What Kohera does

Kohera is a Belgian information technology and services company founded in 2007, specializing exclusively in the Microsoft Data Platform. It operates from its Kontich headquarters with additional offices in Kortrijk (via its Kohera aan de Leie sub-brand), Leuven, and Luxembourg, and employs a team of 30+ certified Microsoft data professionals. The company is a privately held subsidiary of the Cronos Group, a diversified Belgian IT services conglomerate, and is positioned as the largest dedicated Microsoft Azure Data Services, SQL Server, and Power BI team in Belgium.

Kohera delivers three core service lines. Database Management covers architecture, tuning, high-availability/DR, and security for SQL Server and Azure cloud databases. Data Engineering focuses on scalable data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Databricks, including integrations with DBT and infrastructure-as-code automation. Data Insights delivers Power BI dashboards, semantic models, and self-service BI enablement, including end-user training. Differentiated technical capabilities include Advanced Specialization Certification from Microsoft, early access to Microsoft preview programs via the Cronos Group relationship, and being one of the first Belgian partners to deliver Azure SQL Managed Instance.

The business model is sales-led, B2B professional services with a long-term partnership orientation rather than transactional project delivery. Revenue streams consist of tailored consulting engagements and managed database services. Go-to-market relies on direct enterprise engagement via the website, customer referrals and case studies (CIO/CFO/IT manager testimonials), Microsoft co-selling, and community channels such as the Belgian SQL Server User Group. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; engagements are custom-scoped. Kohera serves mid-to-large enterprises across Belgium and the broader Benelux region, with a documented customer base spanning media, HR services, insurance, telecom, financial software, manufacturing, and construction.

Name

Kohera

Legal name

Kohera

Website

https://kohera.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kohera is a Belgian Microsoft data consultancy (30+ employees) within the Cronos Group that provides Database Management, Data Engineering, and Data Insights services on SQL Server, Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI for mid-to-large enterprises across Belgium and Luxembourg.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Data & Analytics Consulting

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

Data Engineering, Integration & ETL/ELT Services (BPAEAHAB)

Keywords

• Microsoft data consulting
• Data engineering services
• Business intelligence solutions
• SQL Server management
• Azure data platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Kontich

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services & Consulting: Kohera provides tailored data consulting services including database management, data engineering, and data insights engagements. These are custom professional services engagements, not standardized products, with long-term partnership focus rather than one-off project delivery.
2. Managed Database Services: Ongoing database management and monitoring services for SQL Server and cloud databases, including proactive monitoring, automated failover strategies, and high-availability solutions delivered by expert database architects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kohera is a Belgian Microsoft data consultancy that delivers three core service lines — Database Management (SQL Server and Azure cloud database architecture, tuning, and security), Data Engineering (scalable pipelines built on Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Synapse, and Databricks), and Data Insights (Power BI dashboards, semantic models, and reporting). All offerings are built exclusively on the Microsoft Data Platform and are delivered as tailored, long-term professional services engagements for mid-to-large enterprise clients in Belgium and Benelux.

Product overview

Kohera is a Belgian Microsoft data consultancy offering three core service lines: Database Management (SQL Server and cloud database architecture, tuning, and security), Data Engineering (scalable data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Synapse, and Databricks), and Data Insights (Power BI dashboards, semantic models, and reporting). The company operates a sub-brand called Kohera aan de Leie in Kortrijk, providing specialized data warehousing, reporting, and training services. All offerings are built exclusively on the Microsoft Data Platform, including Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, SQL Server Integration Services, Power BI, and Microsoft Fabric.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Database Management Secure warehousing, database architecture, and management services for SQL Server and cloud databases, focused on performance optimization, high availability, and security. The service delivers reliable, high-performance database environments with proactive monitoring, automated failover, and Infrastructure-as-Code automation. It is targeted at mid-to-large enterprise organizations that need to eliminate database bottlenecks and ensure secure, optimized data platforms.
• Data Engineering Design and implementation of scalable, high-performance data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, and Databricks for data ingestion, orchestration, and real-time processing. The service consolidates data sources into structured data warehouses and is targeted at enterprises that need to replace fragmented, slow pipelines with smart, scalable data architectures aligned to business logic and growth plans.
• Data Insights Business intelligence and analytics services including real-time dashboards, semantic modeling, and reporting using Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure Synapse for data-driven decision-making. Includes training and coaching for client teams to enable self-service BI and data democratization across the organization. Targeted at finance, IT, operations, and business analyst teams inside enterprise organizations that need clear, real-time insights to act fast.
• Kohera aan de Leie Regional sub-brand of Kohera operating from Kortrijk (West Flanders), offering the same Microsoft Data Platform service portfolio — Azure Data Services, SQL Server, and Power BI — with specialization in data warehousing, reporting, training, and coaching services for data accessibility and business insights.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% SQL maintenance cost reduction
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationKohera is a certified Microsoft partner (for almost two decades) with Advanced Specialization Certification and Analytics on Microsoft Azure Specialization. Specializes in Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, and Power BI. Receives early access to Microsoft preview programs through the partnership, enabling testing and exploration of innovations before market release. Works closely with Microsoft on co-selling and has been recognized by Microsoft as an early and expert partner for SQL Server BI tools.
• Cronos GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerKohera is part of the Cronos Group, a major Belgian IT services group. This affiliation provides Kohera with early access to Microsoft preview programs and enables the completion of the Analytics on Microsoft Azure Specialization Program together. The Cronos ecosystem includes multiple specialized companies (Infront for CRM, Arxus for hosting) that collaborate on joint client projects such as VOKA.
• Infront (Cronos Group)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPart of the multi-company Cronos Group collaboration supporting VOKA. Infront manages VOKA's CRM system (Microsoft Dynamics CRM) as part of a joint delivery team alongside Kohera (Power BI applications) and Arxus (server infrastructure hosting).
• Arxus (Cronos Group)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPart of the multi-company Cronos Group collaboration supporting VOKA. Arxus handles server infrastructure hosting for VOKA, working alongside Kohera (Power BI applications) and Infront (CRM management).

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Realdolmen (Computacenter): Belgian IT services firm and long-standing Microsoft partner with overlapping data, cloud, and workplace services. Now part of Computacenter, Realdolmen competes with Kohera for Belgian enterprise Microsoft data platform deals at a similar mid-market positioning.
• delaware: Large Belgian consulting firm with deep Microsoft (and SAP) expertise, including data, analytics, and Azure practices. Targets the same Belgian enterprise buyer as Kohera but at significantly greater scale across multiple technology stacks.
• Xylos: Belgian Microsoft Gold Partner focused on Microsoft 365, Azure, and modern workplace. Overlaps with Kohera in Microsoft-centric enterprise consulting for Belgian mid-market and large enterprises, though Xylos is broader across the Microsoft stack.

Regional players

• Infront (Cronos Group): Cronos Group sister company specializing in Microsoft Dynamics CRM. While not a direct competitor on data engineering, Infront frequently collaborates with Kohera on joint client engagements (e.g., VOKA) and competes for the same Microsoft-centric IT budget at Belgian clients.
• Arxus (Cronos Group): Cronos Group sister company focused on Microsoft cloud infrastructure and managed hosting. Competes adjacent to Kohera's database management offering while also co-delivering on Cronos Group multi-disciplinary engagements.

Broad incumbents

• Capgemini Belgium: Global SI with a significant Belgian presence and Microsoft Fabric/data practice. Competes with Kohera on larger Belgian enterprise transformation programs where scale, geographic footprint, and multi-vendor capability are required.
• Devoteam Belgium: European IT consultancy with strong Microsoft partnership (Devoteam M Cloud) and Belgian operations. Targets similar Microsoft data platform modernization work as Kohera but with broader geographic reach and a larger consultant pool.
• Sopra Steria Belgium: European IT services group with Belgian operations covering data, cloud, and enterprise applications. Competes for the larger Belgian enterprise Microsoft data engagements that Kohera's 30-person team cannot fully resource.
• Cronos Group: Parent organization and diversified Belgian IT services conglomerate. Houses multiple Microsoft-focused subsidiaries (Kohera, Infront, Arxus) and competes in the broader Belgian IT services market while serving as Kohera's strategic platform.

Emerging players

• Datylon: Belgian data visualization and analytics consultancy with overlapping Power BI capabilities. Smaller and more focused on reporting/visualization use cases than Kohera, but competes for the same self-service BI segment in Belgian mid-market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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