ZZIIN

What ZZIIN does

ZZIIN is a Dutch sustainable meeting venue operator headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. Founded in 2019 by Debby Wagendorp, the company operates five meeting venue locations across The Hague — of which four are currently active — offering a combined capacity of more than 100 rooms accommodating groups ranging from 2 to 300 persons. ZZIIN serves corporate clients, foundations and nonprofit organizations, government and public sector bodies, and small and medium-sized businesses, and has cumulatively hosted over 15,000 gatherings since inception. The company's per-day room pricing ranges from €22 to €44 across locations, with capacity profiles scaled by location: smaller venues such as Bezuidenhoutseweg (19 rooms) start at €22/day, mid-sized venues at €33/day, and the flagship CS venue at Koningin Julianaplein 10 is priced at €44/day.

The business model is built around two structural differentiators. First, ZZIIN holds MVO-Keurmerk certification aligned with ISO 26000, providing a third-party-verified sustainability credential. Second, the company commits 35% of its revenue to charitable causes as a permanent operating principle, defining its "Feel Good Places" brand positioning and creating an emotional and reputational attachment point for customers. Distribution is conducted through a self-service digital booking platform (Aqqo) alongside direct sales, with locations strategically sited near Den Haag Centraal station and other central transit nodes in The Hague. Forward initiatives include the 2026 partnership with Participatie Keuken (catering/social enterprise) and the Aanschuiftafel project, signaling a deliberate extension from pure space rental toward curated meeting experiences and ancillary services.

Technically, ZZIIN's stack is intentionally lean: the booking and reservation layer is outsourced to the Aqqo platform, venue operations rely on standard audiovisual equipment, and there is no evidence of proprietary software, custom integrations, or AI/ML capabilities. The company is privately held and founder-owned, with no disclosed external funding and an employee base in the 11-50 range. The 39-room CS venue — the largest single location and highest-priced asset — is currently unavailable due to construction, creating a near-term capacity gap that is not offset by the four remaining operational locations.

Name

ZZIIN

Legal name

ZZIIN

Website

https://zziin.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ZZIIN is a Dutch sustainable meeting venue operator founded in 2019 in The Hague, running 100+ rooms across multiple city-center locations. It serves corporate, government, nonprofit, and SMB clients with ISO 26000-certified operations and a 35% revenue donation model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Meeting Venue Services

NAICS

Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB)

Keywords

• Meeting venue rental
• Corporate event spaces
• Sustainable meeting rooms
• Hybrid event facilities
• Conference space rental

Headquarters

HQ city

The Hague

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vergaderruimte verhuur: Rental of meeting and event spaces at five locations in The Hague. Revenue is generated through hourly or daily space rental, with prices ranging from €22 to €44 per day depending on location and capacity. A distinctive social impact model allocates 35% of all booking revenue to charitable causes.
2. Maatschappelijke impact donaties: 35% of venue revenue is donated to various charitable organizations and social projects including Stichting Leeuw, Het Vergeten Kind, Armoedefonds, and others. This is a core differentiator rather than a revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ZZIIN rents meeting, workshop, and event spaces across five physical locations in The Hague, Netherlands, with over 100 bookable rooms serving 1 to 300+ persons. Each venue includes fast WiFi, modern AV technology, hybrid meeting capabilities, and biological catering, with a distinctive model that donates 35% of booking revenue to charitable projects.

Product overview

ZZIIN is a sustainable meeting venue provider operating five professional meeting locations in The Hague, Netherlands. The portfolio consists of five distinct venue brands: ZZIIN Stadspaleis (historic 1860 merchant house), ZZIIN OBS (modern congress center), ZZIIN Muzenstraat (city-center luxury venue), ZZIIN Bezuidenhoutseweg (café-style workspace), and ZZIIN CS (central station location, currently under construction). All venues offer meeting rooms with standard amenities including high-speed WiFi, AV technology, and biological catering. The company is MVO certified (ISO 26000) and donates 35% of revenue to social projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ZZIIN Stadspaleis

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000+ successful gatherings hosted
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• De Participatie KeukencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership with shared vision of connecting people and giving back to society. ZZIIN serves the famous Participatie Gebak (participation pastry) and regularly engages the foundation for social catering. Jointly organize successful 'Aanschuiftafels' (communal dining tables) including at the Stadspaleis. Plans exist for a new 'Kinder Keuken' (Children's Kitchen).
• Stefan Animal RescueminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Dedicated to rescuing, caring for, and rehoming vulnerable animals in distress. Provides immediate essential medical care, safe shelter, and time to recover. ZZIIN actively supports this animal welfare mission.
• Stichting LeeuwcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly support from booking revenues for rescue and care of lions, tigers and other big cats from circuses, private collections, or unsafe situations. Located in Anna Paulowna with spacious enclosures and expert care. A special theme wall at the Muzenstraat location (Stichting Leeuw wand) highlights this partnership.
• Het Vergeten KindcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports vulnerable children in the Netherlands who lack a safe home environment. Organizes vacations and activities where children can have fun and be children again. ZZIIN contributes to funding these activities through a portion of booking revenues.
• Donkey Sanctuary BonaireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1993 to protect neglected donkeys. Currently provides safe shelter for 839 donkeys while managing an animal ambulance for 1100 roaming donkeys. Faces daily severe financial shortages as all feed must be specially imported. ZZIIN sponsors twenty rescued donkeys.
• Leger des Heils (Salvation Army)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerZZIIN donates fresh leftover bread rolls directly to the Salvation Army, preventing food waste while supporting vulnerable homeless people. These meals serve as crucial starting points for valuable street conversations by field workers. Together with other donations, approximately 200 people are served.
• ArmoedefondscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly support for the fund that provides direct and practical help to thousands of people in the Netherlands living in poverty. Supports local aid organizations with financial resources and essential goods including menstrual products, hygiene packages, and warm winter jackets for vulnerable families and individuals.
• Keurmerk MVOcoreOthersAnnual third-party certification and audit of ZZIIN's MVO practices under ISO 26000 standard. Provides external verification of sustainability commitments. Registration Keumerkversie-068 valid until April 2027.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Regus (IWG): Global flexible-workspace provider selling meeting rooms by hour/day with self-service booking portals comparable to ZZIIN's Aqqo system. Overlaps on The Hague-area day-meeting customers and hybrid meeting use cases.
• Postillion Hotels: Dutch hotel chain explicitly positioning itself around conferences and MICE events with multi-city venues. Directly comparable venue-and-events operating model to ZZIIN's conference and meeting room offering in the Netherlands.
• The Office Operators: Dutch flex-office operator with multiple locations including The Hague, providing meeting rooms, day passes, and hybrid AV infrastructure. Direct overlap on the day-meeting and hybrid-event value proposition ZZIIN sells to Dutch corporates.
• WeWork: Global flex-office operator providing meeting rooms, event spaces, and on-demand booking at premium price points. Directly comparable self-service day-meeting model and hybrid-AV infrastructure overlap with ZZIIN's offering.
• Spaces (IWG): Design-led flex-office brand under IWG offering meeting rooms and event spaces across the Netherlands. Comparable positioning combining aesthetics, hybrid AV, and per-day pricing for SMB and corporate meeting clients.

Regional players

• Bastion Hotel: Dutch budget hotel chain with meeting facilities; competes for price-sensitive day-meeting demand in the Netherlands with a value-segment positioning similar to ZZIIN's lower-tier Bezuidenhoutseweg venue.

Emerging players

• Zoku: Amsterdam-based hybrid hotel/coworking concept targeting business travelers, with built-in community and meeting facilities. Comparable on the convergence of workspace, meeting space, and sustainability-led branding — though operating at larger scale in Amsterdam.

Broad incumbents

• Fletcher Hotels: Dutch hotel chain with meeting and event facilities across the country; overlaps on meeting-room rental, but lodging-led operating model differs from ZZIIN's day-use venue focus.
• NH Hotels: Major European hotel group with significant Dutch footprint offering meeting rooms and event spaces at scale. Comparable on MICE catering and hybrid-enabled meeting rooms, broader portfolio than ZZIIN.
• Van der Valk Hotels: Large Dutch hotel group with extensive meeting and conference facilities across the country. Competes for corporate events and day meetings though as part of a broader lodging portfolio rather than a dedicated venue operator.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zziin

Compliance1 record

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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