Make what’s next.
We help brands and retailers build better products — from strategy and development to the right manufacturer.
Who we are
Making things happen.
WAEVE is an Amsterdam-based company for brands and retailers that want better products. We bring 15 years of experience in building brands, developing products and transforming supply chains — with sustainability and traceability built in from day one.
What we do
Three ways we help.
01
Strategy
Turn ambition into a clear direction. Senior advisory, strategy projects, training and workshops.
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02
Product
From market insight to finished product. Data, design, development and production — made responsibly.
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03
Network
A verified network of manufacturers and brands. We connect brands to the right makers, and makers to the right buyers.
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We handle your journey
From first idea to final delivery.
- 01
Direction
Where you are, where you want to go, and what it takes.
- 02
Development
Design, materials, construction and sampling.
- 03
Manufacturing
The right maker, the right price, the right quality.
- 04
Delivery
On time, compliant and ready for market.
Digital Product Passport
Know what’s behind every product.
Where it was made, what it’s made of and what its impact is — verified, and powered by AWARE™. Ready for upcoming EU requirements, and a story your customers can trust.
- Traceability
- Impact report
- Verified product data
Better for both sides
Better business, built on better relationships.
For brands
- 01Better products
- 02Competitive prices
- 03Faster execution
- 04Less work for your team
For manufacturers
- 01Better-fit opportunities
- 02Faster decisions
- 03More innovation
- 04Long-term relationships
Founder
You know your business. We bring another perspective.
WAEVE was founded by Koen Warmerdam. He built a brand, a traceability infrastructure and a global network of verified manufacturers — and now puts that experience to work for you.
Koen on LinkedIn