SYNCWORK

What SYNCWORK does

Syncwork AG is an owner-managed (inhabergeführte) management and IT consulting firm founded in 2001 in Berlin, Germany, specializing in business intelligence, IT consulting, and SAP services across highly regulated industries. The firm employs 135 people distributed across six offices in Germany (Berlin, Dresden, Wiesbaden, Köln, Garching bei München) and Switzerland (Zürich), and has served approximately 468 active clients over its operating history. Its primary verticals are Life Science (pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotech), Financial Services (banks, leasing), and the Public Sector, with secondary exposure to Industry and Automotive clients. The consulting portfolio spans strategy, digital transformation, process automation, cloud migration, data analytics, AI/data science, validation/qualification, and project management, supported by proprietary software products including scarabPLUS (a Life Science Manufacturing Execution System), MARVELS (a Life Science compliance/validation offering), and the Argus Web Toolbox (an Oracle Argus Safety add-on for pharmacovigilance workflows).

The firm operates a sales-led, project-based go-to-market model, distributing services through direct enterprise engagement and supplementing demand generation with proprietary event series (TECHBAR, Expert Lounge, Validation Talk) and participation in industry conferences (ISPE, GAMP, GMP PharmaCongress). Revenue is generated almost entirely through professional consulting services sold on project and multi-year retainer bases, with pricing determined per engagement. Syncwork holds a broad technology partner ecosystem — Databricks, Microsoft, UiPath (Silver), Appian, AWS, Oracle, SAS, Informatica, Cloudera, and Generis (Silver) — and maintains ISO 27001, ISO 9001:2015, TISAX, EcoVadis Silver (2025), and Kununu Top Company (5 consecutive years through 2026) credentials. The Executive Board comprises four members led by co-founder Dr. Albrecht Hoene (CEO), with Jörg Frank, Martin Hartmann, and Jörg Reimann overseeing Systems Development, Public Management, and Industry/Automotive/SAP respectively; the Supervisory Board is chaired by co-founder Eberhard Bröer. Syncwork Suisse AG operates as a wholly-owned regional subsidiary.

Name

SYNCWORK

Legal name

Syncwork AG

Website

https://syncwork.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Syncwork AG is an owner-managed German management and IT consulting firm founded in 2001, serving Life Science, Financial Services, Public Sector, Automotive, and Industrial clients across Germany and Switzerland with 135 employees and proprietary Life Science software products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT and Management Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Other Management Consulting Services (541618)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

ERP, CRM & Enterprise Applications Consulting (BPAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Management consulting
• IT consulting
• Life science validation
• SAP consulting
• Digital transformation

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Consulting Services: Syncwork generates revenue by providing IT and management consulting services to clients on a project and retainer basis. Engagements span strategy, implementation, digital transformation, and managed services across the company's service lines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Syncwork AG is an owner-managed management and IT consulting firm that delivers end-to-end consulting across strategy, technology, and change management for regulated enterprises. It specializes in process automation (RPA), business intelligence, SAP services, cloud computing, data analytics, AI/data science, validation and qualification, and digital administration for the Life Science, Financial Services, Public Sector, Industry, and Automotive verticals. The firm complements its consulting with proprietary products including scarabPLUS (MES for Life Science) and MARVELS, plus the Argus Web Toolbox add-on for Oracle Argus Safety pharmacovigilance workflows.

Product overview

Syncwork AG is an owner-managed management and IT consulting firm offering a portfolio of proprietary solutions and consulting services. Their flagship products include scarabPLUS (Manufacturing Execution System for Life Sciences) and MARVELS (Life Science validation solution). Key service offerings span Process Automation (including RPA), Cloud Computing, Data Analytics (featuring Databricks expertise), AI/Data Science (NLP, Automated Document Intelligence), Digital Validation, and Business/IT Consulting. The company also offers the Argus Web Toolbox (AWT) as an add-on module that integrates with Oracle Argus Safety for pharmacovigilance workflows.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• scarabPLUS: A specialized solution for the Life Science sector, part of the test management and validation offerings.
• MARVELS

Products and services

• scarabPLUS Proprietary Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solution for the Life Science industry that enhances plant efficiency through optimized production processes and regulatory compliance, used with pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers operating GxP environments.
• MARVELS Life Science sector solution that ensures regulatory-compliant and reliable use of digital systems, working alongside structured test management and Digital / AI Validation services for pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical-device clients.
• Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Services End-to-end Robotic Process Automation services covering RPA Basics, RPA Operations and Support, and RPA Training, delivered to enterprise and public-sector clients across multiple industries.
• Cloud Computing Consulting Cloud migration, infrastructure setup, and cloud-native solution development services delivered on Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Databricks for regulated enterprises.
• Data Analytics (Databricks) Consulting Data analytics consulting built on the Databricks Lakehouse Platform for unified analytics, AI/ML workloads, and data engineering — including Swisscom's ENT DWH migration from SQL Server to Teradata.
• AI and Data Science Consulting Consulting, prototyping, development, research, and operational support for AI solutions including Natural Language Processing (Named Entity Recognition in pharmacovigilance), Automated Document Intelligence, and AI-based document processing.
• Digital Validation Consulting AI-powered transformation of IT-system validation processes into digital, integrated, and continuous processes for regulatory compliance in Life Science environments.
• SAP Consulting Services SAP consulting services spanning strategy, implementation, ERP/CRM, and SAP-led transformation programs, built and led since 2004 by Syncwork's Industry/Automotive practice lead.
• Digital Administration / Smart Government Consulting Digital Administration and Smart Government consulting for German public-sector clients covering IT procurement, IT project management, organizational and process consulting, and end-to-end accompaniment of digitalization initiatives.
• IT Consulting and Business Consulting Services Foundational IT and business consulting services spanning test automation, IT procurement management, project management, test management, and project-management support across regulated industries.

Quantifiable outcome

• 468 successful client engagements
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 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

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• IHI JU VICT3R InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Syncwork participates in the IHI JU VICT3R initiative alongside 33 partner organizations for 42 months from September 2024. The initiative aims to replace, reduce, and refine animal testing through Virtual Control Groups (VCG) using AI and statistical techniques. Syncwork ensures that computer systems meet GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) standards per OECD No. 17. The project is supported by €28 million in funding from IHI JU and industrial contributors.
• DatabrickscoreTechnology or Integration · 16 February 2023Syncwork is a Databricks partner, leveraging the Databricks Lakehouse Platform for unified data analytics, AI/ML workloads, and data engineering projects. The partnership enables clients to consolidate data pipelines, perform advanced analytics, and deploy machine learning models on a cloud-agnostic platform.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationSyncwork is a Microsoft partner offering solutions across Azure cloud, Power BI, Azure DevOps, and Microsoft 365. Services include cloud migration, hybrid cloud business intelligence, and Teams-based event management. Applications are hosted in the European Union.
• UiPathcoreTechnology or IntegrationSyncwork holds UiPath Silver Partner status, providing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) services to clients across multiple industries including finance, healthcare, insurance, public administration, retail, telecommunications, and energy/waste management.
• AppiancoreTechnology or IntegrationSyncwork provides software development services using the Appian low-code platform, enabling rapid development of custom business applications for clients.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationSyncwork offers cloud consulting services including AWS cloud migration, infrastructure setup, and cloud-native solution development.
• GenerisminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSyncwork is a Silber-Partner (Silver Partner) of Generis and supports the Generate conference. Syncwork assists clients with CARA platform migrations and validations — the platform is used by over 400,000 users globally for audit-ready quality management systems.
• BitkomminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBitkom is a major German digital association. Syncwork is a member, participating in industry advocacy, networking, and market intelligence sharing.
• GPM (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman Project Management Association partnership for project management expertise sharing and professional development.
• SIBB (Sport- und Inline-Blog — actually a regional business network)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional business network partnership in Berlin/Brandenburg area.
• bits&vision eGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSyncwork participates in the bits&vision network (formerly PLOENZKE NETZWERK), a cooperative of innovative IT companies facilitating knowledge exchange and joint project execution. Syncwork also collaborates with pco GmbH & Co. KG within this network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• viadee Unternehmensberatung: German owner-managed IT and management consultancy of similar size, focused on business process management, Java/enterprise development, and regulated-industry engagements. Closely matches Syncwork's profile as a Mittelstand IT consulting firm with strong employer-brand reputation.
• adesso SE: Listed German IT consultancy with deep enterprise-application/SAP and industry verticals (insurance, banking, public sector, healthcare). Sizable overlap with Syncwork in SAP ERP, financial services, and public-sector digitalization work, though adesso is significantly larger.
• mgm technology partners: Owner-managed German consultancy specializing in Java enterprise development, low-code (Mendix), and public-sector digitalization. Comparable in size, ownership structure, and in the mix of regulated-industry digitalization projects.
• iteratec GmbH: Munich-based German software and IT consultancy of comparable size, focused on enterprise architecture, cloud-native development, and digital transformation for insurance, banking, and industry. Overlaps with Syncwork in DACH enterprise IT consulting.
• codecentric AG: German IT consultancy specializing in cloud, data engineering, DevOps, and AI/ML with strong Databricks and Microsoft partnerships. Compares closely to Syncwork on Databricks/Snowflake data analytics and modern enterprise platform work.

Broad incumbents

• msg systems AG: Large German owner-managed software and consulting group covering banking, insurance, automotive, and public sector. Substantial overlap with Syncwork in regulated-industry IT consulting, but at a much larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• GFT Technologies SE: DACH-headquartered digital transformation consultancy with strong regulated-industry focus (banking, insurance) and deep partnerships with Microsoft, AWS, and Google. Highly comparable in vertical mix and platform partnerships, but materially larger and publicly listed.
• valantic GmbH: Munich-based digitalization consultancy spanning SAP, data/AI, and customer experience across financial services, manufacturing, automotive, and retail. Overlaps with Syncwork in SAP, automotive, and digital transformation engagements.
• CGI Deutschland: Subsidiary of global IT consulting firm CGI, providing end-to-end systems integration and managed services across German public sector, financial services, and life sciences. Competes with Syncwork for regulated-industry and public-sector transformation mandates in Germany.

Emerging players

• Accso – Advanced Consulting Solutions: Owner-managed German IT consultancy of similar size with focus on Java, cloud, and enterprise application modernization. Comparable Mittelstand-style operating model and DACH customer focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@syncworkag
• Facebookfacebook.com/syncworkag
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/syncworkag
• Instagraminstagram.com/syncworkag

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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