Trovarit

Name

Trovarit

Legal name

Trovarit AG

Website

https://trovarit.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Software Consulting

NAICS

Other Management Consulting Services (541618)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

ERP, CRM & Enterprise Applications Consulting (BPAHAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data, Analytics & AI Consulting (BPAHAEAF), Operations & Process Improvement Consulting (BPAHACAB), Enterprise Application License Advisory, Vendor Management & Optimization (BPAEAGAO)

Keywords

• Business software consulting
• ERP selection consulting
• Software implementation
• Vendor-neutral advisory
• IT roadmapping

Headquarters

HQ city

Aachen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Consulting Services: Core revenue stream from vendor-neutral consulting engagements covering the full business software project lifecycle: software selection consulting, ERP selection and implementation, software implementation, SAP migration, Microsoft Dynamics migration, project evaluation/restructuring, software usage optimization, IT architecture planning (IT-Bebauungsplan), process consulting, change management, AI roadmap, and project health checks. Engagements are typically project-based, scoped engagements with defined deliverables and timelines.
2. Academy & Training (Certifications & Workshops): Revenue from instructor-led certification courses (Project Manager Business Software – 6-day in-person course at €4,200 / €3,360 early bird; Change Manager Business Software – 3-day in-person), interactive online workshops (Proactive Team Building, Change Management), and paid webinars. Delivered in partnership with Center Integrated Business Applications (RWTH Aachen campus).
3. Market Research Publications (Marktspiegel Business Software): Sale of proprietary market research reports (Marktspiegel Business Software series covering PLM/PDM, MES/Fertigungssteuerung, SCM). Sold as ringbook (€300) or PDF (€270). These serve both as standalone revenue and as lead generation for consulting services.
4. IT-Matchmaker® Platform Licensing: Digital platform licensed as IT-Matchmaker®.*select*, which includes process catalog, templates, and project management tools. Platform licensing serves as both a consulting enabler and a standalone product for companies conducting their own software selection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Trovarit AG is an independent, vendor-neutral consulting house that advises mid-sized and large enterprises in the DACH region on selecting, implementing, and optimizing business software (ERP, CRM, MES, ECM/DMS, HRM, PLM/PDM, LVS, etc.). It delivers consulting engagements structured around its proprietary ImplAiX® methodology and supports clients with digital tools (IT-Matchmaker®, smartRFI, Lastenheftvorlagen, Prozesskatalog) plus a research publications business (Marktspiegel, ERP in der Praxis study).

Product overview

Trovarit AG is an independent consulting company for business software projects, offering a combination of proprietary digital tools and consulting services. The core platform is IT-Matchmaker®, which provides structured software selection support, complemented by smartRFI (AI-powered RFI creation tool with TIA assistant), and the ImplAiX® methodology (Aachen Implementation Model with 11 project phases). Supporting tools include Lastenheftvorlagen (requirements templates with up to 2,700 criteria) and Prozesskatalog (standardized process catalog). The consulting portfolio spans ERP/Software Selection and Implementation Consulting, SAP and Microsoft Migration Services, KI-Roadmap for AI strategy, IT-Bebauungsplan for architecture planning, Process Consulting, Project Health Check, Change Management, and Data Management services. Educational offerings include Project Manager and Change Manager certification courses, live webinars, and the biennial 'ERP in der Praxis' and 'CRM in der Praxis' user studies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IT-Matchmaker®: Digital platform for software selection projects, including RFI creation, market research, and provider comparison.
• smartRFI
• ImplAiX®
• TIA

Products and services

• ERP Selection Consulting (ERP-Auswahl Beratung) Vendor-neutral consulting service for selecting ERP systems, covering requirements structuring, market research, provider evaluation, and decision support for mid-sized and large enterprises.
• Software Selection Consulting (Software-Auswahl Beratung) Structured vendor-neutral consulting for business software selection, including requirements definition, market analysis, provider comparison, and contract negotiation across ERP, CRM, MES, ECM/DMS, HRM, and PLM.
• ERP Implementation Consulting (ERP-Implementierung Beratung) Consulting for ERP implementation from project setup through go-live, including test management, data migration, and hypercare support.
• SAP Migration Consulting (SAP-Migration Beratung) Consulting for SAP S/4HANA migration, including strategy decisions (Brownfield/Greenfield/Selective Data Transition), implementation partner selection, and change management.
• Microsoft-Lösung Migration Consulting Consulting for Microsoft Dynamics migration to Dynamics 365 or newer versions, covering technical analysis, data migration, and user change management.
• KI-Roadmap (AI Roadmap) Systematic identification, evaluation, and prioritization of AI use cases, developed into an actionable roadmap for enterprises exploring AI integration in business software.
• IT-Bebauungsplan Beratung (IT Architecture Planning) Strategic planning for software landscape development including current state analysis, action fields definition, and implementation roadmap with project portfolio management.
• Prozessberatung (Process Consulting) Business process optimization consulting including process assessment, potential analysis, process review, and future-state process design.
• Project Health Check Project assessment and recovery service for software projects in difficulty, providing objective status reports and prioritized action recommendations.
• Change Management Beratung Organizational change management consulting to ensure user acceptance and sustainable implementation of new software and processes.
• Data Management Consulting (Datenmanagement Beratung) Data migration and management consulting including data cleansing, mapping, test migrations, and production migration for reliable data quality.
• Vertrags-Check (Contract Review) Service for reviewing and optimizing software contracts to ensure fair conditions and protected software investments.
• Anforderungs- und Testmanagement Requirements and test management service ensuring traceability from requirements through testing and acceptance, with defined test levels for quality assurance.
• Projekt-Setup Implementierung Service for establishing project foundations including roles, governance structure, timeline, and toolchain definition for successful implementation project starts.
• Project Manager Business Software Certification Course Certification program for project managers in business software implementation, consisting of 6 intensive days of in-person training combined with self-study, delivered at RWTH Aachen campus and partner locations.
• Change Manager Business Software Certification Course Certification program for change managers in business software projects delivered as a 3-day in-person course.
• Proaktive Teamentwicklung (Proactive Team Development Workshop) Interactive half-day online workshop to strengthen cohesion and communication within project teams, enhancing project team effectiveness.
• Change Management Workshop Interactive half-day online workshop focused on change management practices for business software projects.
• Live Webinars Live online webinar sessions covering topics such as ERP selection, software implementation, MES projects, project health checks, and IT roadmaps, used both as a training offering and lead-generation channel.
• IT-Matchmaker® Platform Proprietary digital platform for software selection and project management covering requirements documentation, provider evaluation, and comparison across ERP, CRM, MES, ECM/DMS, and specialized solutions. Available as IT-Matchmaker®.*select*.
• smartRFI (AI-Assisted RFI Service) AI-supported online service for creating professional Requests for Information (RFI) for software selection. The integrated TIA assistant guides users step-by-step through requirements formulation and generates tailored RFIs based on company profile and project brief.
• ImplAiX® Methodology Licensing Structured methodology (Aachener Implementierungsmodell für Business Software) with 11 phases and 4 cross-sectional tasks for software selection, implementation, and operation. Licensed as part of consulting engagements and certified training programs.
• Lastenheftvorlagen (Requirements Templates) Scientifically grounded checklist-based templates with up to 2,700 criteria covering ERP, CRM, MES, eShop, PIM, LIMS and specialized solutions. Licensed for use by enterprises conducting software selection.
• Prozesskatalog (Process Catalog) Standardized process descriptions and benchmarks for all relevant business processes (sales, purchasing, production, logistics, controlling). Supports process analysis, benchmarking, target process design, and requirements documentation within the ImplAiX® framework.
• ERP in der Praxis Study Biennial research publication evaluating ERP user satisfaction, benefits, and future perspectives across 40+ ERP solutions and 39 attributes, with over 17,500 installations evaluated since inception.
• CRM in der Praxis Study Regular user survey on CRM systems covering satisfaction with CRM solutions, benefit aspects in sales/marketing/service, and future investment plans.
• Marktspiegel Business Software (Market Mirror Series) Market guide series covering PLM/PDM, MES/Fertigungssteuerung, and SCM software domains, sold as ringbook (€300) or PDF (€270). Co-authored with Fraunhofer IPA Stuttgart for MES edition.

Quantifiable outcome

• ImplAiX® projects show measurably faster cycle times (kürzere Durchlaufzeiten) and higher on-time and on-budget delivery rates compared to unstructured implementations.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers40 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FIR e.V. an der RWTH Aachen (Forschungsinstitut für Rationalisierung)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIR e.V. (Research Institute for Rationalization) at RWTH Aachen University is Trovarit's core co-development partner. Jointly with Trovarit AG, the FIR developed the ImplAiX® (Aachener Implementierungsmodell für Business Software) methodology. The FIR also co-developed the KI-Roadmap offering and serves as scientific partner for the 'ERP in der Praxis' study. The FIR is co-located with Trovarit on the RWTH Aachen Campus.
• Center Integrated Business Applications (c/o EICe Aachen GmbH | FIR e.V.)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCenter IBA is the institutional delivery partner for Trovarit's Academy certification courses. It is jointly operated by EICe Aachen GmbH and FIR e.V. at RWTH Aachen. It delivers the 'Project Manager Business Software' and 'Change Manager Business Software' certification programs, with venues at RWTH Aachen Campus, Augsburg, and Soest.
• 2BCS AG (Switzerland)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner2BCS AG (Kesslerstrasse 9, CH-9001 St. Gallen) is the Swiss study partner for the 'ERP in der Praxis' study, handling Swiss data collection and regional coordination for the DACH-wide research project.
• Der ERP Tuner e.U. (Austria)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDer ERP Tuner e.U. (Pyrkergasse 35, A-1190 Wien) is the Austrian study partner for the 'ERP in der Praxis' study, handling Austrian data collection and regional coordination.
• Fraunhofer IPA StuttgartminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFraunhofer IPA (Institut für Produktionstechnik und Automatisierung) Stuttgart co-authored the Marktspiegel Business Software MES/Fertigungssteuerung publication with Trovarit and FIR. Also referenced in the Quick Check 'Automatisierungspotenziale in der Intralogistik' co-authored with Trovarit.
• Media Partners (multiple)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMultiple media partners support the distribution of the 'ERP in der Praxis' study results and Trovarit content: produktion (Germany), logistik heute (Germany), ComputerWoche (CW), IS Report, Line of Business (LOB), ITP. These partners provide editorial and distribution reach for Trovarit's research findings.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• msg systems AG: Large independent German IT consultancy with deep ERP, CRM, and industry-specific software expertise across insurance, automotive, and manufacturing. Comparable in vendor-neutral positioning and DACH Mittelstand focus, but at significantly larger scale and broader service portfolio.
• Porsche Consulting: Large German management consultancy with a substantial digital/IT transformation practice serving industrial Mittelstand and enterprise customers. Comparable in advising DACH enterprises on digital/IT strategy, though as a broader management consulting incumbent.
• NTT DATA Business Solutions (formerly itelligence): Global SAP-focused consultancy with strong DACH Mittelstand presence, offering end-to-end ERP selection, implementation, and managed services. Comparable in serving DACH ERP projects, but as a much larger SAP-affiliated incumbent with broader delivery capability.
• Arvato (Bertelsmann): Large global IT services provider with DACH presence offering ERP implementation, CRM, and digital transformation consulting. Comparable as a large-scale DACH IT-services peer competing for ERP-related consulting engagements.

Direct peers

• SALT Solutions GmbH: Munich-based IT consultancy specializing in SAP and enterprise software for industrial Mittelstand customers in DACH. Comparable as a methodology-driven ERP/CRM consultancy serving the same mid-market industrial customer base.
• ORBIS AG: Mid-sized German consulting firm specializing in SAP and Microsoft ERP/business software selection and implementation for Mittelstand and industrial customers. Comparable in customer segment (DACH mid-market/enterprise), consulting focus (ERP/CRM), and methodology-driven delivery.
• SERVIEW GmbH: German IT training and consulting firm offering ITIL, PRINCE2, and SAP-related training and project methodology consulting. Comparable in delivering methodology-focused training (e.g., Project Manager certification) and DACH enterprise IT consulting audience.
• cbs Corporate Business Solutions: Globally active SAP consultancy with deep DACH presence, specializing in complex SAP S/4HANA transformations for industrial customers. Comparable as a competing vendor in the DACH ERP-selection/implementation space, though with stronger SAP-only affiliation.
• All for One Group SE: German-listed mid-market ERP and IT consulting firm focused on SAP, Microsoft, and related business software for Mittelstand customers. Directly comparable as a DACH-focused, ERP-selection-and-implementation consultancy serving overlapping customer segments.

Others

• Lünendonk & Gossenheimer: German market-research firm producing well-known IT-services and consulting market studies in the DACH region. Comparable as a producer of independent DACH IT market intelligence — analogous to Trovarit's 'ERP in der Praxis' study — though not a consulting peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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