What Continum does

Continum AG is a German managed hosting and cloud services provider headquartered in Freiburg, founded in 1996. The company serves upper mid-market and enterprise customers in the DACH region with a portfolio spanning managed hosting in its own geo-redundant German data centers (Freiburg, Karlsruhe, Stutensee), hybrid cloud integration with Microsoft Azure, AWS, and IONOS, a proprietary managed Kubernetes platform branded CoK8s, DevOps/Infrastructure-as-Code services, and a broad cybersecurity suite (DDoS protection, WAF, vulnerability scanning, ModSecurity intrusion prevention, Cryptshare secure file exchange, cloud backup, and disaster recovery). It holds ISO/IEC 27001 certification continuously since 2016 (TÜV Rheinland) and PCI-DSS certification continuously since 2015 (Adsigo), positioning compliance as a core feature rather than a differentiator.

The business model is managed-services revenue with quote-based, consumption-flexible pricing where customers rent base capacity permanently and book incremental capacity for peaks. Go-to-market is sales-led for the upper mid-market and enterprise segment, complemented by channel partnerships with the major public cloud providers. Named customers include Lufthansa Group, SICK AG, Büchi, Planon, Caritas, Touratech, Sensitec, and Loesdau, across aviation, industrial automation, real estate, social services, e-commerce, and laboratory equipment — a horizontal mix of more than 440 customers. The company reported €6.2M revenue in 2024 with a projection of ~€7M in 2025 on a base of 38 employees.

In 2025, under new Vorstand Tobias Leinweber (ex-EMC, Dell, Rubrik, Wasabi), Continum launched a 'Continum 2.0' strategic realignment focused on growth, M&A, and European expansion. Tactical evidence includes the October 2025 acquisition of the Cryptshare business from Equinoxe GmbH, a July 2025 S3 Object Storage launch, an in-development AI platform, and a planned fourth data center in Basel to anchor Swiss market entry.

Name

Continum

Legal name

Continum AG

Website

https://continum.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Continum AG is a German managed hosting, hybrid cloud, and cybersecurity provider founded in 1996, serving upper mid-market and enterprise customers in the DACH region from its own geo-redundant data centers and through Azure, AWS, and IONOS partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Cloud and Hosting Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Container Platforms (Kubernetes & Container PaaS) (HDABAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Kubernetes & Container Platform Management (Private Cloud) (HDABABAC), Managed Application Platforms (App PaaS & Runtime Services) (HDABAAAD), Cloud Compliance, Audit & Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM/GRC) (HDABAHAI), Cloud Security Managed Services (CSPM/CWPP/CNAPP) (BPAEADAF)

Keywords

• Managed cloud services
• Managed hosting solutions
• Cyber security services
• Managed kubernetes platform
• Hybrid cloud infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Freiburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Hosting Services: Managed hosting in Continum's own German data centers, including e-commerce hosting, application hosting, and PCI-DSS certified hosting for credit card data. Provides geo-redundant infrastructure with over 20 years of experience.
2. Cloud Services: Hybrid cloud solutions integrating public clouds (Azure, AWS, IONOS) with private cloud. Includes managed Kubernetes, cloud consulting, and guided cloud solutions.
3. Cyber Security Services: High-security services including DDoS protection, WAF, logging service, business continuity management, and secure file exchange (Cryptshare).
4. DevOps Services: DevOps services supporting automated deployment processes and container orchestration.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Continum AG is a managed hosting and cloud services provider that delivers Cloud Services (Hybrid Cloud, Managed Cloud, Cloud Consulting, CDN), Managed Kubernetes (CoK8s), Managed Hosting (e-commerce, application, PCI-DSS, DevOps), and Cyber Security services (DDoS protection, WAF, Cryptshare, logging, business continuity and disaster recovery). Services are operated from geo-redundant proprietary German data centers with integrations to public cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure, AWS, IONOS) and are aimed at upper mid-market and enterprise customers with strict security, compliance, and data sovereignty requirements.

Product overview

Continum AG is a German managed hosting and cloud services provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of IT infrastructure services. The core offerings include Cloud Services (Hybrid Cloud, Managed Cloud, Cloud Consulting), Managed Kubernetes (CoK8s), and Managed Hosting (E-Commerce, PCI DSS, Applications, DevOps). The portfolio is complemented by a broad Cyber Security services suite (High Security Services with Cryptshare, DDoS Protection, WAF, Antivirus; Logging; Business Continuity with Cloud Backup and Disaster Recovery). The company operates geo-redundant data centers in Germany and integrates with major public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, IONOS) for hybrid cloud solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CoK8s (Continum Managed Kubernetes): Managed Kubernetes platform supporting container-based workload, autoscaling, and automated deployment processes.

Products and services

• Cloud Services Comprehensive cloud computing services including Hybrid Cloud, Managed Cloud Services, Cloud Consulting (Guided Cloud Solution and Cloud Enabling), and CDN Business Services. Designed for secure cloud migration with German data protection compliance for upper mid-market and enterprise customers.
• Managed Kubernetes (CoK8s) Best-practice container orchestration platform called Continum Managed Kubernetes CoK8s. Supports container-based workloads, autoscaling, and automated deployment processes. Compatible with Azure, IONOS, and AWS cloud infrastructures.
• Managed Hosting Managed hosting services delivered from geo-redundant German data centers with over 20 years of experience. Covers E-Commerce hosting, PCI-DSS certified hosting, application hosting, and DevOps services including deployment automation for business-critical applications.
• E-Commerce Hosting Specialized managed hosting for e-commerce platforms including Magento, Shopware, Spryker, Oxid, IntelliShop, and SAP Hybris. Offers high performance, security, scalability, and PCI-DSS compliance for online stores.
• PCI DSS Hosting Certified hosting for organizations processing credit card data, compliant with PCI-DSS requirements with annual audits by qualified security assessors (QSA). Continuously certified by Adsigo since 2015.
• Application Hosting (Anwendungshosting) Managed application hosting services providing optimal security, flexibility, and performance for customer applications in Continum's geo-redundant German data centers.
• DevOps Services DevOps services enabling 24/7 release cycles without performance issues or downtime. Supports automated deployment processes and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) for continuous delivery.
• Cyber Security Comprehensive cybersecurity portfolio including High Security Services, Business Continuity Management, Logging Service, and DDoS Protection to minimize attack risk for business-critical infrastructure.
• High Security Services Multi-layered security services including Cryptshare (secure file exchange), DDoS Protection, Web Application Firewall (WAF), AntiVir Proxy, AntiVir for Linux and Windows, ModSecurity Intrusion Prevention, Periodical Vulnerability Scan, and Network Security Review.
• Business Continuity Management Services to ensure business continuity including Continum Cloud Backup and Disaster Recovery planning, ensuring rapid recovery and continuity of operations after disasters or cyber incidents.
• Hybrid Cloud Hybrid cloud strategy combining private cloud in Continum's German data centers with public cloud services from Azure, AWS, and IONOS for flexible, secure infrastructure with unified management and 24/7 support.
• Cloud Consulting Expert cloud consulting services including Guided Cloud Solution and Cloud Enabling to help organizations migrate to and optimize their cloud strategies.
• CDN Business Services Content Delivery Network services for fast and reliable global content distribution as part of Continum's cloud services portfolio.
• S3 Object Storage S3 Object Storage, a modern standard for scalable data storage, launched in July 2025 as part of Continum's cloud services portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• PUE values of up to 1.2 in data centers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Integration11 records

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Azure Cloud Solutions Provider partnership. Integrates Azure cloud services into Continum's managed infrastructure solutions for hybrid cloud deployments.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS Consulting Partner status. Integrates AWS cloud services into Continum's managed services offerings.
• IONOS CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationIONOS Cloud Partner (Silver level). Integrates IONOS cloud services into hybrid infrastructure solutions.
• EuroCloudminorOthersMember of EuroCloud initiative under eco Verband Deutschland, supporting European cloud standards.
• RIPE NCCminorOthersRIPE NCC member, the Regional Internet Registry for Europe, Middle East, and parts of Central Asia.
• eco - Verband der InternetwirtschaftminorOthersMember of eco, the German Internet Industry Association.
• easySoftminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManaged hosting partner for easySoft ERP solutions. Joint presence at user conferences.
• SICK AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial sensor company. Continum participated as partner and hack coach at SICK Solution Hackathon 2023.
• ForcamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint webinar partner for manufacturing cloud solutions combining Forcam's MES solutions with Continum's cloud infrastructure.
• FREICONcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner25-year partnership celebrated at 25th Heimspiel event. FREICON is part of the Freicon group that Continum is part of, representing the parent/affiliate group.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft Azure: Microsoft Azure is a global hyperscaler and Continum's primary public cloud partner (Cloud Solutions Provider). Azure competes indirectly for end-customer cloud spend that Continum would otherwise host in its own data centers, but Continum also resells Azure as part of its hybrid cloud offering.
• CANCOM SE: CANCOM is a leading German managed services and cloud provider with a broad hybrid multi-cloud portfolio across the DACH region. It overlaps with Continum on managed cloud, security, and enterprise infrastructure services but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS): AWS is a global hyperscaler and Continum's public cloud partner (AWS Consulting Partner). AWS competes with Continum's private cloud and managed hosting for enterprise workloads, while Continum's CoK8s Kubernetes platform is also compatible with AWS.
• Bechtle AG: Bechtle is Germany's largest IT systems integrator and managed services provider with broad cloud, datacenter, and security offerings. It competes with Continum for enterprise managed services and cloud infrastructure contracts in the DACH region, but at much greater scale and breadth.

Direct peers

• OVHcloud: OVHcloud is a European cloud and hosting provider with its own data centers, strong on data sovereignty and GDPR-aligned infrastructure. It overlaps with Continum on hybrid cloud, managed Kubernetes, and European data sovereignty value propositions.
• Adacor Hosting: Adacor is a German managed hosting and cloud provider serving enterprise and e-commerce customers with PCI-DSS certified hosting. It is a near-direct competitor to Continum in PCI-DSS hosting, managed cloud, and German data sovereignty for online retail.
• IONOS (1&1 IONOS): IONOS is one of Europe's largest hosting and cloud providers, headquartered in Germany. Continum is an IONOS Silver Partner and integrates IONOS Cloud into its hybrid cloud stack, while IONOS itself competes directly for managed hosting and cloud customers in the DACH mid-market.
• Hetzner Online: Hetzner is a German data center and hosting operator serving SMBs, developers, and resellers with dedicated servers, cloud, and managed services. It competes head-to-head with Continum's German owned-infrastructure, data-sovereignty positioning, particularly in the e-commerce and SMB hosting segments.
• Syseleven (SVA System Vertrieb Alexander): Syseleven is a German managed cloud and Kubernetes provider offering managed Kubernetes (ClusterHQ), OpenStack, and hybrid cloud services. It is a direct competitor in the DACH managed Kubernetes and hybrid cloud market.
• PlusServer (formerly Host Europe Group): PlusServer is a German managed hosting and cloud provider focused on SMB and e-commerce customers with data center operations in Germany. It competes with Continum on managed hosting, e-commerce platforms, and German data residency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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