werkraum

What werkraum does

werkraum Digitalmanufaktur GmbH is a Karlsruhe-based digital agency founded in 2000, operating under the brand werkraum with a 25-year track record in Open Source web development for German public-sector and mid-market clients. The firm specializes in TYPO3 CMS implementations (conception, development, upgrades, custom extensions, Apache Solr search integration) alongside Shopware e-commerce builds, custom SaaS applications, web design, hosting, SEO, and digital accessibility compliance. Its technology stack centers on TYPO3 and Shopware with supporting tools in PHP, JavaScript, React, Solr, and WordPress, augmented by proprietary extensions including a DeepL-powered translation extension and a dynamic XLSX form builder for industrial clients.

The company monetizes primarily through project-based professional services engagements (one-time fees for development, upgrades, and migrations) supplemented by recurring hosting and managed-services contracts. Its customer base is concentrated in DACH, with anchor clients in municipal government (Stadt Karlsruhe), higher education and research (Hochschule Pforzheim, MZES), industrial manufacturing (Otto Graf GmbH), and industry associations (PROFIBUS Nutzerorganisation, PROFINET, CyberForum e.V.). Sales is direct and consultation-led, with lead generation driven by TYPO3 community participation, content marketing through a Devblog and Werkletter newsletter, and client referrals.

werkraum holds TYPO3 Association Gold Member status, is a certified IHK apprenticeship company, and has passed an external DIN SPEC 27076 security stress test. It is privately held under GmbH structure with no disclosed institutional funding, M&A activity, or parent company, and operates from a single headquarters in Karlsruhe.

Name

werkraum

Legal name

werkraum Digitalmanufaktur GmbH

Website

https://werkraum.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

werkraum is a Karlsruhe-based German digital agency specializing in TYPO3 CMS and Shopware e-commerce development, serving public-sector, university, and mid-market industrial clients with custom web projects, hosting, SEO, and accessibility compliance since 2000.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Web Development and Digital Agency Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

UI/UX Engineering & Front-End Modernization (BPAEAFAH)

Keywords

• TYPO3 development
• Shopware e-commerce
• Web design services
• CMS implementation
• Digital accessibility

Headquarters

HQ city

Karlsruhe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Web Development Services: Custom web development projects using TYPO3, Shopware, and other platforms. Includes website development, upgrades, and migrations. Revenue is project-based with one-time fees per engagement.
2. Hosting Services: Website hosting and ongoing maintenance services for deployed solutions. Likely recurring revenue from infrastructure management.
3. Consulting and SEO: Technical consulting, SEO optimization, and digital strategy services bundled with development projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

werkraum is a Karlsruhe-based digital agency (Digitalmanufaktur) that delivers conception, design, development, hosting, and maintenance of complex TYPO3 CMS websites, Shopware e-commerce platforms, and custom SaaS web applications. Core engagements include TYPO3 migrations and upgrades, custom extension development, multilingual sites, e-commerce builds, SEO, and digital accessibility compliance for public institutions, universities, manufacturers, and associations.

Product overview

werkraum is a digital agency (Digitalmanufaktur) based in Karlsruhe, Germany, specializing in Open Source CMS and e-commerce platforms. The core offerings center on TYPO3 CMS services (including development, upgrades, extensions, and Solr search integration) and Shopware e-commerce implementations. Additional services include custom SaaS development, webdesign, SEO, WordPress, React development, hosting, DeepL-powered website translation, and digital accessibility compliance. The company develops proprietary TYPO3 extensions including a DeepL translation extension. All services are delivered with accompanying maintenance and support, positioning werkraum as a full-service digital agency for demanding web projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TYPO3 Services Full-service TYPO3 CMS implementation including conception, consulting, website development, version upgrades and migrations, custom extension development, and Apache Solr search integration. Targeted at organizations running complex, flexible websites and web applications on TYPO3.
• Shopware Services E-commerce platform implementation covering conception, consulting, Shopware store setup, hosting, and custom plugin development for Shopware-based online shops. For retailers and B2B/B2C sellers needing Shopware-based storefronts.
• Software as a Service (SaaS) Custom web-based SaaS application development, including conception, individual software development, maintenance, optimization, and hosting services. For organizations needing bespoke cloud applications beyond standard CMS or shop functionality.
• Webdesign Comprehensive web design services including conception, visual design, shop and intranet design, responsive web design, and implementation on TYPO3 or WordPress. For organizations requiring full design-to-launch web projects.
• SEO Services Search engine optimization services including analysis, strategy development, on-page optimization, and SEO concept implementation to improve organic search visibility.
• Hosting Services Web hosting services for TYPO3, Shopware, and custom web applications including infrastructure management, ongoing maintenance, and performance optimization.
• React Development React-based frontend development services for building interactive web applications and modern single-page interfaces, typically integrated with TYPO3 or custom backends.
• E-Commerce Services E-commerce development and consulting services covering online store implementation, Shopware-based development, and overall e-commerce strategy for retail and B2B sellers.
• Digital Accessibility Digital accessibility services ensuring websites comply with recognized accessibility standards and guidelines (e.g., BITV), including accessibility audits and remediation.
• werkraum TYPO3 Extensions Custom TYPO3 extensions authored by werkraum, including a DeepL-powered translation extension available for free download and other specialized extensions for TYPO3-based projects.

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TYPO3 AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold Member status in the TYPO3 Association. The company actively contributes to the TYPO3 ecosystem through extension development, community events (Surfcamp, conferences), and technical articles. Being a Gold Member demonstrates deep integration with the TYPO3 community and access to core development resources.
• PROFIBUS Nutzerorganisation e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing client relationship with multiple web projects including TYPO3 website relaunches for both PROFIBUS and PROFINET, SRCI vendor map application, and omlox website. Multiple projects demonstrating deep partnership.
• CyberForum e.V.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner relationship with the Karlsruhe technology and startup network. Joint marketing through media partnership.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• jweiland.net: Heidelberg-based TYPO3 hosting provider and developer offering managed hosting, support, and TYPO3 extension development. Comparable niche specialization in the TYPO3 ecosystem with recurring hosting revenue.
• intersparc GmbH: Bonn-based agency specializing in TYPO3, e-commerce and individual web solutions. Direct peer given overlapping TYPO3 implementation, hosting, and extension development offerings for German enterprises.
• Sitegeist GmbH: Hamburg-based TYPO3 agency delivering enterprise websites, intranets and content portals for German public-sector and B2B clients. Comparable service mix and niche focus on TYPO3 CMS projects.
• dkd Internet Service GmbH: Frankfurt-based TYPO3 agency providing web development, hosting, and consulting. Direct competitor in the German TYPO3 agency market with similar service catalog covering TYPO3, e-commerce, and SEO.
• b13 GmbH: Stuttgart-based digital agency with deep TYPO3 expertise offering strategy, design, development and operations. Closest direct peer given shared German TYPO3 specialization and similar DACH public-sector and enterprise client focus.
• Mayflower GmbH: Munich PHP and web development agency with broad enterprise and open-source expertise across PHP frameworks and CMS projects. Comparable custom web development positioning for DACH enterprise clients.
• Limesoda GmbH: Austrian digital agency focused on Shopware e-commerce implementations with DACH-wide reach. Direct peer in the Shopware service line that complements werkraum's e-commerce offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Neofonie GmbH: Berlin-based digital agency with broader service portfolio spanning web development, search, AI, and content services. Comparable DACH open-source digital agency positioning but at meaningfully larger scale and broader capability set.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/werkraum_typo3
• Facebookfacebook.com/werkraumGmbH
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/werkraum-digitalmanufaktur

Compliance1 record

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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