netz98

What netz98 does

netz98, operating legally as valantic CEC Deutschland GmbH, is a Mainz, Germany-based digital commerce agency founded in 1998 that rebranded under the valantic group in 2024. The firm is the largest Magento and Adobe Commerce Gold Partner in the DACH region and holds concurrent SAP Gold Partner and Hyvä Gold Partner accreditations. It serves enterprise B2B and B2C clients across verticals including industrial manufacturing (LIEBHERR, BBC Group), e-mobility (Riese & Müller), cosmetics and retail (Douglas), automotive (SEAT), and mobile power solutions (ANSMANN AG), with additional exposure across food/QSR, medical, building materials, publishing, luxury bedding, and household appliances.

The company's core deliverables are strategy, implementation, integration, and managed-support services for Adobe Commerce and adjacent commerce platforms. Its technical IP centers on two proprietary assets: n98-magerun, a widely adopted open-source Magento command-line utility, and the valantic Commerce Integration Suite, which achieved Adobe Accredited Partner Solution status in November 2024. The firm maintains a bench of Magento-certified experts, with leadership credentials evidenced by Christian Münch's appointment to the Adobe Commerce Champion Class 2025/2026. Recent product additions include the AI Experience Shop, AI Agents for e-commerce, AI Data Enrichment, and adoption of the Adobe LLM Optimizer for generative-engine optimization, alongside service coverage of Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service (ACCS), Adobe Commerce Optimizer (ACO), and Hyvä Commerce GA.

The business model is professional services: project-based implementation and integration engagements paired with recurring managed-support contracts for enterprise clients. Distribution runs through Adobe's partner channel, industry awards (Magento Imagine Excellence 2024 and 2025; Gartner/Forrester recognition), and direct enterprise sales. Monetization is tied to certified platform expertise rather than licensed software, although the valantic Commerce Integration Suite represents a productized IP layer that differentiates the firm from generalist e-commerce consultancies in the DACH market.

Name

netz98

Legal name

valantic CEC Deutschland GmbH

Website

https://netz98.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

netz98, now operating as valantic CEC Deutschland GmbH, is the largest Magento and Adobe Commerce Gold Partner in the DACH region, providing consulting, implementation, integration, and managed support to enterprise B2B and B2C clients across multiple verticals from its Mainz headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

E-commerce Implementation Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Application UX, Portals & Low-Code Extensions (BPAEAGAM)

Keywords

• Magento consulting
• Adobe Commerce implementation
• E-commerce development
• Hyvä frontend
• SAP integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Mainz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. E-Commerce Consulting & Strategy: Advisory services covering e-commerce strategy, concept development, discovery phases, 360-degree audits, and digital marketing consulting (SEO, SEA, personalization, A/B testing). Provided as a holistic consulting engagement.
2. Magento / Adobe Commerce Implementation & Development: End-to-end implementation, development, and customization of Magento Open Source and Adobe Commerce platforms. Includes B2B and B2C implementations, integrations (ERP, SAP, CRM, PIM), Headless Commerce, and PWA development.
3. Technical Consulting & Optimization: Technical consulting services including code review, security audits, performance optimization, digital accessibility (barrierefreiheit), and search technology optimization. Ongoing support and maintenance services.
4. Digital Marketing & Analytics: Digital marketing services including CRO & web analytics, A/B testing, SEO, SEA, and personalization. Often bundled with implementation projects as part of a holistic engagement.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

netz98 (now operating as valantic) is a Magento and Adobe Commerce agency providing end-to-end e-commerce consulting, implementation, integration, and optimization services for B2B and B2C clients in the DACH region. The firm delivers strategy work, platform implementations on Magento Open Source and Adobe Commerce, frontend modernization using Hyvä, integration of SAP/ERP/CRM/PIM systems, AI-powered commerce features, and ongoing support as a professional services engagement.

Product overview

netz98 (now part of valantic) operates as a full-service Adobe Commerce and Magento agency, offering a comprehensive e-commerce ecosystem. The core offering centers on Magento Open Source and Adobe Commerce (the enterprise platform), supplemented by Hyvä and Hyvä Commerce for modern frontend development. Key integration products include the valantic Commerce Integration Suite for SAP connectivity and Storyblok for headless CMS. AI-powered offerings encompass the AI Experience Shop, AI Agents, and AI-based data enrichment. Additional specialized modules cover Headless Commerce/PWA, Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service (ACCS), Adobe Commerce Optimizer (ACO), and comprehensive B2B functionality. Services extend beyond technology to include strategy consulting, digital marketing, technical consulting, and digital accessibility. The company also integrates Adobe Experience Cloud products (Target, Analytics, Journey Optimizer, Marketo Engage, Realtime CDP, AEM Sites) as part of their solution portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• E-Commerce Strategy & Concept Strategic consulting including discovery phase, 360-degree audits, and concept development for e-commerce projects, targeting enterprise and mid-market companies in the DACH region.
• Technical Consulting Technical consulting services including code reviews and security audits for Magento and Adobe Commerce platforms, aimed at enterprise e-commerce operations teams.
• Digital Marketing & Analytics Digital marketing services including SEO, SEA, personalization, A/B testing, conversion rate optimization (CRO), and web analytics consulting for e-commerce clients.
• Digital Accessibility Consulting Consulting services ensuring WCAG compliance for e-commerce platforms, supporting legal compliance with EU Accessibility Act and inclusive customer experience.
• Magento / Adobe Commerce Implementation & Development End-to-end implementation, development, and customization of Magento Open Source and Adobe Commerce platforms, including B2B and B2C builds, integrations, Headless Commerce, and PWA development for enterprise and mid-market clients.
• Hosting Services E-commerce hosting solutions and infrastructure management services for Magento/Adobe Commerce platforms, including AWS hosting and CI/CD environment setup.
• Data Migration Data migration services for transitioning between e-commerce platforms with minimal disruption, including Luma-to-Hyvä migrations.
• valantic Commerce Integration Suite Standalone verified integration solution for connecting SAP ERP systems (SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA) with Adobe Commerce / Magento via middleware and REST/SOAP web services. Accredited by Adobe as a Partner Solution and available to enterprise customers.
• AI Experience Shop AI-powered e-commerce solution leveraging generative AI for automated content creation, data enrichment, AI agents for customer interactions, and personalized product recommendations, integrated with Magento/Adobe Commerce platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Riese & Müller achieved ~10,000 orders within 4 months of launch via the dealer portal with 1.2M+ configuration options; support requests reduced by 20%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Adobe (Magento/Adobe Commerce)coreTechnology or Integrationvalantic is an Adobe Solution Partner Gold specialized in Adobe Commerce (Magento) and Adobe Experience Cloud. The partnership is the core of the business, covering implementation, consulting, and support across the full Adobe Commerce and Experience Cloud portfolio. Christian Münch was appointed to Adobe Commerce Champion Class 2025/2026.
• SAPcoreTechnology or Integrationvalantic is a SAP Gold Partner specializing in SAP integration with Adobe Commerce/Magento. The company developed the valantic Commerce Integration Suite, a certified Adobe Accredited Partner Solution for seamless SAP ERP integration (SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA) with Magento shops via middleware and REST/SOAP web services.
• HyväcoreTechnology or Integrationvalantic is a Hyvä Gold Partner and holds official Hyvä certifications for its developers. The partnership focuses on modern, high-performance frontend development for Magento using Hyvä's Tailwind CSS and Alpine.js stack, replacing the legacy Luma theme. Multiple customer projects have been delivered on Hyvä.
• GoogleminorGTM or Marketing Partnervalantic holds Google Partner status, enabling coordinated go-to-market activities around digital marketing, SEO, and SEM services for e-commerce clients.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• diva-e: diva-e is a large German digital agency specializing in e-commerce platforms including Adobe Commerce/Magento, with strong SAP integration capabilities and a DACH enterprise client base, directly competing for the same enterprise implementation projects as netz98.
• integer_net: integer_net is a Magento-focused agency in DACH known for extension development and implementation services, directly comparable to netz98 on Adobe Commerce development and consulting offerings.
• TechDivision: TechDivision is a German Magento/Adobe Commerce agency offering end-to-end e-commerce consulting, development, and hosting in DACH — a like-for-like competitor for netz98's B2B and B2C implementation projects.
• Basecom: Basecom is a German e-commerce agency with strong Adobe Commerce/Magento implementation and Hyvä expertise, competing head-to-head with netz98 for enterprise e-commerce projects in the DACH region.
• SUNZINET: SUNZINET is a German digital commerce agency delivering Magento/Adobe Commerce implementations and digital strategy for enterprise clients, comparable to netz98 in target market and Adobe ecosystem positioning.
• Elc Engaging Likeminded Commerce: Elc is a DACH-focused Adobe Commerce and digital commerce consultancy offering implementation and strategy services, making it a direct competitor for netz98's mid-market and enterprise B2B projects.

Broad incumbents

• Accenture Interactive / Song: Accenture's Song practice delivers large-scale Adobe Commerce/Magento implementations globally. While broader than netz98, it competes for the same top-tier enterprise digital commerce engagements in Germany.
• Capgemini Engineering / Invent: Capgemini provides end-to-end digital commerce transformation including SAP and Adobe platforms, competing with netz98 for large enterprise digital commerce programs in the German market.

Emerging players

• Shopify Plus Agency Partners: Shopify Plus enterprise agency partners compete with netz98's B2C e-commerce practice for mid-market D2C brands by offering a SaaS-led alternative to Adobe Commerce, increasingly influencing prospect selections.
• 4steps Consulting: 4steps is a smaller Magento/Adobe Commerce-focused agency in the DACH market, offering specialized implementation services and overlapping with netz98's core service line on a more boutique scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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