What Comvation does

Comvation AG is a Swiss digital and web agency headquartered in Thun (Bernese Oberland), founded circa 2004–2006 and operating with 11–50 employees as part of the diversified Tasty Group. It serves clients throughout Switzerland—primarily small and medium-sized enterprises (KMU), with a secondary base of enterprise organizations (PostFinance, Bern Airport, Bank Thalwil, Trauffer World) and non-profits (FC Thun, senior-living foundations). Its work spans custom website and web-app development, Sylius-based e-commerce, UX/UI design, API/system integration, and ongoing support and maintenance.

Technically, the company operates as a full-stack agency built around modern "Composable Web Architecture": headless CMS platforms (Neos, Strapi, Storyblok), frontend frameworks (Next.js, Astro, SvelteKit, Webflow), and workflow automation via n8n. Representative delivery includes real-time system integration for Trauffer (connecting Sage ERP, Arcavis, n-tree ticketing, and Shopify via n8n), a PriceHubble-integrated real-estate search web app for Bank Thalwil, and Swiss payment integration (Payrexx/Twint) on Sylius shops. Domain specialization in Swiss requirements—nDSG data-protection compliance, local payment rails, and WCAG accessibility—is a recurring positioning theme.

The business model is professional-services-led: project-based custom development contracts (quote-based, undisclosed) generate the bulk of revenue, complemented by recurring support/maintenance subscriptions (tiered from flat-rate to enterprise VIP) and a small adjacent coworking operation in Thun (memberships at CHF 300/month, 10-packs at CHF 250, day passes at CHF 35, and meeting-room rentals). Go-to-market is sales-led and consultative—direct inbound via web form, phone, and email—supported by blog-driven thought leadership, LinkedIn/Instagram presence, and customer referrals/case studies.

Name

Comvation

Legal name

Comvation AG

Website

https://comvation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Comvation AG is a Thun-based Swiss digital agency serving SMEs, enterprises, and non-profits with custom web development, Sylius e-commerce, UX/UI design, API/system integration, and support—plus an adjacent coworking space—delivered via headless-CMS composable architectures.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Thun

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Web Development & Design Services: Project-based custom web design, development, and digital consulting services. Clients engage Comvation for websites, web applications, e-commerce solutions, and digital strategy projects. Revenue is earned through project contracts with pricing based on scope and complexity.
2. Support & Maintenance Contracts: Ongoing technical support, website maintenance, and software updates. Offered as configurable support plans including flat-rate packages up to enterprise VIP support with extended availability.
3. Coworking Space Rental: Flexible workspace memberships including monthly passes (CHF 300), 10-pack annual passes (CHF 250), and daily passes (CHF 35). Additional revenue from meeting room rentals (CHF 10/hour/person).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Comvation is a Swiss digital agency that designs, develops, and maintains custom websites, e-commerce platforms (primarily Sylius-based), web applications, and API integrations for Swiss businesses. The firm delivers end-to-end services including strategy and concept consulting, UX/UI design, custom software development, system integration via n8n workflow automation, and ongoing support and maintenance. It also operates an ancillary coworking space (Zehntenscheune) in Thun for freelancers, startups, and remote workers.

Product overview

Comvation is a Swiss digital and web agency offering a comprehensive portfolio of digital services. The core offerings include website design and development (using modern technologies for easy maintenance), e-commerce solutions built on the Sylius platform with Swiss payment integrations, custom software development and web applications using agile methodologies, UX/UI design services focused on user-centered principles, API and system integration for connecting business systems, and ongoing support and maintenance. The company also provides strategic consulting and concept development. Projects are implemented using modern architectures (Composable Web Architecture) combining headless CMS platforms (Neos, Strapi, Storyblok), frontend frameworks, and workflow automation tools (n8n). The company operates a coworking space in Thun as an adjacent offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Website & Webdesign Custom website design and development services creating visually appealing, functionally robust websites optimized for all devices, built using modern technologies enabling easy maintenance and expansion. Targeted at Swiss businesses seeking professional digital presence.
• Online Shops (Sylius-based) eCommerce platform development built on Sylius, featuring user-friendly navigation, conversion optimization, workflow automation, and flexible scaling. Supports Swiss payment methods via Payrexx integration including Twint. Targeted at businesses needing B2B or B2C online shops.
• Softwareentwicklung & Webapps Custom software development and web application creation tailored to specific business requirements. Uses agile methodology with continuous user testing to deliver solutions that optimally fit client operations. Targeted at businesses needing bespoke web applications.
• UX & UI Design User experience and interface design services creating intuitive, aesthetically cohesive digital products. Focuses on user-centered design placing visitors at the center of all design decisions. Targeted at businesses seeking professional UX/UI for digital products.
• Schnittstellen & API Integration API and system integration services connecting disparate business systems (ERP, CRM, e-commerce, ticketing) to enable seamless communication, process automation, and real-time data flow between software solutions. Targeted at businesses with fragmented digital ecosystems.
• Support & Wartung Ongoing website support and maintenance services available 365 days per year. Includes helpdesk support, troubleshooting, flat-rate maintenance plans ranging from basic website management to enterprise VIP support with off-hours availability. Targeted at existing clients needing long-term digital reliability.
• Konzept & Beratung (Strategy and Consulting) Strategic consulting and concept development services for digital products. Includes collaborative workshops to define requirements, target audience analysis, and project foundations. Targeted at organizations planning digital transformation or new digital initiatives.
• Coworking Spaces (Zehntenscheune) Flexible coworking workspace in Thun (Zehntenscheune) offering monthly subscriptions (CHF 300), 10-pass options (CHF 250), and day passes (CHF 35). Includes WiFi, dual monitors, coffee, and mobile access. Meeting rooms available at CHF 10/hour/person. Targeted at freelancers, startups, and remote workers in the Thun area.

Quantifiable outcome

• Real-time data synchronization eliminating manual data entry across multiple business systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Tasty GroupminorOthersComvation AG is part of the Tasty Group. The relationship appears to be a subsidiary/affiliate structure under the Tasty Group umbrella.
• n8ncoreTechnology or Integrationn8n is an open-source workflow automation platform that Comvation uses to build intelligent bridges connecting business systems. They have implemented n8n for clients like Trauffer to automate data flows between ERP, ticketing, and e-commerce systems.
• Swiss made softwareminorOthersComvation is certified under Swiss made software initiative, indicating their software development is Swiss-based.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• basecom GmbH: Swiss web and e-commerce agency with a comparable boutique profile, developing custom websites, online shops and integrations for German-speaking SMBs — closely aligned with Comvation's KMU focus and stack.
• Unic AG: Swiss digital agency headquartered in Zurich offering strategy, UX/UI design, web development and e-commerce — a near-direct overlap with Comvation's web design, online shop, and custom software services.
• Liip AG: Swiss digital agency in Zurich focused on Drupal and Symfony-based web development with a comparable mid-market and enterprise client profile; like Comvation, it blends custom development, design, and ongoing support.
• AdNovum AG: Zurich-based Swiss software and digital agency delivering bespoke web applications, system integration and mobile solutions to enterprise clients — comparable to Comvation's custom web app and integration practice.

Broad incumbents

• Dept Agency: European digital agency with engineering, design and marketing capabilities, including custom web and e-commerce builds — alternative for mid-market buyers who might otherwise engage a Swiss boutique like Comvation.
• Farner Consulting AG: One of Switzerland's largest communications and digital marketing firms offering consulting, content, and digital transformation — overlaps with Comvation's strategy and digital consulting work for KMU and enterprise buyers.
• Namics (Merkle/Deloitte Digital): Large Swiss-German digital agency (now part of Merkle/Deloitte Digital) serving enterprise customers with strategy, design, martech, and platform engineering — competes with Comvation for the same enterprise mandates but at significantly greater scale.
• Ogilvy Switzerland: Global advertising and marketing network with a Swiss presence offering digital strategy and experience work — competes for the same enterprise digital mandates as Comvation, but as part of a far broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/comvation-ag
• Instagraminstagram.com/comvation_ag
• Xx.com/contrexx
• Facebookfacebook.com/comvation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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