Creators of the Outside World is a young and innovative group of companies that is involved in designing the public space. CROWD aims to make a conscious contribution to the living environment of people with developing products by their companies VelopA, Cyclepods, IJslander and Lumiguide.
Mission
Encourage people to go outsideVision
Be the leading group on circularity and smart solutions in the Street furniture and Cycle infrastructure market across Western Europe by 2023CROWD is owned by CONVENT CAPITAL
Market leader within the UK specifically focused upon bicycle parking infrastructure. Design and sales organisation.
Market leader within the Benelux focused upon Street furniture , sports and Bicycle infrastructure. Design and sales organisation.
Market leader within the Netherlands focused upon Play and sports utilising stainless steel. Production, Design and sales organisation.
LumiGuide Smart Mobility Solutions is a smart cities solutions provider.
The Products and services we deliver by our companies are developed with years of experience, market insights, ground breaking technology and design thinking
Specialising in Bicycle infrastructure to the UK market, including service, delivery and installation.
Specialising in Street furniture and Bicycle infrastructure to the Benelux market with large distribution network, including service, delivery and installation.
Specialising in Sports and play to the Benelux market with large distribution network, including production, service, delivery and installation.
Specialising in the power of IT and data technology to help cities make cost-efficient choices today and create sustainable urban policies for tomorrow.
Professional "Real world" experience in the markets we serve ensure we can lead all companies forward and Up!
Our clients range from local government, contractors, education, public transport authorities, and B2B companies. This diverse customer base ensures stability in revenue streams along with minimal financial risk.
We believe in simplicity, this is reflected by our 4 strategic pillars as listed below
We are committed in every way for Smart Cities; urban environments where some key trends and developments become one, in functionality, technology and sustainability.
We believe in the circular economy and the lasting effects, positive and negative, that our products have on the environment. We are fully committed and this can be seen through all our group companies via various products, business models and purchase plans.
Design thinking is a method for the practical, creative resolution of problems using the strategies designers use during the process of designing. We apply this method not just in the area of design but in all aspects of business throughout our group.
In accordance with our Vision, we have ambitious plans for growth. We are actively seeking companies that could strategically add value not just in revenue and EBIDTA, but also via the below key elements.
A small selection of delivered projects and various company products
We'd really love to hear from you so why not drop us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.