What taod does

taod Consulting GmbH is a German data consulting firm headquartered in Cologne, with additional offices in Hamburg and Stuttgart. Founded in 2018, it provides B2B professional services across the data lifecycle — including data strategy, BI and data analytics, cloud data platform architecture, and AI engineering — under three sub-brands: taod (core consulting), taod.ai (AI-focused services), and taod Academy (training and enablement). The firm serves roughly 40 named enterprise customers across energy, finance and insurance, retail, manufacturing, life sciences, real estate, and media verticals — including Fresenius, HD+, Blinkist, SKF, Dexcom, Siemens, Vodafone, SCHUFA, Roche, and Novo Nordisk — with documented operational outcomes such as a 90% reduction in manual reporting at evm, 100% autonomous controlling capability at Dexcom, real-time processing of 2 million IoT devices and 190 TB of streaming data annually at HD+, and dashboards managing 18,000+ students for Fresenius.

Technically, taod follows a technology-agnostic Modern Data Stack approach rather than building proprietary platforms. Its delivery spans Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, dbt, and other best-of-breed tools, combining cloud data warehousing, data engineering pipelines, self-service BI, customer data platforms, and AI engineering (LLMs, RAG, AI Agents, AI Automation). It holds Microsoft Solutions Partner status with Data & AI on Azure specialization and Analytics Specialist designation, Databricks Bronze Partner status, ISO 27001 certification, and is a member of KI Bundesverband. The firm is privately held as a GmbH and is part of the E113 Gruppe alongside sister company kernpunkt.

taod's revenue model is predominantly professional services delivered via fixed-project and time-and-materials consulting engagements. A separate fee-based training revenue stream runs through taod Academy (in-house corporate sessions and public courses covering Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Fabric, Power Automate, and AI topics). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; all engagements initiate through direct sales via website forms, [email protected], or phone, with named sales contacts including a Head of Sales. With a team of 70+ data experts, 50+ technology certifications, and a self-reported 380+ international projects delivered alongside >40% average annual company growth, taod operates as a mid-sized DACH-focused boutique with expanding ambitions in AI services.

Name

taod

Legal name

taod Consulting GmbH

Website

https://taod.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

taod Consulting GmbH is a German data, analytics, and AI consulting firm headquartered in Cologne that delivers data strategy, BI, cloud data platform, and AI engineering services to mid-market and enterprise clients across energy, finance, retail, manufacturing, and life sciences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Data & Analytics Consulting Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Data, Analytics & AI Consulting (BPAHAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emerging Tech (IoT, Blockchain, AR/VR, Edge) Consulting (BPAHAEAL), ERP, CRM & Enterprise Applications Consulting (BPAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Data strategy consulting
• Cloud data platform
• BI analytics consulting
• AI engineering services
• Modern data stack

Headquarters

HQ city

Cologne

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services / Consulting: The primary revenue stream is consulting engagements for Data Strategy, BI & Data Analytics, Cloud Data Platform, and AI Services. Projects range from strategy workshops to full implementation. Engagement models include fixed-project and time-and-materials.
2. Training & Enablement: taod Academy generates revenue through fee-based training programs for teams, covering Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Fabric, Power Automate, AI, and Machine Learning. Training is delivered as public or in-house corporate sessions.
3. AI Services: taod offers AI consulting and engineering services under the taod.ai brand, including AI Strategy, LLM implementations, RAG, AI Agents, and AI Automation. These are delivered as consulting engagements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

taod Consulting GmbH is a German technology-agnostic data consulting firm that provides end-to-end data project services across Data Strategy, BI & Data Analytics, Cloud Data Platform, and AI implementation. The firm delivers consulting engagements for mid-market and enterprise clients across the DACH region, complemented by training programs via taod Academy. Core offerings include data maturity assessments, KPI and dashboard development, Modern Data Stack architecture, and AI engineering (LLMs, RAG, AI Agents) under the taod.ai brand.

Product overview

taod is a German data consulting company (taod Consulting GmbH) that provides consulting services rather than a unified software product. The company operates under three main sub-brands: taod (core Data Strategy, BI & Analytics, Cloud Data Platform consulting), taod.ai (AI-focused consulting and engineering services), and taod Academy (training and enablement programs). The consulting services help clients with data strategy development, BI and analytics implementation, cloud data platform architecture, and AI solution deployment. The Academy provides instructor-led training on BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Fabric) and AI topics. The company follows a Modern Data Stack approach, working with technologies including Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and dbt Labs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% reduction in manual reports for energy sector clients
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers39 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Microsoft (Power BI, Azure, Fabric, Copilot)coreTechnology or Integrationtaod is a Microsoft Solutions Partner with specializations in Data & AI on Azure and Analytics. It is a certified implementation partner for Power BI, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Fabric. The company offers training in Power BI, Power Automate, and Microsoft Copilot. Power BI and Azure are central to many of taod's BI and cloud data platform implementations.
• TableaucoreTechnology or IntegrationTableau is one of taod's two primary BI platforms alongside Power BI. taod offers Tableau training through taod Academy and has delivered multiple Tableau-based implementation projects (e.g., Dexcom central controlling dashboard). A dedicated Tableau technology page exists on taod.de.
• SnowflakecoreTechnology or IntegrationSnowflake is listed as one of taod's core technology partners, particularly for cloud data platform consulting. taod offers consulting for data management in Snowflake and has a dedicated Snowflake technology page on its website.
• DatabrickscoreTechnology or IntegrationDatabricks is a core technology partner. taod holds a Databricks Bronze Partner status and provides consulting for Databricks Lakehouse implementations. The company has a dedicated Databricks technology page on its website.
• dbt Labs (dbt)coreTechnology or Integrationdbt (data build tool) is a core component of taod's Modern Data Stack approach. taod offers consulting for dbt implementations as part of its data transformation and cloud data platform services.
• kernpunktcoreOtherskernpunkt is taod's sister company within the E113 Group. The two companies collaborate and share group resources. taod's website lists kernpunkt as part of the E113 group ecosystem.
• E113 Gruppe (E113 Group)coreOtherstaod is part of the E113 Group, which also includes kernpunkt. The group provides shared infrastructure, cross-selling opportunities, and organizational scale. taod explicitly markets itself as 'Ein Teil der E113 Gruppe.'

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Datagroup SE: German IT services provider offering managed services, cloud, and SAP/data services to mid-market and enterprise clients. Comparable in DACH-centric GTM and mid-market enterprise targeting, though broader in scope and less specialized in Modern Data Stack consulting.
• MHP (a Porsche company): German management and IT consultancy owned by Porsche with a strong data and AI practice serving automotive, manufacturing, and mobility clients. Comparable in data strategy and platform consulting scope; differs by automotive vertical concentration and larger corporate backing.

Direct peers

• Datatonic: UK-headquartered data and AI consultancy delivering data engineering, ML engineering, and analytics on Google Cloud, Snowflake, and Databricks. Closely comparable in service mix (data strategy, cloud data platforms, AI/ML implementation) and Modern Data Stack tooling orientation to taod, despite a different geographic footprint.
• Infomotion GmbH: German data and analytics consultancy specialized in BI, data warehousing, and analytics on Microsoft, SAP, and open-source stacks. Directly comparable in DACH focus, vendor-agnostic positioning, and service portfolio overlap with taod's BI & Data Analytics and Cloud Data Platform practices.
• Thoughtworks: Global technology consultancy with a strong data and AI engineering practice covering strategy, platform engineering, and ML/AI delivery. Comparable in Modern Data Stack consulting, independent technology advice positioning, and enterprise-grade delivery, though at significantly larger scale.
• Slalom: US-headquartered technology and business consulting firm with deep data and analytics practices across Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake, and Databricks. Closely comparable in vendor-agnostic positioning, regional/local delivery model, and emphasis on data strategy-to-implementation lifecycle.
• q.beyond AG: German IT and cloud consulting firm offering cloud, data, and SAP services to mid-market and enterprise clients. Comparable in DACH-centric GTM, multi-cloud data practice, and target buyer profile (German Mittelstand and large enterprises).

Broad incumbents

• Accenture Data & AI: Global professional services firm with one of the largest data and AI practices worldwide. Comparable in service-line breadth (strategy, data platforms, AI engineering) and enterprise client base, with materially greater scale and global delivery capability.
• Arvato (Bertelsmann): Bertelsmann-owned IT and digital services subsidiary with German enterprise clients across retail, consumer goods, and media. Overlaps with taod in BI/data consulting and retail vertical exposure but operates as part of a much larger diversified services portfolio.
• Capgemini Invent: Global consulting arm of Capgemini with large-scale data, analytics, and AI practices. Represents the broad incumbent competitor competing for the same enterprise transformation budgets as taod, with deeper resources but typically higher price points.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/taod-consulting-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/taod_consulting
• Xx.com/the_art_of_data
• Facebookfacebook.com/taodcologne

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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