What Stokvis Content does

Stokvis Content (legal entity: Stokvis Content Media) is a Dutch independent content production house headquartered in Almere, founded in 2009 by Jasper Stokvis. The company develops and produces television programs, podcasts, digital formats, branded content, and social media output for Dutch public and commercial broadcasters, streaming platforms, and commercial brands. Its core technology is the production craft itself — multi-format content development from concept through delivery across television, online, and social media — with no disclosed proprietary software, platform, or AI product. The firm operates through three wholly owned sub-brands within the Stokvis Group: LegHetVast (charity and NGO communications), Engelvis (travel content built on the RTL4 series Nederland Ontdekt), and Studio Veerhuis (professional audio design, podcasts, radio commercials, and voice-overs). Headcount is reported at 51–100 employees.

Stokvis Content's commercial offering is anchored by a deep catalogue of long-running lifestyle, home/garden, travel, and documentary programs commissioned by SBS6, RTL4, and NPO, with selected distribution via Videoland. Flagship franchises include De Grote Tuinverbouwing and De Grote Huisverbouwing on SBS6, De Mooiste Wegen on RTL4, and Professors op Pad on NPO; documentary and human-interest titles include Patatje Hoop, Expeditie Armoede, Knappe Koppen, and Alleen op een eiland. Branded content work (e.g., De Verfzaak instructional video series) extends the producer's reach into commercial clients, while Studio Veerhuis supplies audio and podcast capabilities.

The business model is B2B project-based professional services sold directly to broadcasters and brands in the Netherlands. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and the company has no external institutional funding, remaining founder-controlled. Customer concentration is high, with the three major Dutch broadcasters accounting for the bulk of commission volume. Geographic focus is the Netherlands, with select international filming for travel and documentary titles. The company is privately held, actively operating, and currently hiring across production and an AI-explorer internship role.

Name

Stokvis Content

Legal name

Stokvis Content Media

Website

https://stokviscontent.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Stokvis Content is a Dutch independent content production house, founded 2009, producing television programs, podcasts, and digital content for Dutch broadcasters (SBS6, RTL4, NPO), streaming platforms, and brands. It operates LegHetVast, Engelvis, and Studio Veerhuis as wholly owned sub-brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Almere

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Television Production: Production of television programs for public and commercial broadcasters including SBS6, RTL4, and NPO. Long-running lifestyle programs aired weekly on television.
2. Digital and Online Content: Production of digital formats, podcasts, and content for social media and online platforms including YouTube.
3. Branded Content: Commercial content production for brands, such as instructional videos where products serve as the natural lead.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stokvis Content is a Dutch independent media production company founded in 2009 that produces television programs, podcasts, and digital/branded content for major Dutch broadcasters (including SBS6, RTL4, NPO, and Videoland) and brand clients. The company operates through multiple production labels (including LegHetVast, Engelvis, and Studio Veerhuis) to deliver a diverse portfolio of entertainment and factual content across linear TV, on-demand, and digital channels.

Product overview

Stokvis Content is a full-service content production company offering a unified portfolio of media products and services. The core offering is television production spanning lifestyle, home/garden, travel, documentary, and human-interest programming for Dutch broadcasters (SBS6, RTL4, Omroep Max, NPO) and Videoland, complemented by podcasts, commercials, and branded social media content. The company operates three sub-brands: LegHetVast (charitable communications), Engelvis (travel content including Nederland Ontdekt on RTL4), and Studio Veerhuis (professional audio production and podcasts). Notable programs include De Grote Tuinverbouwing, De Grote Huisverbouwing, Patatje Hoop, De Mooiste Wegen, Buitengewoon Wonen, Van Woonvilla naar Droomvilla, Knappe Koppen, and various documentary series.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LegHetVast: Communication agency for charities and social organizations, specializing in fundraising, awareness building, and brand recognition.
• Engelvis
• Studio Veerhuis

Products and services

• Television programs and series production Production of television programs and series for Dutch broadcasters (SBS6, RTL4, NPO) and the VOD platform Videoland. Delivered as commissioned broadcast content for mass-audience viewing on linear TV and on-demand.
• Podcast production Production of podcasts as part of Stokvis Content's audio content portfolio, leveraging the company's editorial and production capabilities for distribution on podcast platforms and broadcaster networks.
• Digital and branded content production Production of digital video and branded content for brand clients, extending broadcast-grade production values to marketing and digital campaigns.
• Production label: LegHetVast Production label operating under Stokvis Content, producing content as part of the company's multi-label production structure.
• Production label: Engelvis Production label operating under Stokvis Content, producing content as part of the company's multi-label production structure.
• Production label: Studio Veerhuis Production label operating under Stokvis Content, producing content as part of the company's multi-label production structure.

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LegHetVastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Erwin van den Berg, LegHetVast has been part of the Stokvis Group for several years. With more than 15 years of experience, LegHetVast has established a strong position in communication for charities and social organizations, domestically and internationally, to raise funds, create awareness, and increase brand recognition.
• EngelviscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA new label within the Stokvis Group focused on the development and production of high-quality travel content. Under leadership of Gabriel de Kruijff, Engelvis creates inspiring travel stories, destination portraits, and lifestyle-driven formats, with the long-running RTL4 series Nederland Ontdekt as a solid foundation for further growth in the travel domain.
• Studio VeerhuiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStokvis Content operates a modern sound studio under the Studio Veerhuis label. Led by Franck Veerhuis, the studio provides professional audio design, video podcasts, radio commercials, and powerful voice-overs. Media content that helps brands stand out in sound and story.
• Designa ArchitectuurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Stokvis Content on the program Van Woonvilla naar Droomvilla, where designer Bertram Terpstra and interior designer Pauline Jorritsma guide viewers through high-end design, architecture, and interior spaces.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Banijay Benelux: Global content producer (parent of Endemol Shine) with major Dutch operations. Comparable as it produces a broad portfolio of television programs for the same Dutch broadcasters Stokvis serves, but at materially larger scale and with an international format library.
• BNNVARA: Large Dutch public broadcasting association (NPO) with substantial in-house production for entertainment, documentary, and lifestyle programming. Comparable as a commissioning buyer of Stokvis and a competing producer of similar genres.
• ITV Studios: Global production group producing entertainment and factual programming. Operates in the Netherlands producing for Dutch broadcasters; comparable to Stokvis in serving the same buyer set, but with substantially deeper IP and international reach.
• Talpa Network: John de Mol's Dutch media group operating commercial TV channels (including RTL) and in-house production. Comparable as a customer and a competitor to Stokvis, with full vertical integration from broadcaster to in-house production.
• AVROTROS: Major Dutch public broadcaster (NPO) with significant in-house production capacity. Comparable as both a commissioning buyer and an in-house producer competing with Stokvis for Dutch audiences and talent.

Direct peers

• Column Films: Dutch independent production company producing entertainment and factual programs. Comparable in scale and in serving the same Dutch broadcaster customer base as Stokvis Content.
• NL Film: Dutch film and television production company producing drama and series for Dutch broadcasters and streamers. Comparable as a Netherlands-based production company competing for the same commissioning budgets from NPO, RTL, and Videoland.
• Blue Circle: Dutch independent TV production house producing entertainment and lifestyle programs for Dutch broadcasters. Closely comparable to Stokvis Content in scale, format mix (lifestyle, factual), and broadcaster customer base (NPO, SBS, RTL).
• Submarine: Amsterdam-based production company producing documentary, factual, and branded content for broadcasters and brands. Comparable to Stokvis in multi-format delivery (TV, digital, branded) for Dutch and international clients.
• Holendrecht Producties: Amsterdam-based TV production company producing programs for Dutch broadcasters. Comparable to Stokvis as a mid-sized Dutch independent producing lifestyle and factual entertainment for the same commissioning buyers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/StokvisContent
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stokviscontent
• Instagraminstagram.com/stokviscontent
• TikToktiktok.com/@stokviscontent

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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