Feistritzwerke

What Feistritzwerke does

Feistritzwerke-STEWEAG GmbH is a regional distribution network operator (Verteilernetzbetreiber) headquartered in Gleisdorf, Styria, Austria. Founded in 1905, the company supplies electricity to approximately 50,000 customers across roughly 50 municipalities and is the second-largest distribution grid operator in Styria by area. Its service territory spans the districts of Weiz and Hartberg-Fürstenfeld, with regulated operations overseen by E-Control Austria. The company is 73% owned by the municipal utility Stadtwerke Gleisdorf GmbH and 27% by regional energy company Energie Steiermark AG.

The company's core infrastructure consists of the electricity distribution grid, an FTTH/FTTB fiber optic telecommunications network, and intelligent Smart Meter metering systems with remote reading and 15-minute interval recording. On the generation side, Feistritzwerke operates hydroelectric power plants (Umweltkraftwerke) and was an early adopter of solar PV in the region, providing grid connection and feed-in services for third-party PV installations. The fiber network carries residential and business internet tariffs, IPTV, landline telephony, and a mesh WiFi whole-home networking product. An AI-powered chatbot named "Felix," hosted on local server infrastructure, handles customer service inquiries. A self-service customer portal (Kundenportal) exposes consumption data and account management functions.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: regulated electricity distribution grid fees (recurring network charges), subscription-based fiber internet, IPTV, and telephony tariffs (residential and business plans), and Smart Meter installation/configuration services. The go-to-market is exclusively direct-to-customer within the regulated service territory — no third-party reseller or distributor channels are operated. Marketing and customer acquisition rely on the company website, the customer portal, phone support, and 24/7 emergency outage lines, reflecting a sales-led motion rooted in territorial presence rather than competitive marketing.

Name

Feistritzwerke

Legal name

Feistritzwerke-STEWEAG GmbH

Website

https://feistritzwerke.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Feistritzwerke is a Styria-based distribution network operator providing regulated electricity distribution and fiber optic internet services to approximately 50,000 residential and business customers across 50 municipalities, with bundled IPTV, telephony, and renewable generation assets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electricity Distribution and Telecommunications Utilities

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Electric Power Generation (22111), Hydroelectric Power Generation (221111)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Electric Distribution System Owners (Wires-Only Companies) (EUADABAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Network Engineering, Integration & Field Deployment Services (Design, Build, Test) (EUADAIAM)

Keywords

• Electricity distribution services
• Distribution grid operator
• Fiber optic internet
• Smart metering infrastructure
• Hydroelectric power generation

Headquarters

HQ city

Gleisdorf

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electricity Distribution Services: Operating as a distribution grid operator (Verteilernetzbetreiber) in Styria, providing electricity transmission and distribution services to approximately 50,000 customers. Revenue generated through regulated grid fees and network charges.
2. Telecommunications Services: Fiber optic internet, IPTV, and landline telephony services provided to residential and business customers. Revenue from monthly service subscriptions and one-time connection fees.
3. Smart Meter Services: Smart Meter installation, configuration (including IME Opt-In services), and data management services for electricity metering. Revenue from regulated metering services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Feistritzwerke is a regional utility that operates the second-largest electricity distribution grid in Styria, Austria, serving approximately 50,000 customers across roughly 50 municipalities. In addition to regulated electricity distribution, the company sells fiber optic (FTTH/FTTB) internet, IPTV, and landline telephony subscriptions to residential and business customers, and operates its own hydroelectric and solar power plants. It also deploys and manages Smart Meter infrastructure across its service territory.

Product overview

Feistritzwerke-STEWEAG GmbH operates as a regional energy utility and telecommunications provider founded in 1905, serving approximately 50,000 electricity customers as the second-largest distribution grid operator in Styria, Austria. The company offers a unified portfolio combining core electricity distribution services with advanced telecommunications offerings. The electricity segment includes distribution network operations, smart metering infrastructure, and renewable energy generation through hydroelectric and solar power facilities. The telecommunications segment provides fiber optic internet (Glasfaser-Internet) with dedicated residential (Tarife Privat) and business (Tarife Business) tariff plans, complemented by IPTV, landline telephony, and mesh WiFi networking services. Additional offerings include the Kundenportal self-service platform, Smart Meter management, photovoltaic system support, and an AI-powered chatbot (Felix) for customer assistance. The company maintains ownership stakes from Stadtwerke Gleisdorf GmbH (73%) and Energie Steiermark AG (27%).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stromnetz (Electricity Grid Distribution) Regulated electricity distribution network serving as the second-largest distribution grid operator (Verteilernetzbetreiber) in Styria, supplying approximately 50,000 customers with reliable power across the company's service territory.
• Glasfaser-Internet (Fiber Optic Internet) High-speed fiber optic internet service (FTTH/FTTB) providing broadband connectivity to residential and business customers across the Styria service region, with separate private and business tariff plans.
• Smart Meter Service Intelligent electricity metering service with remote reading capabilities, 15-minute value recording, customer IME-Konfiguration/Opt-In interface, and integration with the customer portal for consumption monitoring.
• Umweltkraftwerke (Environmental Power Plants) Own hydroelectric and solar power generation facilities operated as environmentally friendly (Umweltkraftwerke) generation assets contributing to the company's renewable supply portfolio.
• Eigenerzeugung (PV Grid Connection Service) Service for customers with self-owned solar photovoltaic or other generation installations, including grid connection, feed-in management, and generation metering through the Smart Meter infrastructure.
• IPTV (Fernsehen über Internet) Television service delivered via internet protocol, allowing customers to watch TV content over their fiber connection.
• Festnetz-Telefonie (Landline Telephony) Traditional fixed-line telephone service offered alongside fiber internet packages to residential and business subscribers.
• Mesh-Netzwerk (Mesh WiFi Network) Whole-home wireless networking solution using mesh router technology to provide seamless WiFi coverage throughout residences over the company's fiber connections.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• E-Control AustriacoreOthersAustrian energy regulatory authority overseeing electricity and gas markets. Provides regulatory oversight, sets grid fees, and ensures compliance with Austrian and EU energy regulations.
• Rundfunk und Telekom Regulierungs-GmbH (RTR)coreOthersAustrian regulatory body for broadcasting and telecommunications. Oversees telecommunications services including internet, IPTV, and telephony services provided by Feistritzwerke.
• Wirtschaftskammer ÖsterreichminorOthersAustrian Federal Economic Chamber membership providing industry representation and advocacy for Austrian businesses.
• Österreichs EnergieminorOthersAustrian electricity and energy industry association for companies in the energy sector.
• Internet Service Providers Austria (ISPA)minorOthersAustrian Internet industry association representing ISPs and telecommunications companies operating in Austria.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Innsbrucker Kommunalbetriebe (IKB): Municipal utility of Innsbruck offering electricity, district heating, and broadband services. A directly comparable municipal multi-utility model, though operating in Tyrol rather than Styria.

Direct peers

• Stadtwerke Gleisdorf GmbH: Municipal utility majority owner of Feistritzwerke (73%). Operates a similar municipal-utility business model supplying electricity and other services in the same region, making it the closest peer in scale and structure.

Broad incumbents

• Salzburg AG: Regional energy and telecom utility serving the Salzburg region, offering electricity, gas, heating, and fiber internet — a comparable multi-utility municipal model and direct Austrian peer for benchmark purposes.
• Verbund AG: Austria's largest hydropower-based electricity generator and a major TSO. Comparable as a regulated Austrian energy infrastructure operator, particularly relevant given Feistritzwerke's own hydro generation.
• Magenta Telekom (T-Mobile Austria): Major Austrian telco providing fixed broadband, mobile, and TV services. Competes with Feistritzwerke's fiber internet and bundled residential offerings across Austria.
• Energie Steiermark AG: Styria's regional energy company (Landesenergieversorger) and a 27% shareholder of Feistritzwerke. Operates generation, distribution, and retail energy across the same geography, providing a directly comparable regulated utility benchmark.
• Wien Energie: Vienna's municipal energy company covering generation, distribution, and retail — a relevant Austrian DSO/utilities benchmark for scale, regulatory dynamics, and energy transition strategy.
• A1 Telekom Austria: Austria's largest fixed-line and broadband operator with nationwide FTTH rollouts. A direct competitor to Feistritzwerke's fiber business and a relevant benchmark for the telecom side of the portfolio.
• Energie AG Oberösterreich: Large Upper Austrian multi-utility providing electricity, gas, heat, and telecommunications including fiber. A comparable Austrian regional energy and broadband provider with overlapping regulated and competitive operations.
• KELAG (Kärntner Elektrizitäts-Aktiengesellschaft): Carinthian energy company combining generation, distribution, and telecom services (including fiber) for residential and business customers — a structurally similar Austrian regional multi-utility peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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