What dkd Internet Service does

dkd Internet Service GmbH is a privately held, Frankfurt-headquartered digital agency that designs, builds, and operates complex enterprise web estates. Founded around 1998-2000 and operating with approximately 60 employees, the firm serves large enterprises, mid-market companies, and NGOs primarily across EMEA, with named reference customers including BayWa r.e. AG, Bitburger Braugruppe GmbH, Aktion Deutschland Hilft, BARTEC Top Holding GmbH, and Lauterbach GmbH. The agency holds the self-claimed position of having the most TYPO3 certifications worldwide and has won seven TYPO3 Awards, most recently the 2023 Industry category for BARTEC.

The company's technology stack centers on open-source and headless platforms: TYPO3 (including the Government Site Builder 11 reference for public sector), Storyblok (the firm is a 2025 Silver Partner), Shopware for e-commerce, and Pimcore for PIM/DAM-adjacent use cases, delivered through MACH architecture principles (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless). dkd builds frontends with Nuxt.js on top of TYPO3 or Storyblok, integrates Apache Solr for enterprise search, and runs on Cloudflare for global content delivery. Proprietary products extend the agency offering: Solr Enterprise Search and Hosted Solr (operated at hosted-solr.com), the dkd-gdpr TYPO3 extension for cookie/consent compliance, a DSGVO Website Audit service, and the 2024-launched Starfruit AI interface (a GDPR-compliant multi-LLM wrapper based on Open WebUI, hosted on German servers, covering Mistral, Llama, ChatGPT, and Claude).

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model: billable professional services (TYPO3 development, Storyblok implementations, Shopware e-commerce builds, SEO and digital accessibility consulting, workshops and training), managed services and hosting, and smaller but recurring product streams from software subscriptions (Starfruit AI), one-time TYPO3 extension licenses, and an online shop at shop.dkd.de. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales with SEO-driven inbound demand, direct demo/quote motions for managed services and Starfruit AI, and TYPO3-community-led demand generation, anchored by a four-partner managing-director team (Olivier Dobberkau, Søren Schaffstein, Götz Wegenast, Christian Zabanski) with no disclosed external investors or parent company.

Name

dkd Internet Service

Legal name

dkd Internet Service GmbH

Website

https://dkd.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

dkd Internet Service is a Frankfurt-based digital agency (~60 employees) building enterprise TYPO3, Storyblok headless CMS, and Shopware e-commerce solutions, with proprietary products including Starfruit AI, Hosted Solr, and the dkd-gdpr TYPO3 extension. It primarily serves large enterprises, mid-market companies, NGOs, and government clients across EMEA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Agency Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Developer Experience Platforms for Enterprise (IDEs, CI/CD, Dev Portals) (HDAEAKAI)

Keywords

• TYPO3 development
• Headless CMS implementation
• Enterprise web development
• E-commerce solutions
• Digital consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services (Consulting & Development): dkd generates revenue primarily through billable consulting, development, and project implementation services for enterprise websites, e-commerce systems, web applications, and digital strategy engagements. Projects include TYPO3 implementations, Storyblok headless solutions, Shopware e-commerce builds, SEO consulting, and technical consulting engagements.
2. Managed Services & Hosting: Ongoing managed services including TYPO3 hosting, Cloudflare-based infrastructure hosting, and support contracts for websites and applications delivered to clients.
3. Product Subscriptions (Starfruit AI): Starfruit AI is offered as a subscription-based product with a 30-day free trial and various tariff plans, targeting SMEs and GDPR-sensitive organizations seeking compliant business AI.
4. Product Sales (TYPO3 Extensions & Hosted Solutions): Revenue from selling TYPO3 extensions (dkd-gdpr), hosted Solr enterprise search services, and related software products through the dkd shop.
5. Workshops & Training: Revenue from conducting workshops on JavaScript (Vue.js, Ext.js), Apache Solr, SEO, Information Architecture, Data Science with R, R Shiny, and Gamification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

dkd Internet Service is a full-service digital agency based in Frankfurt am Main that designs, develops, and hosts complex enterprise websites, e-commerce systems, and web applications primarily using TYPO3, Storyblok headless CMS, Shopware, and Pimcore platforms. The agency delivers end-to-end services spanning digital strategy, consulting, design, development, hosting, managed services, and workshops, complemented by proprietary products such as Starfruit AI, Solr Enterprise Search, dkd-gdpr extension, Hosted Solr, and Government Site Builder 11.

Product overview

dkd Internet Service is a digital agency in Frankfurt offering both professional services and proprietary products. Their product portfolio includes Starfruit AI (a GDPR-compliant AI interface with multi-model access), Solr Enterprise Search (TYPO3-integrated search solution), dkd-gdpr Extension (TYPO3 cookie consent solution), DSGVO-Website-Audit (GDPR compliance audit service), Hosted Solr (managed search hosting), and Government Site Builder 11 (TYPO3 solution for public sector). The agency is built around TYPO3 and Shopware as core platforms, offering enterprise website development, e-commerce systems, custom web applications, data science, SEO consulting, and digital accessibility services. They are the agency with the most TYPO3 certifications worldwide and a TYPO3 Gold Member and Solution Partner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Starfruit AI A GDPR-compliant AI interface for businesses built on Open WebUI, hosted on German servers. Provides a single platform with multi-model access to leading AI models (Mistral, Llama, ChatGPT, Claude) and targets SMEs and organizations with stringent data protection requirements.
• Solr Enterprise Search Enterprise-grade search solution powered by Apache Solr, designed for TYPO3 websites and other platforms. Provides efficient search functionality with faceting, autocomplete, and complex search capabilities.
• dkd-gdpr Extension A GDPR-compliant cookie and content consent solution for TYPO3 websites that enables proper consent management in accordance with European data protection regulations.
• DSGVO-Website-Audit A website audit service that examines websites for data protection law-critical resources. Helps organizations achieve legal clarity regarding external services integrated into their websites under GDPR and ECJ rulings.
• Hosted Solr A hosted Apache Solr search service providing efficient, managed search capabilities for websites. Available at hosted-solr.com for web developers and SMEs needing enterprise search functionality.
• Government Site Builder 11 A TYPO3-based solution specifically designed for government websites, providing pre-configured features and compliance capabilities for public sector web presence.
• TYPO3 Enterprise Websites Custom TYPO3-based enterprise website development service including TYPO3 upgrades, support, and hosting for large organizations and government agencies.
• E-Commerce Systems (Shopware) Implementation of Shopware 6-based online shops for enterprise clients, covering full e-commerce build, integration, and ongoing support.
• Storyblok Headless CMS Solutions Headless CMS implementation combining Storyblok's visual content management with Nuxt.js frontend, supporting multilingual content, editorial workflows, and cloud-based delivery via Cloudflare Workers.
• Digital Accessibility Consulting Consulting services for digital accessibility (BFSG/EN 301 549 compliance), helping organizations build inclusive, accessible websites and web applications.
• Data Science Services Data science consulting and development services using R, R Shiny, and related tooling to support data-driven decision-making and visualization.
• Custom Web Applications Bespoke web application development using Ruby on Rails, JavaScript (Vue.js, Ext.js), and modern frameworks for tailored business applications.
• SEO Consulting Search engine optimization consulting and implementation services covering technical SEO, content optimization, and ranking strategies.
• UX/UI Design User experience and user interface design services for websites and applications, covering user research, information architecture, and interface design.
• Workshops & Training Training workshops on JavaScript (Vue.js, Ext.js), Apache Solr, SEO, Information Architecture, Data Science with R, R Shiny, and Gamification, conducted by named dkd experts.

Quantifiable outcome

• TYPO3 upgrade of 7,500-page website (Aktion Deutschland Hilft) while maintaining SEO score and URL structure
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Storyblok GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025dkd is a certified Storyblok Silver Partner (2025). The company implements headless CMS solutions using Storyblok, combining it with Nuxt.js frontend for scalable, cloud-native web architectures. dkd has demonstrated expertise through projects like BayWa r.e.'s global multilingual corporate website.
• TYPO3 AssociationcoreTechnology or Integrationdkd is an official TYPO3 Solution Partner and TYPO3 Gold Member of the TYPO3 Association. As a Solution Partner, dkd has direct access to the TYPO3 ecosystem's expertise and receives early information on security releases, new features, and system changes. This partnership provides customers with the highest level of TYPO3 competency and ensures dkd stays current with the latest TYPO3 developments.
• Shopware AGcoreTechnology or Integrationdkd operates as a Shopware partner agency, implementing e-commerce solutions for enterprise clients. Notable projects include the Lauterbach GmbH e-commerce website and multiple Shopware-based online stores.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Plus B GmbH: Plus B is an Austrian TYPO3 and Shopware agency with a comparable profile of TYPO3 certifications and DACH enterprise focus. It is a relevant regional peer competing for similar projects.
• jweiland GmbH: jweiland is a long-standing German TYPO3 specialist and hosting provider, competing with dkd on TYPO3 hosting, support contracts, and TYPO3 development services for German enterprise clients.
• Sitegeist GmbH: Sitegeist is a Hamburg-based digital agency specializing in TYPO3 and headless CMS implementations. It directly competes with dkd for German enterprise TYPO3 projects and accessibility/regulated-sector work.
• nexum AG: nexum is a larger German digital agency with enterprise CMS, e-commerce, and digital transformation practices. It competes with dkd for enterprise web projects and has a comparable focus on platform selection and integration work.
• AOE GmbH: AOE is a German full-service digital agency headquartered in Wiesbaden with similar size, open-source CMS focus, and enterprise e-commerce capabilities. It competes with dkd for TYPO3, Shopware, and headless implementation projects across the DACH region.
• Netresearch GmbH: Netresearch is a German TYPO3 agency with strong e-commerce and PIM (Pimcore) capabilities, similar in size and target market to dkd. It directly competes for TYPO3, Shopware, and Pimcore implementation projects.
• TWT Interactive GmbH: TWT Interactive is a Cologne-based full-service digital agency offering CMS, e-commerce, and digital strategy services to enterprise clients. It overlaps with dkd in CMS implementation and digital consulting for German mid-market and enterprise customers.
• .dotkomm GmbH: .dotkomm is a German digital agency with deep TYPO3 expertise and similar full-service capabilities (strategy, design, development, hosting). It competes head-to-head with dkd in the DACH TYPO3 enterprise segment.

Broad incumbents

• Storyblok GmbH: Storyblok is the headless CMS vendor that dkd is a Silver Partner of. As the platform provider, Storyblok sits upstream of dkd's headless implementation services and shapes pricing, roadmap, and partner economics.
• TYPO3 Association: TYPO3 Association is the open-source foundation governing the CMS platform on which dkd's core franchise is built. While not a direct competitor, it shapes dkd's market opportunity, certification programs, and partner ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dkd_de
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCQqNwJec_jadUEQZP93xVHA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dkd-internet-service-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/dkd_de

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 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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