What ANKER Group does

ANKER Group is a Bielefeld-headquartered holding company that develops, manufactures and distributes integrated point-of-sale (POS) hardware, software, and consulting services for the retail sector. Founded in 1876 as a sewing machine factory and producing its first cash register in 1901, ANKER today positions itself as the inventor of the classic cash drawer and the market leader for POS cash hardware in the German-speaking food-retail segment, where it counts eight of the ten largest retailers as customers. The company operates through two divisions: ANKER Solutions GmbH (hardware including cash drawers, modular pole systems, SCCneo cash drawers, the RK10 retro cash register, self-checkout terminals such as SCO X, cash recyclers, and EAA-Pad/ADA-Pad accessibility devices) and ANKER Applications & Services GmbH (software via the acquired LocaFox Cloud POS, the ANKER Store App headless POS, plus service work and third-party integrations such as Toshiba, LS Retail, and Combase KORONA). Manufacturing is retained in Bielefeld, Germany, with certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, REACH and KassenSichV-compliant certified cloud TSE.

The company generates revenue through three streams: (1) one-time POS hardware sales and accessories, with optional leasing; (2) recurring SaaS subscriptions for LocaFox Cloud POS in S/M/L tiers starting at roughly €39/month with certified compliance features; and (3) professional services spanning consulting, implementation, rollout, customization via PORESY, and 24/7 first- and second-level support. Customer segments span SMB retailers (€39/month SaaS, bundled all-in-one at €644) up to enterprise retailers executing multi-country rollouts (Thomas Philipps ~800 stations across ~300 stores in Germany, Austria and Lithuania; United Souvenirs 100-200 additional stations planned Q1-Q2 2025). Go-to-market is a hybrid of named-account enterprise sales with regional managers across DACH, Benelux, Central & Eastern Europe, Southern & Western Europe, UK & Ireland and South America, supported by inside sales in Bielefeld/Essen/Hamburg, a direct e-commerce shop, an Amazon store, and trade-show presence at EuroCIS and EuroShop. Following the 2020 LocaFox and 2021 PORESY acquisitions, the Group was formally constituted in 2023 and welcomed Partner Tech Europe as a strategic shareholder in 2025, providing technology and US market access — the basis for the January 2026 U.S. market launch of ANKER cash management and accessibility hardware via Partner Tech USA.

Name

ANKER Group

Legal name

ANKER Solutions GmbH

Website

https://anker.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1876

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ANKER Group is a Bielefeld-headquartered POS solutions provider (founded 1876) that develops, manufactures and distributes integrated cash-handling hardware, cloud POS software (LocaFox), accessibility devices (EAA-Pad) and consulting services to retail chains and SMBs, primarily in German-speaking Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Point-of-Sale (POS) Hardware and Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware (5072)

akta.pro primary industry

Omnichannel Commerce & Click-and-Collect Platforms (BPAMAGAL)

Keywords

• Point of sale hardware
• Retail pos systems
• Cash management solutions
• Self checkout terminals
• Pos consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bielefeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. POS Hardware Sales: ANKER generates revenue from selling POS hardware including cash drawers, geldschubladen, poles, self-checkout terminals, kiosks, cash recyclers, retro cash registers (RK10), and accessories. Products are manufactured in Bielefeld, Germany. One-time hardware purchases with optional leasing.
2. Cloud POS Software (LocaFox SaaS): Subscription-based cloud POS software offered as Software-as-a-Service with monthly billing. Includes base package (S) for sole proprietors, medium package (M) for retailers needing process digitization, and large package (L) for multi-branch and enterprise customers. Includes certified cloud TSE, digital cash book, inventory management, and compliance features.
3. Professional Services: ANKER provides comprehensive professional services including consulting, requirements analysis, project management, implementation, rollout, 24/7 first and second level support, and training. Services cover the full POS project lifecycle from planning through ongoing support.
4. Leasing: ANKER offers leasing options for POS hardware and systems, providing flexible financing alternatives to outright purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ANKER Group develops, manufactures (in Bielefeld, Germany), and distributes a full-stack Point-of-Sale portfolio for retailers. Its hardware range includes cash drawers, modular Poles, self-checkout terminals (SCO X), cash recyclers, the EAA-Pad/ADA-Pad accessibility device, the retro RK10 cash register, and customized kiosks; its software range comprises the LocaFox cloud POS (SaaS) and the headless ANKER Store App. The company complements these with consulting, implementation, 24/7 support, and leasing services for retail customers ranging from sole proprietors to enterprise chains.

Product overview

ANKER Group operates as a comprehensive Point-of-Sale (POS) solution provider offering integrated hardware, software, and consulting services. The portfolio is organized into two main divisions: ANKER POS Solutions (hardware) and ANKER Applications & Services (software/services). Hardware products include Geldkassetten (cash drawers - the company's original invention from 1876), Geldschubladen (cash registers), Poles (modular mounting systems), Cash Recycler (automated cash processing), Self-Checkout Terminals (including SCO X modular system), Retrokasse RK10 (retro-style housing), EAA-Pad/ADA-Pad (accessibility devices), Customized Kiosks, and Bottlecomp systems. Software offerings comprise LocaFox POS (cloud-based POS for SMBs in packages S/M/L), ANKER Store App (headless POS for omnichannel retail), and integration services for third-party systems including LS Retail, Toshiba, Combase/KORONA, and DATEV. Acquired brands include LocaFox (2020/21) and PORESY (2021) which provide software development and 24/7 support capabilities. Services include consulting (technology, application, IT strategy), leasing, and comprehensive support from implementation through ongoing operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LocaFox: Cloud-based POS software solution for small and medium-sized retailers
• EAA-Pad
• RK10 Retro
• ANKER Store App

Products and services

• ANKER Geldkassetten (Cash Drawers) Signature ANKER cash drawers for secure cash handling and storage at the point of sale, with over 100 variants available, electronic or manual locking mechanisms, and configuration options. Made in Germany in Bielefeld for retailers across SMB through enterprise segments.
• ANKER Geldschubladen (POS Cash Drawers) High-quality POS cash drawers with stable construction and flexible interior compartments for efficient cash flow management in high-traffic retail environments; designed for seamless integration into any POS system.
• SCCneo Cash Drawer Latest-generation ANKER cash drawer with an improved closure mechanism preventing blockage from small parts and Easyclean surface coating for enhanced hygiene; fully compatible with existing SCC accessories.
• ANKER Poles Modular mounting solutions for payment terminals, printers, customer displays and tablets, configurable from 200+ components (bases, arms, extensions, printer and VESA mounts, card terminal mounts, and customer displays) with internal cable routing in 40mm or 54mm tube diameter. The world's first POS pole configurator.
• ANKER Cash Recycler Banknote and coin processing terminal enabling secure closed-loop cash handling, allowing customers to pay with cash at self-checkout systems while maintaining cash security throughout the process.
• SCO X Modular Self-Checkout Terminal Modular 3rd-generation self-checkout panel with integrated touchscreen, scanner, receipt printer, LED lighting, optional payment terminal and hand scanner holders, plus camera; available in stand, countertop, or wall-mount configurations, operating on Android or Windows/Linux platforms.
• ANKER Self-Checkout Panel Self-checkout panel available in three form factors (stand model, counter, wall mount) with integrated touchscreen, scanner, receipt printer, optional payment terminal and handheld-scanner holders, available with or without LocaFox POS software on Android, Windows or Linux mainboards.
• EAA-Pad / ADA-Pad Accessibility Device Accessibility device enabling self-service terminals for users with visual or motor impairments. Features haptic buttons, audio support, and flexible installation options to meet European Accessibility Act (EAA) and ADA requirements; enables barrier-free operation of touchscreen-guided self-service terminals. Registered trademark EAA-Pad®.
• ANKER Retrokasse RK10 Elegant retro-style cash register housing combining tablet and printer holder functionality. Available in stainless steel (RK10S) and copper (RK10K) variants with customizable design panels (wood, metal grid, or closed). Made in Germany with plug-and-play setup; starting at €379.
• ANKER Customized Kiosk Tailored self-service kiosk solutions for indoor and outdoor environments, configurable as check-in terminals, information kiosks, and specialized retail applications for hotels, tourism, and events.
• ANKER Bottlecomp Bottle deposit and return system component for retail environments handling beverage-container recycling at the POS.
• ANKER Geldwaagen (Cash Scales) Cash-counting scales that process cash 6x faster than manual counting; an efficient cash-handling tool for retail environments.
• ANKER Abwurfboxen (Drop Boxes) Secure cash storage containers positioned at the POS workstation for safe deposit of cash during transactions.
• LocaFox POS (Cloud POS Software) Cloud-based POS software for small to mid-sized retailers including cash register, electronic journal, inventory management, customer management, and marketing functions. Available in packages S, M, and L with monthly subscription starting at €39; certified cloud TSE included with offline functionality.
• ANKER Store App (Headless POS Application) Headless POS application with modular architecture for digitizing store operations including checkout, customer service, and back-office functions; backend decoupled from frontend enables platform-independent operation on smartphone, tablet, SCO terminal, or stationary cash register and fast integration with ERP, CRM, eCommerce, and PIM systems.
• ANKER Consulting Professional POS consulting including technology consulting for optimal hardware/software combinations, application consulting for software selection and implementation, and IT strategy/process consulting for retail optimization.
• ANKER Applications & Services (POS Implementation & 24/7 Support) Professional services division for POS software implementation, customization, and 24/7 first and second-level support. Includes rollout, project management, hosting, helpdesk, and integration with partner technology such as LS Retail, Toshiba, and Combase/KORONA.
• ANKER Leasing Equipment leasing options for ANKER POS hardware and systems, providing flexible financing alternatives to outright purchase for retail customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thomas Philipps: ~800 cash registers deployed across ~300 stores in 3 countries within rollout timeline
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Partner Tech Europe (Partner Tech USA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner Tech Europe (part of the QISDA Group) became a shareholder of ANKER Group in 2025 as part of a new ownership structure. They provide technological know-how and international market access. Collaboration focuses on product development, manufacturing, technological integration, and sales support. CEO Henrik Ohse called it a significant strengthening of their US market presence. Product line includes cash drawers, cash management accessories, and ADA-compliant tactile keypad with voice-guided assistance.
• Toshiba (GSA)coreTechnology or IntegrationANKER integrates and customizes Toshiba POS software for customer projects. In the Thomas Philipps project, ANKER customized Toshiba POS software to meet specific customer requirements and extended it for multi-store, multi-country deployment.
• PORESYcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANKER acquired PORESY in 2021/2022, integrating its 80 employees into the ANKER Group. PORESY specializes in software development, customizing, implementing, and providing 24/7 first and second-level support for POS systems. Together with LocaFox, PORESY enabled ANKER to become a full-service POS provider. Now operates as part of ANKER Applications & Services division.
• LocaFoxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANKER acquired LocaFox in 2020. LocaFox develops and distributes cloud-based POS software solutions primarily for sole proprietors and small-to-medium-sized retailers. LocaFox POS with integrated inventory management is deployed over 2,500 times daily in Germany. Now operates as part of ANKER Applications & Services division.
• Peek & Cloppenburg (Düsseldorf/Wien)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerANKER developed a Headless POS frontend integrated with Peek & Cloppenburg's internal back-office system for the Hungarian market. Joint agile project delivered rapid time-to-market with short development cycles. Demonstrates ANKER's ability to deliver customized POS solutions for fashion retail.
• Mr. Goodlife (MR.GOODLIFE MAG)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Mr. Goodlife (MR.GOODLIFE MAG Instagram Account, CEO of MRGOODLIFE.net) for social media reach and influencer marketing in the POS/retail space. Contact listed on ANKER contact page.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Diebold Nixdorf: Global provider of POS hardware and software for retail and banking. Competes directly with ANKER in self-checkout, POS terminals, and retail software, and serves many of the same large European retail chains.
• Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions: Major global POS hardware and software vendor and current ANKER technology partner (ANKER customizes Toshiba POS software for enterprise rollouts such as Thomas Philipps). Direct competitor for large retail chain POS modernization deals.
• NCR Voyix: Enterprise POS and commerce platform provider serving global retail and hospitality. Competes with ANKER in integrated POS hardware, software, and self-checkout for large retail chains.
• LS Retail (LS Central): Microsoft-based retail management software vendor whose products (LS One, LS Central) ANKER integrates and supports. Direct competitor in retail ERP/POS software for SMB and mid-market retail.
• AURES Technologies: European POS hardware manufacturer offering EPOS terminals, tablets, and self-checkout systems. Closely comparable in size, product mix, and European retail customer base to ANKER's hardware business.
• Lightspeed Commerce: Cloud-based POS and commerce platform for retail and restaurant SMBs. Competes with ANKER's LocaFox cloud POS for small and mid-sized retailers, particularly on subscription SaaS economics and omnichannel.
• Combase (KORONA Software): Retail ERP and POS software vendor whose KORONA platform ANKER integrates (United Souvenirs). A peer in the European retail software stack and a partial competitor for retail back-office deals.
• Panasonic Connect: Provider of rugged POS hardware, self-checkout, and retail technology solutions. Direct competitor for enterprise retail POS hardware rollouts in Europe alongside Diebold Nixdorf and Toshiba.

Broad incumbents

• Verifone: Global payment terminal and POS hardware incumbent. Competes with ANKER in card terminals and integrated POS hardware, though at much larger scale and with a payments-led rather than retail-cash-handling focus.
• Square (Block): Dominant SMB payments and POS platform. Competes with LocaFox for small merchants with integrated payments + software, though ANKER's strength in multi-store DACH retail chains is a different segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

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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