Amsterdam’s &niped acquired by Dutch-based Robidus to expand health checks and keep workers fit on the job

Amsterdam-based &niped, a provider of preventive health examinations, has been acquired by Robidus, a Dutch company that strengthens employees’ employability.

Sven Kelder, CEO of Robidus, says, “Caring for staff and preventing absenteeism is high on our clients’ agenda. We are proud of the acquisition of this knowledge institute. This will enable us to better serve the entire chain of prevention and absenteeism and to improve occupational health.”

Founded in 2005 by Dr. Coenraad van Kalken and Dr. Roderik Kraaijenhagen, &niped specialises in prevention and early diagnosis. Founded by doctors with a social mission, the company helps employers improve employee employability through health checks that support early detection of health issues.

&niped collaborates with nearly all major health insurers and works with over 1,250 organisations. Its technology aligns with Robidus’ approach to sustainable employability, helping employees stay on the job for longer by spotting health risks early.

Aim of the acquisition

The strategic acquisition signals the start of a new phase for &niped, which will continue its mission of making prevention accessible to everyone. The organisation will maintain its name, role, and methods, continuing to provide data-based insights into health and prevention.

The acquisition follows a milestone of over 500,000 participants in the Personal Health Check (PGC), which supports &niped’s ongoing research and mission to make prevention available across the Netherlands.

Daily operations and contact with clients will remain unchanged, and the company will continue offering the same level of service. At the same time, &niped will expand its range of prevention services, providing more options for employers and partners.

Together with Robidus, the organisation will work to strengthen long-term employability and support public health through a coordinated, data-focused effort.

As for Robidus, it will use the Personal Health Check to identify health and absence risks early and offer targeted lifestyle interventions via the LifeCheck platform. According to the company, this approach supports employees’ work participation and promotes long-term employability.

Rianneke van der Kooi, CEO of &niped, says, “Our data from more than half a million participants shows that the Netherlands needs to become healthier. The combination of the Personal Health Check and access to direct advice and digital help from healthcare professionals from the Robidus LifeCheck platform is an effective approach to prevent dropout.”

Robidus: An employability partner for employers

Founded in 2003, Robidus Groep BV assists employers in managing social security by focusing on labour participation, cost management, and the application of legal frameworks. 

The company operates with 500 professionals and serves 600 large organisations in the Netherlands, with a market share of 30 per cent in the large corporate sector. Around 12.5 per cent of Dutch workers are connected to Robidus in relation to employability.

The company generates €40M in annual revenue and holds multiple certifications and quality marks. Robidus Groep is 95 per cent owned by asr, with the remaining 5 per cent held by management. 

It includes three subsidiaries that function independently while sharing knowledge and tools:

• Robidus Solutions BV develops and maintains software to support social security processes.
• Robidus Services BV helps employers and insurers reduce costs and manage employability through its HRControlNet platform and a dedicated support team.
• Robidus Risk Consulting BV advises employers on wage-related financing and insurance, offering solutions related to ERD and income protection. It is registered with the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and can also mediate insurance products.

Together, these entities contribute to stable workforce participation and effective cost control within the Dutch labour market.