BFN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

What BFN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY does

BFN Information Technology GmbH is a Krefeld, Germany-based private software and IT services company founded in 1989 that builds and sells digitalization and automation solutions on top of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Shopware. The company develops more than ten proprietary apps, including BFN POS (€50-74/month, TSE/DSFinV-K compliant), BFN Sport, BFN Event Manager (€400/month, launched 2026), the Shopware Connector, Member Administration, ToDo Queue, Direct Print, and XLIFF Tool, and distributes them through Microsoft AppSource and the Shopware Store alongside direct enterprise sales. Its customer base spans mid-market German companies (Mittelstand), sports clubs and stadiums (e.g., VfB Stuttgart, 1. FC Kaiserslautern, VfL Wolfsburg), automotive and cultural venues (Autostadt), and property-management firms served via its RELion Premium Partnership.

The business model is hybrid: recurring software subscriptions (POS, Event Manager, ToDo Queue, Member Administration freemium), marketplace app sales on Shopware and AppSource, plus consulting services for ERP implementation, digital transformation, and custom app development. BFN is a Microsoft and Shopware partner and a Premium Partner of RELion for property-management ERP, and achieved TISAX Assessment Level 2 certification in September 2025, enabling it to serve automotive-tier customers. The company recently added an Azure OpenAI / GPT integration for AI-generated product descriptions and image-based category suggestion within Business Central. Headcount is in the 11-50 range; the company is founder-managed by three managing directors (Gerard Bricout, Jürgen Fischer, Michael Fischer), is privately held with no disclosed external funding or acquisitions, and operates primarily in the DACH region.

Revenue mechanics depend on the mix between low-ARPU marketplace apps (single-digit euros per month, with freemium entry points) and higher-ARPU subscription and services revenue (€400/month Event Manager, custom development, ERP implementation). Named enterprise reference customers are concentrated in German sports clubs plus one automotive and one real estate/utilities logo, suggesting the consulting and Sports lines contribute disproportionate revenue relative to the long-tail app store base.

Name

BFN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Legal name

BFN Information Technology GmbH

Website

https://bfn-it.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BFN Information Technology is a Krefeld-based German software firm that builds Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Shopware apps, including POS, event ticketing, member administration, and e-commerce connectors, serving mid-market companies, sports clubs, and property managers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Software Publishers (513210), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

SDKs, APIs & Platform Integration Tools (Console/Store/Identity) (MPAFAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

POS, SoftPOS & In-Person Acceptance Infrastructure (FSAGABAO)

Keywords

• ERP software extensions
• E-commerce platform integration
• Point of sale software
• Event ticketing software
• Digital transformation consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Krefeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Subscriptions: Monthly and annual subscription-based pricing for cloud-hosted solutions including POS, Event Manager, and other Business Central apps.
2. App Store Sales: Revenue from Shopware and Microsoft AppSource marketplace app sales including one-time and subscription pricing.
3. Consulting Services: Digital transformation consulting, implementation services, and support for ERP, e-commerce, and custom app development.
4. Custom Development: Individual solutions tailored to specific customer requirements beyond standard modules.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BFN IT develops and sells modular software products, apps, and implementation services for business digitalization and automation, built primarily on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (ERP) and Shopware (e-commerce). Its portfolio includes the BFN POS cash register, BFN Sport ticketing, Event Manager, Member Administration, Shopware Connect, ToDo Queue, Direct Print, DMS, and XLIFF Tool extensions, alongside Shopware marketplace apps and custom app development for mid-market and enterprise customers.

Product overview

BFN IT is an IT service provider specializing in digitalization and automation solutions. The offering is a modular, platform-based architecture centered on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (ERP) and Shopware (e-commerce), supplemented by over 10 proprietary apps for both platforms. Core products include BFN POS (point-of-sale/cash register system), BFN Sport (sports event ticketing), and Event Manager (event management). The Shopware ecosystem includes apps for status management, SEPA payments, donations, and external link warnings. The Business Central ecosystem includes extensions for job queue management, direct printing, document management, XLIFF translation tools, member administration, and the Shopware connector. Services span visitor management, event management, property management ERP (RELion), retail digitalization, and custom app development. All solutions emphasize integration between Business Central and Shopware, with TISAX-certified security for automotive-industry customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BFN Sport: Smart software solution for clubs, stadiums, and sports events for ticket sales, access control, and event management.
• BFN POS
• BFN Event Manager
• BFN Direct Print
• XLIFF Tool

Products and services

• BFN POS (Point of Sale)
• Shopware Connect
• BFN Direct Print
• BFN Event Manager
• BFN Member Administration
• XLIFF Tool
• BFN DMS (Document Management)
• Automatischer Statuswandler (Shopware)
• SEPA-Lastschriftverfahren (Shopware)
• Pay what you want (Shopware)
• Spendenpfennig (Shopware)
• Externe-Link-Warnung (Shopware)
• System Ressourcen Monitor (Shopware 6)
• Visitor Management (Besuchermanagement) Service
• Digital Event Management Service
• RELion ERP for Property Management
• Retail Digitalization Service
• Digital Transformation Consulting
• Custom App Development

Quantifiable outcome

• Three-click POS checkout process
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered premium and core.

• RELionpremiumStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 September 2025RELion Premium Partner specializing in RELion ONE property management solutions on Microsoft technology. BFN supports companies with implementation and customization of standardized RELion processes.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partner specializing in ERP solutions and extensions. BFN develops and distributes apps through Microsoft AppSource and provides implementation services for Business Central customers in German-speaking markets.
• ShopwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Shopware agency partner providing e-commerce solutions, app development, and Shopware 6 migrations. BFN develops proprietary Shopware extensions available in the Shopware Store.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• KUMAVISION AG: Large German Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partner offering ERP extensions and industry solutions for mid-market companies. Comparable to BFN as a fellow Business Central ISV serving the same DACH Mittelstand with vertical add-ons.
• SHOPMACHER GmbH: Certified Shopware enterprise partner building e-commerce implementations, Shopware 6 migrations, and proprietary Shopware extensions. Directly comparable as a Shopware agency partner publishing marketplace apps, with overlapping distribution through the Shopware Store.
• SIEVERS-GROUP: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partner with apps, add-ons, and consulting for German mid-market. Directly comparable to BFN as a fellow BC ISV in the DACH region with a portfolio of marketplace apps and consulting services.
• Cosmo Consult AG: European Microsoft Dynamics partner delivering ERP, BI, and industry-specific extensions to mid-market manufacturers and retailers. Comparable to BFN through overlapping Business Central/ERP extension model and similar DACH Mittelstand focus.
• ams.Solution GmbH: German Microsoft Dynamics 365 partner providing ERP, CRM, and industry-specific solutions to mid-market and enterprise. Comparable to BFN as a DACH BC ISV with overlapping verticals such as manufacturing, retail, and services.
• T.CON GmbH & Co. KG: SAP and Microsoft Dynamics partner focused on ERP, MES, and digital transformation for mid-market manufacturing and retail. Comparable to BFN as a DACH-based ERP systems integrator with adjacent product/extension offerings.
• abilis GmbH: German Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partner specializing in mid-market ERP, CRM, and add-on solutions. Directly comparable to BFN as a fellow BC ISV operating in the same DACH vertical mid-market segment.

Emerging players

• Orderbird AG: POS solution for European hospitality and retail with iPad-based terminals and integrations to ERP and accounting systems. Comparable to BFN's BFN POS product for mid-market retailers needing TSE-compliant cash register systems in Germany.
• Eventbrite, Inc. Global self-service event-management and ticketing platform. Tangentially comparable to BFN's BFN Event Manager and BFN Sport product lines in event ticketing/access control, though serving a different customer profile (organizers vs. clubs/venues).

Broad incumbents

• Allgeier Enterprise GmbH: Large German IT services and enterprise software group covering ERP, CRM, and digital transformation broadly across Microsoft and SAP stacks. Comparable to BFN as a much larger incumbent in the same DACH ERP services market with broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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