a Rosewood luxury hotel. Rosewood operates 29 properties globally.
• Eden HotelsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Eden Hotels for development and operation of The Manor Hotel (Civilian Hospital conversion). Opened 2011 with 125 rooms, café-restaurant, and meeting rooms. Property sold in 2018.
• StudioilsekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed the overall interior vision for Amstel 111 hotel. Founded by Ilse Crawford, known for creating spaces that feel grounded, generous, and human. Responsible for entrance, lobby, bathhouse, and community-facing areas.
• Frida EscobedokeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitect for Amstel 111 hotel project. Known for poetic use of materials and references to light and theatre. Designed the new building that merges into the historic structure.
• Roman & WilliamskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York-based design studio responsible for design of Amstel 111 hotel rooms and social spaces. Their work balances boldness and warmth, bringing international spirit to the guest experience.
• Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan SolutionsinnovationStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for blue-green roof development at Amstel 111, designed as a living lab combining ecological research with guest experience and community benefit.
• Water Management SpecialistsinnovationTechnology or IntegrationVarious specialists in water management partnered for Project Urban PhotoSynthesis at Mannoury - comparative scientific study on roofs combining plants, rainwater collection, solar panels, and shower water filtration.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Soho House: Global members-club and lifestyle hotel brand that has partnered with Aedes on the Amsterdam Bungehuis property. Competes for the same high-end lifestyle traveler and creative-class guest segment in Amsterdam.
• Conservatorium Hotel: Amsterdam luxury heritage hotel converted from a 19th-century conservatory of music. It mirrors Aedes's heritage-to-luxury positioning in the same city and competes for similar high-end international guests.
• Haymarket Hotels: Independent owner-operator of design-led boutique and lifestyle hotels across Europe. Comparable to Aedes in developing characterful urban properties targeted at design-conscious travelers.
• Eden Hotels: Dutch hotel developer and operator that has partnered with Aedes (e.g., The Manor). They compete with and collaborate with Aedes on similar Dutch urban hotel development projects.
• Zien Group: Dutch hospitality real estate investor and operator focused on developing and operating hotels and event venues. Zien is one of the closest Dutch comparables to Aedes in combining real estate development with hospitality operations.
• citizenM: Amsterdam-founded, design-led lifestyle hotel brand with a strong sustainability positioning and owned-developer model. citizenM shares Aedes's Dutch hospitality DNA and appetite for modular, future-focused operating concepts.
• The Hoxton: Lifestyle hotel brand under Ennismore, with its first non-London property developed by Aedes in Amsterdam. Targets a similar design-aware, urban guest base and competes for similar Amsterdam heritage locations.

Broad incumbents

• NH Hotel Group: Major European hotel chain with significant Amsterdam presence and a broad urban-and-airport portfolio. Overlaps with Aedes in targeting urban Amsterdam travelers but at a larger, less specialized scale.

Regional players

• MHM (Münstermann Holding): German hospitality real estate investor-developer with a comparable model of owning, developing, and operating upscale hotels in DACH cities. A regional European comparable for Aedes's real-estate-backed hospitality model.
• Bilderberg Hotels: Dutch family-owned hotel group operating a portfolio of upscale and boutique hotels across the Netherlands. Comparable to Aedes in Dutch market footprint and premium positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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