What Connexta does

Connexta Group Services GmbH is a Munich-headquartered, privately held IT services platform that has been built since June 2021 by AURELIUS Wachstumskapital SE & Co. KG as a buy-and-build roll-up of German Mittelstand-focused IT system houses and managed service providers. The group currently comprises ~19 legally independent subsidiaries operating ~18–19 offices across Germany and ~750 employees, with consolidated FY2025 revenue of €169.3M and post-June 2026 group revenue of approximately €200M across roughly 6,000 customers. Each subsidiary retains its regional brand and customer relationships (e.g., ID.KOM in Kempten, BASYS Brinova in Bremen, IF-Tech in Munich/Ansbach/Passau, SOHnix in Sievershagen, premier experts in Schwaig bei Nürnberg), while a thin central group management (CEO Dr. Jens Stief, CFO Josef Ranner, COO Ralph Bechtle, CCO Christopher Schmelter, M&A head Christian Schaub) coordinates cross-sell, shared services and acquisition integration.

Connexta's offering spans the full hybrid IT stack: managed services, IT security (including NIS2 readiness and high-end Fortinet-led security via esko-systems), modern workplace / digital work (Citrix, Microsoft, IF-Tech), cloud transformation (Microsoft Azure, M365, private cloud from proprietary data centers at ID.KOM and the ISO 27001 / BSI IT-Grundschutz certified SOHnix facility), high-availability data management, business applications (DATEV, ELO, ERP via SOHnix), and IT outsourcing/consulting. Underlying proprietary assets include the ISO 27001/BSI IT-Grundschutz certified SOHnix data center, ID.KOM's solar-powered data center in the Allgäu, and AI-powered telesales technology inside LeadsToSale GmbH, the group's wholly-owned B2B lead generation and events agency.

Revenue mechanics combine recurring managed services contracts (the primary model across CSS-connect, DSS-connect, SOHnix and similar subsidiaries) with project-based IT consulting, supported by deep vendor partnerships with Microsoft, Dell Technologies, HPE, Citrix, Fortinet, Sophos, Fujitsu, Veeam, Nutanix, IGEL, Paessler, Hitachi Vantara and Enginsight, and by an internal B2B telesales engine. Customers are concentrated in the German Mittelstand across tax advisory, public administration, healthcare and general SME verticals, with all 19 group companies selling direct and cross-referring within the group — the group does not serve markets outside Germany and is unlisted, with no public funding rounds disclosed beyond AURELIUS Wachstumskapital's sponsorship.

Name

Connexta

Legal name

Connexta Group Services GmbH

Website

https://connexta.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Connexta is a Munich-based, AURELIUS-sponsored IT services group of ~19 German Mittelstand-focused subsidiaries offering managed services, IT security, cloud transformation and modern workplace solutions to ~6,000 customers via ~€200M in annual group revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (HDABAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (IT GRC) Platforms (HDAEALAK), Managed Application Platforms (App PaaS & Runtime Services) (HDABAAAD)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Hybrid cloud services
• IT security services
• Modern workplace solutions
• IT consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Services & Recurring IT Services: Connexta generates recurring revenue through managed services contracts covering IT infrastructure, cloud, security, and operations. Group companies like CSS-connect and DSS-connect specifically emphasize recurring business and standardized services. The group positions itself as a long-term IT partner for customers, supporting them from strategy through to ongoing operations.
2. IT Consulting & Project Services: One-time and project-based consulting and implementation services for IT infrastructure, cloud transformation, security, and workplace modernization. These are typically sold as professional services engagements with one-time fees.
3. Telesales & Marketing Services (via LeadsToSale): LeadsToSale GmbH provides B2B lead generation, telesales, events organization, and marketing services to group companies, creating internal cross-charge revenue streams and external customer acquisition value.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Connexta is a Munich-based IT services group that delivers managed services, hybrid cloud infrastructure, IT security, modern workplace, and business application services to the German Mittelstand. Operations are organized through approximately 19 regionally anchored subsidiary IT system houses that retain their own brands while leveraging shared group resources, certified data centers, and technology vendor partnerships. The group also provides specialized offerings such as NIS2 compliance readiness and AI governance (KI Manager as a Service).

Product overview

Connexta is an IT services group focused on serving the German Mittelstand with hybrid cloud, IT security, managed services, and modern workplace solutions. The offering is structured as a platform-plus-partners model where the parent company coordinates services across subsidiary companies, each contributing specialized capabilities. Core offerings include Managed Services, IT Security Services, Modern Workplace Solutions, Cloud Transformation, and High-Availability Data Management. Specialized offerings include KI Manager as a Service for AI governance, NIS2 Compliance Services, and LeadsToSale for B2B lead generation. The group operates through regional IT companies that maintain entrepreneurial independence while leveraging shared resources and expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LeadsToSale: Tochterunternehmen für Telesales, B2B-Leadgenerierung, Marketing und Events für die connexta-Gruppe.

Products and services

• Managed IT Services
• IT Security Services
• Modern Workplace Solutions
• Cloud Transformation Services
• High-Availability Data Management
• KI Manager as a Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved Platz 17 in the Lünendonk list of leading German IT service companies (up from Platz 18 in 2025)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hitachi VantaracoreTechnology or Integration · 6 October 2025CSS-connect and DSS-connect bring long-standing HPE and Hitachi Vantara partnerships to the connexta group. Hitachi Vantara expertise strengthens infrastructure and data storage capabilities, complementing Dell and HPE partnerships.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft is listed as a key technology partner on the connexta website. Group companies including premier experts specialize in Microsoft Cloud solutions (Azure, M365, Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, Microsoft Fabric, Data & AI). The partnership enables delivery of Microsoft-centric cloud transformations, hybrid infrastructure, and business applications across the group's customer base.
• Dell TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationDell Technologies is shown as a key technology partner. LANtana in particular has deep DELL expertise and provides highly available IT infrastructure based on high-end Dell components. The partnership strengthens connexta's hardware and infrastructure capabilities.
• CitrixcoreTechnology or IntegrationCitrix is listed as a key technology partner. CSS-connect brings deep Citrix expertise in workspace management and virtualization, which strengthens connexta's modern workplace offerings.
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)coreTechnology or IntegrationHPE is listed as a key technology partner. CSS-connect and DSS-connect bring long-standing HPE partnerships and significant expertise in infrastructure and server solutions.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationFortinet is listed as a key technology partner. esko-systems is a leading provider of high-end IT security solutions in the German-speaking region, with a focus on Fortinet products.
• SophoscoreTechnology or IntegrationSophos is listed as a key technology partner, providing endpoint and network security solutions across the group's customer base.
• sicdata — Unternehmensberatung (External Whistleblowing Officer)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partnersicdata — Unternehmensberatung, Tobias Erdmann e.K., serves as the externally appointed whistleblowing protection officer (Hinweisgeberschutz-Beauftragter) for the connexta group. They provide a web-based reporting system and handle incoming compliance violation reports confidentially.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Allgeier: German IT services group with a similar buy-and-build platform structure across multiple IT system houses and managed services brands. Both target the Mittelstand with full-service IT and operate through decentralized regional entities.
• CANCOM: Major German-headquartered managed services provider focused on hybrid cloud, managed services and IT security for mid-market and enterprise. Direct overlap with Connexta in cloud transformation, security and managed services for Mittelstand customers.
• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander: German IT system house focused on data center, cloud and managed services for mid-sized enterprises, with strong vendor partnerships (Cisco, Dell, Microsoft). Closely comparable business model and Mittelstand target market.
• Controlware: Established German IT system house and managed services provider delivering network, datacenter, security and cloud solutions to mid-market and enterprise — comparable scope of services and Mittelstand customer focus.
• GISA: Mid-sized German IT services group serving Mittelstand and public-sector customers with managed services, cloud and security. Comparable focus on regulated industries (healthcare, public administration) and similar German regional structure.
• DATAGROUP: Listed German IT service provider focused on managed services and data center operations for Mittelstand and public sector. Direct overlap in outsourced IT department services and certified data center operations.
• q.beyond: German cloud and managed services provider for mid-sized enterprises. Direct comparable in cloud transformation, managed services and security, with a similar Mittelstand customer profile and Microsoft partnership focus.

Regional players

• Fiducia & GAD / Fiducia IT: Cooperative IT service provider for German cooperative banks, with comparable managed infrastructure and security offerings for regulated mid-sized clients — comparable end customer profile in financial services.

Broad incumbents

• Bechtle: Listed German IT system house and managed services provider with extensive German footprint. Overlaps broadly with Connexta in cloud, security and managed services for mid-market, but operates at much larger scale and as a public company.
• Avanade: Global Microsoft-focused SI (Accenture/Microsoft JV) with deep Microsoft Cloud, Azure and Copilot expertise — overlapping with Connexta's Microsoft-led cloud transformation practice, though serving larger enterprise customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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