Iv
Iv-Groep B.V. is a Dutch multidisciplinary engineering consultancy employing approximately 1,400 specialists across ten Dutch offices, providing integrated design and consultancy services across energy, infrastructure, industry, buildings, and maritime sectors to enterprise and government clients.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2009
- HeadquartersPapendrecht, Netherlands
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Iv does
Iv-Groep B.V. is a privately held Dutch multidisciplinary engineering consultancy headquartered in Papendrecht, Netherlands, providing integrated engineering design and consultancy services to enterprise and government clients. The firm operates across five vertical markets: Energy and Offshore (offshore wind, hydrogen, carbon capture, oil and gas, decommissioning), Infrastructure and Water (civil structures, rail, water safety, water technology), Industry (chemical, pharma, food, cranes, tank terminals, heavy industry), Buildings (non-residential and special structures), and Maritime (naval vessels, submarines, special vessels). Approximately 1,400 specialists deliver projects from ten Dutch offices for clients including the Dutch Ministry of Defence, Rijkswaterstaat, ProRail, TenneT, Tata Steel, Port of Rotterdam, Emmi, and PALLAS.
The company's underlying technology centers on BIM-based 3D modeling, engineering calculations, and multidisciplinary design integration across civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering disciplines. Iv delivers five service lines — Design and Engineering, Project and Process Management, Consultancy, Asset Management, and Procurement — and operates Nevesbu as a wholly-owned maritime engineering subsidiary specializing in naval architecture, submarine design, and floating offshore platforms. Notable project credentials include Walrus-class submarine maintenance, Malaysian naval vessel lifespan extension, Panama Canal lock gates, and TenneT's 2GW offshore wind platform program. Steel construction expertise in the organization dates to 1949, reinforced by three Nationale Staalprijs wins (2012, 2018, 2022).
Iv generates revenue through project-based professional services engagements, with pricing structured around complex technical deliverables rather than standardized product tiers. The go-to-market motion is direct enterprise and government field sales, with projects acquired through competitive tenders and long-cycle infrastructure, defense, and industrial programs. The company is privately held under the legal entity Iv-Groep B.V., with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or public listing. International project execution spans Malaysia and Panama, and headcount has expanded from approximately 1,300 to 1,400 specialists across recent reporting periods.
Iv firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Iv
- Legal name
- Iv-Groep B.V.
- Website
- https://iv-industrie.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2009
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Iv-Groep B.V. is a Dutch multidisciplinary engineering consultancy employing approximately 1,400 specialists across ten Dutch offices, providing integrated design and consultancy services across energy, infrastructure, industry, buildings, and maritime sectors to enterprise and government clients.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Iv industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Engineering Consulting Services
- NAICS
- Engineering Services (541330), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)
- SIC
- Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial & Process Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Systems Engineering & Technical Program Management (BPAHAIAI), Construction Management & General Contracting (EPCM, Scheduling, QA/QC, HSE) (EUAMAFAJ)
Keywords
Where Iv is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Papendrecht
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices10 records
Markets served
Iv business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Engineering Consultancy Services: Professional engineering and consultancy services for complex infrastructure, maritime, offshore, and industrial projects. Revenue generated through project-based consulting engagements, design services, and technical advisory.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Monthly | MBO Internship Allowance |
| Other | Monthly | HBO Internship Allowance |
| Other | Monthly | WO Internship Allowance |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Iv product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Iv is a Dutch multidisciplinary engineering consultancy providing integrated design, engineering, and advisory services for complex industrial plants, infrastructure, maritime vessels, offshore energy installations, and non-residential buildings. The firm combines civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering disciplines within single projects, delivering end-to-end solutions from concept and feasibility through detailed engineering, procurement support, and construction supervision. Operations span five markets (Energy and Offshore, Infrastructure and Water, Industry, Buildings, Maritime) through five service lines (Design and Engineering, Project and Process Management, Consultancy, Asset Management, Procurement), with approximately 1,400 specialists working from offices across the Netherlands.
Product overview
Iv is a Dutch multidisciplinary engineering consultancy providing integrated engineering services across five core markets: Energy and Offshore (offshore wind, floating energy, oil and gas, hydrogen, carbon capture), Infrastructure and Water (civil structures, rail, water safety and systems, water technology), Industry (chemical, pharma, food, cranes, tank terminals, heavy industry), Buildings (non-residential structures, special structures), and Maritime (naval vessels, submarines, special vessels). The company offers five service lines: Design and Engineering, Project and Process Management, Consultancy, Asset Management, and Procurement. Iv serves as a parent organization with specialized subsidiaries such as Nevesbu (maritime engineering). Their work spans energy transition, climate adaptation, sustainability, and digital transformation challenges. The company employs approximately 1,400 specialists and operates from multiple Dutch locations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Design and Engineering
Companies that use Iv
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Iv technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Iv partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- NevesbucoreNevesbu is a maritime engineering subsidiary of Iv, specializing in naval architecture, submarines, naval vessels, and floating offshore energy applications. It operates as a specialized unit within the Iv group with expert in-house knowledge across all maritime disciplines.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Iv competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Arcadis: Amsterdam-based global design, engineering, and management consulting firm operating across mobility, resilience, places, and water — directly overlapping with Iv's infrastructure, water, and industrial portfolios. Comparable in being a Dutch-rooted multidisciplinary consultancy pursuing similar end markets.
- Sweco: European engineering and architecture consultancy headquartered in Sweden with significant Benelux presence (Sweco Nederland). Comparable multidisciplinary delivery model across infrastructure, water, energy, and industrial clients in the Dutch market.
- Ramboll: Denmark-based engineering, architecture, and consulting firm with strong Nordic and Northern European presence. Overlaps with Iv in energy transition, infrastructure, water, and industrial engineering, and pursues similar maritime/offshore work in Northern Europe.
- Technip Energies: France-based engineering and technology company focused on energy projects including offshore wind, hydrogen, CCUS, and conventional energy. Direct overlap with Iv's Energy & Offshore segment, particularly on offshore platforms and energy-transition engineering scopes.
- Royal HaskoningDHV: Dutch-headquartered multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with overlapping service lines across infrastructure, water, maritime, energy, and industry. Most directly comparable peer by geography, scale, and vertical breadth, including competing for the same Dutch government and enterprise clients.
- Tractebel (ENGIE): Belgian-headquartered engineering consultancy (part of ENGIE) covering energy, water, and infrastructure. Directly comparable to Iv on offshore wind, hydrogen, CCUS, and nuclear engineering services across the European market.
Broad incumbents
- Stantec: Global engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm active in water, infrastructure, energy, and buildings. Larger and broader than Iv, but competes for similar water, industrial, and energy-transition mandates in European markets.
- AtkinsRéalis: Global engineering services and project management firm with European nuclear, defense, and infrastructure capabilities. Overlaps with Iv in naval engineering, nuclear (PALLAS-equivalent work), and complex program management for government clients.
- WSP: Global professional services firm with deep engineering consulting across transport, property, environment, and energy. Larger and broader than Iv, but directly competes for cross-border infrastructure, energy transition, and industrial design mandates in Europe.
- Fluor: Global engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, and project management firm with strong energy, chemicals, and infrastructure portfolios. Overlaps with Iv in heavy industrial facility design and large energy-transition projects.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Iv social profiles
Digital presenceIv financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Iv leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Iv subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Iv funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Iv M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Iv
What does Iv do?
Iv is a Dutch multidisciplinary engineering consultancy providing integrated design, engineering, and advisory services for complex industrial plants, infrastructure, maritime vessels, offshore energy installations, and non-residential buildings. The firm combines civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering disciplines within single projects, delivering end-to-end solutions from concept and feasibility through detailed engineering, procurement support, and construction supervision. Operations span five markets (Energy and Offshore, Infrastructure and Water, Industry, Buildings, Maritime) through five service lines (Design and Engineering, Project and Process Management, Consultancy, Asset Management, Procurement), with approximately 1,400 specialists working from offices across the Netherlands.
Is Iv a public or private company?
Iv is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Iv founded?
Iv was founded in 2009.
Where is Iv based?
Iv is headquartered in Papendrecht, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Iv make money?
One revenue line is on record: engineering Consultancy Services.
Who are Iv's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Arcadis, Sweco, Ramboll, Technip Energies, Royal HaskoningDHV and Tractebel (ENGIE). Broad incumbents are Stantec, AtkinsRéalis, WSP and Fluor.
Does Iv have an API?
No public API is recorded for Iv.
What industry is Iv in?
Iv's product category is Engineering Consulting Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAHAIAF, Industrial & Process Engineering Consulting, with a secondary code of BPAHAIAI, Systems Engineering & Technical Program Management. Its NAICS code is 541330 and its SIC code is 8711.