What aptum does

aptum GmbH is a privately held German commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm headquartered in Hannover, founded in 2021 by Dominik Talhof and Philipp Ott. The company delivers end-to-end real estate services — research, market analysis, structuring, marketing, negotiation support, and contracting — across all major commercial asset classes including office, retail, gastronomy, hospitality and care, industrial/logistics, and investment sales. Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-based brokerage commissions on rental and sales deals, supplemented by advisory retainers; pricing is negotiated per engagement rather than published. The customer base spans enterprise and mid-market clients across diverse verticals, with named engagements including HIH, Bechtle, Limehome, Taurus Investment Holding, Cluster Real Estate DACH & France, and Ling Long Tire.

The firm's operations are organized around five regional offices in Hannover (HQ), Hamburg, Leipzig, Nürnberg and Frankfurt, each led by a Managing Director, enabling national German coverage with local market expertise. Distribution is relationship-driven field sales supported by a self-serve online property portal listing 482+ commercial properties. The leadership team is sourced from tier-1 commercial real estate firms including JLL, BNP Paribas Real Estate, Avison Young, and Comfort, which underpins the firm's advisory positioning. aptum has invested in employer brand (Great Place to Work certification, January 2024) and industry association memberships (ZIA, BFW Nord, AGV) to support talent and pipeline.

The proprietary technology layer consists of an interactive mapping platform with semi-automated exposé creation and an "intelligent recommendation service" developed under EU EFRE digitization funding. The tool replaces traditional tabular property listings with cartographic visualization. Beyond this internal platform, aptum operates an ecosystem of partnerships spanning technology (imCurio, TechBase Digital, Assetbird), architecture, interior fit-out, and ESG advisory — enabling cross-referral of clients requiring adjacent services. The company is founder- and management-owned with no disclosed external institutional funding.

Name

aptum

Legal name

Aptum GmbH

Website

https://aptumgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

aptum is a German commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm founded in 2021, operating five regional offices across Germany and serving enterprise and mid-market clients across office, retail, hospitality, logistics, and investment real estate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanover

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Brokerage and Advisory Services: aptum generates revenue through real estate transaction fees (rental and sales commissions), ongoing advisory retainer arrangements, and consulting services for commercial property transactions. Revenue is primarily transaction-based with elements of recurring advisory work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

aptum is a German commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm that delivers full-lifecycle property services including research, market analysis, strategic advisory, property search, transaction negotiation, and ongoing relationship management. The firm serves commercial real estate clients across office, retail, gastronomy, hospitality/care, logistics/industrial, and investment segments through tailored service packages operated via five regional offices across Germany.

Product overview

Aptum is a German commercial real estate brokerage company offering tailored real estate solutions for businesses across Germany. The company provides a comprehensive suite of service packages organized by client type: office seekers (Flächenfinder, Office-Profi), retailers (Store Finder, Retail Navigator), gastronomy operators (GastroScout, GastroExpander), hotel/care home operators (Operator Finder, Operator Navigator), investors (Investment Kompass, Asset360), landlords/project developers (Deal Scout, Deal Manager), sellers, and industrial/logistics clients (Hallen-Profi). Additionally, the company has developed proprietary digital technology including interactive mapping software with semi-automated exposure creation and intelligent recommendation services. The offerings span advisory, marketing, negotiation, and contracting services across office, retail, gastronomy, hotel, and industrial real estate segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flächenfinder Quick and efficient office space search service for office seekers, including commercial check of the current lease, capture of search parameters, market overview creation, exposure and offer distribution, viewing organization, and lease negotiation support.
• Office-Profi Comprehensive full-service office leasing package including current lease check, requirement definition workshop, location analyses, proactive market queries, offer evaluation, evaluation matrix creation, space concept with furnishing plan, representation during lease negotiations, and after-signing consulting.
• GastroScout Gastronomy-specific space search service including initial concept assessment, consultation on location, frequency, infrastructure and legal framework, identification of suitable gastronomy spaces, exposure distribution, and lease negotiation support.
• GastroExpander Strategic expansion service for gastronomy brands including strategy workshop for expansion, analysis of existing locations and white-spot identification, creation of standardized location profile, proactive market survey, consultation on economic framework conditions, contract negotiation support, and after-signing support.
• Store Finder Retail space search service including analysis of business model and matching with target group and location potential, consultation on location, frequency, competitive environment and catchment area, identification of suitable retail spaces, and lease negotiation support.
• Retail Navigator Expansion planning service for retail including strategy workshop for location development, analysis of existing locations and white-spot potential identification, presentation of suitable spaces, consultation on economic framework conditions, contract negotiations support, and access to network partners.
• Operator Finder Property search service for operators of hotels, serviced apartments and care homes including analysis of operator concept, consultation on location, accessibility and competitor environment, identification of suitable properties, and support in contract negotiations.
• Operator Navigator Expansion system for hotel, serviced apartment and care home operators including strategy workshop for location development, analysis of existing locations, creation of standardized location profile, proactive market survey, presentation of suitable properties, consultation on economic conditions, and access to network partners.
• Investment Kompass Quick deal-finding service for real estate investors including analysis of current portfolio, capture of search profile, and support in negotiating exclusivity agreements and purchase contracts.
• Asset360 Comprehensive investment service including acquisition profile development, market trend consultation, market research and potential acquisition identification, presentation of suitable objects, purchase offer consultation, and representation during purchase contract negotiation.
• Deal Scout Quick and efficient rental service for landlords and project developers including marketing assessment with rent price recommendation, creation of marketing materials, object analysis, effective online listing, exposure distribution, and support in lease negotiation.
• Deal Manager Strategic rental service including analysis of property and optimization recommendations, creation of high-quality marketing materials, online and offline marketing strategy development, market research and potential tenant identification, reporting on marketing status, presentation of suitable tenants, and lease consultation.
• Strategic Sales Advisory Property sales service for sellers including marketing assessment with purchase price recommendation, exposure and teaser distribution to suitable investors, organization of viewings, offer discussion, and support in negotiating exclusivity agreement and purchase contract.
• Hallen-Profi Industrial and logistics space service including workshop for requirement definition, company surveys, proactive market queries, land search and developer tender structuring for new construction and build-to-suit projects, and representation during lease negotiations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully facilitated thousands of square meters of commercial space transactions

Named customers13 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BlackprintminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsulting partner for real estate strategy and project development advisory services.
• GielissenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for interior design and fit-out services complementing property leasing and investment services.
• i-unit GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for integrated real estate and facility management solutions.
• imCuriocoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCore technology and facility management partner providing IT infrastructure, facility management services, and digital workplace solutions. Listed as a reliable and professional aptum partner.
• MAT AwardminorOthersMembership and participation in the MAT (Management und Technik) Award network for real estate industry recognition and professional development.
• NeotaresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for real estate development and investment advisory services.
• RTW ArchitektenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture partner for building design and renovation project coordination.
• Schulze + Partner ArchitektenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm partnership for project development and tenant fit-out coordination.
• smow.de (Office Furniture)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffice furniture and interior solutions partner for office leasing and workplace design projects.
• TechBase DigitalcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital services partner providing IT support, technology solutions, and digital transformation services. Listed as a reliable and professional aptum partner for facility management and IT services.
• AGV (Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Vermieter)minorOthersMembership in the German property owners association for networking and industry representation.
• BFW Nord (Bundesverband Freier Immobilien- und Wohnungsunternehmen)minorOthersMembership in the German real estate industry association representing property developers and owners.
• Club International LeipzigminorOthersNetworking club membership for international business connections in the Leipzig region.
• CreditreformminorOthersCredit reporting and business information services partner for due diligence and credit assessment.
• Die Recken (Hannover 96)minorOthersSports sponsorship partnership with Hannover 96 football club for local brand awareness.
• Expo Park HannoverminorOthersPartnership with Expo Park Hannover for event and exhibition venue access.
• Hannover 96minorOthersSports sponsorship partnership for brand visibility in Hannover region.
• TeamnextlandminorOthersProfessional networking organization membership for business development.
• UVN (Unternehmensverbände Niedersachsen)minorOthersMembership in Lower Saxony business associations for policy representation and networking.
• ZIA (Zentraler Immobilien Ausschuss)minorOthersMembership in Germany's leading real estate association for industry advocacy and networking.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle): Global commercial real estate services firm with a substantial German presence across investment, leasing, and advisory. Direct competitor for the same enterprise occupier, investor, and landlord mandates aptum pursues; multiple aptum senior hires originated from JLL Germany.
• CBRE Group: World's largest commercial real estate services firm with deep German operations across office, retail, logistics, and investment brokerage. Competes for the same pan-German enterprise and institutional investor mandates that aptum targets.
• Colliers International: Global CRE services firm with strong German presence across investment, office leasing, retail, and hospitality advisory. Direct competitor for enterprise occupier mandates across the same verticals aptum covers.
• BNP Paribas Real Estate: European CRE services arm of BNP Paribas with significant German operations covering investment, advisory, and leasing. Several aptum senior hires originated from BNP Paribas Real Estate Germany (Riahy, Albrecht), underscoring direct talent and client overlap.
• Cushman & Wakefield: Global CRE services firm with German operations across investment, office, retail, and logistics brokerage. Competes for the same institutional investor and enterprise occupier mandates, particularly in the Frankfurt and Hamburg markets where aptum has built recent presence.
• Avison Young: Global CRE services firm with a Frankfurt office that was previously led by Mehdi Patrick Riahy before he joined aptum. Competes across investment, office, and capital markets mandates in the German market.

Direct peers

• Engel & Völkers Commercial: German-rooted real estate services group with a commercial division covering investment, office, retail, and industrial brokerage across Germany. Comparable mid-market competitor with similar multi-vertical coverage and German focus.
• Grossmann & Berger: Hamburg-based German CRE broker and member of the Engel & Völkers group, providing office leasing, investment, residential, and advisory services across northern Germany. Direct competitor in aptum's Hamburg/Nord market.
• Angermann Real Estate Advisory AG: Hamburg-headquartered German CRE services firm covering office leasing, investment, and advisory. Comparable mid-sized competitor serving similar enterprise and investor clients in northern Germany.
• Robert C. Spies Industrial Real Estate: German CRE firm with strong focus on logistics, industrial, and office brokerage, plus investment advisory. Particularly comparable to aptum's Hallen-Profi service offering and cross-vertical approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aptum-immobilien

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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