What bitsfabrik GmbH does

Bitsfabrik GmbH is an owner-managed digital agency headquartered in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2014 by Patrick Kastner (CEO) and Andreas Mutsch-Regner (CTO). The company builds custom software across three core pillars: native iOS and Android mobile applications, responsive web development, and Smart TV apps for Samsung Tizen, LG WebOS, Amazon Fire TV and Android TV. Its technology stack spans Swift/Kotlin and Kotlin Multiplatform for native mobile, React Native for hybrid apps, Java/Spring with MongoDB and MySQL on the backend, and Craft CMS and TYPO3 for content management. A differentiated offering is bitsstreaming, an end-to-end video-on-demand infrastructure that handles encoding, VoD delivery and CDN distribution to web, mobile and Smart TV endpoints.

The agency generates revenue through project-based custom development engagements priced from approximately €10,000 for small apps to €50,000+ for larger or multi-platform projects, supplemented by recurring maintenance and support contracts and technology consulting. The sales motion is sales-led, combining direct outreach, partner referrals and free initial consultations followed by workshop-based scoping and fixed-price proposals. The company serves enterprise and mid-market clients across verticals including tourism and leisure (Niederösterreich-CARD, serving ~350 excursion destinations), gambling and lottery (Österreichische Lotterien/Casinos Austria, Swisslos), healthcare (Innovation 6 AG's TOM medication management app with 2.8 million monthly interactions), education (FH Wiener Neustadt), media and streaming (Hoanzl's WatchAUT platform with a 1,000+ film catalog, Exaring/waipu TV), manufacturing (Wienerberger B2B sales app) and culture (Technisches Museum Wien).

Bitsfabrik is a private GmbH (FN 415046m) with no external funding rounds, no parent company and no M&A activity disclosed. The firm operates primarily in Austria with limited cross-border reach into Switzerland, markets approximately 30 employees, and distributes deliverables through the Apple App Store, Google Play, Smart TV app stores, web platforms and enterprise MDM channels.

Name

bitsfabrik GmbH

Legal name

bitsfabrik GmbH

Website

https://bitsfabrik.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

bitsfabrik GmbH is a Vienna-based, founder-owned digital agency that develops custom native iOS and Android apps, web platforms, Smart TV apps, and end-to-end video streaming infrastructure for enterprise clients across Austria and Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Software Development: The primary revenue stream consists of custom software development services including app development (iOS, Android, Smart TV), web development, CMS implementations, and backend solutions. Revenue is generated through project-based engagements with milestone-based payment structures.
2. App Development Projects: Project-based app development with costs ranging from approximately 10,000 EUR for small apps to 50,000+ EUR for larger apps. Development phases include concept, design, development, testing, release, and project management. Pricing varies by complexity, platform requirements, and feature set.
3. Web Development Services: Website and web application development services, including responsive design, CMS implementation (Craft CMS, TYPO3), and custom web solutions.
4. Maintenance and Support: Ongoing maintenance and support services for developed software products, including bug fixes, security updates, and feature enhancements under service level agreements.
5. Consulting Services: Technology consulting and advisory services for project scoping, technology selection, and digital transformation guidance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

bitsfabrik is an owner-managed digital agency that builds custom software solutions including native iOS and Android mobile apps, responsive web applications, Smart TV apps (Samsung Tizen, LG WebOS, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV), and end-to-end video-on-demand streaming platforms. The agency delivers full project services spanning conception, design, native and hybrid development, backend and database engineering, CMS implementation (Craft CMS, TYPO3, custom CMS), QA, and ongoing maintenance and support.

Product overview

bitsfabrik GmbH is an owner-operated digital agency based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2014 by Patrick Kastner and Andreas Mutsch-Regner. The company operates as a custom software development firm with approximately 30 employees, offering a comprehensive suite of digital development services organized around three core pillars: iOS & Android App Entwicklung (native mobile app development), Webentwicklung (web development), and Smart TV Apps (smart television applications). The service portfolio extends to supporting capabilities including Video Streaming/bitsstreaming (end-to-end streaming solutions), Backend & Datenbanken (backend and database development), and various CMS solutions (Craft CMS, TYPO3, and Custom CMS). The company also offers Enterprise & B2B Apps for internal business processes. Their approach emphasizes partnership-based collaboration with clients, delivering projects ranging from MVP (minimum viable product) to comprehensive 360-degree solutions, with services spanning software development, conception, project management, design, QA testing, consulting, and ongoing maintenance and support. Notable client projects showcased include the TOM medication management app (healthcare), WatchAUT video-on-demand streaming platform (media/entertainment), Niederösterreich-CARD tourism platform (leisure), Österreichische Lotterien gaming applications (gambling), and FH Wiener Neustadt institutional platforms (education).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• iOS & Android App Entwicklung (Mobile App Development) Native mobile app development service for iOS and Android platforms, including smartphones, tablets, and TVs. Development uses native languages (Swift, Kotlin) plus Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) and hybrid frameworks such as React Native for cross-platform projects. Targeted at enterprise and mid-market clients needing high-quality native mobile applications.
• Webentwicklung (Web Development) Custom responsive website development service optimized for desktop and mobile devices, including web applications and browser-based solutions using HTML5, JavaScript, and PHP. Targeted at enterprises needing tailored web platforms and CMS-driven sites.
• Smart TV App Development Custom application development service for Smart TV platforms including Samsung Tizen, LG WebOS, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV. Targeted at media companies, content distributors, and streaming operators needing multi-platform TV delivery.
• Video Streaming / bitsstreaming End-to-end video streaming service including encoding, VoD streaming, and CDN distribution to deliver video content directly to customers across web, mobile, and Smart TV platforms. Targeted at media companies and content owners needing direct-to-consumer streaming infrastructure.
• Craft CMS Implementation Headless CMS implementation service using Craft CMS to enable flexible, technology-independent frontend development with customized admin interfaces. Targeted at organizations needing scalable content management with custom frontends.
• TYPO3 Website Development Enterprise-grade TYPO3 CMS development service for scalable websites, portals, and multi-site instances with an extensive extension ecosystem. Targeted at larger organizations and public-sector clients needing robust multilingual sites.
• Backend & Database Development Backend architecture and database engineering service using Java/Spring, MongoDB, MySQL, and middleware configuration for complex system integrations. Targeted at enterprises requiring custom backends, APIs, and integration with mobile or web frontends.
• Enterprise & B2B App Development Custom enterprise application development service for internal business processes, sales support, customer portals, and B2B solutions with CRM/ERP integration and Mobile Device Management (MDM) deployment. Targeted at manufacturers, wholesalers, and field-sales organizations.
• Maintenance & Support Services Ongoing maintenance and support service covering bug fixes, security updates, and feature enhancements for software products developed by bitsfabrik, often delivered under service-level agreements. Targeted at existing clients seeking long-term operational continuity of their software.
• Technology Consulting & Advisory Technology consulting and advisory service covering project scoping, technology selection, and digital transformation guidance. Targeted at organizations evaluating platform choices or planning digital initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.8 million monthly user interactions for TOM medication app
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HoanzlcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Long-term partnership for WatchAUT video-on-demand streaming platform development. bitsfabrik developed the complete streaming solution from camera signal through encoding, VoD streaming, and CDN distribution to web, mobile, and Smart TV platforms. The partnership began with Globe Wien Player and Josef Hader Player projects in 2019 before expanding to the WatchAUT streaming platform.
• Casinos AustriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership for multiple digital projects including the Österreichische Lotterien app, win2day gaming apps, win2day Sports, and the glueckimjob.at career portal. bitsfabrik serves as the primary development partner for mobile applications in the Casinos Austria group.
• Niederösterreich-CARD GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for comprehensive digital transformation including iOS/Android app development, website redesign with Craft CMS, and ongoing platform optimization for the tourism card platform serving approximately 350 excursion destinations.
• Innovation 6 AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partnership for the TOM medication management application, which became the most-used medication management app in Switzerland with 2.8 million monthly user interactions. bitsfabrik developed the native iOS/Android apps and custom Java backend system.
• FH Wiener NeustadtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership for website relaunch with Craft CMS and development of the NIK intranet platform for internal communications across three campus locations (Wiener Neustadt, Tulln, Wieselburg).
• Swisslos Interkantonale LandeslotterieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Sporttip app development. bitsfabrik delivered improvements that achieved significantly better app store ratings compared to the previous solution.
• Exaring AG (waipu TV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSamsung Tizen Smart TV app development for the waipu TV streaming platform, enabling rapid market entry for Samsung Smart TV users.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cubido: Austrian-based digital agency specializing in custom software, mobile apps, and web platforms for enterprise clients. Direct geographic and capability peer to bitsfabrik, competing for similar Austrian and DACH enterprise contracts.
• Ciklum: Global digital product engineering company with strong European delivery presence offering custom mobile, web, and connected software development. Comparable to bitsfabrik in custom engineering focus and enterprise client delivery.
• Valtech: Global digital agency with European roots offering mobile app, web, streaming, and connected experience development. Comparable to bitsfabrik in multi-platform engineering capabilities and enterprise project orientation, though at significantly larger scale.
• Appnovation: Global digital product agency specializing in mobile app, web, CMS, and platform engineering for enterprise clients. Comparable to bitsfabrik in CMS expertise (Craft CMS, headless architectures) and custom multi-platform delivery.
• Netlight: Nordic-origin digital consultancy with strong DACH presence providing custom software, mobile, and platform engineering services. Comparable to bitsfabrik in boutique-consulting culture, senior-led delivery model, and enterprise client focus.
• ThoughtWorks: Global technology consultancy providing custom software, mobile, and platform engineering with boutique-style regional offices. Comparable to bitsfabrik in craft-driven custom engineering culture and enterprise transformation work.
• SinnerSchrader: Hamburg-headquartered digital product agency offering native mobile, web, and platform engineering services to enterprise clients across DACH. Comparable to bitsfabrik in full-stack custom development focus and enterprise client mix, now operating within Accenture Song.

Broad incumbents

• Publicis Sapient: Global digital transformation consultancy combining strategy, consulting, and custom engineering for large enterprise clients. Represents the larger-scale incumbent competitor in the same digital engineering services category as bitsfabrik.
• Accenture Song: Global digital creative and engineering powerhouse (formerly Accenture Interactive), absorbing boutique agencies like SinnerSchrader. Represents the broader incumbent competitor that competes for the same enterprise digital engagements as bitsfabrik at significantly larger scale.
• IBM Consulting: Global professional services arm of IBM (incorporating IBM iX) delivering large-scale digital, mobile, and cloud engineering. Represents a broad incumbent offering overlapping services across bitsfabrik's mobile, web, and streaming capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/4835870
• Facebookfacebook.com/bitsfabrik

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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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