Verismo

What Verismo does

Verismo GmbH is a Swiss boutique consulting firm headquartered in Küsnacht (Canton Zurich) that delivers holistic risk, security, crisis and business continuity management advisory to organizations in the DACH region. Founded in 2002 by Dr. Klaus Bockslaff and operated independently until 2017, the firm became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zurich-based Continis AG on January 1, 2018, providing access to software development capability alongside consulting heritage. The company operates in Germany under the 'Verismo Consulting' brand with a delivery office in Hassloch (Pfalz). Its practice spans five tightly coupled service lines - information security (ISMS aligned to ISO 27001, BSI 200-x, NIST 800-x), crisis management, business continuity management (ISO 22301, BSI 200-4), security management, and risk management - delivered as assessments, system implementation, audits, certification support, and crisis staff training.

The technology foundation rests on the GemaSim digital simulation training platform, a proprietary tool that exposes teams to high-stakes, dynamic scenarios to surface and develop leadership, communication and crisis-staff behaviour. Complementing consulting work, the Verismo Academy delivers practice-oriented seminars plus the IHK-certified 'Krisenmanagement-Beauftragter (IHK)' program in cooperation with IHK Pfalz (54 teaching units across four modules). The firm itself is ISO 27001 certified, lending practitioner credibility to its ISMS engagements, and references published methodologies aligned to ISO 22361 and BSI frameworks. Verismo extends its reach through a formal partnership network of eight cooperation partners covering security travel, crisis communications, strategic transformation, GRC, construction risk, political risk, alerting systems and IHK certifications.

The business model is professional-services-led: quote-based consulting engagements constitute the primary revenue stream, supplemented by academy training and certification programs (the IHK certificate is publicly priced at €4,224.50 inclusive of VAT). The go-to-market is sales-led, executed via direct outreach, the website contact channel, and partner referrals. The buyer base spans SMEs (KMU), critical infrastructure operators, and industrial Mittelstand companies; named customer logos are not disclosed. Headcount is in the 11-50 range with a senior consultant roster drawn from ETH Zurich, BASF SE, MIBRAG GmbH, Big-5 accounting, and Swiss critical infrastructure. The company has received no disclosed external funding and operates as a privately held GmbH under Swiss law.

Name

Verismo

Legal name

Verismo GmbH

Website

https://verismo.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Verismo GmbH is a Küsnacht (Switzerland)-based boutique consulting firm, subsidiary of Continis AG, delivering holistic risk, crisis, business continuity and information security advisory plus IHK-certified training to DACH-region SMEs, critical infrastructure operators and industrial Mittelstand companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Risk Management Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Risk, Compliance & Internal Controls Consulting (BPAHACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Supply Chain Risk, Resilience & Business Continuity (BPAHAHAH)

Keywords

• Risk management consulting
• Information security consulting
• Crisis management consulting
• Business continuity consulting
• Security management consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Küsnacht

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Professional consulting engagements for holistic risk management, business continuity management, crisis management, information security, and safety management. Services include assessments, implementations, audits, and certification support.
2. Training and Certification Programs: Verismo Academy provides seminars, training courses, and IHK certification programs including the 'Krisenmanagement-Beauftragter (IHK)' certificate course. Programs include modules on crisis management fundamentals, staff work methods, leadership training, and crisis staff exercises.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Verismo GmbH is a Swiss consulting firm that delivers holistic consulting services in risk management, information security (ISMS), crisis management, business continuity management (BCM), and security management. The firm supports organizations in identifying risks early, building resilient structures, and remaining operationally capable during crises, complemented by training programs through the Verismo Academy and proprietary digital simulation training via the GemaSim platform.

Product overview

Verismo offers a holistic consulting and training portfolio focused on organizational resilience. The core offerings include consulting services (Risk Management, Information Security, Crisis Management, Business Continuity Management, and Security Management) and training products through the Verismo Academy. Key products include GemaSim, a digital simulation training tool for crisis leadership development, and the IHK-certified crisis management certification program (Zertifikatslehrgang Krisenmanagement-Beauftragter). The company operates as a subsidiary of Continis AG since January 2018.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Verismo Academy: Training academy offering seminars, certificate courses, and interactive learning formats in crisis management, business continuity, information security, and risk management. Includes GemaSim digital simulation training and IHK-certified crisis management courses.
• GemaSim

Products and services

• GemaSim GemaSim is a digital simulation training platform that makes teamwork, communication, and leadership under stress tangible. Demanding tasks and a dynamic environment enable reflective examination of personal leadership behavior, developing individual and team-related competencies usable in professional everyday life. It is targeted at crisis staff, security teams, and organizational leaders.
• Verismo Academy Verismo Academy is the company's training division offering practice-oriented seminars, certificate courses, and interactive learning formats in crisis management, business continuity, information security, and risk management. It serves professionals responsible for corporate security, risk management, business continuity, and crisis management within their organizations, with programs delivered at locations across Germany and Switzerland and in-house at client sites.
• Zertifikatslehrgang Krisenmanagement-Beauftragter (IHK) The IHK-certified crisis management certification program is delivered in cooperation with IHK Pfalz and comprises 54 teaching units across four modules: Compact Course Crisis Management, Methods Training for Staff Work, Leadership in Extraordinary Situations, and Planning Crisis Staff Exercises. Successful completion awards the official IHK Pfalz certificate 'Krisenmanagement-Beauftragter (IHK)', with a publicly disclosed price of €4,224.50 including VAT for the full program. Modules can be attended individually or as part of the full program.
• Ganzheitliches Risikomanagement (Holistic Risk Management) Holistic risk management consulting integrating information security, crisis management, business continuity management, security management, and risk management under a unified resilience management approach. Services include assessments, system implementation, audits, certification support, and crisis staff training, targeted at organizations seeking integrated resilience across all risk and security disciplines.
• Informationssicherheit (ISMS Consulting) Information security consulting covering the design, development, and certification of information security management systems (ISMS). Services include assessments, vulnerability identification, audits, ISO 27001 certification support, and data protection compliance, aligned with ISO 2700x, BSI 200-x, and NIST 800-x frameworks, targeted at small and medium enterprises with limited internal information security resources.
• Krisenmanagement (Crisis Management Consulting) Crisis management consulting focused on establishing and developing structured crisis management systems capable of functioning under extreme stress and physical/psychological pressure. Core deliverables include defined roles, clear leadership rhythms, structured crisis staff work, and resilient decision-making processes that reduce board and executive liability risk.
• Business Continuity Management (BCM Consulting) Business continuity management consulting that helps organizations identify critical processes, develop recovery strategies, and build resilience against unexpected disruptions. The methodology is aligned with ISO 22301 and BSI 200-4 standards and combines preventive risk reduction with reactive emergency planning, with documented outcomes including significantly lower insurance premiums.
• Sicherheitsmanagement (Security Management Consulting) Security management consulting delivered as a process-oriented approach covering all security measures holistically — technological, logistical, personnel, and organizational — to ensure stable business operations. Targeted at organizations requiring integrated physical and organizational security structures.
• Risikomanagement (Risk Management Consulting) Risk management consulting covering risk identification, qualitative and quantitative risk assessment, governance structures, and reporting. The methodology contributes to strategic company management and value creation beyond meeting legal requirements, with focus on dynamic interconnected risks faced by critical infrastructure and industrial firms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significantly lower insurance premiums through effective BCM implementation
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Continis AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContinis AG is the parent company of Verismo GmbH since January 1, 2018. The fusion combines Verismo's long-standing consulting experience with solid technical understanding and continuous development of innovative software systems. Verismo is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Continis AG based in Zurich.
• AKE | SKABE GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAKE develops and implements security concepts for companies, NGOs, authorities, and private individuals for safe travel and longer stays abroad. They support employers in fulfilling their duty of care and ensure protection of reputation, investments, logistics, and assets abroad.
• Huber Media ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHMC is a consulting agency for PR and strategic communication based in Zurich, founded in 1996 by journalist Roger Huber. They focus on crisis communication services and refer to their experienced network for additional disciplines.
• Ingenion Management Partner GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIngenion Management Partner GmbH accompanies companies in strategic alignment as well as transformation and change processes. Special focus on effective leadership systems, clear organizational structures, and sustainable operational excellence.
• PSN WirtschaftsberatungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSN Wirtschaftsberatung offers a diverse service spectrum around governance, risk & compliance, process management, process optimization, communication, and conversation management. Also offers engaging e-learning courses.
• Risk&Safety AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRisk&Safety AG based in Aarau has been a leading consulting company for risk management in construction, technology, and organization for over 20 years. They help prioritize correctly in an environment of increasing security requirements and scarce resources.
• SicyonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSicyon Risk Consulting supports organizations in understanding political risks and preparing informed decisions. Services range from location-specific risk reports to strategic forecasting. ScenApp offers a digital solution for structured scenario development and continuous tracking.
• SitasysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSitasys is an innovative Swiss company based in Solothurn with over 30 years of experience in the security industry. They offer products, systems, and services for alerting, secure communication management for rail transport, and leading person and object identification.
• IHK Pfalz (Chamber of Industry and Commerce Pfalz)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIHK Pfalz collaborates with Verismo Academy on the 'Krisenmanagement-Beauftragter (IHK)' certification program. The IHK issues the official certificate upon successful completion of the examination, validating professional crisis management competencies.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• cirosec GmbH: German information security consultancy focused on penetration testing and security strategy with adjacent risk and BCM offerings; partially overlapping with Verismo in DACH mid-market.

Broad incumbents

• TÜV SÜD Management Service: Global testing, inspection, certification, and advisory firm that competes with Verismo in ISO 27001 and ISO 22301 certification and consulting, with a much broader portfolio and global footprint.
• TÜV Rheinland: Large TIC and advisory group providing ISMS/BCM audits, certification, and consulting across multiple standards; overlaps with Verismo in standards-based risk, information security, and BCM work.
• KPMG (Risk & Compliance practice, DACH): Big 4 advisory practice with extensive risk, compliance, BCM, and crisis services in the DACH market; competes for the same enterprise and regulated-client engagements Verismo targets.
• Deloitte (Risk & Resilience, DACH): Big 4 risk advisory practice providing enterprise BCM, crisis, and resilience services; competes with Verismo for larger DACH enterprise and regulated-industry engagements.

Direct peers

• Risk&Safety AG: Swiss consulting firm focused on risk management in construction, technology, and organization; direct peer in the DACH risk advisory space and an existing Verismo cooperation partner.
• SRC Security Research & Consulting GmbH: DACH-focused security and risk consultancy providing BCM, ISMS, and crisis management services; direct competitor to Verismo in the German Mittelstand and critical infrastructure space.
• HiSolutions AG: German cybersecurity and risk management consultancy offering ISMS, BCM, and crisis management services to mid-market and enterprise clients; closely comparable to Verismo in offerings, customer profile, and DACH focus.
• Secaron AG: Swiss information security and GRC consultancy offering ISO 27001, BCM, and risk advisory; competes head-to-head with Verismo in Switzerland and the DACH market.

Others

• Continis AG: Parent company of Verismo GmbH, providing IT/software and UC solutions; included as a peer for context on the Verismo group structure, though it is not an external competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Verismoconsulting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/verismo-gmbh

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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