PTC Telematik

What PTC Telematik does

PTC Telematik GmbH is a privately held German software and hardware vendor of GPS-based fleet telematics, headquartered in Koblenz and founded in 2003 by Rudolf Holling (originally as PTC GPS-Services GmbH, rebranded to PTC Telematik GmbH in January 2019). The company develops and sells proprietary multi-constellation (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo) tracking hardware paired with the PTC-Flottenportal, a web-based fleet management platform, and iOS/Android companion apps. Modular add-ons include Tourenplanung (route planning), mobile Zeiterfassung (time tracking), an electronic Fahrtenbuch (driver logbook) compliant with German tax rules (1%-Regelung), RFID-based driver identification, electronic driver's license control, a GPS-Startblocker for anti-theft, and geofencing. Data is processed in a high-security Frankfurt data center under DSGVO/GDPR compliance, and the company is recurring CrefoZert-certified (top 0.5% of German firms for creditworthiness).

The product is distributed via a sales-led direct channel with field consultation and on-site installation by PTC's own technicians across Germany, supported by a 0800 hotline, 48-month hardware warranty, and a 24-hour customer hotline; self-installation is an alternative. Price is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The customer base spans roughly nine verticals — crafts (primary), home care services, bakeries, winter services, taxis and transport, crane and heavy transport, drain cleaning, building services, and waste management — with named customers such as Bäckerei Bärenhecke, Pflegedienst Bülow, HELL GmbH, Baier Autokrane, and Taxi Kanther. The company also owns the TASKPHONE subsidiary (rugged outdoor smartphone for craftsmen) and is incubating the nexxDeli sub-brand, and is a partner in the LANDWEHR network for the building-services industry.

Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time GPS hardware and RFID sales, recurring subscription fees for the Flottenportal and mobile apps, and professional services (installation, configuration, ongoing support). PTC serves the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) primarily, supported by branch offices in Hamburg, Heidelberg, Krefeld, and Berlin alongside the Koblenz HQ. The company is founder-led and self-financed, with no disclosed venture capital or private equity backing, no acquisitions, and no public listing. Headcount is in the 11-50 range (approximately 30+ employees as of late 2018), with an installed base of over 15,000 devices sold and more than 1,500 customers served.

Name

PTC Telematik

Legal name

PTC Telematik GmbH

Website

https://ptc-gps-fahrzeugortung.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PTC Telematik GmbH is a privately held, Koblenz-based software and hardware vendor of GPS-based vehicle tracking and fleet management solutions, serving SMB and mid-market German businesses across the trades, home care, logistics, and service industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fleet Management Telematics Software

NAICS

Telecommunications (517), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Fleet Tracking, Mapping & Real-Time Location Services (RTLS) (TLAEAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fleet, Asset Tracking & Telematics Location Platforms (BPAMANAF), Telematics Hardware, Sensors & Installation Services (TLABAJAL)

Keywords

• Fleet management software
• GPS vehicle tracking
• Telematics solutions
• Electronic driver logbook
• Mobile fleet apps

Headquarters

HQ city

Koblenz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. GPS Hardware Sales: Sale of GPS tracking devices and associated hardware components including RFID readers, driver identification chips, and security systems. Hardware is installed on vehicles with professional on-site installation services provided.
2. Software/Subscription Services: Recurring subscription fees for access to the PTC Fleet Portal, mobile apps, and ongoing software updates. Services include data processing in their secure Frankfurt data center.
3. Professional Services: On-site installation, configuration, and ongoing technical support services. Includes 48-month warranty on devices and 24-hour customer hotline.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

PTC Telematik develops and sells GPS-based telematics hardware and software for real-time vehicle tracking and fleet management. Its core offering is the PTC-Flottenportal web platform paired with proprietary multi-constellation (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo) tracking devices, complemented by mobile apps and modular add-ons for route planning, mobile time tracking, electronic driver logbook, RFID-based driver identification, and theft protection with remote vehicle blocking.

Product overview

PTC Telematik offers a modular real-time fleet telemetry platform centered on GPS-based vehicle tracking. The core product is the PTC-Flottenportal, a web-based fleet management platform paired with proprietary GPS tracking hardware. This is supplemented by add-on modules including Tourenplanung (route optimization), Zeiterfassung (mobile time tracking), GPS-Fahrtenbuch (digital logbook), the PTC GPS-App for iOS/Android, GPS-Startblocker for vehicle immobilization, and RFID-based driver identification. The company also manufactures its own GPS tracking hardware and provides professional on-site installation services. Additional initiatives include nexxDeli and the TASKPHONE® rugged outdoor smartphone sub-brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• nexxDeli: New project mentioned as part of company's innovation initiatives to improve the world.
• TASKPHONE

Products and services

• GPS-Fahrzeugortung / Echtzeitortung Real-time GPS-based vehicle tracking system that transmits vehicle positions within seconds, enabling fleet managers to view current locations, route histories, and stop durations from any device. Targeted at fleet operators and service businesses with mobile workforces.
• PTC-Flottenportal Web-based central fleet management platform displaying real-time vehicle positions, route histories, driver reports, and geofencing alerts. Supports time-limited customer access portals for delivery tracking and integrates with Google Maps for visualization.
• PTC GPS-App (Track & Trace) Mobile application for iOS and Android enabling real-time vehicle location, GPS digital logbook entry, and remote vehicle blocking from a smartphone. Distributed via Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• GPS Ortungsgeräte (Tracking Hardware) Proprietary GPS tracking hardware devices installed in vehicles, supporting multi-constellation satellite reception (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo). Sold with professional on-site installation and 48-month warranty.

Quantifiable outcome

• Monthly savings of 9,000 EUR through efficient work scheduling
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LANDWEHRcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2018LANDWEHR Partner Network is a certified partner network for the building services industry. PTC collaborates with LANDWEHR to provide integrated solutions enabling customers to manage workflows without media breaks - from quote and order creation, invoicing, to personnel planning, dispatch, and tour planning. The partnership includes joint presentations, discussions on digitalization, and planned trade fair appearances.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Geotab: Global fleet telematics leader with strong European and DACH presence, providing GPS vehicle tracking, driver behavior, and route optimization on a subscription SaaS model — directly comparable in product offering and target customer segments.
• Samsara: NYSE-listed Connected Operations cloud combining fleet telematics, video-based safety, and asset tracking. Targets field operations and trades with a modern SaaS platform — overlapping significantly with PTC's SMB-to-mid-market fleet focus.
• Quartix: UK-listed fleet telematics SaaS provider focused on small and mid-sized fleets with subscription-based GPS tracking and driver behavior — a close comparable in size, business model, and SMB customer profile.
• Verizon Connect: Enterprise fleet management platform built from multiple telematics acquisitions, offering GPS tracking, dispatch, and compliance tools — competes for the same German and European service-fleet customers PTC serves.
• Webfleet (Bridgestone): Europe's largest fleet telematics platform, owned by Bridgestone, offering GPS tracking, route planning, and driver behavior analytics across SMB and enterprise fleets in DACH — directly competing with PTC for the same German trades and service-fleet customers.
• Azuga (Bridgestone): Bridgestone-owned fleet telematics platform offering GPS tracking, dashcam-based safety, and rewards-based driver scoring for small and mid-sized fleets — a direct SMB-focused competitor now backed by Bridgestone's balance sheet.
• FleetGO: Dutch fleet management platform offering real-time vehicle tracking, route planning, and driver registration for European SMB fleets — directly comparable product offering in adjacent Benelux/DACH markets.

Broad incumbents

• Trimble Transportation: Large, established telematics and transportation management provider with a broader portfolio including trucking, construction, and agriculture — overlapping with PTC on vehicle tracking and route planning for commercial fleets.
• Bosch Fleet Solutions: Bosch subsidiary providing connected fleet services including GPS tracking and predictive maintenance to European enterprise and SMB fleets — a larger incumbent leveraging parent-group scale in the same German market.

Emerging players

• Munic.io: European (Dutch/Belgian) EV-fleet and corporate mobility platform with real-time vehicle tracking and charging management — an emerging peer with overlapping GPS fleet functionality targeting European commercial fleets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

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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