VEINLAND

What VEINLAND does

VEINLAND GmbH is a German developer and manufacturer of type-approved hardware and software for maritime and industrial applications, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Seddiner See (Brandenburg), with additional production sites in Prenzlau and Blankenfelde-Mahlow and a Genshagen-based lighting subsidiary. The company's portfolio centers on marine electronics — NMEA 0183/IEC 61162 signal converters and expanders, modular DCU data control units, IEC 61162-460-compliant Ethernet gateways and managed switches, DNV type-approved UPS/power supplies, video/audio distribution equipment, and system-level solutions (Chartserver, VL-BNWAS, Inclinometer, 3D Sonar, Wind & Weather, Embedded PC). A notable recent addition is SAJO-Light, a GNSS spoofing and jamming observer launched in December 2025 that integrates with the company's 460-compliant gateway architecture. The maritime software stack includes the PIM (Performance Indicator Monitor) WebOffice system for vessel performance visualization.

VEINLAND's business model is built on direct enterprise sales of proprietary hardware (the primary revenue stream), supplemented by maritime software licensing (PIM), custom development and consulting, industrial/cPCI hardware sales, and, since the January 1, 2025 acquisition of FARD Lighting GmbH, LED and advertising lighting products. Pricing is quote-based with no public list pricing; products are sold via direct inquiry, callback requests, and field sales led by Managing Director Gerald Rynkowski and Sales Director Christoph Niendorf. The company serves shipping companies, shipyards, and system integrators globally (products deployed 'on a wide variety of ships worldwide') plus cross-industry customers in electrical engineering, sensor technology, logistics, and medical devices.

VEINLAND's competitive positioning is anchored in in-house development and manufacturing depth, regulatory certifications (ISO 9001:2015 via DNV; IEC 60945; IEC 61162-460; IACS UR E26/E27 compliance), and active participation in industry associations (Maritime Cluster Norddeutschland, VDMA Shipbuilding, CIRM, Allianz für Cybersicherheit). The company has been recognized for sustained R&D investment through the Stifterverband 'Innovative through Research' seal in 2020 and 2022, and has expanded its production capacity with EU co-financing at Prenzlau (April 2026). Geographic reach is pursued via international trade fairs (SMM Hamburg, Marintec China, Hannover Messe, Elmia Subcontractor) and WFBB-supported business delegations, signaling an ambition to scale beyond its current 11–50 employee base.

Name

VEINLAND

Legal name

VEINLAND GmbH

Website

https://veinland.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VEINLAND GmbH is a German developer and manufacturer of type-approved maritime electronics (NMEA converters, IEC 61162-460 gateways/switches, GNSS monitoring, power systems) and proprietary software, serving shipping companies, shipyards, and industrial customers worldwide from its Brandenburg production sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Electronics

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Marine Electrical Systems & Switchboards (IMAJAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electrical Engineering & Power Distribution (Generation, Switchboards, Cabling, Lighting) (IMAJAGAF), Digital Yard Infrastructure & Asset Monitoring (IoT, CMMS, Crane/Dock Monitoring) (IMAJALAM), Utilities & Power Infrastructure (Electrical Distribution, Compressed Air, Steam, Water) (IMAJALAJ), Production Design & Detailed Engineering (3D CAD, Drawings, BOM, Nesting) (IMAJAGAK)

Keywords

• Maritime electronics
• NMEA data converters
• Bridge navigation hardware
• Industrial embedded systems
• Maritime network security

Headquarters

HQ city

Potsdam

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Type-Approved Maritime Hardware Sales: VEINLAND manufactures and sells a broad portfolio of proprietary maritime electronics hardware including NMEA converters, network switches, gateways, power supplies, UPS systems, video/audio distribution equipment, and sensor systems. Products are type-approved (IEC 60945, IEC 61162-460, DNV) for maritime use. This is the primary revenue stream.
2. Maritime Software Licensing: The company develops and licenses proprietary software products including PIM WebOffice (Performance Indicator Monitor web-based system) and other monitoring software solutions for maritime performance indication and onboard data management.
3. Industrial & Custom Hardware Solutions: Cross-industry hardware and software solutions for electrical engineering, industrial electronics, sensor technology, logistics, medicine, and IT systems. Includes cPCI devices, custom circuit board development, panel building, CNC milling, and cable assembly.
4. FARD Lighting Products: Subsidiary FARD Lighting GmbH (acquired January 1, 2025) generates revenue from LED lighting technology, digital signage, and NEON technology solutions, primarily targeting industrial and advertising applications.
5. Custom Development & Consulting: VEINLAND provides individualized product development and system customization services for small businesses and private customers, developing electronic systems ranging from circuit boards to graphic displays. Technical planning, development, and production are delivered from a single source.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VEINLAND develops and manufactures type-approved maritime hardware (NMEA converters and interfaces, network/LAN switches, 460 Gateways, DCU data control units, power supplies/UPS, video/audio distribution, FARD lighting) and software such as PIM (Performance Indicator Monitor) and Chartserver for shipping companies, shipyards, and system integrators. The company also builds customized industrial hardware platforms including embedded PCs, cPCI devices, 3D sonar systems, inclinometers, and wind & weather systems. Offerings span standardized certified products through to fully customized engineering for clients in maritime navigation, marine cybersecurity, and industrial automation.

Product overview

VEINLAND GmbH offers a comprehensive portfolio of maritime and industrial electronics as a hardware-software integrated provider. The product ecosystem spans: (1) NMEA Converters & Interfaces for protocol translation between marine navigation devices; (2) DCU Data Control Units for modular data acquisition and distribution; (3) IEC 61162-460 compliant Network Components including the LAN24CH managed switch and 460 Gateway for secure maritime network architecture; (4) Power Supplies & UPS systems with DNV type approval; (5) Video & Audio distribution equipment; (6) the PIM Performance Indicator Monitor software system with WebOffice and onboard units; (7) System products including Chartserver, VL-BNWAS alarm system, Inclinometer, 3D Sonar Systems, Wind & Weather System, and Embedded PC; (8) SAJO-Light for GNSS spoofing/jamming detection. The company also provides industrial cPCI devices and, since January 2025, the FARD Lighting subsidiary for LED and advertising technology. Products are designed for in-house development and manufacturing with high production depth, serving both maritime (type-approved) and industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FARD Lighting: LED technology, digital signage, and neon technology lighting solutions, acquired as a subsidiary of VEINLAND in September 2023.
• VEINLAND Mechanical Center (VLMC)

Products and services

• NMEA Converters & Interfaces Type-approved hardware devices for converting and interfacing NMEA navigation sensor data on board commercial vessels, used by shipyards and shipowners integrating navigation, bridge, and onboard systems.
• DCU Data Control Unit Modular data control unit for acquiring and distributing sensor and system data on board vessels, used by shipyards and integrators building integrated bridge and onboard monitoring systems.
• Network / LAN Switches Type-approved Ethernet LAN switches designed for maritime onboard networking and bridge data distribution, intended for shipyards, shipowners, and system integrators.
• 460 Gateway (IEC 61162-460 Navigation Network Security) Maritime gateway devices that provide IEC 61162-460 compliant network segmentation and security between navigation networks and other ship networks, used by shipyards and shipowners requiring certified navigation cybersecurity.
• Power Supplies & UPS Maritime-grade power supplies and uninterruptible power supplies for bridge and onboard systems, used by shipowners, shipyards, and system integrators requiring reliable DC power for navigation electronics.
• Video & Audio Distribution Onboard video and audio distribution hardware for commercial vessels including cabins, public areas, and bridge-adjacent spaces, supplied to shipyards and shipowners.
• Performance Indicator Monitor (PIM) System Bridge performance indicator software that visualizes and monitors navigation and operational KPIs onboard vessels, used by shipowners and bridge crews for situational awareness and reporting.
• Chartserver Chartserver software for centralized distribution and management of electronic navigational charts onboard vessels, used by shipowners and bridge system integrators.
• VL-BNWAS (Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System) Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System hardware/software combination that monitors bridge watch presence and alerts the crew when attention to navigational duties lapses, sold to shipowners and shipyards for IMO-required compliance.
• SAJO-Light – Spoofing and Jamming Observer GNSS interference monitoring solution that detects and observes GPS spoofing and jamming events, sold to maritime and industrial customers needing resilience against GNSS signal manipulation.
• FARD Lighting Professional lighting products for ships and industrial applications, supplied to shipyards, shipowners, and industrial customers as part of VEINLAND's lighting portfolio acquired into the company.
• Embedded PC Embedded industrial PC platforms used by industrial customers, system integrators, and private technical buyers for customized automation, measurement, and control applications.
• cPCI Devices CompactPCI hardware devices for industrial and naval applications, supplied to system integrators and industrial customers building ruggedized computing and control systems.
• 3D Sonar Systems 3D sonar measurement systems for industrial and maritime customers requiring underwater or volumetric sonar imaging, supplied as part of VEINLAND's custom measurement hardware line.
• Inclinometer Inclinometer measurement device used by industrial customers to monitor tilt and angular position of structures, machines, and vessels.
• Wind & Weather System Wind and weather measurement system for industrial and maritime applications, supplied to customers requiring localized meteorological and wind sensing.
• Custom Development Services for Industrial, Small Businesses & Private Customers Bespoke engineering service for industrial clients, small businesses, and private customers requiring customized electronics, embedded platforms, and measurement solutions tailored to their specific use cases.

Quantifiable outcome

• Type-approved products accepted by classification societies for IEC 61162-460 compliant navigation networks (satisfying IACS UR E26/E27 requirements)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• WFBB – Wirtschaftsförderung Land BrandenburgminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 April 2026VEINLAND participated in the WFBB-organized business delegation to Copenhagen and Malmö (Denmark/Sweden) from April 13–16, 2026. The delegation explored new markets, partnerships, and innovation ecosystems in the Øresund region including the Medicon Valley cluster.
• FARD Lighting GmbHcoreOthers · 1 January 2025FARD Lighting GmbH was acquired by VEINLAND GmbH as of January 1, 2025. The company specializes in LED lighting technology, digital signage, and NEON technology. FARD Lighting operates from its location in Genshagen, Germany, and continues to serve the industrial and advertising lighting markets under the VEINLAND umbrella. Renovation work was undertaken at the Genshagen facility after the acquisition.
• University of RostockminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVEINLAND collaborates with the University of Rostock on the Warnowstromer project — a ferry of the future initiative. The partnership focuses on developing and testing next-generation ferry technology, combining VEINLAND's maritime electronics expertise with the university's research capabilities.
• Germany Scholarships (Deutschlandstipendium) – University of PotsdamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVEINLAND sponsors university scholarships for outstanding students at the University of Potsdam. Supported students include Tatjana Velikanov, Michael Vesper, Valentin Wagnitz (business informatics), and Constantin Kühne (data engineering). The company participates in annual scholarship ceremonies and hosts students for company visits.
• Technical University of Applied Sciences WildauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVEINLAND hosts visits for students and faculty from TH Wildau, including participation in barbecue events and knowledge exchange alongside other university partners.
• Technische Hochschule BrandenburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVEINLAND participates in joint events with TH Brandenburg students, including knowledge exchange and networking activities alongside other university partners.
• Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVEINLAND participates in BTU Transfer Day events on IT security and campus-X-change recruiting fairs. Managing Director Gerald Rynkowski has delivered lectures and shared expertise on cybersecurity topics at BTU.
• Maritime Cluster NorddeutschlandminorOthersVEINLAND is a member of the Maritime Cluster Norddeutschland (North German Maritime Cluster), a regional network supporting maritime industry collaboration and business development in northern Germany.
• VDMA – Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und AnlagenbauerminorOthersVEINLAND is a member of the VDMA Shipbuilding and Offshore Suppliers division, the leading trade association for mechanical engineering in Germany.
• CIRM – Comite International Radio-MaritimeminorOthersVEINLAND is a member of CIRM, the International Radio-Maritime Committee, which coordinates maritime radio and navigation matters internationally.
• DNVcoreOthersDNV serves as the certification body for VEINLAND's ISO 9001:2015 quality management system and type-approval testing of maritime products. VEINLAND products carry DNV type-approval designations.
• Webwerkstatt | Digital SolutionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebwerkstatt provides technical support and web development services for VEINLAND's corporate and careers websites.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Garmin Marine: Global marine electronics brand covering chartplotters, radar, sonar, and integrated bridge systems. Overlaps with VEINLAND in marine navigation interface and onboard data distribution, though Garmin spans consumer through commercial marine.
• Wärtsilä: Global marine technology leader covering propulsion, automation, navigation, and voyage optimization. Overlaps with VEINLAND in maritime electronics and ship automation, but Wärtsilä sells broad integrated solutions rather than VEINLAND's specialized cybersecurity gateways and NMEA interface products.
• Raymarine (Teledyne FLIR): Marine electronics vendor for navigation, sonar, and communications with type-approved commercial product lines. Comparable to VEINLAND's navigation interface and bridge video/audio distribution offerings, though Raymarine is primarily leisure-focused.
• Navico (Simrad, Lowrance, B&G): Large marine electronics brand group producing navigation, sonar, and bridge systems for commercial and leisure vessels. Comparable to VEINLAND in marine navigation interface and bridge equipment categories, though Navico is more consumer/leisure-skewed and far larger.
• ABB Marine & Ports: Supplies automation, propulsion, and digital solutions for ships and ports, including onboard cybersecurity and network infrastructure. Comparable to VEINLAND's OT network segmentation and IEC 61162-460 gateway product category within the broader ABB portfolio.

Direct peers

• Maretron: Specialist in NMEA 2000 networking products and onboard vessel monitoring, directly comparable to VEINLAND's NMEA converters, DCU modular data acquisition, and PIM performance monitoring offerings for maritime operators.
• SAM Electronics (L3Harris): Supplier of integrated bridge, navigation, and communications electronics for commercial shipping and naval vessels. Competes directly with VEINLAND in type-approved bridge network and navigation data distribution hardware for shipyards and shipping operators.
• Navmaster: Specialized NMEA interface, multiplexer, and marine navigation data product supplier serving commercial and leisure markets. Closely comparable to VEINLAND's NMEA converter, expander, and bridge data distribution hardware portfolio.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Major supplier of integrated bridge systems, navigation, automation, and cybersecurity solutions for commercial vessels. VEINLAND's IEC 61162-460 gateways and NMEA converters compete in overlapping bridge network and navigation data categories, though Kongsberg operates at far greater scale and system-integration depth.

Emerging players

• Nautibus: Smaller vendor of maritime IT and network infrastructure products for onboard systems. Comparable to VEINLAND's LAN24CH managed switch and 460 Gateway cybersecurity hardware aimed at shipyard and shipping-company IT/OT integration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 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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