What Ackee does

Ackee is a privately held digital product agency founded in 2012 in Prague by three co-founders (Martin Půlpitel, Dominik Veselý, and Josef Gattermayer), operating today from offices in Prague (Czech Republic, headquarters) and Berlin (Germany) to serve enterprise and government clients in the DACH region. The company's core offerings are custom mobile app development for native iOS and Android, modern web app development (frontend and backend scalable to millions of users), UI/UX design with in-house capabilities, and data analytics services. Technical breadth spans Swift, Kotlin, React Native, cloud infrastructure, and modern web frameworks, with an explicit emphasis on in-house delivery rather than outsourcing.

The business model is professional services with custom project-based pricing, supported by direct enterprise sales and face-to-face engagement around kick-offs and sprint planning. Customer mix includes prominent names such as the Deutscher Bundestag (German Parliament, for which it won the German Brand Award and a Silver Annual Multimedia Award), Audi, Huawei, BUND (ToxFox consumer-protection app), and the German vaccination app used to accelerate national rollout. Marketing is primarily driven by content (a technical blog), SEO targeting DACH search intent, earned media in German outlets, and community activities including lectures at Czech Technical University.

Strategically, Ackee expanded through the 2022 joint venture Ackee Blockchain with Rockaway Blockchain Fund to extend into Web3 development, and in 2023 joined the Expandia Group while retaining its brand identity. The company is led by CEO Marek Přibáň alongside CTO David Bilík, CBO Jan Mísař, and COO Jirka Šmolík, supported by 70+ in-house developers and a track record of 350+ projects. Revenue and pricing are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Ackee

Legal name

Ackee

Website

https://ackee.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ackee is a privately held app and web development agency founded in 2012, with offices in Prague and Berlin. It delivers native iOS and Android apps, modern web apps, UI/UX design, and data analytics for enterprise and government clients in the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tempelhof

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. App Development Services: Custom mobile app, web app, and UI/UX design project-based professional services for enterprise and government clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ackee is a custom app development agency that designs and builds native iOS and Android mobile applications, modern web applications (frontend and backend), and user interfaces for enterprise and government clients. The firm uses a fully in-house team of 70+ developers and designers to deliver end-to-end projects from MVP through internationally scaled products, including UI/UX design and data analytics services.

Product overview

Ackee is an app development agency (TOP App Agentur) offering mobile app development (iOS and Android), web app development (frontend and backend), UI/UX design, and data analytics services. The company operates with an in-house team of 70+ experts and has completed 350+ projects over 10+ years, serving the DACH region from offices in Prague and Berlin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ackee Blockchain: Blockchain technology development joint venture founded in 2022 with Rockaway Blockchain Fund.

Products and services

• Mobile App Development Native app development for iOS and Android platforms, delivering high-quality, performant mobile applications from MVP through internationally successful products. Targeted at enterprise and government clients seeking bespoke mobile experiences.
• Web App Development Modern web application development for desktop and mobile browsers, including frontend and scalable backend systems engineered to serve millions of users. Targeted at organizations needing secure, scalable web products.
• UI & UX Design User interface and user experience design services delivered by Ackee's in-house design team, focused on polished user experience and sophisticated visual quality for apps and digital products.
• Data Analytics Data analysis services that help organizations make informed decisions and digitize business processes, supporting both the development and post-launch phases of client engagements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 350+ successful projects completed since 2012
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Expandia GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023In 2023, Ackee joined the Expandia Group, partnering with a strong group to continue its mission for sustainable digitalization.
• Ackee Blockchain (Joint Venture with Rockaway Blockchain Fund)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022In 2022, Ackee co-founded Ackee Blockchain as a joint venture with the Rockaway Blockchain Fund, extending the company's capabilities into blockchain and Web3 development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Capgemini Engineering: Global consulting and engineering services firm with a large DACH practice covering custom software, mobile apps, and digital transformation. Overlaps with Ackee on enterprise app development, but operates as part of a much broader services portfolio.
• Accenture Song (formerly Accenture Interactive): Global experience and digital agency arm of Accenture, with strong DACH capabilities following the SinnerSchrader acquisition. Overlaps with Ackee on enterprise mobile/web app delivery but at vastly greater scale and portfolio breadth.

Direct peers

• codecentric AG: German software consultancy with a strong DACH presence, delivering custom application development, cloud, and platform engineering. Comparable to Ackee in customer profile (enterprise DACH clients) and technology-centric delivery model.
• Neofonie: Berlin-based digital agency offering mobile app development, web platforms, AI, and search technology for enterprise clients. Closely comparable to Ackee in geography, scale, and service portfolio across mobile, web, and UX.
• Elbkind: Berlin-based digital agency focused on mobile apps, web platforms, and brand-driven product design for enterprise clients. Similar to Ackee in DACH concentration, design-led approach, and project-based delivery.
• SinnerSchrader (now Accenture Song): Long-standing Hamburg- and Berlin-based digital agency specializing in mobile and web app development for enterprise and consumer brands. Directly comparable in service mix (mobile/web apps, design, DACH focus) and target customer profile to Ackee.
• Netlight: European technology and digital consulting firm with offices in Germany and across the Nordics, delivering custom software and digital transformation for large enterprises. Comparable to Ackee in custom development focus and DACH/Nordic enterprise customer base.
• Thoughtworks: Global software consultancy providing custom application development, platform engineering, and design services to enterprise clients. Comparable to Ackee in custom software delivery model and emphasis on engineering quality.
• Nagarro: Global digital engineering company with a strong DACH presence, delivering custom software, mobile apps, and design services. Comparable to Ackee in service mix and enterprise customer orientation, though at significantly larger scale.

Others

• Mittwald CMService: German hosting and digital services provider serving web agencies and developers. Thematically related to Ackee's web app focus and DACH market, though positioned more as an enabling infrastructure provider than a custom app development competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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