JPBerlin

What JPBerlin does

JPBerlin is a Berlin-based internet services provider founded in 1989, originally by Junge Presse Berlin e.V., and operated since 1992 by Peer Heinlein and the Heinlein group. Since 1 January 2021, the platform has been legally operated by Heinlein Hosting GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Heinlein Support GmbH that also runs the mailbox.org brand. JPBerlin offers a unified Linux/Open Source stack of web hosting (PHP 8, MySQL, Apache), email (Roundcube webmail with PGP/Mailvelope support and full SPF/DKIM/DMARC authentication), domain registration across global TLDs, and an ilpostino/Mailman-based mailing list system described as one of Europe's largest with 6,000+ email distributors. Infrastructure runs in two independent ISO 27001-certified Berlin data centers with TÜV-tested physical security, redundant power and cooling, BCIX peering, DDoS protection, and 100% green electricity.

Name

JPBerlin

Legal name

Heinlein Hosting GmbH

Website

https://jpberlin.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JPBerlin is a Berlin-based, Linux/Open Source internet services provider founded in 1989, offering web hosting, email, mailing lists, and domain registration for politically engaged individuals, NGOs, civil society organizations, and German SMBs with an emphasis on privacy and GDPR compliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Web Hosting Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Email Authentication & Domain Protection (DMARC/SPF/DKIM) (HDADAKAC)

Keywords

• Web hosting services
• Email hosting
• Mailing list management
• Domain registration
• Linux server hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. Web Hosting Services: Monthly subscription-based web hosting packages providing webspace, email accounts, mailing lists, and databases. Billed semi-annually in advance with pricing tiers based on customer type (non-profit, private, small org, large org).
2. Domain Registration: Annual domain registration fees for .de, .com/.net/.org, and other TLDs, added to base hosting account.
3. Additional Storage and Services: Additional webspace (€2 per 10 GB/month), mail storage (€1 per 10 GB/month), databases (€1 per database/month), and database storage (€1 per GB/month).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

JPBerlin provides shared web hosting, email, mailing list management (Mailman-based), and domain registration services targeted at politically engaged individuals, NGOs, civic organizations, and small-to-medium businesses in Germany. Services run on Linux/Open Source infrastructure (PHP, MySQL, Apache, Roundcube) hosted in two ISO 27001-certified data centers in Berlin, with a strong emphasis on privacy, GDPR compliance, and ad-free operation.

Product overview

JPBerlin is a German political internet service provider founded in 1989, operated by Heinlein Support GmbH. The company offers a unified hosting platform combining web hosting (with PHP, MySQL databases, and DDoS protection), email services (via Roundcube webmail and standard protocols), and mailing list management (Mailman-based, one of Europe's largest systems with over 6,000 lists). The product portfolio also includes domain registration, free Let's Encrypt SSL certificates, and the Mehlform contact form tool. All services are hosted on redundant data centers in Berlin using Linux and Open Source technology, with a focus on privacy, no advertising, and DSGVO compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• JPBerlin Webhosting Shared web hosting service providing web space, PHP support, MySQL databases, secure FTP access, and DDoS protection, hosted on redundant Linux servers in Berlin data centers. Targeted at private users, organizations, and business customers.
• JPBerlin Mailinglisten (Mailman) Email distribution list service powered by Mailman software, one of Europe's largest with over 6,000 active email distribution lists supporting up to millions of recipients with moderation and newsletter capabilities.
• JPBerlin Email Service (with Roundcube Webmail) Email hosting service with browser-based Roundcube webmail supporting multiple layouts, contact management, Mailvelope PGP encryption, and IMAP/POP3/SMTP access with SSL/TLS encryption, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC support.
• Domain Registration & Management Registration and management of domain names including .de, .com, .net, .org, .biz, .info and most other global TLDs, with free DNS service and subdomain configuration.

Quantifiable outcome

• One of Europe's largest mailing list systems with over 6,000 email distributors
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Manitu: German hosting provider focused on privacy, green energy, and personal service — a near-twin of JPBerlin's positioning. Competes head-to-head for the same values-driven German SMB and private-customer segment.
• Alfahosting: German hosting provider offering shared hosting, domains, email, and managed WordPress to SMBs. Direct competitor in the German PHP/MySQL hosting category.
• All-Inkl: Privately held German shared hosting and domain provider serving SMBs and private customers with PHP/MySQL stacks. Comparable in target market and product scope, but lacks JPBerlin's explicit political/privacy positioning.
• Posteo: Berlin-based, privacy-focused, ad-free email provider with green electricity and strong GDPR posture. Comparable to JPBerlin's email offering (and to sister brand mailbox.org) on philosophy and target buyer.
• Netcup: German hosting and virtual server provider owned by Anexia, offering shared hosting, vServers, and dedicated servers. Overlaps directly with JPBerlin on the German SMB/shared hosting segment.
• mailbox.org: Sister brand also operated by Heinlein Hosting GmbH, offering privacy-focused email and office productivity. Operates on the same Berlin infrastructure and shares the GDPR/privacy/100% green electricity value proposition, making it the closest direct comparable for the privacy hosting model.
• united-domains: Starnberg-based German domain registrar and hosting provider owned by United Internet/IONOS group. Directly comparable on domain registration and adjacent shared hosting services.
• Hetzner Online: Large German hosting and dedicated server provider with data centers in Germany and Finland. Competes directly with JPBerlin on Linux shared hosting, mail, and domains, but at significantly greater scale and lower price points.

Broad incumbents

• OVHcloud: Europe's largest cloud and dedicated infrastructure provider, with strong presence in Germany. Competes with JPBerlin on hosting, email, and domains while offering a far broader cloud portfolio across geographies.
• IONOS (1&1): Germany's largest hosting provider and a broad incumbent offering domains, shared hosting, email, cloud servers, and managed WordPress across Europe and the U.S. Competes with JPBerlin on the SMB and private-customer tail, with vastly broader product breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

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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