What Backup ONE AG does

Backup ONE AG is a Swiss cloud backup and data protection provider headquartered in Bern, founded in 2016 as a private Swiss stock corporation (Aktiengesellschaft). The company operates a four-pillar portfolio covering Backup (workstation, server, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Synology/QNAP NAS), Protection (Cyber Protection, Managed Cyber Protection, XDR), Storage (Swiss S3 object storage, Dell-based object and file storage, Managed Services UDS), and Disaster Recovery (DRaaS with Continuous Data Protection and pay-as-you-go failover). All workloads are stored across geo-redundant data centers in Zurich (Equinix ZH5) and Geneva, with zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption and eleven-nines (>99.999999999%) data durability.

The technology stack is anchored on Dell infrastructure (Elastic Cloud Storage, ObjectScale, PowerScale) and integrated with Acronis, Veeam, Synology, and QNAP via S3-compatible APIs. The company holds a broad certification footprint, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22301, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, PCI DSS, SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II, Cyber Essentials, and the Swiss CyberSeal (2022-2025), supplemented by 100% renewable-energy data center operations and Dell Partner of the Year 2023 recognition.

The business model combines recurring subscription fees (workstation, server, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, managed services), usage-based pricing (Swiss S3 at 4 Rappen/GB/month, DRaaS failover compute-points, CHF 5/month public IPs), and professional services (assessments, consulting). Go-to-market is primarily direct sales-led targeting Swiss SMEs, banks, associations, and international organizations, supplemented by a reseller/Service Provider partner program, a 20-day free trial for self-service onboarding, and Acronis and Dell alliance channels. The company is bootstrapped (no funding rounds disclosed) and has expanded via the acquisitions of FileSync (2020) and Informatio GmbH (2021) and the 2023 partnership with BeTakeOff Sagl.

Name

Backup ONE AG

Legal name

Backup ONE AG

Website

https://backup.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Backup ONE AG is a Swiss cloud backup, storage, and disaster recovery provider serving SMEs, banks, associations, and international organizations with geo-redundant Zurich/Geneva data centers, zero-knowledge encryption, and a Dell- and Acronis-integrated portfolio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Backup and Data Protection

NAICS

Business Support Services (5614), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Computer Storage Devices (3572)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud DR, Backup & Business Continuity (BPAEACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Backup & Restore Platforms (Cloud Backup) (HDABAIAB), Endpoint, SaaS & M365/Google Workspace Backup Services (BPAEALAJ), Backup & Recovery Software (HDABAEAD), Managed Backup Operations (On-Prem & Hybrid) (BPAEALAC), Data Protection & Backup Appliances (Backup Targets, Dedup Appliances) (HDACACAI)

Keywords

• Cloud backup services
• Disaster recovery as a service
• Data protection
• Swiss cloud storage
• Cyber protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Bern

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cloud Backup Services: Subscription-based backup services for workstations, servers, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, NAS devices. Customers pay recurring fees for backup storage and management.
2. S3 Storage: Object storage service billed per GB per month. Usage-based pricing model for storage consumption.
3. Managed Services: Managed Backup and Managed Cyber Protection services with planning, monitoring, and management by Backup ONE Security Operations Center.
4. Disaster Recovery as a Service: Pay-as-you-go disaster recovery with compute-points charged only during actual failover events. Fixed public IP addresses available for CHF 5.00/month per IP.
5. Security Consulting Services: IT Security Assessment, Backup Assessment, Cyber Protection Assessment, Disaster Recovery Assessment, and Storage Architecture Consulting services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Backup ONE AG provides Swiss cloud backup, object storage, disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS), and cyber protection for workstations, servers, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and NAS environments. Services are delivered from geo-redundant data centers in Zurich and Geneva with zero-knowledge encryption, end-to-end encryption, and 24/7 SOC monitoring. The company also offers managed backup, managed cyber protection, and security consulting services.

Product overview

Backup ONE AG is a Swiss cloud backup and data protection company offering a multi-product portfolio organized around four pillars: Backup (workstation, server, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and NAS backups), Protection (Cyber Protection with antivirus/malware/ransomware defense and managed variants), Storage (Swiss S3 object storage, Dell-based file and object storage), and Disaster Recovery (DRaaS with real-time server mirroring). The portfolio was built through strategic acquisitions (FileSync in 2020, Informatio GmbH in 2021) and relies on Dell infrastructure (ECS, ObjectScale, PowerScale) for storage-layer products. The company provides both self-service and managed service tiers, with a Security Operations Center monitoring infrastructure 24/7. Solutions are delivered through cloud, hybrid, and on-premises deployment models, all with 100% Swiss data residency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Workstation Backup Cloud backup package for Windows and Mac workstations enabling unlimited device backups at a fixed monthly price per user, stored in Swiss data centers.
• Server Backup Comprehensive server backup solution supporting physical servers, virtual servers, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and other applications through a centralized management console.
• Microsoft 365 Backup Cloud-to-cloud backup for Microsoft 365 environments covering Exchange mailboxes, OneDrive, SharePoint groups and sites, and Teams, with encrypted storage in Swiss data centers.
• Google Workspace Suite Backup Backup solution for Google Workspace covering Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Calendar, ensuring data protection for cloud-native workspaces stored in Swiss data centers.
• Synology NAS Backup Backup solution specifically for Synology NAS devices using Hyper Backup to connect natively to Backup ONE Swiss S3 Storage as a backup destination without additional software.
• QNAP NAS Backup Backup solution for QNAP NAS devices enabling backup directly to Backup ONE cloud storage.
• Managed Backup Managed backup service including planning and 24/7 monitoring of backup infrastructure by Backup ONE's Security Operations Center.
• Efficient Email Archiving for Microsoft 365 Email archiving service for Microsoft 365 environments, stored in Swiss data centers for compliance and retention.
• Swiss S3 Storage Amazon S3-compatible object storage service from the Backup ONE Swiss Cloud offering scalable performance with native S3 API integration, bucket versioning, individual retention policies, and a 1TB minimum order, priced from 4 Rappen per GB per month.
• Swiss S3 Backup Storage S3-compatible backup storage target for the Backup ONE cloud, supporting immutable backups through S3 Object Lock for ransomware-protected storage.
• Object Storage (Dell ECS / Dell ObjectScale) Enterprise object storage solutions based on Dell Elastic Cloud Storage and Dell ObjectScale, deployable in customer or Backup ONE data centers, scalable from terabytes to petabytes.
• File Storage (Dell PowerScale) Enterprise NAS file storage using Dell PowerScale technology, deployable in customer or Backup ONE data centers and scalable from terabytes to petabytes.
• Managed Services UDS Managed storage service providing automated parameter checks, regular reporting, and 24/7 monitoring of critical limits for Backup ONE storage infrastructure.
• File Sync & Share (Sync) Swiss cloud storage service with high data protection standards for file synchronization and sharing among teams, acquired from FileSync in 2020.
• Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) Disaster Recovery as a Service enabling real-time mirroring of entire server landscapes to the Backup ONE Cloud with automatic failover and failback, pay-as-you-go with compute-points charged only during failover events.
• Cyber Protection Security solution protecting IT environments against viruses, trojans, ransomware, and encryption malware with integrated patch management and URL filtering.
• Managed Cyber Protection Managed security service where Backup ONE's Security Operations Center monitors customer IT infrastructure against cyber threats, allowing customers to focus on core business.
• Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Extended Detection and Response security service providing comprehensive threat monitoring and response across customer IT environments.
• Cyber Security Consulting Professional cybersecurity consulting services covering assessment, design, and implementation of cyber protection measures for enterprises.
• Cyber Check for Companies Standardized cybersecurity check for companies to evaluate their cybersecurity maturity and recommend improvements.
• IT Security Assessment Comprehensive IT security analysis examining existing security mechanisms and identifying vulnerabilities, with prioritized remediation recommendations.
• Backup Assessment Review of existing backup concepts with recommendations for cost-effective and secure backup improvements.
• Cyber Protection Assessment Analysis of IT infrastructure protection against ransomware, viruses, and trojans, including email channel security evaluation and improvement plan.
• Disaster Recovery Assessment Identification of critical services requiring continuous availability with development of individualized disaster recovery strategies and RPO/RTO targets.
• Storage Architecture Consulting Consulting service for designing enterprise storage architectures leveraging Backup ONE and partner storage technologies.
• V2V Migration Service Virtual-to-virtual migration service for transitioning workloads between virtualization platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V.
• S3 IAM Policy Generator Free online tool for generating S3 IAM policies compatible with Dell ECS and AWS S3, enhancing security for object storage workloads.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9999% uptime SLA
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BeTakeOff SaglminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023BeTakeOff Sagl joined forces with Backup ONE AG in 2023 to strengthen service offerings.
• Informatio GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Backup ONE acquired Informatio GmbH in 2021, expanding capabilities.
• ELIZAminorOthers · 1 January 2021ELIZA expanded data protection with Backup ONE's disaster recovery solution in 2021.
• FileSyncminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Backup ONE acquired FileSync in 2020, expanding into file sync and share capabilities.
• Dell TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationDell Platinum Partner. Backup ONE operates Dell Elastic Cloud Storage (ECS) clusters and Dell PowerScale for enterprise file storage. Dell ObjectScale software-defined object storage also supported. Free CloudPools license provided for using Backup ONE Swiss S3 as PowerScale Cloud Tier.
• AcroniscoreTechnology or IntegrationAcronis Platinum Service Provider partner. Provides cyber protection solutions integrated with Backup ONE services.
• EquinixcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary data center (CH-EAST) located at Equinix Zurich ZH5 facility. Same facility hosts SIX Swiss Exchange, meeting highest security and performance requirements.
• Swiss CleantechminorOthersIndustry association membership for Swiss companies focused on clean technology and sustainability.
• Swiss Made SoftwareminorOthersIndustry association membership for Swiss software companies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Druva: Druva is a cloud-native SaaS platform for data protection across endpoints, servers, M365, and cloud workloads with an EU region presence. Highly comparable to Backup ONE in subscription backup as a service, multi-cloud support, and security/DR capabilities for mid-market and enterprise customers.
• Backblaze: Backblaze offers low-cost cloud backup (B2 Storage, Computer Backup) for consumers, SMEs, and developers with S3-compatible object storage. Highly comparable commercial model to Backup ONE's Swiss S3 and workstation/server backup products, though without Swiss-only data residency.
• Veeam Software: Veeam is a global leader in backup, recovery, and data management for VMs, servers, M365, and cloud workloads. While Backup ONE integrates Veeam as a backup source into its Swiss S3 target, Veeam's own Veeam Data Cloud and Veeam Vault Swiss offerings compete head-to-head with Backup ONE's server and M365 backup products for Swiss SME/bank customers.
• Acronis: Acronis is Backup ONE's cyber protection technology partner (Acronis Platinum Service Provider) and a direct competitor in backup, anti-ransomware, and disaster recovery for SMEs. Acronis sells its own branded cloud storage and data protection globally, and could bypass Backup ONE by going direct to Swiss customers or other service providers.
• iland (iland Secure Cloud): iland is a managed secure cloud and DRaaS provider offering backup, BaaS/DRaaS, and hosted VMware environments. Comparable to Backup ONE's DRaaS and cloud backup services for small and mid-sized customers requiring managed continuity with predictable per-VM pricing.
• Wasabi Technologies: Wasabi provides S3-compatible cloud object storage with flat per-GB pricing for backup, archive, and DR use cases. Its S3 storage competes directly with Backup ONE's Swiss S3 Storage product for price-sensitive Swiss and EU customers seeking S3-compatible backup targets, though without the Swiss-only residency angle.

Broad incumbents

• Cohesity: Cohesity is a broad enterprise data security and management platform spanning backup, DR, file/object storage, and cyber vaulting. Comparable to Backup ONE's combined Backup + Storage + DR portfolio, though targeting larger enterprises with its own data center footprint rather than a Swiss-residency niche.
• Commvault: Commvault is one of the largest enterprise data protection platforms with cloud, on-prem, and hybrid coverage including M365 backup and DRaaS. It serves the same regulated banking and large-enterprise verticals as Backup ONE but at significantly larger deal sizes and global scale.
• Arcserve: Arcserve is a long-standing backup, DR, and high-availability vendor offering appliances, software, and cloud DRaaS for SMBs and enterprises. Comparable to Backup ONE across backup, DR, and managed service offerings, with broader global scale as a vendor rather than a single-country specialist.

Emerging players

• Keepit: Keepit is a SaaS backup vendor specialized in M365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, and other SaaS workloads, with strong European data residency positioning. It competes directly with Backup ONE's Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace Backup products, especially for European customers prioritizing data sovereignty.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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