GEWOBAU

What GEWOBAU does

GEWOBAU Erlangen (legal name: Wohnungsbaugesellschaft der Stadt Erlangen mbH) is a wholly municipally-owned housing company founded in 1950 and headquartered in Erlangen, Bavaria. It operates a portfolio of approximately 9,000 rental apartments serving roughly 25,000 residents — approximately one in four Erlangen inhabitants — making it one of Bavaria's largest housing companies. The company was founded by the City of Erlangen and operates under a social mandate to provide affordable housing across income brackets, administered in cooperation with the Free State of Bavaria through the income-oriented subsidy (Einkommensorientierte Förderung, EOF) program. The portfolio spans EOF-subsidized housing (rents 5-7 €/m²), market-rate units (12.90 €/m²), student housing, and dedicated staff housing for Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, with average EOF rents around 6 €/m².

The company's core operating platform is the Aareon CRM-powered Mieterportal (tenant portal) and the "Meine GEWO" mobile app (iOS/Android), which digitize contract access, document management, cost transparency, maintenance requests, and tenant communication. Prospect-to-tenant funnel is enabled via the Immomio housing search widget. On the construction and asset side, GEWOBAU has industrialized its approach through the Energiesprong serial renovation program (in partnership with ecoworks and Niersberger for modular rooftop extensions), modular construction by Projekt Bauart WohnInvest achieving KfW Efficiency House 55 EE / EH 40 EE standards, and an Eisspeicher (ice storage) heating system developed with belence energy. The company also operates e-mobility infrastructure (DC fast charging, AC charging, residential wallboxes) in partnership with Erlanger Stadtwerke and is rolling out FTTH fiber to all 9,000 apartments by 2030 via M-net and Vodafone contracts. Distribution occurs through four physical customer consultation centers (Mitte, Ost, Süd, West) plus the digital channels. The subsidiary GEWOLand GmbH, established in May 2018 as a joint entity with surrounding municipalities (now eleven), extends the affordable housing mandate into the Erlangen-Höchstadt district.

Revenue is generated through recurring monthly residential rents differentiated by subsidy tier, with EOF subsidy administration handled as a managed service flow. The company employs 140+ staff across commercial and technical operations. Effective April 2026, governance was restructured into a dual managing director model with Tobias Stöhr as commercial MD and Philipp Striegel as technical MD, separating responsibilities for new construction, modernization, climate protection, and technical building management. The broader mission is to address acute housing shortage pressures in the Erlangen university and healthcare hub while meeting climate-protection requirements for the existing building stock.

Name

GEWOBAU

Legal name

Wohnungsbaugesellschaft der Stadt Erlangen mbH

Website

https://gewobau-erlangen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GEWOBAU Erlangen is a municipally-owned housing company founded in 1950 that rents approximately 9,000 apartments to about 25,000 residents across Erlangen and surrounding municipalities, serving low- to middle-income households, students, and university hospital staff via EOF subsidized and market-rate rental units.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Housing Services

NAICS

Residential Property Managers (531311), Rental and Leasing Services (532)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Housing Property Management & Leasing Operators (THAMAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student & Academic Term Monthly Housing (THAMAFAH), University Dorms & Affiliated Summer Housing (THAMAGAA), Executive Apartments (Corporate Housing) (THAGAEAD)

Keywords

• Municipal housing services
• Affordable rental housing
• Subsidized housing management
• Residential property development
• Public housing administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Erlangen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Rental Income: Primary revenue stream from renting approximately 9,000 apartments to tenants. Rental income from various property types including subsidized (EOF) housing, market-rate housing, student apartments, and employee housing for Universitätsklinikum. Rents range from 5-7 €/m² for EOF units to 12.90 €/m² for market-rate units.
2. Income-Oriented Subsidy (EOF) Administration: Government-supported housing where tenants receive ongoing rent subsidies based on income levels. The company administers these subsidies which enable affordable housing for households across income brackets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

GEWOBAU Erlangen owns and operates approximately 9,000 rental apartments across Erlangen and surrounding municipalities, serving roughly 25,000 residents. The portfolio includes EOF income-oriented subsidized housing, market-rate rental housing, student housing in Spardorf, and dedicated staff apartments for Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, supplemented by new construction projects, energy-efficient serial renovation (Energiesprong), modular rooftop extensions, e-mobility infrastructure, and digital tenant services.

Product overview

GEWOBAU Erlangen is a municipal housing company (Wohnungsbaugesellschaft) operating a portfolio of approximately 9,000 apartments serving ~25,000 residents (~25% of Erlangen's population) with over 140 employees. The company offers a digital tenant ecosystem comprising the Aareon-powered Mieterportal (web and mobile app), the Immomio housing search platform, and a whistleblower system via Ratisbona Compliance. Its housing products span EOF (income-dependent) subsidized apartments, market-rate units, and specialized staff/student housing. The construction portfolio includes new developments (Baiersdorf, Spardorf, Weisendorf, Büchenbach), the Energiesprong serial renovation program combining energy-efficient facade renovation with modular rooftop additions, and the subsidiary GEWOLand GmbH expanding affordable housing to the surrounding county. Supplementary services include housing allowances (Wohngeld), apartment exchange programs, tenant council representation, repair/emergency services, e-mobility charging infrastructure, and fiber optic expansion to all apartments by 2030.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GEWOLand GmbH: Joint subsidiary of GEWOBAU Erlangen with surrounding municipalities for affordable housing development in the district of Erlangen-Höchstadt and surrounding communities.

Products and services

• EOF Subsidized Housing (Einkommensorientierte Förderung)

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings through serial renovation achieving KfW-Efficiency House 55 EE standard
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• M-netcoreTechnology or Integration · 8 September 2025Fiber optic partner for comprehensive broadband expansion. FTTH (Fiber to the Home) network rollout to all 9,000 GEWOBAU apartments by 2030. M-net is a subsidiary of Erlanger Stadtwerke (ESTW).
• TKI mbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 8 September 2025Telecommunications consulting firm that supported GEWOBAU with long-standing expertise in preparing tender documents for fiber and cable network expansion.
• sds architekten Sattler Deilke PartGmbBcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 5 June 2025Architecture firm responsible for designing new municipal administration building in Hemhofen (GEWOLand project) with focus on sustainability, climate protection, and community-oriented architecture.
• Projekt Bauart WohnInvest GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration · 7 May 2025Modular construction partner using Modulhauskonzept achieving EH 40 EE and EH 40 EE plus standards. Projects include Baiersdorf (52 units) and Weisendorf (17 units).
• Erlanger Stadtwerke AG (ESTW)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2025Strategic partnership for e-mobility infrastructure and energy supply. Installed DC fast charging station (150 kW), AC charging stations, and building connections. ESTW customers receive 25% discount on charging prices. Partnership includes photovoltaic integration.
• Carsharing Erlangen e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2025E-carsharing partner providing vehicle at Jaminstraße quarter parking garage for residents. Enables flexible mobility without private car ownership.
• belence energy GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration · 10 October 2024Innovative heating technology partner for ice storage system (Eisspeicher) at Röttenbach project. Developed and operates the 115m³ ice storage system combined with heat pump and solar absorbers for sustainable heating and cooling.
• Niersberger Wohn- und Anlagenbau GmbH & Co. KGcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 7 August 2024Construction partner for modular rooftop extensions in Energiesprong projects. Installing prefabricated modules with pre-installed electrical, plumbing, and heating systems on existing building rooftops to create additional affordable housing.
• ecoworks GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration · 9 July 2024Partner for serial renovation of apartment buildings. Completed renovation of 132 apartments in Heinrich-Hertz/Schwedlerstraße district to KfW-Efficiency House 55 EE standard using prefabricated timber frame facade elements. One of the largest serial renovation projects of its kind in Germany.
• PolarsterncoreTechnology or Integration · 4 July 2024Solar energy partner providing Mieterstrom (tenant electricity) model. PV systems on rooftops generate electricity for direct tenant consumption; additional supply from Polarstern when local generation insufficient. Tenants save 34% compared to conventional tariffs.
• Aareon Deutschland GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationCRM Portal and App provider for tenant management including digital communication, document management, and maintenance requests. Virtual assistant Neela integrated into portal.
• Immomio GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationHousing search platform widget enabling apartment search functionality on GEWOBAU website. Prospective tenants register and apply for apartments including EOF subsidized units.
• HOCH5 GmbH & Co. KGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWeb agency responsible for website design, layout, text, photography, illustration, and programming. Also involved in cookie consent management implementation.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Vonovia SE: Germany's largest residential landlord with ~500,000+ apartments. Comparable as a major German residential housing provider with broad portfolio, modernization programs, and digital tenant services — but privately-owned at scale rather than municipal, and operating nationally rather than regionally.
• Deutsche Wohnen SE: Major German residential landlord with ~150,000 apartments, focused on Berlin and other metropolitan areas. Comparable in scale of portfolio operations and modernization activity, but a private for-profit operator rather than municipal.
• LEG Immobilien SE: NRW-focused residential landlord with ~165,000 apartments. Comparable in German residential housing operations and modernization/digitization investments, though privately-owned and regionally concentrated in western Germany.

Direct peers

• Gewobag AG: Berlin's largest municipal housing company with ~75,000 apartments. Comparable in social mandate, city-owned structure, modernization/serial renovation program, and EOF-style subsidized housing offerings — though at substantially larger scale.
• GESOBAU AG: Berlin municipal housing company managing ~45,000 apartments. Comparable as a city-owned housing operator with active new construction, modernization, and tenant-service platform investments.
• GBW Bayerische Wohnungsbaugesellschaft: Bavaria-focused municipal housing company managing ~30,000 apartments across southern Bavaria. Directly comparable in regional focus, Bavarian housing promotion framework, EOF subsidy program participation, and mid-sized municipal operator profile.
• SAGA Siedlungs-Aktiengesellschaft Hamburg: Hamburg's municipal housing company managing ~140,000 apartments. Directly comparable in city-owned housing-company mandate, tenant portal/digital service stack, and construction/renovation activities for affordable housing — though at significantly larger scale.
• WBM Wohnungsbaugesellschaft Berlin-Mitte: Berlin-Mitte municipal housing company managing ~30,000 apartments. Comparable in city-owned GmbH structure, social mandate, and integrated tenant-services approach.
• Münchner Wohnungsbaugesellschaft (MW): Munich's municipal housing company managing ~30,000 apartments. Comparable as a Bavarian municipal housing operator with similar EOF subsidy participation, social mandate, and large-scale new construction activity.
• Nassauische Heimstätte Wohnungs- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft: Frankfurt-based municipal housing company with ~55,000 apartments. Closely comparable mid-sized-to-large German municipal operator profile, with similar social mandate, regional geographic concentration, and active new-construction/renovation pipeline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gewobau-erlangen
• Instagraminstagram.com/gewobau_erlangen

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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