AUTIMA

What AUTIMA does

AUTIMA (legal entity: LTT Vertriebs GmbH, headquartered in Werder Havel, Germany) is a done-for-you AI agency and automation service provider serving the German-speaking Mittelstand, with operations traceable to 2012 and the AUTIMA brand established in 2017. The company builds AI agents and workflow automations live in the client's own environment, addressing service providers, expert businesses, B2B sales organizations, engineering firms, and financial advisors. Named enterprise and mid-market customers include ABUS, Vaillant, Hermann Scherer, Enerix, Liebscher & Bracht, BNI, and VNR Verlag; the firm claims 600+ implemented projects across 20+ industries since 2012, supported by 4.96/5 stars across 514 ProvenExpert reviews and a 98% recommendation rate.

The technology stack is built around n8n as the central workflow orchestrator (self-hosted on Hetzner infrastructure in Germany for GDPR compliance), with Anthropic's Claude as the primary LLM layer for autonomous agents, OpenAI as a secondary model, Eleven Labs for voice synthesis, and VAPI/Twilio for telephony. AUTIMA applies a proprietary "4-Stufen-Modell der Automatisierung" framework that maps each business process to one of four escalating stages — from existing-tool optimization to autonomous AI agents — alongside the "KI-produktiv" transformation methodology and a Trust Marketing framework. Core product lines include KI-Agentur (AI agent implementation), n8n-Agentur (workflow automation), KI-Telefonassistent (voice AI), Chatbots & RAG, KI-Strategie & Beratung, and Rent-an-Agent (managed services), plus an AI voice assistant named Nora.

Revenue is generated primarily through bespoke project engagements (a typical done-for-you project with 3–4 workflows is priced in the low five-digit EUR range), recurring monthly managed-service retainers under the Rent-an-Agent model, and paid/free diagnostic engagements (KI-Potenzial-Analyse). Go-to-market is founder-led: the CEO personally conducts every initial consultation with no sales funnel or SDR layer, supplemented by ~30 conference speaking engagements (2019–2026) and a long-form content engine (1,156 YouTube videos, active blog). The company is private and founder-controlled with no disclosed external funding.

Name

AUTIMA

Legal name

LTT Vertriebs GmbH

Website

https://autima.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AUTIMA is a German done-for-you AI agency that builds AI agents, workflow automations, and voice assistants live in the client's environment for the DACH Mittelstand, using n8n orchestration, Claude LLMs, and a proprietary four-stage automation methodology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

AI and Marketing Automation Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Workplace Automation & Self-Service (RPA for IT, Chatbots, Virtual Agents) (BPAEAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Agents & Autonomous Workflows (Tool Use, Planning, Multi-Agent) (HDAAACAF), AI Integration & Orchestration Platforms (Connectors, Workflow, iPaaS for AI) (HDAEANAI), Contact Center Speech AI (agent assist, IVR automation) (HDAAAFAL)

Keywords

• Marketing automation services
• AI agent implementation
• Workflow automation consulting
• Voice AI solutions
• N8n automation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Werder

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Done-for-you Automation & AI Implementation Projects: Custom automation and AI agent implementation projects built in the client's environment. Projects follow the 4-stage automation model and are scoped after an initial consultation. Typical done-for-you project with 3-4 workflows is in the low 5-figure EUR range. Revenue is project-based with some ongoing managed service components.
2. Rent-an-Agent (Managed Services): Ongoing managed service model for operating, monitoring, and maintaining customer workflows. Fixed monthly retainer for supervision of complex automation stacks.
3. KI-Potenzial-Analyse (AI Potential Analysis): A paid or free initial analysis that maps a prospect's automation opportunities and identifies highest-leverage processes, functioning as a diagnostic lead-generation and scoping tool.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels15 records

Core offering

AUTIMA builds and deploys done-for-you AI agents and n8n-based workflow automations for mid-sized German-speaking companies (Mittelstand), running live in the client's own environment with GDPR-compliant self-hosted infrastructure options. The company also provides AI voice agents (KI-Telefonassistent), chatbots with Retrieval Augmented Generation, AI strategy consulting, team training (KI-Schulung), and a recurring managed service called Rent-an-Agent for ongoing monitoring and maintenance.

Product overview

AUTIMA is a German AI agency and automation service provider offering done-for-you AI agent implementation and workflow automation for mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) in German-speaking markets. The portfolio centers on three core service lines: (1) KI-Agentur for autonomous AI agent implementation, (2) n8n-Agentur for workflow automation using the n8n orchestration platform, and (3) KI-Telefonassistent for AI voice agent telephone services. Supporting offerings include KI-Strategie & Beratung (strategy consulting), Chatbots & RAG (knowledge-based chatbots), KI-Schulung (training), and Rent-an-Agent (ongoing managed services). The company operates a proprietary '4-Stufen-Modell der Automatisierung' methodology with four automation stages ranging from existing tool optimization to autonomous AI agents. Key use-case products span Lead-Reaktivierung, E-Mail-Automatisierung, WhatsApp-Automatisierung, and CRM-Automatisierung. AUTIMA also offers Trust Marketing as a strategic framework and KI-Potenzial-Check for readiness assessment. The technology stack primarily uses n8n for workflow orchestration, Claude (Anthropic) as the primary LLM for AI agents, and integrates with platforms including Klick-Tipp, WhatsApp Business, VAPI/Twilio (voice), Eleven Labs (voice synthesis), and various CRM systems (Pipedrive, Close.io). The company has been operating since 2012 and completed over 600 projects across 20+ industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KI-Agentur (AI Agency Services) Done-for-you AI agent implementation service for mid-sized German companies. Builds autonomous AI agents and workflows tailored to customer processes, deployed live in customer environments with GDPR compliance. Targets B2B service providers, expert businesses, and sales organizations that need to scale output without adding headcount.
• n8n-Agentur (n8n Agency) Specialized n8n workflow automation implementation service. Builds deterministic and AI-enhanced workflows connecting CRM, email, WhatsApp, and business systems via the n8n orchestration platform, from bottleneck analysis to live operation. Targets businesses that need process automation without platform lock-in.
• KI-Telefonassistent (AI Phone Assistant)
• KI-Strategie & Beratung (AI Strategy & Consulting) AI strategy consulting engagements to identify growth levers and determine the right automation stage per business process. TÜV-certified consultants analyze customer operations and design customized automation roadmaps.
• Chatbots & RAG AI chatbot implementation using Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) to create company knowledge bases. Chatbots trained on customer-specific information, available 24/7 for customer inquiries, lead qualification, and internal team support.
• KI-Schulung (AI Training) Training programs to educate customer teams on AI tools, automation workflows, and best practices for working with AI systems. Develops internal AI literacy and orchestration capabilities.
• Rent-an-Agent Recurring managed service for ongoing AI agent operation and management. Includes workflow monitoring, maintenance, and continuous improvement of automated processes for complex automation stacks. Sold as a fixed monthly retainer.
• Lead-Reaktivierung (Lead Reactivation) Automated reactivation of dormant CRM contacts using AI-personalized outreach campaigns. Converts inactive leads into active sales pipeline through targeted email sequences, typically generating 20-80 appointments from 1,000 sleeping contacts depending on industry and data quality.
• E-Mail-Automatisierung (Email Automation) Automated email marketing workflows including follow-up sequences, lead nurturing, and marketing automation. Combines deterministic workflows with AI-enhanced steps for personalized, conversion-optimized email campaigns.
• WhatsApp-Automatisierung (WhatsApp Automation) Automated WhatsApp business messaging for instant inquiry qualification, appointment scheduling, and customer handoff to sales teams. Operates 24/7 outside business hours with clean CRM integration.
• CRM-Automatisierung (CRM Automation) Automated data flow between systems eliminating manual data entry. Form submissions, emails, and call data populate CRM fields automatically. Enables more billable time by eliminating administrative overhead.
• 4-Stufen-Modell der Automatisierung (4 Stages of Automation) Proprietary automation methodology with four escalating stages: (1) Bordmittel - existing tools acceleration, (2) Deterministic Workflows - fixed-trigger automation without AI, (3) KI-veredelte Workflows - AI-enhanced individual steps, (4) Autonome KI-Agenten - goal-driven autonomous agents. Determines correct stage per process for optimal ROI.
• KI-Potenzial-Check (AI Potential Analysis) AI readiness assessment tool analyzing business processes to identify automation opportunities and recommend appropriate automation stages. Functions as a diagnostic lead-generation and scoping tool for prospects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3x output without hiring new staff
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration26 records

AI capability11 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Klick-TippcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2016Klick-Tipp is AUTIMA's primary email marketing automation platform. René Tzschoppe is a Klick-Tipp Top Consultant and is featured on Klick-Tipp's experience report page as an 'Automation Legend.' Klick-Tipp actively refers clients to AUTIMA. AUTIMA has been a Klick-Tipp partner since 2016 and uses it for its own email automation, newsletters, and Trust-Follow-up sequences.
• n8n GmbHcoreTechnology or Integrationn8n is the central workflow automation platform used across AUTIMA's client projects. AUTIMA operates a self-hosted n8n instance (n8n.autima.de) on Hetzner servers in Germany. n8n GmbH is based in Germany (EU), ensuring no cross-border data transfers for EU-based clients.
• Anthropic (Claude)coreTechnology or IntegrationClaude (Anthropic) is AUTIMA's primary LLM layer for AI agents. Used as the decision-making component within n8n workflows for AI-orchestrated tasks. Claude.ai API is processed through Anthropic Ireland Limited (EU), with EU Standard Contractual Clauses as the transfer mechanism.
• PipedrivecoreTechnology or IntegrationAUTIMA is a Certified Pipedrive Partner, offering CRM setup and integration services. Pipedrive is used as AUTIMA's CRM system and recommended to clients for sales pipeline automation.
• VAPI (Superpowered Labs Inc.)coreTechnology or IntegrationVAPI is the primary voice AI infrastructure used for AUTIMA's KI-Telefonassistent (voice agent) product. Handles inbound call reception, qualification, and appointment booking. Data transfers to the USA covered by EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
• Eleven LabscoreTechnology or IntegrationEleven Labs provides voice synthesis for AUTIMA's KI-Telefonassistent (voice AI) and Nora, the on-site voice assistant. Enables natural-sounding German-language voice output. Data transfers to the USA covered by EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
• Hetzner Online GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationHetzner Online GmbH (Germany-EU) provides web hosting and server infrastructure for AUTIMA's self-hosted n8n instance and other services. All data processing occurs exclusively on servers within the European Union.
• Meta Platforms Ireland (Facebook, Instagram)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMeta Platforms Ireland (Facebook, Instagram, Facebook Pixel, Custom Audiences, Ads) is used for social media presence and paid advertising. AUTIMA manages Meta Ads for its own marketing and client campaigns. Data transfers to the USA covered by EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
• LinkedIn IrelandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLinkedIn is used for professional social media presence, advertising, and recruiting. AUTIMA and its founders maintain active LinkedIn profiles for thought leadership and B2B marketing.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• knowhere GmbH: German AI consultancy building applied AI solutions for businesses. Comparable as a DACH-focused AI implementation services firm with similar target customer profile of established German companies seeking AI integration.
• Datasolut GmbH: German AI and data science consultancy serving Mittelstand with ML and automation projects. Comparable as a similarly sized DACH AI agency delivering bespoke implementations rather than SaaS products.
• Merantix Momentum: Berlin-based AI services company delivering applied AI solutions for industrial and enterprise clients. Comparable as a German AI implementation partner with similar custom-build model and enterprise Mittelstand customer base.
• BOTfriends: German AI agency specializing in conversational AI and chatbots for mid-market and enterprise clients. Directly comparable as a DACH-based done-for-you AI implementation partner targeting the Mittelstadt segment with similar chatbot/RAG capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Aleph Alpha GmbH: German AI foundation model company with enterprise AI implementation services. Comparable as a DACH AI provider with overlapping enterprise AI agent and automation capabilities, though broader in scope and significantly larger in scale.
• SinnerSchrader (Accenture Song): German digital agency now part of Accenture Song, offering marketing automation and digital transformation services. Comparable as a DACH marketing automation services provider for mid-market and enterprise, but operating at significantly larger scale as part of Accenture.
• Celonis SE: Munich-headquartered process mining and process automation platform. Adjacent incumbent in enterprise process automation with overlapping workflow optimization value proposition for large enterprises, though more product-focused than AUTIMA's bespoke delivery.

Emerging players

• Onlim GmbH: Austrian conversational AI platform with chatbot and voice AI offerings. Comparable as a DACH-region conversational AI provider with overlapping voice agent and chatbot capabilities, though more product-platform oriented than pure services.

Others

• n8n GmbH: Berlin-based workflow automation platform and AUTIMA's primary technology partner. Listed as OTHERS because it is a platform/tools provider rather than a direct competitor, but its growing AI agent capabilities increasingly overlap with AUTIMA's service offerings.
• Pipedrive (CRM partner ecosystem): CRM platform where AUTIMA holds Certified Partner status. Listed as OTHERS as a technology partner rather than competitor, though other Pipedrive-certified agencies in DACH compete for similar CRM automation deals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@renetzschoppe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/rene-tzschoppe
• Facebookfacebook.com/AUTIMA.Marketing.Automation

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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