Name

BEGASOFT AG

Legal name

BEGASOFT AG

Website

https://begasoft.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Cloud Infrastructure and Kubernetes Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud-Native Development (Containers, Kubernetes, Microservices) (BPAEACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud-Native Application Development (Containers/Kubernetes/Serverless) (BPAEAFAE), Managed Application Platforms (App PaaS & Runtime Services) (HDABAAAD), Data, Analytics & AI Consulting (BPAHAEAF)

Keywords

• Managed cloud services
• Kubernetes platform management
• Cloud infrastructure services
• AI orchestration platform
• Software development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Berne

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Cloud & Infrastructure Services: Recurring managed services revenue from cloud hosting (Cloud Servers on Nutanix), Managed Kubernetes Platform, Managed Keycloak, storage services (VM-storage, File-Storage, Object-Storage, Backup-Storage, DBaaS-Storage, Registry-Storage), DBaaS, monitoring, and backup services. Delivered on a subscription model with resource-based pricing (mCPU, GiB RAM, GiB Storage).
2. Managed Kubernetes Platform: Monthly subscription for the Kubernetes platform with options for HA-Controlplane (high availability) or Single-Controlplane (test/development). Pricing varies by resource allocation (CPU, RAM, Storage). Includes base features plus optional add-ons.
3. Managed Keycloak (IAM): Monthly subscription in three tiers (S, M, L) differentiated by infrastructure resources. S tier at CHF 805.80/month, M at CHF 981.05/month, L at CHF 1,287.30/month. If customer already has a dedicated Kubernetes environment, management and platform maintenance fees are waived.
4. Cloud Server Hosting: Monthly subscription tiers (small, medium, large) for cloud server hosting on Nutanix infrastructure. Includes unlimited transfer volume, public IP, firewall/DNS, daily image backup, and support. Windows licenses charged as optional extra.
5. IT Operations & Security Services: Managed services including IT Service Management, IT Security, monitoring/alerting, SLA-based support (small, medium, large tiers with varying response/intervention times, availability guarantees of >99.9%), and WAF-as-a-Service.
6. Software Development Services: Custom software development services including individual software solutions, digital platforms & portals, data integration & interfaces, Digital Asset Management, and agile software development. Professional services model.
7. AI Services: AI services including Swiss AI-Cloud, Brandbot AI platform, AI-Operations (custom programs), and AI-Workshops. Revenue from platform subscriptions and professional services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BEGASOFT AG is a Swiss managed cloud and IT services provider that builds, operates, and manages cloud infrastructure (Cloud Servers on Nutanix and a Managed Kubernetes Platform) from its own Tier-IV data centers in Bern, Switzerland. The company also delivers custom software development, digital platforms and portals, and AI services through its Swiss AI-Cloud and the Brandbot orchestration platform, with a focus on Swiss data sovereignty and open-source technology for government, software, healthcare, financial, and nonprofit customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Brandbot: Swiss orchestration platform for AI applications
• Swiss AI-Cloud

Products and services

• Managed Cloud Server Cloud server hosting service on Nutanix infrastructure with monthly subscription tiers (small, medium, large) including high-availability clusters, unlimited transfer, public IP, firewall/DNS, daily image backup, support/hotline, remote access, and optional Windows licensing; designed for Swiss organizations needing managed cloud hosting.
• Managed Kubernetes Platform A fully managed, high-availability Kubernetes platform operated on BEGASOFT's own Swiss Tier-IV infrastructure, offered in HA-Controlplane (production) and Single-Controlplane (test/development) variants with built-in load balancing, firewall, DNS, container registry, TLS/SSL, monitoring, and persistent/object storage; targeted at software companies, government, healthcare, and financial services needing sovereign Kubernetes operations.
• Managed Keycloak (IAM) Fully managed Identity and Access Management service based on open-source Keycloak, delivered in monthly subscription tiers (S, M, L) with Swiss Tier-IV hosting; supports SSO via OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and SAML 2.0, MFA, identity federation, client/API security, LDAP/Active Directory synchronization, and AGOV integration; targeted at Swiss enterprises and public administration requiring sovereign IAM.
• Managed IT Operations & Security Services Managed services covering IT Service Management, IT Security, monitoring and alerting, and SLA-based support (small/medium/large tiers with >99.9% availability guarantees) for digital solutions running on BEGASOFT-managed infrastructure; designed for Swiss enterprises outsourcing IT operations and security.
• WAF-as-a-Service Shared or dedicated managed Web Application Firewall (WAF) service powered by United Security Providers technology, protecting web applications against OWASP Top 10 threats; targeted at organizations running web applications on BEGASOFT or external infrastructure requiring managed application-layer security.
• Brandbot AI Orchestration Platform Swiss AI orchestration platform for multi-agent systems and agentic workflows, hosted in Switzerland with full data sovereignty, enabling flexible switching between AI model providers without application changes; targeted at Swiss public administration, enterprises, and organizations needing sovereign AI deployment.
• Swiss AI-Cloud Secure, modular, data-protection-compliant AI cloud infrastructure built in Bern, enabling AI workloads with Swiss data residency and sovereignty guarantees; targeted at Swiss organizations (including public sector) requiring sovereign AI hosting with FINMA and regulatory alignment.
• AI-Operations Programs Custom AI programs that help enterprises operationalize AI use cases, delivered as consulting/professional services covering strategy, integration, and deployment of AI capabilities; targeted at Swiss enterprises and public sector organizations seeking to adopt AI on sovereign infrastructure.
• AI-Workshops Structured step-by-step workshops that guide organizations to AI competency, delivered as professional/consulting services under BEGASOFT's AI-Services portfolio; targeted at Swiss enterprises and public sector organizations building internal AI capabilities.
• Custom Software Solutions (Individuelle Software-Lösungen) Custom individual software development services that build tailored applications to address specific customer challenges, including agile software development practices; targeted at Swiss organizations needing bespoke business applications.
• Digital Platforms & Portals Development and operation of digital platforms and portals (e.g., membership platforms, public procurement platforms) deployed on BEGASOFT infrastructure; targeted at Swiss associations, NGOs, public sector, and enterprises needing mission-critical digital platforms.
• Data Integration & Interfaces Data integration and interface development services that sustainably connect disparate systems and applications; targeted at Swiss enterprises requiring integration between legacy and modern systems.
• Digital Asset Management Solutions to centrally manage digital content and efficiently distribute it, including semantic search and knowledge retrieval capabilities for digital assets; targeted at organizations managing large volumes of digital media and content who need searchable, governed asset distribution.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% uptime over 90 days across all infrastructure components
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Lambda ITcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLambda IT is a strategic co-development partner whose five experienced software developers (including frontend and full-stack specialists) joined BEGASOFT in September 2025. This expanded BEGASOFT's software team to over 18 specialists and brought expertise in user-centric web applications, scalable architectures, and machine learning. Lambda IT and BEGASOFT also collaborate on customer projects (e.g., fidentity container platform).
• CH OpencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCH Open is a Swiss association promoting open standards and open-source technologies for 40 years. BEGASOFT became a member to signal commitment to open-source, digital sovereignty, and community collaboration. The partnership provides access to Swiss open-source ecosystem and knowledge sharing.
• tim&kokosupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partnertim&koko is a consulting partner for Cloud Native & Kubernetes engagements, providing cloud strategy workshops, architecture reviews, security checks, and operational readiness assessments. They complement BEGASOFT's managed Kubernetes platform with advisory services.
• bespiniansupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partnerbespinian is a consulting partner specializing in cloud architecture, DevOps, security, and training for Cloud Native & Kubernetes engagements. They work alongside BEGASOFT to provide a comprehensive 'Rundum-sorglos-Paket' (full care package) for customers on their cloud native journey.
• AvintiscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAvintis operates the 'Avintis-Cloud' — a partner container platform built on BEGASOFT's managed Kubernetes infrastructure — to deliver SaaS solutions primarily to the Swiss healthcare market. BEGASOFT provides the managed infrastructure while Avintis integrates and resells to healthcare customers. BEGASOFT also supports Avintis through DevOps workshops and CI/CD consulting.
• Swisscom (Schweiz) AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationBEGASOFT operates its IT infrastructure and all customer systems in Swisscom's Tier-IV certified data center in Bern-Wankdorf — one of the most modern data centers in Europe. Swisscom provides the physical data center infrastructure (power, cooling, network) while BEGASOFT manages all IT systems within it.
• United Security Providers (USP)supportingTechnology or IntegrationUnited Security Providers supplies the WAF (Web Application Firewall) technology that BEGASOFT offers as a managed service (WAF-as-a-Service) to protect customer web applications against OWASP Top 10 threats. BEGASOFT integrates and manages USP's WAF technology as part of its security portfolio.
• inoviosupportingGTM or Marketing Partnerinovio collaborated with BEGASOFT during Swiss AI Weeks 2025, co-hosting the webinar 'KI-Strategie leicht gemacht' and organizing a prompt battle event. inovio is a marketing and technology partner for AI-focused go-to-market activities.
• Bracher & PartnersupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBracher & Partner co-presented at the 'AI in Action' event during Swiss AI Weeks, demonstrating the BoardPro use case where Brandbot was used to assist board management. This partnership showcases practical AI applications to Swiss public sector and enterprise audiences.
• North DigitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNorth Digital participated in BEGASOFT's AI in Action event with their Northbot product. The partnership involves cross-promotion and community engagement during AI Weeks events.
• SSGi (Verein Schweizerische Städte- und Gemeinde-Informatik)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSGi awarded BEGASOFT the contract to build and operate a sovereign AI platform for public administrations across 6 Swiss cantons covering over 100 municipalities. This is BEGASOFT's flagship AI services contract, involving the Brandbot platform and Swiss AI-Cloud infrastructure.
• Workspace & MoreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWorkspace & More in Bern-Liebefeld (#siliconlovefield) hosted BEGASOFT's AI in Action event and the Bern Hack{ai}thon during Swiss AI Weeks. Provides physical event space for BEGASOFT's community and marketing activities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Direct peers

• VSHN AG: Swiss managed Kubernetes and DevOps services provider headquartered in Zurich. VSHN offers AppCloud, managed Kubernetes, and 24/7 operations on sovereign Swiss infrastructure — directly comparable to BEGASOFT's Managed Kubernetes Platform and managed-services model.
• Infomaniak: Geneva-based Swiss cloud provider offering sovereign cloud hosting, web hosting, and managed infrastructure with explicit Swiss data residency. Competes with BEGASOFT in the same regulatory-driven sovereign-stack segment for Swiss enterprises and public sector.
• Exoscale: Swiss-born cloud provider (now part of A1 Digital) offering managed cloud, S3-compatible object storage, and DBaaS in Swiss data centers. Comparable Swiss-sovereign cloud competitor with similar managed-services offerings and pricing transparency.
• Cloudscale: Swiss IaaS provider offering compute, storage, and networking out of data centers in Zurich and Lupfig. Targets the same Swiss SME and regulated customer base seeking local cloud alternatives to hyperscalers.
• SysEleven: Berlin-based managed Kubernetes and cloud platform provider (part of Zayo Group) operating in DACH. Comparable managed Kubernetes service model, with similar GitOps-driven platform and customer base of digital-native and enterprise cloud workloads.
• Adfinis AG: Swiss open-source software and infrastructure services firm specializing in Linux, Kubernetes, GitOps, and 24/7 support. Directly comparable consulting-and-managed-services profile to BEGASOFT in the Swiss open-source cloud-native segment.
• Puzzle ITC: Bern-based Swiss open-source IT service provider offering managed infrastructure, Kubernetes, and DevOps consulting. Geographic peer in Bern with overlapping sovereign-stack positioning and open-source alignment (CH Open member).

Broad incumbents

• Red Hat (OpenShift): Global incumbent in enterprise Kubernetes via Red Hat OpenShift, with broad managed-services and consulting portfolio. BEGASOFT operates as a CNCF Kubernetes Certified Service Provider in the same ecosystem, competing for the same container-platform budgets at a much smaller scale.
• Swisscom: Switzerland's incumbent telecom and largest cloud/data center provider, hosting BEGASOFT's Tier-IV facility in Bern-Wankdorf. Competes with BEGASOFT in Swiss enterprise cloud and managed services while simultaneously serving as a critical infrastructure partner.

Emerging players

• ipt (Internet Provider Team): Swiss managed hosting and cloud provider with strong open-source and Linux heritage, serving SMEs and regulated customers. Comparable profile to BEGASOFT's SME/managed-services segment with overlapping focus on sovereign, OSS-based infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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