Colobridge

What Colobridge does

Colobridge GmbH is a Frankfurt am Main-headquartered, privately-held cloud and IT infrastructure provider founded in 2010, operating from two geographically distributed Tier III+ certified data centers in Frankfurt via partner facilities Equinix (ranked #1 globally, Cloudscene 2023) and Telehouse/KDDI (#3 globally). Its technical stack combines VMware virtualization, Fortinet FortiGate next-generation firewalls, Veeam backup, Kubernetes orchestration, and RIPE-allocated IP resources to deliver a unified platform spanning IaaS, Cloud VDS, Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, Multicloud, Dedicated Servers, Colocation, Game Server, and High-Performance Server products. The company wraps this infrastructure with a managed-services layer including Block Storage (BSaaS), Firewall as a Service (FWaaS), Backup and Disaster Recovery (BaaS/DRaaS), Managed OS administration, Remote Hands, Public Cloud Cross Connect, and BYOIP. More recently, Colobridge has added an AI services portfolio — AI Engine as a Service, LLM Development, Generative AI Integration, AI Campaign Generator, AI for Customer Service, and analytics services — extending its surface area from infrastructure rental into higher-value AI enablement for SMB and mid-market buyers.

The business model is predominantly subscription-based recurring revenue: monthly contracts for cloud resources (Public Cloud IaaS from €23/month), colocation (from €40/month), backup storage (from €48/month), dedicated servers (from €120/month), with larger managed private-cloud engagements starting at €1,990/month. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales and an inbound phone/self-service portal (my.colobridge.net) with an affiliate/referral channel program targeting integrators, particularly in Ukraine and the CIS region. Pricing is anchored by published low entry points, a 7–14 day free trial, and a 7-day money-back guarantee, all of which point to a long-tail SMB/mid-market acquisition motion rather than a small number of large enterprise anchors.

Customers span 53 countries and cover diversified verticals — entertainment (Multiplex cinema network), gaming/esports (StarLadder), manufacturing and agriculture (ASTOR concrete plants, Agrotrade, Komfort-Service), microfinance/fintech (E-Groshi, FinAwards 2023), energy (DTEK Dnipro Electricity Networks), retail (Idealist Coffee Co), and IT services (Prof-Service, Softlist). Customer-retention data is strong, with 45% of clients retained 3+ years and 13% for 8+ years, and a 100% uptime record from 2017–2022 across both Frankfurt facilities. Compliance posture is a central element of the value proposition: ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, PCI DSS, and GDPR, combined with German-jurisdiction data residency — a positioning that has proved particularly relevant for Ukrainian firms migrating workloads during wartime. No public revenue, funding, M&A, or leadership disclosures are available.

Name

Colobridge

Legal name

Colobridge GmbH

Website

https://colobridge.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Colobridge is a Frankfurt-based cloud and IT infrastructure provider offering IaaS, dedicated servers, colocation, managed private/hybrid cloud, and a recent AI services layer, anchored in Equinix and Telehouse/KDDI Tier III+ data centers and serving SMBs, mid-market firms, and international enterprises across 53 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Infrastructure

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Retail Colocation (Multi-Tenant Data Centers) (HDABACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Continuity for SaaS & Cloud Apps (M365/Salesforce Backup) (HDABAIAK), AI Compute Cloud & GPU-as-a-Service (HDAAAAAK), AI Integration & Orchestration Platforms (Connectors, Workflow, iPaaS for AI) (HDAEANAI)

Keywords

• Cloud infrastructure services
• Dedicated server hosting
• Data center colocation
• Managed cloud services
• Disaster recovery services

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): Virtual cloud infrastructure rental with flexible and fast resource allocation on demand. Revenue generated from recurring monthly subscriptions based on resource consumption.
2. Dedicated Server Rental: Enterprise-level dedicated physical server rental with any configurations. Revenue from monthly recurring fees for hardware and optional managed services.
3. Colocation: Equipment placement in certified German data centers with power, cooling, and physical security. Revenue from monthly colocation fees.
4. Private/Hybrid Cloud: Managed private cloud solutions including backups, administration, component replacement, and warranty services. Premium recurring revenue for comprehensive managed services.
5. Backup and Disaster Recovery (BaaS/DRaaS): Backup as a Service using Veeam software and disaster recovery services. Revenue from recurring backup storage and DRaaS subscriptions.
6. Firewall as a Service (FWaaS): Next-generation firewall protection as a service with Fortinet FortiGate technology. Revenue from monthly security service subscriptions.
7. Managed OS Administration: System administration services for clients using virtual cloud, dedicated servers, or colocation. Revenue from IT-outsourcing tariff plans formed individually based on client requirements.
8. AI Services: AI Engine as a Service, analytics services, AI campaign management, and AI integration services for business customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Colobridge provides cloud infrastructure and managed IT services from two Tier III+ certified data centers (Equinix and Telehouse/KDDI) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Its portfolio spans Infrastructure-as-a-Service (virtual cloud, Cloud VDS, private/hybrid/multicloud), dedicated physical server rentals, colocation, plus value-added services such as Backup-as-a-Service, Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service, Firewall-as-a-Service, Block Storage, and Managed OS administration. The company also offers AI services (AI Engine as a Service, LLM development, AI campaign management, AI customer service) and IT consulting for migration and infrastructure design.

Product overview

Colobridge offers a comprehensive cloud and infrastructure platform built on two geographically distributed Tier III+ data centers in Frankfurt, Germany (Equinix and Telehouse/KDDI). The portfolio includes core cloud infrastructure products (IaaS, Cloud VDS, Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, Multicloud) combined with hardware solutions (Dedicated Servers, Colocation, Game Server, High-Performance Server), cloud services (DRaaS, BaaS, Block Storage), network services (FWaaS, Public Cloud Cross Connect, BYOIP), and managed services (Managed OS, SLA, Remote Hands, IT Consulting). The platform is complemented by an extensive AI services suite including AI Engine as a Service, LLM Development, AI Software Development, Generative AI Integration, Analytics Services, AI Campaign Generator, and AI Consulting for businesses seeking AI-powered transformation. All services are backed by ISO 27001 certification and GDPR compliance, with 24/7 multilingual support in German, English, Russian, and Ukrainian.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Virtual Cloud Infrastructure IaaS Flexible and fast resource allocation on demand providing virtual cloud infrastructure for deploying and managing workloads with scalable compute, storage, and networking resources for businesses.
• Cloud VDS Cloud-based virtual dedicated server solution offering ready-made VPS/VDS configurations for businesses needing virtual server resources with managed infrastructure.
• Private Cloud Dedicated private cloud infrastructure on rented physical servers providing isolated cloud environments with maximum control, security, and customization for enterprises.
• Hybrid Cloud Combines private and public cloud resources enabling seamless workload distribution between dedicated infrastructure and elastic cloud resources.
• Multicloud

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.995%-99.99% uptime guarantee with SLA financial commitments
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EquinixcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquinix is the world's largest data center provider (ranked #1 globally). Colobridge operates in Equinix Frankfurt facility as part of its georedundant platform. The facility provides Tier III+ certified infrastructure with 99.95%+ uptime guarantees.
• Telehouse (KDDI)coreTechnology or IntegrationTelehouse ranked #3 globally and #3 in Europe (Cloudscene 2023). Colobridge operates in Telehouse Frankfurt facility with 25,000 m² area and 40+ data centers worldwide. Together with Equinix, Telehouse hosts up to half of capacity for AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure.
• VeeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationVeeam is the leading backup software provider used by Colobridge for BaaS (Backup as a Service). Veeam provides tools for backup storage and disaster recovery solutions.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationFortinet FortiGate next-generation firewalls (NGFW) power Colobridge's FWaaS offering. FortiGate devices include network processors for traffic handling and content processors for security functions, with FortiOS operating system and antivirus with regularly updated databases.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationVMware virtualization technology powers Colobridge's cloud infrastructure including Private Cloud and Cloud VDS services. Colobridge offers VMware-based cloud solutions for enterprise customers.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft partnership for enterprise software licensing including MS SQL licenses. Colobridge offers Microsoft license rental as part of managed private cloud solutions, allowing customers to move from CAPEX to OPEX.
• RIPE NCCcoreTechnology or IntegrationColobridge is an official member of RIPE with ASN:AS197252. RIPE NCC manages IP address allocation for Europe, Middle East, and parts of Central Asia, providing RIPE IP addresses for Colobridge customers.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• OVHcloud: European-headquartered cloud provider offering dedicated servers, IaaS, private cloud, and colocation across multiple geographies. Same target SMB and mid-market customers; both combine infrastructure rental with managed services and data sovereignty positioning.
• Hetzner Online: German hosting and cloud provider with dedicated servers, IaaS, and colocation in Frankfurt and other EU locations. Closest geographic and product-set competitor to Colobridge, serving price-conscious European SMBs and developers with similar stack of services.
• Leaseweb: Dedicated servers, IaaS, colocation, and CDN provider with extensive European presence including Frankfurt. Targets SMB and enterprise with similar bundled infrastructure plus managed services model.
• Kamatera: Global IaaS/managed cloud provider offering virtual servers, private cloud, and storage with 24/7 support. Competes with Colobridge in serving international SMB and mid-market customers seeking subscription cloud infrastructure outside hyperscalers.
• Scaleway (Iliad Group): French cloud provider delivering IaaS, dedicated servers, and managed cloud to European SMBs and developers with an AI/GPU compute layer. Direct product overlap and similar European data-sovereignty positioning, with comparable scale.
• PlusServer: German managed hosting and IaaS provider offering dedicated servers, private cloud, colocation, and managed services to mid-market customers. Direct German-market competitor with comparable full-stack platform and managed services orientation.

Others

• Equinix: Global colocation operator and Colobridge's underlying facility partner. While primarily a wholesale/retail colocation incumbent, Equinix's Equinix Metal offering now competes with managed cloud and IaaS providers like Colobridge at the lower layers of the stack.

Broad incumbents

• IONOS (1&1 IONOS): Major German incumbent hosting and cloud company offering shared hosting, dedicated servers, IaaS, and managed cloud products to SMB and enterprise in Europe. Competes with Colobridge across most product lines but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Host Europe (now part of GoDaddy): UK/German hosting provider (now GoDaddy EMEA) covering shared hosting, dedicated servers, IaaS, and managed cloud. Overlaps substantially with Colobridge's web hosting and IaaS offering for SMB customers.

Emerging players

• CloudSigma: SMB-focused European IaaS and managed cloud provider offering customizable cloud servers, dedicated servers, and colocation. Direct product overlap with Colobridge for budget-conscious European mid-market customers needing flexible infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Colobridge
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colobridge
• Xx.com/Colobridge

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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