ELG E-Learning-Group

What ELG E-Learning-Group does

ELG E-Learning Group is a Vienna-headquartered private education technology company operating in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), founded in 2015. It runs a hybrid online education platform built on a Moodle-based Learning Management System integrated with Proctorio for automated online exam proctoring, processing approximately 100,000 exams annually. The group comprises two owned private universities (Deutsche Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften, founded 2022 in Potsdam; Brand University of Applied Sciences, Hamburg), three partner universities (FH BFI Wien, Donau-Universität Krems, LUNEX, among others), and four operating subsidiaries (ELC E-Learning Consulting for B2C, ELT E-Learning Trainings for B2B, plus the two universities). Across roughly 200 employees in Vienna, Hamburg, and Potsdam, ELG has trained more than 15,000 continuing-education customers including over 10,000 MBA students since inception.

The company's product portfolio spans four layers: (1) degree programs — MBAs from €9,900 and Bachelor degrees from €9,900–€12,900 delivered 100% online through accredited university partners and owned institutions; (2) professional certificates — CAS programs at €2,990, micro-credentials at €399 per 50-hour course, and Diplomlehrgänge; (3) corporate products — most notably the ELG GROW subscription at €1.99 per employee per month, launched in 2025 to provide B2B HR/L&D departments access to the 40+ course library; and (4) platform and content services — white-label LMS licensing, online proctoring, and end-to-end content digitalization for universities and enterprises.

The business model combines four revenue streams: B2C tuition (multi-year degree enrollments), B2B corporate subscriptions (ELG GROW and bespoke training packages), platform/services licensing to educational institutions (revenue share and content-for-equity), and micro-credential unit sales. Go-to-market is hybrid: direct enterprise field sales via HubSpot, self-serve B2C enrollment through fernstudium.study, and channel partnerships with universities that resell ELG-developed content under their own accreditation. Customers span logistics, consulting, rail, public sector, publishing, and manufacturing, with no single dominant account.

Name

ELG E-Learning-Group

Legal name

ELC E-Learning-Consulting GmbH

Website

https://e-learning-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ELG E-Learning Group is a Vienna-based online education provider operating two owned private universities plus a partner network across the DACH region, delivering accredited MBA, Bachelor, CAS, and micro-credential programs on a Moodle LMS with Proctorio proctoring, and serving working professionals, corporate clients, and educational institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Education and Distance Learning

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Core Digital Curriculum & Courseware (Full Programs & Units) (EDAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Integrated Tutoring + Learning Content Platforms (Curriculum + Tutors) (EDANAGAL)

Keywords

• Online distance learning
• Corporate e-learning
• Continuing education programs
• Learning management system
• Micro-credential courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2C Distance Learning Programs: Tuition fees from individual students enrolling in MBA, Executive MBA, Bachelor, and CAS programs offered via partner universities and ELG's own institutions. Programs are priced from €9,900 to €16,200 depending on degree level and study duration. Revenue is recognized over the program enrollment period.
2. B2B Corporate Training & ELG GROW: Corporate clients subscribe to ELG GROW upskilling platform (€1.99/employee/month) or purchase bespoke corporate training packages. Individual micro-credentials (e.g., €399 per course) are sold B2B with volume discounts (B2B Packages). Customized e-learning content development contracts with enterprises represent additional B2B revenue.
3. Platform & Services Licensing to Educational Institutions: ELG provides its LMS platform, online proctoring services, and E-Learning content to partner universities and Fachhochschulen. Revenue arrangements include revenue sharing, content-for-equity, and fixed licensing fees. Partners gain access to ready-made accredited higher education content and administrative services (student support, exam administration).
4. Micro-credential Individual Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of individual micro-credential courses priced at fixed unit rates (e.g., €399 for 50-hour courses). Students self-enroll and pay per course, with access valid for 12 months. Additional B2B volume packages available at negotiated rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ELG E-Learning Group operates an online continuing education platform that delivers flexible, 100% online degree programs (MBA, Bachelor), professional certificates (CAS), micro-credentials, and corporate training through proprietary and partner universities in the DACH region. The offering combines a Moodle-based Learning Management System, Proctorio-powered automated exam supervision, and in-house multimedia content production to enable accredited, location- and time-independent learning for working professionals and corporate workforces.

Product overview

ELG E-Learning Group operates a multi-product education technology platform centered on a Moodle-based Learning Management System (LMS) combined with Proctorio-powered online proctoring. The portfolio comprises three main tiers: (1) Corporate subscription products including ELG GROW (digital upskilling subscription at €1.99/employee/month) and E-Learning on Demand content packages; (2) Degree programs (MBA and Bachelor) and professional certificates (Micro-Credentials, CAS, Diplomlehrgänge) delivered via its own universities (Deutsche Hochschule, Brand University) and partner institutions; and (3) Infrastructure services including the Moodle LMS platform, online proctoring, and content digitalization services for B2B partners. The group also includes ELC (B2C) and ELT (B2B) as operating subsidiaries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ELG GROW: Digital upscaling subscription service offering access to the E-Learning Group's course library for companies at 1.99 EUR per employee per month.
• Deutsche Hochschule
• Brand University

Products and services

• ELG GROW Digital upskilling subscription service offering companies access to a library of over 40 micro-credential courses for employee professional development at €1.99 per employee per month.
• Moodle LMS (Learning Management System) Web-based learning management system used to deliver, manage, and administer E-Learning content including courses, videos, audio files, interactive exercises, quizzes, and online exams. Provides course management, user and group administration, communication tools, assessment features, and analytics. Configurable with custom branding, add-ons, and plugins for partner institutions.
• Online Proctoring Automated exam proctoring service enabling participants to take exams on their own computers, 24/7, location-independent, and GDPR-compliant. Verifies student identity and ensures exam integrity. Processes approximately 100,000 online exams annually with an average of 12 exams per learner per year. Available to both ELG programs and partner institutions.
• E-Learning on Demand Ready-to-use E-Learning content and courses including micro-credentials, diploma programs, university certificates, and individual E-Learning modules that partner institutions can purchase or bundle into custom learning paths.
• Content Digitalization Services Transformation of static content (PDFs, PowerPoints, printed materials) into interactive, multimedia E-Learning formats. Services include 360-degree learning concept design, micro-learning content creation, and end-to-end multimedia production.
• Micro-Credentials (Mikrozertifikate) Short, focused online courses (50 hours) delivering practical, job-relevant skills. Topics include Agile/Scrum, Big Data & AI, Brand Creation, Brand Expansion, Circular Economy, Green Business Models, Logistics 4.0, Communication Psychology, and more. Priced at €399 per course; 100% online, self-paced, no prerequisites.
• MBA Programs Master of Business Administration degree programs offered in partnership with German and Austrian universities. Specializations include Brand Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain Management, HR Management, Sustainability Management, and Wirtschaftspsychologie. Programs from €9,900 all-inclusive, 90–120 ECTS, 18–48 months duration, fully online with free extension.
• Bachelor Programs Bachelor degree programs in Business Administration and Management offered through Deutsche Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften. Specializations include General Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Event Management, Change & Innovation Management, Digital Business Management, Customer Relationship Management, and Digital Health Management. 180 ECTS, 100% online, berufsbegleitend, ranging €9,900 (full-time 36 months) to €12,900 (part-time 72 months).
• Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) University-level certificates offering specialized professional development, including Financial Management & Controlling (24 ECTS, €2,990) and Digital Health Management (24 ECTS, €2,990, offered by LUNEX University). Each program comprises 600 hours of study.
• Diplomlehrgänge (Diploma Programs) Comprehensive professional diploma programs covering business and management topics, offered in partnership with educational institutions.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Deutsche Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften (GU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerELG's own university founded in 2022 and headquartered in Potsdam, Germany. Focuses on generalist business and informatics competencies with maximum practical relevance. Awards Bachelor degrees (B.A.) and MBA programs. Key institution for ELG's Evolution Stage 2 strategy.
• Brand University of Applied Sciences (BU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerELG holds a stake in Brand University of Applied Sciences in Hamburg, Germany. Specializes in brand and marketing expertise, training future brand and marketing professionals. Offers MBA Brand Marketing programs in collaboration with ELG.
• Fachhochschule des BFI Wien (FH BFI Wien)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partner university for MBA General Management programs including HR Management and Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement specializations. Jointly developed fully digital MBA programs with ELG providing technology and content, FH BFI Wien providing accreditation.
• Donau-Universität KremsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner university for digital content and e-learning solutions. ELG provides content digitization and e-learning production services to support Krems' online program offerings.
• FH JOANNEUMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity of applied sciences partner for which ELG provides content digitization and e-learning production services.
• LUNEX UniversityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity partner that issues CAS certificates for ELG programs such as Digital Health Management and Financial Management und Controlling. ELG develops and delivers the content.
• Management Forum StarnbergminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorELG developed online diploma programs for Management Forum Starnberg, which now offers these programs under its own brand. Described as a win-win partnership in the growing online education market.
• Ferdinand Porsche FernFHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner university receiving digital content and e-learning solutions from ELG for online program delivery.
• Grow My TreeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partner that plants trees for every enrollment in an ELG continuing education program. A single tree neutralizes approximately 22 kg of CO2 annually, fully offsetting the 4–6 kg CO2 footprint of an MBA distance learning program.
• Fresenius University of Applied SciencesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a partner institution in ELG's Bildungsanbieter page, receiving content and/or technology services from ELG.
• Holzmann Medien GmbH & Co. KGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerELG produced 97 learning videos for parts of Holzmann Medien's master craftsman examination (Meisterprüfung). Relationship described as reliable and precisely meeting client requirements.
• IBB Institut für berufliche BildungminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a partner institution receiving content and technology services from ELG.
• Dr. Pendl & Dr. Piswanger GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerELG provided content digitization and e-learning production services for this HR consulting firm.
• Kuratorium für Verkehrssicherheit (KfV)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic safety institution in Austria that partnered with ELG for digital content solutions.
• Digital Campus VorarlbergminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducational institution partner for digital content and e-learning delivery.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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