What Cekom GmbH does

Cekom GmbH is a Cologne-based digital agency founded in 1993 that builds strategic digital systems for B2B Mittelstand companies in Germany. It designs, develops, and programs websites, online shops, and intranet platforms primarily for businesses with 50-500 employees, with typical project sizes of €10,000-€50,000 and selected engagements reaching or exceeding €100,000. The firm positions itself around measurable sales outcomes ("Vertriebswirksamkeit") rather than design aesthetics, codified in a proprietary "Digitales Wirkungssystem" methodology that layers visibility, structure, and conversion.

Cekom's technology stack spans HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript front-end development with multi-platform CMS expertise including WordPress, Typo3, Drupal, and a proprietary CMS called "Laurin." It also operates two distinct product lines beyond agency services: THAT'S ME, a GDPR-compliant digital business card for smartphone wallets sold self-serve through thatsme.digital, and VOCANTO, a Learning Management System co-developed with Lucas-Nülle GmbH. Integration capabilities cover SAP, Navision, JTL, SoftM, and other ERP/CRM systems alongside payment providers including PayPal, PayOne, Sofortüberweisung, and Computop, with Magento-based e-commerce deployments.

Revenue is generated through project-based web development (one-time fees of €10K-€50K, with larger engagements reaching €100,000+), recurring SEO and Google Ads management subscriptions, and digital consulting engagements. The company employs approximately 16 people as of 2026 and is led by managing shareholder and CEO Marcus Fornfeist. The customer base spans enterprise Mittelstand clients including Exolon Group, Vygon, St. Augustinus Gruppe, Beta Film, Lucas-Nülle, Kessels, and AiCuris, alongside multiple SMB winery clients. The firm operates exclusively as a direct sales organization, using free "Wirkungscheck" consultations and downloadable AI prompts as lead-generation mechanisms.

Name

Cekom GmbH

Legal name

cekom GmbH

Website

https://cekom.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cekom GmbH is a Cologne-based digital agency founded in 1993 that designs and builds websites, online shops, intranets, and digital platforms for B2B Mittelstand companies in Germany, emphasizing measurable sales outcomes over design aesthetics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Agency Services / Web Development

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Media Buying Agencies (54183)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Suites (HDAEAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

E-Signature & Digital Transaction Management (DTM) (HDAEAGAF), End-User Computing Outsourcing (EUC / Desktop Services) (BPAEAMAE)

Keywords

• Web development services
• B2B digital agency
• Custom CMS development
• Intranet development
• E-commerce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Mountain View

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project-based web development: Custom website, web shop, and intranet development projects for B2B Mittelstand companies. Typical project volumes range from €10,000 to €50,000. Revenue is generated through one-time project fees with potential ongoing maintenance contracts.
2. Digital product sales (THAT'S ME): Sale of digital business card solution THAT'S ME to businesses and individuals. Scalable for different company sizes with additional services like consulting and design available.
3. Digital consulting and strategy: Strategy workshops, digital effectiveness checks (Wirkungscheck), and ongoing digital consulting services for B2B companies.
4. SEO and Google Ads management: Ongoing digital marketing services including SEO optimization and Google Ads campaign management. Multiple certified Google Ads specialists on team.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cekom GmbH is a strategic digital agency that designs, develops, and programs websites, web shops, intranets, and digital platforms for German B2B mid-market companies. Its service portfolio spans custom web development, e-commerce, database and interface programming, digitization consulting, and SEO/Google Ads management. The firm also sells two proprietary products: THAT'S ME (digital business cards for smartphone wallets) and VOCANTO LMS (a learning management system).

Product overview

Cekom GmbH is a strategic digital agency for B2B mid-market companies, offering two proprietary products alongside its service portfolio. The core products are THAT'S ME (a digital business card for smartphone wallet and QR-code sharing) and VOCANTO LMS (an e-learning/learning management system developed with Lucas-Nülle GmbH). The agency also provides services including website and online shop development, intranet and platform solutions, database development and optimization, interface/integration programming (connecting to ERP, CRM, payment, and database systems), digitization and modernization consulting, and SEO/GEO optimization—all oriented toward measurable sales effectiveness rather than design aesthetics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• THAT'S ME: Digital business card product developed and operated by cekom GmbH. THAT'S ME is a fully digital business card for smartphone wallets, targeting companies and individuals needing digital networking solutions for sales, trade shows, and events. Hosted on German servers and GDPR-compliant.
• VOCANTO® LMS
• Digitales Wirkungssystem

Products and services

• THAT'S ME – Digitale Visitenkarten Digital business card solution that lives in the smartphone wallet, enabling contactless sharing via QR codes; DSGVO-compliant with German server hosting; designed for sales, events, trade shows, and professional networking.
• VOCANTO LMS E-learning and Learning Management System developed jointly with Lucas-Nülle GmbH; designed for scalable, user-friendly training delivery with reporting and evaluation; replaces ILIAS-based predecessor system.
• Website Development & Relaunch Custom website design, development, and relaunch services for B2B Mittelstand companies, using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and CMS options including proprietary CMS Laurin, WordPress, Typo3, and Drupal. Typical project volume €10,000–€50,000.
• Web Shop / E-commerce Development Online shop development and relaunch with e-commerce platforms including Magento, featuring B2B-specific capabilities such as customer-specific pricing, bulk order functionality, ERP integration, and automated product data import.
• Intranet Development Custom intranet development for multi-location enterprises, including decentralized editorial systems, audience segmentation, mobile-first design, and seamless IT integration. Specialized offering for hospitals and large organizations.
• Database & Interface Development Database development, optimization, and interface/integration programming connecting client websites and shops to ERP systems (SAP, Navision, SoftM, Prohandel, JTL, Teamware), CRMs (FlowFact), payment providers (PayPal, PayOne, Computop), and marketplaces (Google Merchant Center, Amazon, Idealo).
• Digital Consulting & Strategy (Wirkungscheck)

Quantifiable outcome

• +42% qualified project requests within months without additional advertising budget
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration36 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• wecon-netzwerkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner network for digital agencies. Allows collaboration and potentially referrals among member agencies. Website: https://www.wecon-netzwerk.de/
• Arbeitskreis EDV und Recht Köln e.V.minorOthersProfessional association combining IT and legal expertise in Cologne. Provides networking and knowledge exchange opportunities. Website: https://www.akeur.de/
• banana communicationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency for joint online campaigns, particularly in public transport (ÖPNV) sector. Collaborated on campaigns for NVV (Nordhessischer VerkehrsVerbund) and VRS (Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Sieg). cekom handles technical implementation while banana provides concept and creative direction.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Plan.Net (Serviceplan Group): Digital agency within the Serviceplan Group, the largest independent agency network in Germany. Competes in the same digital experience and B2B brand space but operates across significantly larger enterprise accounts.
• UDG United Digital Group: Larger German digital agency group with broader service portfolio including web, CRM, data, and digital transformation. Competes with Cekom for similar Mittelstand accounts but at larger scale and with deeper enterprise tooling.

Direct peers

• Scholz & Volkmer: Independent German digital agency headquartered in Wuppertal, building websites, brand platforms, and digital products for B2B and B2C clients. Overlaps with Cekom in web strategy, design, and CMS-based implementation for mid-market German customers.
• nexum: Cologne-based digital agency with comparable service portfolio across web platforms, e-commerce, content, and digital strategy. Same geographic base and Mittelstand/enterprise client mix as Cekom.
• dotSource: German digital agency specializing in e-commerce and digital experience platforms for mid-market and enterprise clients. Strongly comparable to Cekom on B2B e-commerce implementation and CMS/platform integration work.
• Kolle Rebbe: Hamburg-based creative and digital agency serving German brands across web, brand, and campaign work. Comparable boutique-to-mid scale with German B2B/B2C client overlap.
• Triplesense Reply: Frankfurt-based digital agency within the Reply network delivering web platforms, e-commerce, and digital marketing for German B2B brands. Comparable scope of services and enterprise project scale.
• dmcgroup: Munich-based digital agency offering web, e-commerce, SEO, and digital marketing for German Mittelstand. Comparable project sizes, verticals, and recurring service model.
• denkwerk: Cologne-based full-service digital agency serving German enterprise and Mittelstand clients with similar web, e-commerce, and digital strategy offerings. Comparable boutique-to-mid size and DACH geographic focus make it one of the closest direct comparables.

Emerging players

• Webflow: Visual web development platform increasingly used by agencies to deliver B2B sites faster. Represents the tooling shift that pressures traditional custom-build agencies like Cekom and is increasingly used by their target buyers in-house.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cekom-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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