What humbee solutions GmbH does

humbee solutions GmbH is a German SaaS company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Meerbusch (near Düsseldorf), operating as a cloud-native business platform vendor for the German Mittelstand and selected verticals. The platform consolidates document management (DMS), CRM, workflow automation, task management, collaboration, and case-based working (Vorgangsbearbeitung) into a single GoBD- and GDPR-compliant system, organized around a central 'case' (Vorgang) that aggregates all related emails, documents, tasks, and communications. The technology stack is C# / ASP.NET Core / Angular / TypeScript on Microsoft Azure with NoSQL databases, delivered as a browser-based Progressive Web App with a versioned REST API, WebHooks, deep native Microsoft 365/Outlook integration, and an MCP (Model Context Protocol) interface under development for AI interoperability. Specialized sub-products address equipment rental, construction, AP automation, digital signatures, and ticketing; an Application Builder allows customers to extend the platform without programming.

The company sells via a per-user SaaS subscription priced at approximately €57.90/user/month for the Business+ tier, with all core features (DMS, CRM, workflows, AI Copilot, MS365 integration, REST API, unlimited storage) included at the base price and a 30-day free trial that does not auto-renew. Revenue is generated through subscription, optional paid add-on modules (SAP interface, automated document data extraction, invoice automation), and commissions on a partner App-Store. Go-to-market blends a self-serve product-led motion with a structured partner channel of ten named implementation/reseller firms, supplemented by industry-association partnerships (bbi, BornToLift), a flagship annual Experience Day, and SEO-led competitive comparison pages against DocuWare, Amagno, fileee, Fluix, Meisterwerk, and HERO. The company is bootstrapped and founder-controlled, led by three Managing Directors (Ralf Bönning as technical lead, Burghardt Garske, and Gavin Garske), with no disclosed funding rounds or external investors.

Name

humbee solutions GmbH

Legal name

humbee solutions GmbH

Website

https://humbee.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

humbee solutions GmbH provides a cloud-native, GoBD-compliant SaaS platform combining document management, CRM, workflow automation, and case-based processing for the German Mittelstand and SMB/mid-market customers across ten verticals including property management, equipment rental, and public administration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Document Management and Business Process Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Case Management & Request Fulfillment Platforms (HDAEALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

End-to-End Enterprise AI Platforms (MLOps & Model Lifecycle Management) (HDAEANAA), Enterprise Integration, iPaaS & Middleware Services (API/EDI) (BPAEAGAH)

Keywords

• Cloud document management
• Case management software
• Workflow automation platform
• GoBD compliant archiving
• AI document processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Meerbusch

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription (Per-User): Monthly or annual subscription license priced per user. All core features (DMS, CRM, Workflows, AI Copilot, MS365 integration, REST API, Kanban, mobile access) are included in the base price. No feature-gated add-ons for core functionality. Support included. Volume starts at 1 user with no minimum commitment.
2. Optional Add-On Modules: Certain specialized extensions are charged separately on top of the base subscription, such as the SAP interface, automated document data extraction module, and the invoice processing automation module. Standard features (e.g., map visualization, standard REST API access) are included free of charge.
3. Partner App-Store: Third-party partner applications can be published in the humbee admin App-Store where customers can book them directly. Partners develop and monetize their own applications integrated into humbee, with humbee taking a commission on bookings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

humbee solutions GmbH sells a cloud-native, all-in-one SaaS business platform that combines GoBD-compliant document management (DMS), CRM, workflow automation, task management, collaboration, and email integration around a central case-based working environment (Vorgangsbearbeitung) that consolidates every related email, document, task, and communication in one place. The platform includes a trademarked intelligent search engine (SmartBeeSearch®), an integrated AI Copilot, a no-code Application Builder, and a versioned REST API with MCP support for AI interoperability.

Product overview

humbee solutions GmbH offers a unified cloud-native all-in-one business process platform marketed as an alternative to fragmented tool landscapes (DMS, CRM, email, task management, chat, archive). The core product 'humbee' integrates document management (DMS), CRM, workflow automation, task management, collaboration, and case-based working (Vorgangsbearbeitung) around a central 'case' (Vorgang) that consolidates emails, documents, tasks, and communication. The platform includes named sub-products and modules: SmartBeeSearch® for intelligent full-text search, the humbee Copilot (KI Copilot) for AI-powered document processing and case summarization, an Application Builder for low-code custom application development, a REST API and Web-Hooks for third-party integrations, and an App-Store for partner-built extensions. Specialized add-on modules cover equipment rental (humbee equipment rental), AP automation, digital signatures, and construction-specific functions (digitale Bauakte). The platform is sold as a per-user per-month SaaS subscription with pricing starting at €57.90/user/month (Business+ plan).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• humbee (Core Platform) An all-in-one cloud-native SaaS platform combining GoBD-compliant document management (DMS), CRM, workflow automation, task management, collaboration, and email integration around a central 'case' (Vorgang). Designed for the German Mittelstand and standardized with native Microsoft 365 integration, AI Copilot, and Application Builder.
• humbee equipment rental (Software für Maschinenverleih / Baumaschinenvermietung) A specialized vertical solution for equipment and construction machinery rental companies, handling the full rental process from inquiry through freight planning and delivery to return and invoicing, with geo-redundant data storage and Maps integration. Designed for German Maschinenverleih and Baumaschinenvermietung companies.
• Digitale Rechnungsverarbeitung (AP Automation) A cloud-based accounts payable automation solution covering OCR capture of incoming invoices, validation, digital approval workflows, and posting to connected ERP systems. Targeted at German finance teams that need to reduce manual invoice processing while maintaining GoBD-compliant archiving.
• Digitale Unterschrift (Digital Signature) Integrated digital signature capability enabling fully paperless approval workflows. Documents can be signed digitally and are archived automatically in the relevant case. Integrated with StepOver electronic signature technology. Targeted at German businesses that need legally compliant, paperless signing.
• Digitale Bauakte (Digital Construction File) A specialized solution for the German construction industry featuring automatic integration of online weather data into construction diaries, GAEB data visualization, and structured construction project documentation. Targeted at construction companies and project managers.
• Ticketsystem (Ticket Management) A ticket management system configured via process mailboxes that automatically generate cases from incoming emails, enabling rapid setup of ticket or inquiry-handling workflows without custom development. Targeted at service teams that need a lightweight ticket system on the humbee platform.
• Online Prozesse (Online Processes) A web-form-driven online process initiation solution that triggers case creation through humbee's REST API, with form field contents automatically mapped to corresponding case properties. Targeted at businesses that want customers, employees, or partners to start processes via public web forms.
• GoBD-konforme Archivierung (GoBD-Compliant Archiving) A legally compliant archiving solution meeting German GoBD requirements (Grundsätze zur ordnungsmäßigen Führung und Aufbewahrung von Büchern) with individually configurable retention periods, automatic calculation per §147 AO and §§238, 257 HGB, and event-triggered deletion. Targeted at German organizations that need tax- and commercial-law-compliant document retention.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% more time available for care placement per candidate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability10 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Z1Digital (Martin Hofmann, Mitinhaber)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerZ1Digital is a DMS/CRM specialist and authorized humbee partner. Mitinhaber Martin Hofmann describes humbee as having 'almost infinite application possibilities' due to its adaptability to different users and industries. Z1Digital collaborates with humbee's development team and other partners to meet special industry requirements and expand the user base.
• Hartmann Consulting Team (Thomas Hartmann, Geschäftsführer)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHartmann Consulting Team describes the humbee partnership as consistently collaborative, open, and on equal terms. They appreciate the combination of a powerful product and an engaged, solution-oriented team. The clear focus on simple, digital processes makes sales easy to understand and immediately tangible for customers.
• Christian Sommerfeld ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDigitalization consulting firm offering humbee implementation and process optimization services to end customers.
• Feid Consulting & Coaching (Dirk Feid)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting firm providing coaching and digitalization consulting services, reselling and implementing humbee for end customers.
• Kohlschein Messe mit SystemminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEvent and trade show services firm offering humbee as part of its digitalization consulting portfolio.
• Happy ElectricminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIT/digital services firm reselling and implementing humbee for end customers.
• inaviasminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIT consulting firm reselling and implementing humbee for end customers.
• Matschke-Consulting (Matthias Matschke)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndependent consulting firm reselling and implementing humbee.
• KeepblueminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIT services firm reselling and implementing humbee for end customers.
• OVARIS - IT anders gedachtminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIT consulting firm with a differentiated approach to IT, reselling and implementing humbee.
• Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited (Azure Cloud Infrastructure)coreTechnology or Integrationhumbee is built and operated on Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure. Azure provides compute, storage, and platform services for the humbee SaaS platform. humbee also integrates deeply with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Office, Teams) for end-user productivity. Azure DevOps referenced for CI/CD pipeline management.
• Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Office, Teams)coreTechnology or IntegrationDeep native integration with Microsoft 365. Emails and files can be archived directly from Outlook via context menu or drag-and-drop, automatically landing in the correct case. Office documents integrate seamlessly. Microsoft Bookings used for consultation scheduling.
• bbi – Bundesverband der Baumaschinen-, Baugeräte- und Industriemaschinen-Firmen e.V.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association for construction machinery, equipment, and industrial machinery companies. Host of the 'Best Practice Digital' event series where humbee customers (e.g., Hundrup) present real-world digitalization case studies. humbee participates as a featured solution provider in these events.
• BornToLift E.V.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association for the aerial work platform (Hebebühnenbranche) sector. Hosts an annual Innovation Day where humbee equipment rental software is presented. humbee maintains a presence to connect with equipment rental companies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Zoho: Zoho is a global SaaS suite offering CRM, document management, workflows, AI assistants and collaboration tools in a single bundle. It overlaps with humbee's all-in-one positioning at a broader, more international SMB segment and competes for buyers seeking integrated, low-cost platforms.
• Salesforce: Salesforce is the global CRM and customer engagement platform leader with broad workflow, document handling and AI capabilities. While not targeting the German Mittelstand specifically, it competes for the CRM and workflow automation portion of humbee's value proposition in larger enterprise deals.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365: Microsoft Dynamics 365 is Microsoft's enterprise CRM and business applications suite, deeply integrated with Microsoft 365 and Azure — both core to humbee's stack. It is a broad incumbent with overlapping CRM, workflow and document capabilities, particularly threatening if Microsoft bundles deeper case management into its existing M365 footprint.

Direct peers

• DocuWare: DocuWare is a leading German-headquartered DMS and workflow automation vendor targeting mid-market and enterprise customers globally. humbee explicitly lists DocuWare as a primary competitor on its comparison pages, competing in the same GoBD-compliant document management and workflow category with a similar target buyer profile.
• fileee: fileee is a German cloud-based document management solution targeting SMBs with intelligent document organization and search. humbee names fileee in its competitive comparison set, making it a direct competitor in the German SMB DMS market with overlapping feature scope.
• Meisterwerk: Meisterwerk is a German trade and craft business software provider. humbee lists Meisterwerk on its comparison pages as a competitor, indicating overlap in serving German SMB digitalization use cases for trade and craft operators.
• HERO Software: HERO Software is a German SaaS provider for trades and construction businesses offering CRM, project management and document workflows. humbee names HERO in its comparison pages, positioning against it in the trade and SMB software category.
• Fluix: Fluix is a cloud-based workflow and document management platform for construction, field services and industrial SMBs. humbee names Fluix as a comparator, overlapping on workflow automation and document handling for field-based SMB operators.
• Amagno: Amagno is a German document management and business process platform serving SMBs and mid-market with cloud-based DMS, workflows and case handling. humbee explicitly names Amagno as a head-to-head competitor, positioning against it on case-based processing versus traditional document archive approaches.

Emerging players

• Stackfield: Stackfield is a German-hosted team collaboration and project management platform with document management and case handling capabilities. It targets European SMBs with strong data residency, overlapping with humbee on collaboration, document organization and GDPR-compliant hosting for the Mittelstand.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/humbee
• Facebookfacebook.com/humbeesolutions
• Xx.com/humbeeDE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/humbee-solutions

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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