Onelity

What Onelity does

Onelity is a European smart-shoring software development and quality assurance firm headquartered in Cologne, Germany, with a regional branch in Thessaloniki, Greece (legal entity Onelity MEPE). Founded in 2016 per the company history block (with firmographics listing 2020), the company describes itself as a digital transformation solutions provider delivering full custom service or turnkey package solutions on IT projects to enterprise clients. Its stated track record is 110+ international projects completed for 50+ multinational organizations across four named verticals: telecommunications, automotive, e-commerce, and finance. Service offerings cover the full software development lifecycle including UI/UX design, web and mobile application engineering, .NET, Java, Angular, Python, and cloud (AWS/Azure) development, alongside dedicated teams and project outsourcing, with QA and software testing positioned as the firm's signature competency.

The company operates a second, parallel business line through ONELITY Academy, a professional certification training sub-brand. The Academy delivers ISTQB-accredited software testing courses (Foundation, Agile Tester Extension, Test Management, Test Automation Engineer, Acceptance Testing), Professional Scrum Master PSM-I, PCAP Python, and CNCF Kubernetes tracks (CKA, CKAD, CKS), plus a "United Certifications" portfolio covering Performance Testing with JMeter, Selenium with Java, DevOps, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning. Training is delivered both online and on-site at the Thessaloniki premises, with class sizes capped at five participants; course fees range from €550 to €1,900 plus €132-€375 exam fees, with VAT exemption applied and special pricing for students and unemployed learners.

Revenue mechanics combine project-based managed services contracts (dedicated teams, project outsourcing, enterprise IT BPO) with professional services training fees. Go-to-market relies on direct enterprise sales for the services side, mixed digital channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, website, direct email) for top- and mid-funnel demand generation, and conference participation for both recruitment and brand building. The firm is privately held and founder-led by CEO Georgios Manolis, with 11-50 employees, no disclosed external funding or parent company, no recorded acquisitions or restructuring, and operational status confirmed as active.

Name

Onelity

Legal name

Onelity MEPE

Website

https://onelity.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Onelity is a European smart-shoring software firm headquartered in Cologne, Germany, with a Thessaloniki, Greece branch. It delivers outsourced software development and QA services to enterprise clients in telecom, automotive, e-commerce, and finance, and operates ONELITY Academy for ISTQB and IT certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cologne

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training and Certification Services: Revenue from professional qualification training programs including ISTQB certifications, Scrum, DevOps, Kubernetes, and Python courses. Training is offered both online and on-site with examination fees as additional revenue stream.
2. Software Development and Testing Services: Full custom service or turnkey package solutions on IT projects including UI/UX design, web/mobile app development, software testing & QA, dedicated teams, and project outsourcing.
3. IT Outsourcing Practices: Revenue from dedicated teams, project outsourcing, and enterprise software & IT business process outsourcing for international clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Onelity is a European smart-shoring software development company that delivers full custom service or turnkey package solutions for IT projects, covering UI/UX design, web and mobile application development, software testing and QA, and dedicated team/project outsourcing. It complements these enterprise services with ONELITY Academy, offering ISTQB-accredited, Scrum, DevOps, Kubernetes, Python and other professional certification training programs delivered online and on-site.

Product overview

Onelity is a European smart-shoring and digital transformation solutions provider offering two integrated service lines: (1) software development and outsourcing services covering full software lifecycle development, outsourcing practices (dedicated teams, project outsourcing, enterprise IT outsourcing), and technology services (.NET, Java, Angular, Python, AWS/Azure cloud); and (2) professional training and certification programs through ONELITY Academy, including ISTQB certified programs, United Certifications (Performance Testing, Selenium, DevOps, AI), PCAP Python training, Scrum Master PSM-I, and Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD/CKS). The company operates two operational centers in Germany (Cologne) and Greece (Thessaloniki) to serve as a near-shore partner for European clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ONELITY Academy: Professional qualification training programs offering certifications in ISTQB, Scrum, DevOps, Cloud-Native technologies (Kubernetes), and Python programming.

Products and services

• Full Software Life-Cycle Development Services Comprehensive software development services covering the entire project lifecycle including UI/UX design, engineering, web applications, mobile applications, and software testing and QA, delivered to enterprise clients in telecommunications, automotive, e-commerce and finance.
• Outsourcing Practices Near-shore outsourcing services including dedicated teams, project outsourcing, and enterprise software and IT business process outsourcing, delivered through Onelity's smart-shoring model with operational centers in Germany and Greece.
• Technology Services (.NET, Java, Angular, Python, AWS/Azure) Technology-specific development services covering .NET Development, Java Development, Angular Development (JavaScript/TypeScript), Python Development, and Cloud services on AWS and Azure.
• ISTQB Certified Training Programs Suite of ISTQB certification training programs including Foundation Level, Agile Tester Extension, Test Management, Test Automation Engineer, and Acceptance Testing, taught by field-experienced instructors and recognized in 120+ countries.
• United Certifications (Performance Testing, Selenium, DevOps, AI) Interactive hands-on certification courses in IT expertise areas including Performance Testing United with JMeter, Selenium United with Java, DevOps United, and Artificial Intelligence United (Machine Learning Engineer).
• PCAP Certified Associate Python Programmer Training Training program aligned with the Python Institute Entry and Associate level syllabi, covering programming concepts, Python syntax, Object-Oriented Programming, and certification exam preparation for the PCAP credential.
• Professional Scrum Master PSM-I Training Scrum Master certification training covering the Scrum framework, theory, values, events, and artifacts, aligned with the Professional Scrum Master level I assessment requirements from Scrum.org.
• Kubernetes Certification Training Programs (CKA, CKAD, CKS) Cloud Native Computing Foundation certification programs including Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), and Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS), delivered in partnership with the Linux Foundation/CNCF as a Platinum partner.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 96% of participants pass ISTQB exams
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SoftServe: IT services and digital consultancy with strong European client base and Eastern European delivery. Comparable in delivering software engineering, QA/testing, and cloud services to enterprise clients across industries.
• Ciklum: Global digital solutions and software engineering provider with European origins and delivery centers. Comparable in offering dedicated teams, software development, and QA services to enterprise clients in telecom, finance, and retail.
• Itransition: Custom software development company headquartered in Europe serving enterprise clients globally. Comparable in providing full-cycle software development, QA, and technology-specific services across multiple stacks (.NET, Java, Python, cloud).
• Exadel: Global software engineering and consulting firm with European operations. Comparable in offering custom software development, testing/QA, and digital transformation services to enterprise clients.
• DataArt: Global custom software development and consulting firm with European roots. Directly comparable in delivering tailored software engineering, QA/testing, and cloud services to enterprise clients in finance, telecom, and other verticals.
• Netlight: European IT and management consultancy with offices across Northern and Central Europe. Comparable in offering bespoke software development and digital transformation services to enterprise clients, similar in size and culture.
• Endava: London-listed nearshore IT services company with strong European delivery centers. Directly comparable to Onelity's smart-shoring/outsourcing model across enterprise verticals including financial services and telecom.

Broad incumbents

• Thoughtworks: Global technology consultancy publicly listed, with significant European presence. Operates in the same custom software development and QA space as Onelity, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• EPAM Systems: Large global digital engineering services provider with major Eastern European delivery. Competes with Onelity for enterprise software development and QA engagements, but at a vastly larger scale and broader service portfolio.

Emerging players

• Crayon: IT consultancy and cloud economics specialist with European presence. Comparable as an IT services and training partner to enterprise clients, particularly in cloud-native technologies that overlap with Onelity's Kubernetes and DevOps offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/onelity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/onelity

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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