CS2

What CS2 does

CS2 AG is a privately held, owner-managed Swiss full-service digital agency headquartered in Sissach (Canton Basel-Landschaft), founded in 1997 and employing approximately 40 professionals. The firm delivers end-to-end digital services — strategy, UX/UI design, custom web applications, e-commerce platforms, SEO, hosting and support — primarily to mid-market and enterprise clients in Switzerland, with selective cross-border activity into Südbaden, Germany. Its core technology stack is built on open-source frameworks: TYPO3 CMS (with a proprietary CS2 setup and in-house modules such as Focuspoint, Cookie-Banner, Translation Manager and Reportings), Laravel for bespoke web applications, and Magento Open Source with the Hyvä frontend for e-commerce, supplemented by Solr search and integrations to SAP, Abacus, POLYPOINT, Azure AD, Datatrans, GA4 and Yoast.

The business operates a project-based professional services model combined with recurring managed hosting and CS2 Forge technical support, producing a mix of fixed-price implementations, time-and-materials consulting, and annuity revenue from long-tenure clients such as Universität St.Gallen, Schweizer Paraplegiker-Zentrum Nottwil, Debrunner Acifer AG, ERNE Gruppe, Kestenholz Gruppe, AGVS-UPSA, Girsberger and gazenergie (VSG). Distribution is direct enterprise and mid-market field sales augmented by content marketing through the Zweiblog podcast/blog, AM|START digital magazine, SEO, newsletter and industry events.

CS2 monetizes a portfolio that also includes sub-brands and productized offerings: ELUVA EMS and ELUVA LINK for energy management and virtual power plant operation (signaling a move beyond pure web services into the energy-software vertical), RankItUp! SEO tooling, the Huddleboard healthcare reference solution, and the Vibe Coding Lab, a 2025-launched AI-assisted rapid prototyping service. The company holds no external venture or private equity backing, has not raised funding rounds, and acquired the web development division of Armacom AG (Clinx GmbH) in 2020 as its primary inorganic growth move. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

CS2

Legal name

CS2 AG

Website

https://cs2.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CS2 AG is a Swiss owner-managed full-service digital agency that builds TYPO3 CMS, Laravel web applications and Magento e-commerce platforms for mid-market and enterprise clients in Switzerland, with proprietary modules, managed hosting, and adjacent offerings in AI prototyping and energy-grid software.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Agency Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Database/Application Data Layer Modernization (DB migration, ORM, caching) (BPAEAFAL)

Keywords

• Web application development
• Enterprise CMS services
• E-commerce platform development
• Digital transformation consulting
• TYPO3 implementation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sissach

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Web Development: Project-based web development and application development services including custom software, websites, e-commerce solutions, and digital platforms. Revenue generated through fixed-price projects and time-and-materials engagements.
2. Consulting and Advisory: Digital transformation consulting, UX/UI design, SEO optimization, and strategic digital advisory services.
3. Hosting and Maintenance: Ongoing hosting services, technical support, maintenance, and continuous optimization services for deployed solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CS2 AG is a Swiss full-service digital agency that builds custom web applications (using Laravel), implements enterprise content management systems (TYPO3), and delivers Magento-based e-commerce platforms for Swiss organizations. The agency complements development with digital transformation consulting, UX/UI design, SEO optimization, AI and automation services, plus ongoing hosting and technical support. Its proprietary CS2 TYPO3 setup bundles custom modules (Focuspoint, Cookie-Banner, Translation Manager, Reportings) into client implementations.

Product overview

CS2 AG is a Swiss Full-Service Digital Agency offering a portfolio of digital products and services organized around core areas: Web-Applikationen (custom web applications and individual software built with Laravel), Digitalisierung (digital transformation), KI & Automatisierung (AI and automation), TYPO3 CMS (enterprise content management with a customized CS2 setup), and Magento Open Source (e-commerce with Hyvä frontend). Supporting these core offerings are consulting services including UX/UI Design, Accessibility, RankItUp! SEO tools, Hosting, and Support. The agency also develops internal tools (CS2 Translation Manager, CS2 Focuspoint, CS2 Cookie-Banner, CS2 Reportings) that power its implementations. Its energy management subsidiary offers ELUVA EMS and ELUVA LINK products. CS2 publishes the AM|START digital magazine and the Zweiblog blog as thought-leadership outlets. Founded in 1997 and owner-managed, the agency employs approximately 40 people in Sissach, Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ELUVA: Energy management and applications platform operated by CS2 for energy grid management, including ELUVA EMS (energy management system) and ELUVA LINK (virtual power plant platform).
• AM|START
• RankItUp!
• Vibe Coding Lab
• zweiblog

Products and services

• Custom Web Applications / Individualsoftware Custom web applications and individual software solutions built with Laravel, designed to optimize business processes and automate workflows for enterprise clients.
• Laravel Development PHP framework-based custom application development service used as the primary backend technology for building web applications, APIs, and business process automation tools.
• Exhibition Management Platform (Messe-Verwaltungs-Plattform) Exhibition and event management platform for trade fair organizers, handling exhibitor registration, contractor coordination, booth bookings, and logistics.
• Vibe Coding Lab AI-driven rapid prototyping service enabling web prototypes from natural language prompts in hours rather than months; used for web application prototyping and concept validation.
• AI & Automation (KI & Automatisierung) AI and automation services including chatbot development and integration, aimed at reducing manual work and accelerating digital processes.
• Digital Transformation (Digitalisierung) Digital transformation services including browser extensions and custom digital solutions tailored to individual company processes and target audiences.
• TYPO3 CMS Implementation Enterprise content management system service, the agency's flagship CMS offering with a customized CS2 TYPO3 setup featuring SOLR search, page speed optimization, backend reporting, image auto-cropping, cookie management, and SEO tools.
• Magento Open Source E-Commerce Open-source e-commerce platform service for building online shops, typically implemented with the Hyvä modern frontend theme for performance and UX.
• ELUVA EMS Energy Management System for grid-stabilizing, local, and secure energy management of the next generation.
• ELUVA LINK Virtual Power Plant platform for aggregating and managing distributed energy resources.
• Huddleboard Digital ward management board web application for hospital stations, displaying real-time patient schedules updated every 15 minutes with staff assignment and shift management.

Quantifiable outcome

• eDevis application reduced quote processing time from up to 1 hour to an average of 20 minutes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration22 records

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TYPO3 AssociationcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial TYPO3 partner and contributor with customized CS2 TYPO3 setup. Deep integration partnership with specialized extensions and modules developed in-house.
• HyväcoreTechnology or IntegrationImplementation partner for Hyvä frontend theme for Magento e-commerce projects, enabling modern and performant e-commerce solutions.
• Solr Search EnginecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for Solr search technology, used in TYPO3 implementations for enhanced site search functionality.
• Gewerbeverband BaselminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional business association membership providing networking and market presence opportunities.
• KMU SWISSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSwiss SME association membership for market presence and industry networking.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Unic AG: Swiss full-service digital agency offering web development, e-commerce, and consulting similar to CS2's service stack. Closely comparable in size, geography, and customer profile.
• Namics (Merkle DACH): Larger Switzerland- and Germany-based digital agency offering CMS, e-commerce, and digital transformation services overlapping with CS2's TYPO3, Magento, and enterprise project work.
• Bitfactory GmbH: Swiss digital agency delivering TYPO3, custom web development, and e-commerce solutions; directly comparable in technology stack and Swiss market focus.
• Liip AG: Bern-based Swiss digital agency specializing in Drupal and Symfony, comparable to CS2 in enterprise CMS implementation, custom web applications, and open-source technology focus.
• MBN Group: Swiss web and TYPO3 agency offering web development, hosting, and support services; closely comparable in technology stack, recurring revenue model, and SMB/enterprise customer profile.
• Dynamic Technologies: Swiss digital agency offering TYPO3, web development, and hosting services with a similar SMB-to-enterprise customer mix. Comparable in technology specialization and recurring service offering.

Broad incumbents

• Dept Agency: Global full-service digital agency offering web development, e-commerce, and AI services comparable to CS2's broader portfolio, but operating at significantly larger scale and geographic reach.
• Aperto (IBM iX): Germany-based digital agency network (now part of IBM iX) offering enterprise CMS, e-commerce, and digital transformation at a much larger scale than CS2; representative of the upper-tier competitor CS2 may face on enterprise tenders.
• Netcentric (Publicis Sapient): European digital agency specializing in Adobe Experience Manager and enterprise CMS implementations, serving global brands; representative of larger incumbents competing for enterprise digital transformation engagements.

Regional players

• Studio Gecko: Smaller Swiss digital agency offering web design, development, and digital strategy in a similar regional market; comparable in size and customer profile but with a broader design-led positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cs2switzerland
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzweB
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cs2-ag
• Instagraminstagram.com/cs2ag
• Facebookfacebook.com/cs2switzerland

Compliance3 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 →

Frequently asked questions about CS2