What 101BHV.nl does

101BHV.nl is a Dutch workplace safety training and products provider, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Groningen, Netherlands. The company is operated under the parent entity 101Veiligheidsgroep.nl B.V. and delivers a full-stack offering for organizations that must comply with the Dutch Arbowet (occupational safety law) requirement to staff trained Bedrijfshulpverleners (BHV – company emergency responders). Core services include BHV training (basic, refresher, head BHV, and team leader courses), first aid (EHBO) courses certified by Het Oranje Kruis, VCA safety certification courses for high-risk environments, and BHV refresher e-learning with a practical workshop component. The company also operates a BHV Oefencentrum (own training exercise center) for realistic emergency response drills, sells safety hardware (AEDs, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, evacuation equipment, PPE) through its 101bhvshop.nl e-commerce storefront, and provides advisory services (RI&E risk inventories, evacuation plans, BHV plans) and certified maintenance of fire extinguishers and hoses following its REOB certification obtained in May 2025.

The business operates three commercial motions. Self-serve online enrollment for individual course bookings starts at one participant, with BHV basis courses priced at €209 per person excluding 21% BTW and VCA basis at €259 per person. Enterprise field sales delivers in-company training at customer sites with a minimum of 5-6 BHV'ers per session and supplies customized RI&E advisory and maintenance contracts on a quote basis. Inside sales via phone (085-79 20 131) and email ([email protected]) handles inbound course, quote, and customer inquiries. Distribution combines 30+ training locations across all Dutch provinces with on-site enterprise delivery, providing nationwide accessibility.

Customer reach is substantial: 101BHV.nl has trained 105,252 people since founding, with 20,000+ BHV'ers trained annually and a 9.4/10 customer rating across 4,446 Klantenvertellen reviews. It holds multiple industry certifications (BVBN-recognized training provider via Kiwa, ISO 9001, REOB, NIBHV-certified, Het Oranje Kruis partner), and operates with 11-50 employees including 15 certified instructors. The customer base spans all Dutch organizations legally required to maintain BHV coverage, with named enterprise anchors including healthcare consortium Noabij (Frion & Baalderborg, 2,700 employees across 100+ locations) as well as a long tail of SMEs and individual learners.

Name

101BHV.nl

Website

https://101bhv.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

101BHV.nl is a Dutch workplace safety training provider offering certified BHV (emergency response), first aid (EHBO), and VCA courses alongside safety products, advisory services, and fire equipment maintenance across 30+ Netherlands locations, serving organizations required to comply with the Arbowet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workplace Safety Training

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (56121), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Life Safety Systems (Alarms, Sprinklers, Extinguishers, Inspections) (EDAEACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire & Life Safety Code Compliance Inspections & Consulting (AHJ Support) (BPABAHAJ), Security, Safety & Fire/Life Safety Management (BPABAAAE), Fire Extinguisher Services (Inspection/Recharge/Hydrostatic Testing) (IMAIAJAD)

Keywords

• Workplace safety training
• Emergency response training
• First aid certification
• Fire safety products
• Occupational safety courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Groningen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices33 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. BHV Training Courses: Classroom-based and e-learning BHV courses including basic training, refresher courses, team leader courses, and English-language courses. Revenue generated per participant per course.
2. EHBO Training Courses: First aid courses certified by Het Oranje Kruis including basic training, refresher courses, and specialized courses for children. Also includes reanimation and AED training.
3. VCA Safety Courses: VCA (Safety, Health and Environment) certification courses for employees and contractors in risky work environments.
4. Safety Products Sales: Webshop (101bhvshop.nl) selling AED devices, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, evacuation equipment, communication devices, signage, and personal protective equipment.
5. BHV Advisory Services: Advisory services including RI&E (Risk Inventory & Evaluation), evacuation plans, BHV plans, and evacuation maps.
6. Maintenance Services: REOB certified maintenance services for fire extinguishers and fire hoses, including inspection and certification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

101BHV.nl provides certified workplace emergency response (BHV), first aid (EHBO), and VCA safety training courses across the Netherlands through 30+ physical locations and e-learning. The company also sells BHV/EHBO safety products via its 101BHVSHOP.nl webshop and delivers advisory services including RI&E risk inventories, evacuation plans, and REOB-certified fire extinguisher maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 101BHVSHOP.nl: Online shop for BHV, EHBO and AED products
• 101VCA.nl

Products and services

• BHV Cursus (Workplace Emergency Response Training) Certified workplace emergency response training covering first aid, fire fighting, and evacuation for Dutch organizations required to comply with the Arbowet. Offered as 1-day basic, refresher, and head/team leader variants.
• EHBO Cursus (First Aid Training) Het Oranje Kruis-certified first aid training for individuals and corporate groups, including pediatric first aid and CPR/AED courses; many Dutch health insurers reimburse participants.
• VCA Safety Certification Courses VCA (Safety, Health and Environment) certification courses and exams for employees and contractors operating in high-risk work environments; diploma valid for 10 years.
• BHV In-Company Training Customized on-site BHV training delivered at the customer's location with curriculum tailored to organization-specific risks; quote-based pricing, minimum cohort size required.
• BHV Oefencentrum (Emergency Response Exercise Center) Company-owned exercise center where participants practice realistic emergency response scenarios including resuscitation, fire fighting, evacuation, communication, and tabletop exercises.
• BHV Advies (Advisory Services) Professional advisory services covering RI&E (Risk Inventory & Evaluation) assessments, evacuation plans, BHV plans, and evacuation maps to help organizations meet Dutch occupational safety obligations.
• Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Services REOB-certified inspection, maintenance, and certification of fire extinguishers and fire hose reels for Dutch organizations.
• 101BHVSHOP.nl Safety Products E-commerce Own e-commerce webshop selling AED devices, AED accessories, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, evacuation equipment (escape ladders, evac chairs), communication devices (radios, megaphones), signage, and PPE including bleeding-control kits.

Quantifiable outcome

• 105,252 people trained since founding
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Noabij (Frion & Baalderborg)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026101BHV.nl is the official BHV training provider for Noabij, the umbrella organization of Frion and Baalderborg healthcare organizations. As of March 2026, 101BHV.nl provides BHV in-company training and evacuation exercises for the combined organization with over 100 locations and 2,700 employees across Drenthe and Overijssel.
• Het Oranje KruiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial training partner authorized to provide EHBO (first aid) courses leading to Het Oranje Kruis diploma. The Oranje Kruis is one of the three organizations (along with Rode Kruis and NIBHV) that develops the Dutch First Aid Guidelines.
• NIBHV (Nederlands Instituut Bedrijfshulpverlening)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized training provider for NIBHV-certified BHV courses following Dutch national standards for company emergency response.
• KiwacoreTechnology or IntegrationCertification body that provides BVBN (Branchevereniging Bedrijfshulpverlening Nederland) certification for BHV training providers through inspection and verification.
• CCV (Controle Certificatie Verificatie)coreTechnology or IntegrationCCV manages the REOB (Regeling Erkenning Onderhoud Blusmiddelen) certification scheme for fire extinguisher maintenance companies in the Netherlands.
• Bakkerswinkel Westerpark AmsterdamminorOthersTraining venue partner providing facilities for BHV courses in Amsterdam-Westerpark location.
• ECC LeidenminorOthersTraining venue partner (Evenementen- en Congrescentrum) providing facilities for BHV courses in Leiden, serving customers from Zoetermeer area.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• St. John Ambulance: UK first aid and workplace safety training organization offering EHBO-equivalent courses; serves as the closest international peer for the first aid/EHBO arm of 101BHV.nl's business.
• American Red Cross: U.S. first aid, AED, and emergency response training organization; international equivalent of the EHBO/AED training pillar with a comparable non-profit training-and-certification model.

Direct peers

• Rode Kruis Nederland: The Dutch Red Cross, one of the three bodies defining Dutch first aid guidelines and a major provider of first aid (EHBO) and AED training; directly comparable offering in the same Dutch training market.
• Het Oranje Kruis: The Dutch first aid standards body and 101BHV.nl's official training partner for EHBO courses; competes and collaborates in the EHBO training market, offering the same Het Oranje Kruis diploma pathway.
• NIBHV (Nederlands Instituut Bedrijfshulpverlening): The Dutch national institute that sets BHV training standards and itself offers certified BHV courses; directly competes with 101BHV.nl for NIBHV-certified training delivery and represents the most comparable Dutch competitor.
• Savantis: Dutch safety training provider focused on workplace safety, VCA, and occupational health courses; competes with 101BHV.nl's VCA and broader EHS training offerings for Dutch corporate clients.

Broad incumbents

• Cintas: Large U.S. integrated workplace safety, first aid, and fire protection services company combining training, products, and managed services — analogous to 101BHV.nl's full-stack training + webshop + REOB maintenance offering at scale.

Others

• CCV (Centrum voor Criminaliteitspreventie en Veiligheid): Dutch organization that manages the REOB certification scheme for fire extinguisher maintenance; indirectly comparable as the certification infrastructure that 101BHV.nl's maintenance business depends on.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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