What EPH - expertpowerhouse does

expertpowerhouse (EPH) is a Düsseldorf-headquartered freelance consulting marketplace founded in 2016 that connects enterprises, private equity firms, and consulting firms with vetted independent consultants, subject-matter experts, and interim managers for project-based engagements. The platform is structured around three capability tiers — Expert Insights (advisory calls and workshops), Consultants & Project Managers (team extension), and Interim Managers (senior interim leadership) — and covers eight practice areas including Corporate Strategy, Digital Transformation & Technology, Finance & Accounting, and Operations & Supply Chain. The company operates a proprietary AI-based matching technology to pair client requirements with consultants, and supports flexible engagement modalities (remote, hybrid, onsite; short- and long-term). The company claims projects delivered in 20+ countries, a customer base of 100+ global industry leaders, and a logo wall that includes Arthur D. Little, BDO, DHL, Kearney, Microsoft, Roland Berger, RTL, and Strategy&.

The business model is a professional-services intermediation model: expertpowerhouse takes a commission or fee on each project-based engagement, with quote-based pricing that varies by consultant seniority, project duration, and complexity. Distribution is sales-led through direct enterprise engagement, supported by a consultant portal, an online application process for new experts, and a multi-channel marketing footprint (LinkedIn, YouTube podcast, blog, newsletter, PR, events, referral program). The company is privately held, founder-controlled by Managing Directors Christian Moldenhauer and Dr. David Küpper, and has no disclosed external funding. Operational presence spans Düsseldorf and Cologne in Germany and Mumbai in India, with a 2024 partnership with HiTalent Inc. extending reach into Japan. Supporting the core platform are an Academy for consultant development, a Business Talks podcast, and a network of consultant-benefit partnerships (AXA, AskBrian, Efficient Elements, Data Quality Assistant).

Name

EPH - expertpowerhouse

Legal name

expertpowerhouse GmbH

Website

https://expertpowerhouse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

expertpowerhouse is a Düsseldorf-based freelance consulting marketplace founded in 2016 that connects enterprises, private equity firms, and consulting firms with vetted independent consultants, subject-matter experts, and interim managers for project-based engagements across 20+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Düsseldorf

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

Revenue model

1. Consultant placement and project staffing: expertpowerhouse connects vetted consulting experts with businesses worldwide for tailored engagements. The company takes a commission/fee for matching consultants and experts with client projects. Revenue is generated through project-based engagements where the company acts as intermediary between consultants and clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

expertpowerhouse operates an AI-powered freelance consulting marketplace that connects businesses with vetted independent consultants and subject-matter experts for tailored project engagements. Core capabilities include Expert Insights (advisory calls and workshops), Consultants & Project Managers (project team extension), and Interim Managers (senior interim leadership for transformations and transitions). Engagements are sold as project-based services to Enterprises, Private Equity Firms, and Consulting Firms across eight practice areas, with flexible modalities covering remote, hybrid, and onsite, and full-time, part-time, short-term, and long-term options.

Product overview

expertpowerhouse operates as a freelance consulting marketplace platform connecting businesses with vetted consulting experts and subject-matter specialists for tailored project engagements. The platform is structured around three core service modules: Expert Insights (advisory and expert calls), Consultants & Project Managers (project team extension), and Interim Managers (senior interim leadership). Services are segmented by client type: Enterprises, Private Equity Firms, and Consulting Firms. The platform supports eight practice areas including Corporate Strategy, Data & Business Analytics, Digital Transformation & Technology, Finance & Accounting, Human Resources & Organization, Market Insights & Dynamics, Operations & Supply Chain Management, and Sales & Marketing. Supporting resources include the Academy (professional development), Business Talks (podcast/insights), and a Referral Program. The platform offers a consultant portal for project management and an application portal for new consultant onboarding. Founded in 2016, the company maintains operations in Germany (Düsseldorf, Cologne) and India (Mumbai), serving clients in over 20 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• On-Demand Consultant Matching Platform Core marketplace platform that matches businesses with vetted independent consulting experts and subject-matter specialists for tailored project engagements, supporting flexible work modes (remote, hybrid, onsite) and engagement types. Customers are enterprises, private equity firms, and consulting firms.
• Expert Insights Advisory engagement product connecting clients with senior professionals for expert calls, advisory roles, and on-site workshops to deliver industry insights and niche knowledge for specific project needs.
• Consultants & Project Managers Project staffing capability that extends client teams with top-tier consultants and project managers to drive project success and deliver value faster across the eight practice areas.
• Interim Managers Interim leadership service placing senior interim managers to fill critical capacity and expertise gaps, safeguard transformations, and ensure smooth transitions during change or crisis.
• Enterprise Services Segment-specific engagement program providing enterprises with on-demand access to top consulting talent to solve critical business problems across the organization, leveraging all three capability modules.
• Private Equity Services PE-segmented offering providing quick access to consultants and subject-matter experts for due diligence and value creation in portfolio companies, supplemented by trusted interim managers.
• Consulting Firms Services Segment-specific service for consulting firms that delivers engagements without resource constraints using vetted consultants and specialists that seamlessly integrate into client teams.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rapid deployment - often within 1-2 days
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HiTalent Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 July 2024expertpowerhouse partnered with HiTalent Inc. to boost global project capabilities, connecting clients with Japanese consultants and expanding opportunities across continents. This partnership enables European companies to gain access to Japanese expertise through the expertpowerhouse platform.
• Efficient ElementsminorOthersEfficient Elements is a PowerPoint add-in that enables consultants to efficiently adapt to any corporate branding and quick format changes. Expertpowerhouse offers free one-year version to their consultants.
• AXAminorOthersPartnership with AXA to offer customizable project-based insurance for independent consultants. Consultants receive personalized insurance offers through expertpowerhouse.
• AskBrianminorOthersAskBrian is a secure, multifunctional digital assistant for consultants with over 20 skills. Expertpowerhouse offers exclusive extended free trial version to their consultants.
• Data Quality AssistantminorOthersExcel add-in that identifies data issues with two clicks, saving time and avoiding errors. Expertpowerhouse offers exclusive deals to their consultants.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Talmix: UK-based platform matching businesses with independent consultants and project-based talent globally. Direct overlap in the freelance consulting marketplace category with comparable client base of enterprises seeking on-demand expertise.
• twago: European freelance platform owned by Randstad, connecting companies with independent professionals and consultants. Same fundamental on-demand talent matching proposition with a broader pool but corporate backing that gives it deeper resourcing.
• Malt: Largest European freelance platform connecting companies with independent consultants, developers, and project managers. Operates in multiple European countries with a similar marketplace-based business model and serves enterprises of comparable profile.
• Catalant (formerly Inkspot): US-based marketplace platform connecting enterprises with independent consultants and expert talent for project-based work. Same core thesis of on-demand expert matching but with primary traction in North America.
• WorkGenius: German-headquartered talent platform matching companies with freelance specialists and consulting professionals. Now incorporates the former Comatch business, making it one of the most direct competitors in the European freelance consulting space.
• Comatch: Germany-headquartered curated marketplace for top independent consultants and industry experts, serving enterprises and private equity with a similar on-demand engagement model. Direct competitor with overlapping customer base in DACH and strong private-equity focus.

Broad incumbents

• GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group): Global expert network offering on-demand access to subject-matter experts for consulting, investment, and corporate decisions. Overlaps with EPH's Expert Insights capability, though GLG operates at much larger scale across expert calls and insights.
• Toptal: Global elite freelance network connecting companies with top consultants, developers, and designers. Broader talent scope and larger scale than EPH, but overlaps significantly in the senior consulting and project-expert segments EPH serves.
• AlphaSights: Global expert insights provider connecting professionals with subject-matter experts across industries. Comparable in the expert-call and insights segment of EPH's offering, but a much larger established incumbent.

Regional players

• Eden McCallum: London-headquartered consulting platform that builds project teams from a curated network of former top-tier consultants. Highly comparable operating model focused on senior experts, but primarily serving the UK market rather than DACH.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@expertpowerhouse190
• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/company/expertpowerhouse

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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