Unitura

What Unitura does

Unitura bv is a Dutch private limited company headquartered in Rijssen, Netherlands (Celsiusstraat 3, 7461 JR), with a secondary office in Sevington, United Kingdom. Co-owned by Henk Jansen, Unitura operates as a specialist in nature-inclusive construction and renovation (natuurinclusief bouwen) and is positioned as a market leader in the Netherlands for integrating biodiversity into the built environment.

The company's offering combines hardware products and professional services. The product portfolio includes fauna provisions such as nest boxes, bat houses, bird houses, and insect hotels; green-building systems including the EcoRoof Cassette green-roof module and the EcoHabitatWall green-facade system; and the Novatura nature-inclusive storage solution. Through the February 2023 acquisition of De Bolderik, Unitura also distributes native wildflower seed mixtures spanning 250+ species across roughly 30 formulations. Products comply with BIJ12 quality standards, and the company maintains a partnership with Vogelbescherming Nederland, the Dutch BirdLife affiliate. Installation services are delivered alongside product sales, allowing Unitura to bundle supply and execution for institutional clients.

The business model is project-based and quote-driven, generating revenue from both hardware sales and installation services. The go-to-market targets Dutch housing corporations (woningcorporaties), construction companies, architects, and municipalities, with a reference project at Wooncorporatie Casade covering 185 roofs under the Dakenstroom program. Distribution has been extended into the UK via the Sevington office. Recognition signals include the FD Gazellen 2023 first-place gold in the small-company category for Midden and Oost Nederland and a 2021 award for nature-inclusive building and design tied to the Dakenstroom project.

Name

Unitura

Legal name

Unitura bv

Website

https://unitura.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Unitura bv is a Dutch nature-inclusive construction specialist that designs, supplies, and installs biodiversity-integrated building products (nest boxes, green roofs, green facades, native seed mixtures) for housing corporations, construction firms, architects, and municipalities, with a UK satellite office.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nature-inclusive construction products (green building and biodiversity)

NAICS

Landscaping Services (56173)

SIC

Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Design, Build & Installation (Hardscapes/Softscapes) (BPABADAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Native, Pollinator & Drought-Tolerant Garden Installations (HSAIAFAL)

Keywords

• Nature-inclusive construction
• Wildlife nest boxes
• Green roof systems
• Green facade systems
• Native flower seeds

Headquarters

HQ city

Rijssen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fauna Provision Products: Sale of wildlife nesting boxes, bat houses, bird houses, insect hotels, and integrated building provisions for various species including swifts, sparrows, bats, butterflies, and other wildlife.
2. Green Products: Sale of green roof systems, green facade systems, native flower seed mixes, and grassland mixtures for biodiversity enhancement.
3. Installation and Consultation Services: Services including mounting of temporary and permanent fauna provisions, nature-freeing (ecological mitigation), green facade installation, and green roof installation from design to delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Unitura designs, manufactures, supplies, and installs nature-inclusive construction products (fauna provisions such as bird, bat, owl, weasel, butterfly, and insect boxes; green roof cassettes; green facade systems) as well as native autochthonous flower and grass seeds under its De Bolderik brand. The company also delivers full-service installation and ecological services including nature freeing (natuurvrij maken), temporary and permanent facility mounting, and construction of green roofs and green facades for housing corporations, construction companies, architects, and municipalities.

Product overview

Unitura offers a comprehensive portfolio of nature-inclusive construction products and services. The core offerings include Faunavoorzieningen (fauna facilities) covering wildlife nest boxes and shelters for swifts, house sparrows, songbirds, bats, owls, mammals, and insects; Groenproducten (green products) including EcoRoof Cassette green roof systems, the EcoHabitatWall green facade combining climbing plants with nesting provisions, and De Bolderik branded native flower seeds and grassland mixtures (GR1-GR5, BIJ1/BIJ3, VB1/VB2). Novatura provides nature-inclusive storage solutions. Services encompass nature freeing (natuurvrij maken), mounting of temporary and permanent facilities, and installation of green roofs and facades. Products are available as built-in (inbouw) integrated brick solutions and surface-mounted (opbouw) external applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• De Bolderik: Native autochtone bloemenzaden mengsels voor biodiversiteit en herstel

Products and services

• Faunavoorzieningen (Fauna Facilities) Species-targeted wildlife provisions including nest boxes, bat boxes, bird houses, insect hotels, amphibian screens, and integrated masonry provisions for swifts, house sparrows, songbirds, bats, owls, mammals, butterflies, and insects. Sold to housing corporations, construction companies, architects, and municipalities for biodiversity compliance in new build and renovation.
• Groenproducten (Green Products) Green infrastructure product line encompassing native flower seeds, green roof cassettes, and green facade climbing-assist systems for biodiversity enhancement on buildings. Sold as a unified green products offering.
• Novatura (Nature-Inclusive Storage) A nature-inclusive storage unit co-developed with KAN Bouwen, integrating generous nesting provisions and green elements into a functional storage solution for residential and commercial buildings.
• EcoRoof Cassette (Green Roof Cassette) A modular green roof cassette system that supports biodiversity on building rooftops, providing habitat for urban birds and insects. Sold as a standalone green roof product for new build and renovation.
• EcoHabitatWall A proprietary green facade system combining climbing plants with integrated nesting and shelter provisions, enabling building facades to house up to a hundred species. Sold as a registered-trademark facade system.
• Diensten (Services) Professional services including nature freeing (natuurvrij maken), mounting of temporary and permanent fauna provisions, installation of green roofs, and construction of green facades. Delivered alongside product supply as full-service project execution.
• De Bolderik (Native Autochthonous Flower Seeds) Native autochthonous flower seeds and seed mixtures, including over 250 wild flower species and approximately 30 flower seed mixtures for biodiversity restoration. Propagated from natural remnant populations with landowner permission, with more than 30 years of expertise. Sold via the De Bolderik brand under Unitura ownership.

Quantifiable outcome

• EcoHabitatWall® can house up to a hundred species on building facades
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• De BolderikcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 2023De Bolderik was acquired by Unitura in February 2023. It is a specialized nursery for native autochtone flower seeds with over 30 years of experience, capable of propagating approximately 300 native flower species and grasses. The brand continues to operate as a separate BV alongside Unitura.
• Vogelbescherming NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dutch Bird Protection organization to develop green solutions providing habitat for species. They collaborate on developing solutions that combine green elements with wildlife provisions.
• European Native Seed Producers Association (E.N.S.P.A.)minorOthersUnitura/De Bolderik is a member of this European network of native seed growers, enabling knowledge exchange with other European countries on biodiversity restoration.
• Levend ArchiefminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation focused on collecting and propagating native seeds of local origin to ensure genetic diversity of wild plants. Unitura/De Bolderik is one of four growers involved.
• Vakgroep Wilde WeeldeminorOthersNetwork of companies committed to ecological gardening. Unitura/De Bolderik is a member.
• ArcadisminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner in the Dakenstroom award-winning project - provided consulting and design services for the sustainable roof renovation project.
• SlimRenoverenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner in the Dakenstroom project - coordinated renovation processes.
• InnaxminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner in the Dakenstroom project.
• WeijerseikhoutminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner in the Dakenstroom project - provided materials or construction services.
• Fier DakcontrolminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner in the Dakenstroom project - roof control services.
• Coen Hagedoorn BrabantminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner in the Dakenstroom project.
• Tausch ProjectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner in the Dakenstroom project.
• Van den Heuvel ElektraminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner in the Dakenstroom project - electrical services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Vogelbescherming Nederland: Dutch Bird Protection organization that is a strategic partner of Unitura. While not a commercial competitor, it shapes the conservation standards and BIJ12 quality criteria that define Unitura's market and influences buyer purchasing decisions.

Broad incumbents

• ZinCo: German-founded global leader in green roof systems, drainage, and waterproofing solutions with extensive product portfolio. A broad incumbent competing with Unitura in green roof installations across Europe and beyond, though not focused on fauna provisions.
• Xero Flor: German green roof system provider offering pre-vegetated mats and extensive green roof solutions. Comparable to Unitura's green roof product line at the European level, though focused on substrate/vegetation mats rather than fauna provisions.
• Bauder: Established European manufacturer of green roof, waterproofing, and insulation systems for commercial and residential construction. Overlaps with Unitura in green roof product supply but operates at much larger scale across multiple construction categories.

Direct peers

• Sempergreen: Dutch-based company offering green roof systems, green walls, and landscaping solutions across Europe. Directly comparable to Unitura as both sell green roof and facade products with installation services to B2B customers including developers and municipalities.
• Optigroen: Dutch green roof specialist providing sedum, grass, and biodiversity green roof systems with design and installation services. Closely comparable to Unitura's EcoRoof Cassette product line and Dutch market focus.
• Mobilane: Specializes in green facade and living wall systems, including climbing plant support structures. Comparable to Unitura's EcoHabitatWall and groengevel product category as both target European B2B construction and renovation markets.

Regional players

• LiveRoof: North American provider of modular green roof systems with pre-vegetated plant trays. Comparable product category to Unitura's EcoRoof Cassette but operates in a different geography (US/Canada) and does not directly compete in European markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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