FTAPI Software

What FTAPI Software does

FTAPI Software GmbH is a Munich-based software company founded in 2010 that provides secure data exchange and workflow automation solutions for organizations exchanging sensitive information. The platform is built on a Zero Knowledge Proof encryption architecture in which the provider itself has no access to unencrypted customer data, and all infrastructure is hosted in Germany. It combines four integrated products: SecuMails (compliant email for files of any size with optional S/MIME), SecuRooms (secure online file storage and sharing), SecuFlows Advanced (automation of sensitive data workflows for HR, accounting, and similar processes), and SecuForms (structured data entry via custom forms). Customers include municipal authorities (Stadt Nürnberg, Stadt Frankfurt am Main, Landtag Mecklenburg-Vorpommern), healthcare providers (Medizinischer Dienst Bayern, KABEG, Ärztekammer Hamburg, CeGaT), manufacturers (PERI SE, Dürr AG, Preh GmbH), and enterprise buyers across insurance, entertainment (Olympiapark München), and travel (TUI Cruises), with over 2,000 customers cited.

The company's business model is a predominantly annual subscription with quote-based pricing, supplemented by add-on modules (e.g., S/MIME), usage-based overage (150 EUR per started TB beyond a 1 TB in/out monthly Fair Use allocation), and paid professional services for onboarding and implementation. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales and inside sales for mid-market prospects with a channel-and-integration network (SAP, Salesforce, Microsoft Teams/Outlook/BizTalk, ELO, JIRA, HR.com) and a partner program. Compliance is a central commercial proposition: certifications include ISO 27017, ISO 27018, BSI C5 Type 2, and TÜV Rheinland, with stated alignment to GDPR (DSGVO), NIS-2, and DORA. The company has raised prior funding from Bayern Kapital and HTGF (2012), Yttrium (2021, ~$17M), and Armira and Tikehau Capital (2025, ~$67M). Leadership consists of Managing Directors Daniel Niesler (CEO) and Ari Albertini; ownership appears founder-/management-led with no disclosed parent or institutional control party.

Name

FTAPI Software

Legal name

FTAPI Software GmbH

Website

https://ftapi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

FTAPI Software GmbH is a Munich-based provider of GDPR-compliant secure data exchange solutions built on Zero Knowledge Proof encryption, integrating secure email, file sharing, workflow automation, and forms for European public authorities, healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, and enterprise customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secure Data Exchange and Compliance Software

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Data Security & Privacy Managed Services (DLP/Encryption) (BPAEADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Secure/Encrypted Messaging (BPAMACAG), Email Data Loss Prevention & Encryption (HDADAKAD), Secure Communication & Collaboration (Secure Messaging/Email/Teleconferencing) (HLACAJAM)

Keywords

• Secure data exchange
• Email encryption software
• Secure file sharing
• Workflow automation platform
• GDPR compliance software

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Subscription Licenses: Recurring annual license fees for cloud solution access. Customers prepay for the contracted term (minimum contract duration applies). Auto-renewal for additional 12-month periods at previous terms.
2. Add-On Services: Additional paid features including S/MIME integration and other add-ons available for purchase beyond base platform functionality.
3. Fair Use Overage Charges: Standard allocation of 1 TB outgoing and 1 TB incoming traffic per customer per month. Overage usage billed at 150 EUR per started TB beyond allocation.
4. Professional Services: Additional paid services including onboarding, training, and custom implementation support beyond standard provision.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

FTAPI provides a German-hosted secure data exchange platform consisting of four integrated products: SecuMails for encrypted email, SecuRooms for secure file sharing and storage, SecuFlows Advanced for automating sensitive business workflows, and SecuForms for structured data entry. The platform is aimed at enterprise and public-sector organizations that need GDPR-, NIS-2-, and DORA-compliant handling of sensitive information, with a Zero Knowledge Proof encryption architecture and data sovereignty guaranteed by hosting in Germany.

Product overview

FTAPI is a platform for GDPR-compliant secure data exchange, consisting of four combinable core products: SecuMails (secure email encryption and sending), SecuRooms (secure file storage and online sharing), SecuFlows Advanced (automation of sensitive data workflows for HR, accounting, and other business processes), and SecuForms (structured data entry with custom forms). These products are designed to work together as an integrated platform for organizations requiring secure, compliant data handling and exchange, all hosted and made in Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SecuMails Secure email solution enabling users to send and receive files of any size in compliance with regulations, integrated with Outlook or browser-based access, with optional S/MIME support for comprehensive email security. Targeted at regulated organizations needing GDPR-compliant email encryption.
• SecuRooms Secure online file storage and sharing solution that allows users to upload sensitive files via drag and drop and exchange content safely with internal and external parties directly in the browser. Aimed at teams needing a compliance-friendly virtual data room and file exchange workspace.
• SecuFlows Advanced Process automation solution that automates sensitive data workflows such as HR and accounting processes, eliminating repetitive and error-prone tasks and delivering time savings for IT and operations teams.
• SecuForms Structured data entry solution that lets users create custom forms tailored to specific needs, enabling rapid and efficient data collection for downstream processing in compliance-focused workflows.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% GDPR, NIS-2, and DORA compliant data exchange
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationDeep integration with SAP ecosystem enabling secure data workflows within SAP environments. Customers can exchange sensitive documents directly through SAP systems.
• SalesforcecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Salesforce CRM platform enabling secure data exchange within sales and customer service workflows.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegrations with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and BizTalk enabling secure communication and workflow automation within Microsoft enterprise environments.
• SYSELEVEN (INTERDOTLINK)coreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite hosting provider with servers located in Germany, supporting data sovereignty requirements and German data protection compliance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cryptshare: German-based provider of secure email and large-file transfer solutions targeting regulated industries. Closest direct competitor to FTAPI, serving overlapping customers in DACH with similar encryption and compliance positioning.
• DRACOON: German secure file sharing and data exchange platform with strong GDPR/BSI positioning. Competes head-to-head with FTAPI in enterprise secure rooms, file sharing, and API-based data workflows.
• ownCloud: Open-source file sync, sharing, and collaboration platform with German roots. Comparable to FTAPI's SecuRooms for content collaboration, especially among European public sector and regulated buyers.
• Tresorit: End-to-end encrypted cloud file sharing and collaboration service. Competes with FTAPI SecuRooms in zero-knowledge secure storage and external collaboration use cases.
• Kiteworks: Private content communications platform providing secure email, file transfer, and file sharing with compliance controls. Directly comparable to FTAPI's full platform offering for regulated enterprises.

Broad incumbents

• Proofpoint: Large email security and data loss prevention vendor whose secure email and DLP products overlap with FTAPI SecuMails. Serves regulated enterprises globally with a much broader security portfolio.
• Microsoft (Purview, Exchange Online Encryption): Bundles secure email, data classification, and DLP into Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Purview). Represents both an integration partner for FTAPI and a competitive threat via bundled offerings.
• Citrix ShareFile: Secure file sharing and e-signature platform from Citrix. Overlaps with FTAPI SecuRooms in enterprise secure document exchange and workflow use cases.
• Box: Enterprise content management and secure file sharing platform with Box KeySafe for encryption key management. Competes in regulated verticals with FTAPI's secure data exchange and workflow capabilities.

Regional players

• Mentana Claimsoft: German specialist in legally compliant secure email (De-Mail, registered email). Comparable to FTAPI SecuMails specifically in the German public sector and regulated communications niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@FTAPI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ftapi-software-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/weareftapi
• TikToktiktok.com/@we.are.ftapi
• Xx.com/FTAPI
• Facebookfacebook.com/ftapi

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors5 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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