What Virtimo does

Virtimo AG is a Berlin-based, entirely employee-owned IT consulting and software company founded in 2010, operating with approximately 120 dedicated experts across its DACH and broader European footprint. The company serves more than 650 enterprise clients, with a primary focus on the energy sector — utilities, distribution and transmission system operators, energy traders, and municipal utilities — and secondary exposure to automotive, retail, public sector, logistics, and healthcare organizations. The company is led by a three-member Board (Christoph Fuß, Dirk Breitkreuz, Tobias Weinert) under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Stefan Stieglitz on the Supervisory Board, and has grown organically since founding without external funding rounds or parent-company ownership.

Virtimo's core offering is a dual-mode low-code platform architecture: the VIRTIMO SUITE for on-premise and hybrid deployments, and the VIRTIMO CLOUD for fully managed cloud deployments. The technology stack is proprietary, developed in-house since 2010, and comprises INUBIT (integration platform with 70+ standard modules), IGUASU (cloud data streaming with 350+ pre-built processors), BPC (Business Process Cockpit frontend), and VIMON (performance monitoring). Layered on top are three specialized energy-sector managed services: VICOS for regulatory market communication (AS4, MaLo-API), VIMPAS as the cloud successor to the Market Process Manager, and VIPUSH for REMIT and §14a EnWG publication transparency. The 2026 platform release added a Security Cockpit and the RIO AI assistant, and the company is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified.

The business model combines recurring software licenses and managed cloud subscriptions (VIRTIMO CLOUD, VICOS, VIMPAS, VIPUSH, DIGITAL TRAINING) with project-based professional services, custom application development, and consulting/coaching. Go-to-market is sales-led, anchored by direct enterprise engagement and supplemented by a 20+ strategic partner network that includes Sopra Steria, Bosch Software and Digital Solutions, BTC AG, Fichtner IT Consulting, and Trianel. The company markets primarily through the annual VIRTIMO VISIONS client event, E-world trade fair presence, case-study content, and a LinkedIn-led employer brand reinforced by Great Place to Work (Top 5 Berlin-Brandenburg 2026) and kununu Top Company recognition.

Name

Virtimo

Legal name

Virtimo AG

Website

https://virtimo.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Virtimo AG is a Berlin-based, employee-owned IT consulting and low-code software company founded in 2010, serving 650+ enterprise clients — primarily in the DACH energy sector — through its VIRTIMO SUITE and VIRTIMO CLOUD platforms, complemented by managed regulatory services (VICOS, VIMPAS, VIPUSH) and consulting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Services (Cloud): Full-service managed cloud offerings including VICOS, VIMPAS, VIPUSH, and VIRTIMO CLOUD services. Provides continuous operation, updates, and support as part of subscription.
2. Software Licenses (VIRTIMO SUITE): On-premise software deployment options for organizations preferring local infrastructure control. Includes BPC, INUBIT, IGUASU, and VIMON components.
3. DIGITAL TRAINING Subscription: Subscription model for digital training content providing fresh input year-round through interactive live webinars and on-demand courses on VIRTIMO SUITE and CLOUD products.
4. Professional Services & Consulting: Technical and professional consulting services including project implementation, coaching, and support. Available as hourly engagements or part of full-service packages.
5. Custom Application Development: Individually tailored applications for specific customer business processes built on the Virtimo technology stack.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Virtimo AG develops, sells, and operates a proprietary low-code digital transformation platform (VIRTIMO SUITE for on-premise/hybrid and VIRTIMO CLOUD for managed cloud) along with specialized, full-service offerings for European energy market participants — VICOS (market communication), VIMPAS (market processes), and VIPUSH (regulatory publication/transparency). The company also delivers professional consulting, coaching, premium support, and subscription-based training (DIGITAL TRAINING) to help enterprises integrate systems, automate processes, and meet sector-specific regulatory obligations.

Product overview

Virtimo AG offers a dual-mode platform architecture comprising the VIRTIMO SUITE (for on-premise and hybrid deployments) and the VIRTIMO CLOUD (for fully cloud-hosted deployments). The core technology stack is built on low-code components: INUBIT for integration and process automation, IGUASU for cloud data streaming and connectivity, BPC as the user-facing web interface, and VIMON for performance monitoring. Specialized energy sector services include VICOS (full-service market communication platform), VIMPAS (cloud successor to MPM for regulatory market processes), and VIPUSH (publication service for regulatory transparency). A Security Cockpit and the AI assistant RIO were introduced in the 2026 major releases. Services are complemented by professional offerings: Smart Consulting, Coaching, 24/7 Support, and DIGITAL TRAINING with certification tracks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VICOS: Virtimo Communication Service - standardized solution for market communication in the energy sector as a full-service package.
• VIMPAS
• VIPUSH
• VIRTIMO CLOUD
• VIRTIMO SUITE
• IGUASU
• INUBIT
• BPC
• VIMON
• Defenders' Club

Products and services

• VIRTIMO CLOUD Cloud-based, fully managed platform for digital transformation providing scalable infrastructure for energy-sector applications and integration workloads. Complements the on-premise VIRTIMO SUITE and is sold as a managed subscription to enterprise and government clients.
• VIRTIMO SUITE On-premise and hybrid integration and application platform built on Virtimo's low-code components (INUBIT, IGUASU, BPC, VIMON). Sold as a software license to organizations that prefer local infrastructure control.
• VICOS (Virtimo Communication Service) Full-service, managed platform for regulatory energy market communication between market participants (TSOs, DSOs, energy traders) via AS4 and related protocols, operated geo-redundantly with zero-downtime deployments.
• VIMPAS (Virtimo Market Processes as a Service) Cloud-based service for executing regulatory market communication processes (including MaLo-API and AS4) as a fully managed service, succeeding the Market Process Manager (MPM).
• VIPUSH (Virtimo Publication Service Hub) Cloud-based publication service for regulatory transparency compliance (REMIT, §14a EnWG, HEDWIG), handling publication of grid usage, capacity utilization, and power plant data for energy suppliers and TSOs.
• DIGITAL TRAINING Subscription-based interactive training platform for VIRTIMO SUITE and CLOUD products, delivered through live webinars and on-demand content with certification tracks (Associate, Professional, Expert).
• Smart Consulting Technical and functional consulting services accompanying digital transformation projects, from initial analysis through implementation and ongoing optimization.
• Smart Coaching Personalized project sparring delivered by Virtimo experts, covering go-live support, ramp-up guidance, and version upgrades to build long-term customer independence.
• 5★ Deluxe Support Premium customer support available via phone, email, and Jira-based support portal, providing functional and technical support for platforms, applications, and operations without anonymous call centers.
• Continuous Security Improvement Security-by-design service covering automated security scans, CVE monitoring, regular updates, pentests, and dedicated Security Consulting across the VIRTIMO portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average onboarding time for VIPUSH is less than 3 months from kick-off to go-live
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered standard and key.

• EDISS NETWORK s.r.o.standardTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017Leading EDI provider in Czech Republic and certified INUBIT software partner since 2017. Delivers software solutions and managed EDI services for retail, automotive, logistics and manufacturing businesses across Europe. Key clients include Albert Czech Republic, HEINEKEN, UNILEVER, and Samsung.
• AKTIF UnternehmensgruppekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded 1997, focused on energy sector business processes. Supports modern business models in direct marketing, energy storage, and electromobility with automated solutions and full-service offerings. Partner for AS4 and MaLo-API implementations.
• Bittner+Krull Softwaresysteme GmbHkeyTechnology or IntegrationLeading provider of end-to-end solutions for energy management processes in networks and metering. Over 30 years of experience setting standards in German-speaking region with energy suppliers, grid operators, and plant operators.
• Bosch Software and Digital SolutionskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal digitalization provider offering consulting, engineering, and IT services. Leverages AI, cloud computing, IoT, and automation to deliver scalable solutions. Supports 'Smarter Digital' approach for future-oriented digitalization.
• BTC Business Technology Consulting AGkeyImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLeading IT expert founded in 2000 with headquarters in Oldenburg. Around 2,600 employees in 12 companies. Business areas include consulting, system integration, application and system management, and software products.
• Fichtner IT Consulting GmbHkeyImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDelivers measurable business value to utility industry through digitalization. Interdisciplinary team spans consulting, project management, IT architecture, and software development. Provides tailored, highly integrated solutions.
• IT4int GmbHstandardImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSupports companies in planning and implementing customized IT solutions in complex system environments. Focus on integration, automation, and optimization of business processes.
• meonet GmbHstandardTechnology or IntegrationBased in St. Gallen, supports energy suppliers in digital transformation using INUBIT. Combines technological expertise with energy market industry knowledge to develop efficiency-increasing software solutions.
• Topcom Kommunikationssysteme GmbHkeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 20 years of partnership with Virtimo based on VIRTIMO SUITE and VIRTIMO CLOUD. Realizes secure, integrated end-to-end processes for energy market and public sector customers including market communication and Redispatch 2.0.
• Trianel GmbHkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal utility cooperation supporting Stadtwerke since 1999. Over 100 municipal shareholders and partners. Around 400 employees assist in optimizing business processes along the energy industry value chain.
• UTILITY PARTNERS GmbHstandardImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsultancy supporting utility companies in energy sector transformation for over 20 years. Services span entire value chain and various organizational levels.
• WFM Unternehmensberatung GmbHstandardImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSupports utilities and network operators in digitizing mobile field processes in network construction, maintenance, and metering. Independent consulting from process analysis to implementation and rollout.
• wistuba it GmbHstandardTechnology or IntegrationExperience in all aspects of system and interface integration from classical EDI to complex system networking. Offers implementation, consulting, support, and operation of platform and integration services.
• OVSoftware GmbHstandardImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNearly 30 years implementing customized software solutions for healthcare, public administration, and manufacturing industries in Germany and Netherlands. Part of OVSoftware Group with over 200 employees.
• Sopra Steria SEkeyImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLeading European technology company with 50,000 employees in 30 countries specializing in consulting, digital services and solutions. 2024 revenue of €5.8 billion.
• Syneco Trading GmbHkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading energy trading service provider focused on procurement, portfolio management, and risk control for municipal utilities and energy suppliers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SEEBURGER: German-headquartered provider of EDI, B2B integration, and managed file transfer with deep energy/utilities exposure. Direct peer because it competes head-to-head against Virtimo/VICOS in market communication, AS4, and regulated data exchange for European energy market participants.
• KISTERS: Aachen-based IT vendor specializing in energy, water, and environmental data management — including market communication, grid dispatch, and renewable forecasting. Closest German peer in pure energy-vertical IT, competing with VICOS, VIPUSH, and IGUASU-based streaming solutions.
• Scheer (Scheer GmbH): German process and integration consultancy plus low-code platform (Scheer BPMS) with strong DACH utilities footprint. Comparable as a BPM/integration specialist competing for the same digital transformation engagements and re-platforming projects at German/European utilities.
• Bizagi: Low-code BPM / process automation platform with European utility customers. Competes directly with the BPC + INUBIT combination for citizen-facing and operational workflow automation.

Broad incumbents

• MuleSoft (Salesforce): Enterprise integration platform (Anypoint) widely used inside large utilities for API-led connectivity. Comparable as the global incumbent in the same low-code/integration category, though it serves a much broader horizontal market rather than DACH energy specialization.
• Boomi (Dell Technologies): Cloud-native integration platform as a service (iPaaS) with low-code workflow design. Competes with INUBIT/IGUASU on integration tooling and is increasingly used by European utilities; broader, less regulated-vertical focused than Virtimo.
• Software AG (webMethods / ARIS): German enterprise software firm with webMethods for integration and ARIS for BPM/process modeling — the two pillars Virtimo's INUBIT/BPC compete with inside German utilities and large enterprises. Direct competitor in European regulated IT.

Regional players

• Bittner+Krull Softwaresysteme: 30-year German vendor of energy-management software for utilities and grid operators (metering, network operations). Listed as a "key" Virtimo partner, but functionally also an overlapping vendor to the same TSO/DSO buyers in DACH.
• AKTIF Unternehmensgruppe: German energy-sector consultancy and software provider for direct marketing, storage, and electromobility, plus AS4/MaLo-API implementations. A formal Virtimo "key" partner today, but functionally competes at the process-application layer inside German utilities.

Emerging players

• Workato: Modern iPaaS / low-code automation platform with growing enterprise traction. Comparable technical category to IGUASU/INUBIT for SaaS-to-SaaS and cloud integration, particularly in IT/automation-led digital transformation projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/virtimo-ag
• Instagraminstagram.com/virtimo
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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 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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