Vater Unternehmensgruppe

What Vater Unternehmensgruppe does

Vater Unternehmensgruppe (Vater Gruppe) is a privately held, founder-controlled German corporate group headquartered in Schwentinental, Schleswig-Holstein, founded in 1997 by Klaus-Hinrich Vater and managed alongside co-managing partner Sascha Lucht. The group operates through twelve subsidiaries organized into three core divisions — Vater IT (cloud consulting, IT security, SharePoint development, and managed services built on the Microsoft 365/Azure/SharePoint/Power Platform stack with VMware, HPE Nimble, Pure Storage, and Veeam infrastructure layers), Vater Elektro (electrical installation, security technology, data networks, and photovoltaic systems delivered through Vater KNS energy and Elektro Service Eckernförde), and Vater Personal (temporary staffing, permanent recruitment, and HR consulting via Vater pcs) — supported by adjacent brands Dicide (digitalization consulting), DiHS (eHealth), Förde Campus (training), and Modern Workplace Factory (events). Technology assets include a long-term Kiteworks partnership for NIS2/GDPR-aligned secure email and file transfer, an internally operated PKI for S/MIME encryption (secureemail.vater-gruppe.de), and security operations capabilities spanning SIEM administration, vulnerability management, identity and access management, and phishing simulation.

Name

Vater Unternehmensgruppe

Legal name

Vater Holding GmbH

Website

https://vater-gruppe.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Vater Unternehmensgruppe is a founder-controlled German corporate group with 550+ employees across IT services, electrical trades, and HR/staffing, serving B2B mid-market and enterprise customers in Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg through twelve subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT and Electrical Services

NAICS

Business Support Services (5614), All Other Support Services (561990)

akta.pro primary industry

End-User Computing Outsourcing (EUC / Desktop Services) (BPAEAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Remote Access, Virtual Workspaces & Digital HQ (BPAMAMAL)

Keywords

• IT managed services
• Cloud infrastructure consulting
• Electrical installation services
• Staffing and recruiting
• IT security solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Kiel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Services and Consulting: Professional IT services including consulting, implementation, and managed services for cloud infrastructure, security, and collaboration solutions
2. Electrical and Security Services: Installation, maintenance and repair services for electrical systems, security technology, and data networks in buildings
3. Personnel Services: Staff leasing, recruiting, and personnel consulting services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Vater Unternehmensgruppe is a privately held German corporate group delivering three core service lines: Vater IT provides hybrid cloud consulting, IT outsourcing, software development, and IT security services built on Microsoft, VMware, and Kiteworks technologies; Vater Elektro delivers electrical, security, data, and photovoltaic installation services for commercial and industrial buildings; Vater Personal offers temporary staffing, permanent recruitment, executive search, and HR consulting.

Product overview

Vater Unternehmensgruppe (Vater Gruppe) is a German family-owned corporate group founded in 1997, headquartered in Schwentinental, Schleswig-Holstein. The group comprises over 550 employees across three core divisions and multiple subsidiaries. The Vater IT division (Vater Business IT GmbH, Vater Solution GmbH, Vater Operations GmbH) provides IT services including cloud consulting (Microsoft M365/Azure), IT security consulting, SharePoint development, and infrastructure services. The Vater Elektro division (Vater KNS energy GmbH) offers electrical installation, security systems, telecommunications, and photovoltaic services. The Vater Personal division (Vater pcs GmbH) provides staffing, recruitment, and HR consulting. Additional brands include Dicide (digital consulting), Förde Campus (training), Modern Workplace Factory (event venue), DiHS (eHealth), and Elektro Service Eckernförde (regional electrical services). Key technology offerings include Kiteworks/totemomail secure email and file transfer, IT security services (SIEM, vulnerability management), and cloud infrastructure implementation. The group serves B2B customers throughout Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vater IT: Leading IT service provider in Northern Germany offering hybrid cloud design and implementation, IT outsourcing, and software development.
• Vater Elektro
• Vater Personal
• Dicide
• DiHS
• Elektro Service Eckernförde (ESE)
• Förde Campus
• modern workplace factory (mwf)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Holstein Kiel (Störcheclub)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2009Long-standing sponsor and partner of Holstein Kiel football club since 2009/2010. Active member of the Störcheclub partner network with over 440 member companies, participating in regular networking events and sponsoring.
• KiteworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-term technology partnership for secure data communication solutions. Kiteworks provides the Email Secure Gateway and Secure File Transfer platform that Vater IT implements and supports for customers, particularly for NIS2 and GDPR compliance requirements.
• NordakademiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual study partnership with Nordakademie in Elmshorn for Bachelor of Science Wirtschaftsinformatik program (3.5 years), providing students with combined academic and practical training.
• Duale Hochschule Schleswig-Holstein (DHSH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual study partnership with DHSH in Kiel for Bachelor of Science Wirtschaftsinformatik program (3 years) with additional IHK certification as Kaufmann für IT-Systemmanagement.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Secunet Security Networks AG: German IT security specialist offering S/MIME, PKI, secure networks, and high-assurance security consulting. Directly comparable to Vater Solution GmbH's IT security, S/MIME, and Kiteworks/totemomail secure communications practice.
• Cancom SE: German hybrid IT and managed services provider covering cloud, workplace, and security with national reach. Comparable to Vater IT on Microsoft-centric hybrid cloud delivery and managed services for mid-market and enterprise customers.
• Bechtle AG: One of Germany's largest IT system houses and managed service providers with deep Microsoft, VMware, and enterprise infrastructure coverage. Comparable to Vater IT's offering as a broader-scope incumbent operating across all of Germany and Europe with a similar partner-led delivery model.
• Allgeier SE: German IT services group operating in enterprise IT, digitalization, and staffing — directly comparable to Vater Gruppe's combined IT and Personal segments, with a multi-subsidiary holding structure similar to Vater Holding GmbH.
• Computacenter AG & Co. oHG: Pan-European IT infrastructure provider with strong presence in Germany covering workplace, cloud, security, and managed services. Comparable to Vater IT on hybrid cloud, Microsoft ecosystem delivery, and enterprise storage/services.

Direct peers

• GISA GmbH: Mid-sized German IT service provider focused on managed services, cloud, and SAP/Microsoft solutions for enterprise customers. Comparable to Vater IT on services mix, mid-market customer focus, and managed delivery in a regional setting.
• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH: German IT system house specializing in enterprise infrastructure, data center, Microsoft, and security solutions with regional offices across Germany. Highly comparable to Vater IT on Microsoft-centric services, hybrid cloud, and project-based delivery.
• DIS AG (DIS Deutscher Industrie Service): Major German staffing and HR services company providing temporary staffing, permanent placement, and HR consulting across multiple industries. Direct peer to Vater Personal segment.
• Hays Deutschland: Specialist staffing and recruiting firm focused on IT, engineering, and life sciences contracting in Germany. Comparable to Vater Personal particularly in IT/talent contracting and recruitment services.

Regional players

• AVE (Allendorfer Elektro GmbH / Elektro-handel regional players): Regional German electrical services and installation firms serving commercial/industrial customers comparable to Vater Elektro and ESE on installation, security technology, and photovoltaic services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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