4medien

What 4medien does

4medien is a Berlin-based IT systemhaus (IT services and infrastructure provider) founded in 2007 by Martin Forchheim and operating as a GmbH & Co. KG. The company serves mid-sized businesses (Mittelstand) primarily in the Berlin and Brandenburg region, with a narrow but durable specialization in broadcast and radio technology that has produced reference engagements with public broadcasters including rbb, WDR, and Deutschlandradio. Headcount is small, on the order of 7 to 10 employees, and the firm is founder-led with no disclosed external funding or ownership change.

The portfolio combines classic IT-systemhaus offerings — IT consulting, hardware resale (Lenovo, HP, Microsoft 365 and related enterprise SKUs visible in published pricing), IT-Notdienst 24/7 emergency support, and a virtual-office / cloud workplace line — with the broadcast-engineering service line that distinguishes 4medien from generic resellers in the region. The company is registered as an IHK Ausbildungsbetrieb, indicating an apprenticeship pipeline, and maintains a public website listing reference customers and product modules rather than relying solely on direct sales.

The business model is a mix of recurring managed services, project-based IT consulting, and hardware resale with disclosed SKU pricing, served predominantly through local on-site relationships in Berlin and Brandenburg. The broadcast vertical adds a higher-value, project-based revenue stream anchored to a small set of large public-sector clients, while the Mittelstand base provides volume but smaller average contract values. There is no evidence of geographic expansion beyond the home region, no indication of significant headcount growth, and no public revenue disclosure.

Name

4medien

Legal name

4medien GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://4medien.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

4medien is a Berlin-based IT systemhaus founded in 2007 by Martin Forchheim, delivering managed IT services, hardware resale, and broadcast-engineering support to mid-sized businesses and public broadcasters in the Berlin-Brandenburg region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Services and Consulting: Core revenue from IT consulting, implementation, and managed services for mid-sized businesses. Includes long-term support contracts, 24/7 availability services, and project-based engagements.
2. Hardware and Software Sales: Sale of hardware (servers, computers, mobile devices) and software as part of complete IT solutions. Various payment models including direct purchase, financing, leasing, and operator model (technology rental with service).
3. 24/7 IT Emergency Service: Round-the-clock IT support and emergency services with optional individual response time guarantees for enterprise clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

4medien is a full-service IT Systemhaus that plans, implements, and manages complete IT infrastructure for small and medium-sized businesses in Berlin and Brandenburg. The company delivers IT consulting, network and server systems, structured cabling, virtual office and mobile working solutions, broadcast studio infrastructure, conference technology, IT relocation, and 24/7 support and emergency services. Offerings span hardware/software procurement (with financing, leasing, and operator/equipment rental models) alongside long-term managed service contracts.

Product overview

4medien is an IT system house and managed service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of IT solutions for small to medium enterprises in Berlin and Brandenburg. The core offering consists of IT-Service Berlin and IT-Systemhaus services, supported by specialized modules including IT-Beratung (consulting), IT-Support (technical support), IT-Notdienst (24/7 emergency response), IT-Umzug (relocation), IT-Verkabelung (structured cabling), Konferenztechnik (conference technology), Broadcast (radio/broadcast services), and Workflow (process optimization). The company positions itself as a full-service provider handling everything from initial analysis and concept development through implementation, training, and ongoing maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IT Systemhaus (Full-Service IT Infrastructure) Core offering covering complete design, planning, implementation, and long-term management of corporate IT environments including network solutions, hardware setup, and ongoing technical support for small to medium enterprises.
• IT-Beratung (IT Consulting and Concept Development) IT consulting services covering needs analysis, conception, and implementation planning for customized technology solutions, including virtual office, client management, server systems, network security, cloud backup, WiFi, hardware selection, and installation.
• IT-Support Technical support services providing troubleshooting, maintenance, and ongoing assistance for installed IT systems as part of 24/7 service contracts.
• IT-Notdienst (24/7 IT Emergency Service) 24/7 emergency IT response service with guaranteed reaction times for urgent technical issues and system failures, available 365 days a year.
• IT-Umzug (IT Relocation) IT relocation services including hardware assessment, secure transport, reinstallation, and re-networking of all computer workstations at new business locations.
• IT-Verkabelung (Structured Cabling) Structured cabling services for office networks, including planning, installation, documentation, and testing of physical network infrastructure forming the foundation of the IT environment.
• Konferenztechnik (Conference Technology) Conference technology solutions including audiovisual equipment, multilingual interpretation support systems, broadcasting capabilities, and event technical management.
• Broadcast (Radio Station Infrastructure) Full-service broadcast infrastructure for radio stations including studio setup, send automation, news systems, audio editing, archiving, music planning, advertising management, mobile outside broadcast units, and 24/7 technical support.
• Workflow (Business Process Optimization) Business process optimization services including system analysis, hardware/software selection, implementation, staff training, and ongoing maintenance, delivered alongside hardware/software procurement.
• Hardware and Software Procurement Resale of hardware (servers, computers, mobile devices) and software as part of complete IT solutions, offered with payment models including direct purchase, financing, leasing, and operator/equipment rental (Technikmiete).

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ workstations set up and configured
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bechtle AG: Europe's largest IT systemhaus with full coverage of IT services, infrastructure, and managed services. Operates nationwide across Germany and competes with 4medien for Mittelstand accounts, though from a vastly broader portfolio and scale.
• Allgeier SE: Munich-listed IT services group covering managed services, IT consulting, and infrastructure. Competes with 4medien for Mittelstand and enterprise customers, particularly in Berlin/Brandenburg, with broader portfolio coverage.
• Computacenter plc: UK-headquartered but with major German operations providing managed services, workplace, and infrastructure. Competes for the same Mittelstand contracts as 4medien with much larger delivery capacity and enterprise SLAs.

Direct peers

• NetPlans GmbH: German IT systemhaus providing infrastructure, cloud, managed services, and 24/7 support to mid-sized companies. Closely comparable to 4medien in size, mid-market orientation, and full-service IT-Systemhaus positioning.
• ACP Holding AG: Hamburg-based IT systemhaus group with strong Mittelstand and SMB focus across Germany. Offers IT consulting, infrastructure, managed services, and 24/7 support — a near-parallel operating model to 4medien, with a comparable emphasis on long-term managed-service contracts.
• Lawo AG: German manufacturer and systems integrator specializing in broadcast and audio production technology for radio and TV stations. Directly comparable to 4medien's broadcast specialism, particularly for public broadcasters in the DACH region.
• iteratec GmbH: Munich-based IT consultancy and systemhaus offering infrastructure consulting, managed services, and 24/7 support to mid-sized German enterprises. Comparable to 4medien on the IT-Beratung and managed-services axes.
• Broadcast Solutions GmbH: German specialist in broadcast systems integration covering radio and TV studios, outside broadcast vehicles, and newsroom systems. Directly comparable to 4medien's broadcast niche serving German public broadcasters.
• SHD System-Haus-Dresden GmbH: Regional German IT systemhaus providing IT infrastructure, managed services, and 24/7 support to mid-sized and enterprise customers. Comparable regional full-service model to 4medien, also operating as a privately held Mittelstand-focused provider.
• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH: German IT systemhaus headquartered in Wiesbaden with a similar Mittelstand-focused business model — full-service IT infrastructure, managed services, and 24/7 support. Directly comparable to 4medien in offering mix and customer segment, though operating at substantially larger scale nationally.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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