Bonn Consulting Group

What Bonn Consulting Group does

Bonn Consulting Group GmbH is a Bonn, Germany-based technology consulting and software development firm founded in 2001. Operating with approximately 30 staff, the company serves enterprise clients in three primary verticals — Food & Agriculture, Energy, and Supply Chain — through a portfolio of management consulting, custom software development (mobile, web, platforms, data, IoT applications), cybersecurity and ISO 27001 testing services, and AI/Big Data engagements. The GTM is direct enterprise field sales, with delivery conducted primarily on a 100% remote basis. Named clients include dena (German Energy Agency), BMWi (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action), Catena-X, Veltins, IFOK, Charité, and BRS.

The company's technical core is what it markets as "Synchronized Hybrid Data Platforms" — data-driven systems combining machine learning, data science, OCR, IoT, and cybersecurity frameworks, with active participation in Gaia-X and IDSA-compliant European data space initiatives and the Catena-X automotive data ecosystem. Its flagship proprietary product is emPAI, a BAFA-listed energy management software with AI prediction modules that qualifies buyers for German government subsidies, representing the company's primary recurring-revenue asset beyond professional services.

The revenue model is predominantly professional services — consulting, custom software, cybersecurity, and AI/Big Data projects — supplemented by a nascent subscription/recurring stream from emPAI. No public pricing is disclosed; engagements appear quote-based and tender-driven, with an internal Tender Management function indicating pursuit of public-sector and large enterprise RFPs. The leadership team comprises Johannes Bernhardt (CEO), Jan Redlich (CTO), Hans-Joachim Groß (CoO), and Dennis Nissen (Head of Experience Design). The company self-reports >30% annual growth, >50 completed projects, and processes of approximately 50 million data points per day across its engagements.

Name

Bonn Consulting Group

Legal name

Bonn Consulting Group GmbH

Website

https://bonnconsulting.group

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bonn Consulting Group GmbH is a Bonn, Germany-based technology consulting and software firm serving enterprise clients in Food & Agriculture, Energy, and Supply Chain through management consulting, custom software, cybersecurity, and AI/Big Data services, plus its BAFA-listed emPAI energy management software product.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Consulting Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Software Publishers (513210), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Other Management Consulting Services (541618)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Data, Analytics & AI Consulting (BPAHAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Managed Services (BPAEADAJ), Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM), Cloud Compliance, Audit & Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM/GRC) (HDABAHAI), Model Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Platforms (HDAAAKAA), EHS Management Systems & ISO Consulting (ISO 14001/45001) (BPAHAJAF)

Keywords

• Technology consulting services
• Cybersecurity consulting
• Data platform engineering
• Energy management software
• Digital transformation advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Bonn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Management Consulting: Core consulting services including digitalization strategies, standardization, post-merger integration, and project management. Provides high-margin professional services to enterprise clients.
2. Software Development: Custom software development including mobile applications, web applications, platforms, data applications, and IoT applications. Delivered as projects or potentially recurring engagements.
3. Cybersecurity & Testing Services: Cybersecurity concepts, penetration testing, crisis management, and ISO 27001 compliance services.
4. AI & Big Data Services: Machine learning, data science, and data architecture services including Gaia-X data spaces implementation and data pipeline development.
5. Energy Management Software (emPAI): BAFA-listed energy management software product that qualifies for government funding programs. Potential SaaS or license revenue stream.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bonn Consulting Group delivers management consulting, custom software development, cybersecurity, and AI & Big Data services to enterprise and government clients in Germany, specializing in synchronized hybrid data platforms for the Food & Agriculture, Energy, and Supply Chain sectors. The firm also sells emPAI, a BAFA-listed proprietary energy management software with AI-powered prediction modules that reduces energy costs and qualifies buyers for German government funding.

Product overview

Bonn Consulting Group operates as a consulting and software development firm offering a hybrid portfolio of professional services and proprietary software products. Their core offerings span Management Consulting, Software Development (Mobile, Web, Platforms, Data, IoT Applications), Cybersecurity & Testing, and AI & Big Data solutions. Their flagship product is empAI, a BAFA-listed energy management software. The company specializes in developing data-driven systems using cutting-edge AI, with approximately 30 staff members, over 50 projects completed, and processing around 50 million data points per day across their various engagements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• emPAi: Energy management software listed on BAFA as eligible software solution for energy management systems. AI-powered energy prediction modules.

Products and services

• emPAI Energy Management Software Proprietary BAFA-listed energy management software that uses AI prediction modules to help enterprises reduce energy costs and qualify for German government energy management funding programs.
• Management Consulting Strategic consulting services covering digitalization strategies, standardization, post-merger integration, and project management for enterprise and government clients.
• Custom Software Development Project-based custom software development across mobile applications, web applications, platforms, data applications, and IoT applications for enterprise clients.
• Cybersecurity and Testing Services Cybersecurity concepts, penetration testing, crisis management, and ISO 27001 compliance services for enterprises, including critical infrastructure protection.
• AI and Big Data Services Machine learning, data science, Gaia-X data space implementation, data architecture, and data pipeline development services for enterprises.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy cost reduction through BAFA-listed emPAI software with eligible funding
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Catena-XcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive participation in Catena-X automotive data ecosystem - a standardized, cross-company data space for the automotive industry. Bonn Consulting Group contributes to data space development and supply chain optimization within this European network.
• Gaia-XcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in multiple Gaia-X compliant data rooms. Gaia-X is a European initiative for cloud sovereignty and data infrastructure. The company contributes to building cloud-sovereign data spaces for European industries.
• IDSA (International Data Spaces Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in IDSA-compliant data rooms. The International Data Spaces Association provides reference architecture for secure, sovereign data exchange. Company implements IDSA standards in their data solutions.
• BAFA (Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control)coreOthersBAFA has officially listed Bonn Consulting Group's emPAI energy management software as eligible for government funding programs under energy management system subsidies. This certification enables customers to access funding for the company's software solution.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GFT Technologies: German-headquartered IT consulting and software firm with data, AI, and digital transformation practices — comparable in service mix but materially larger in revenue and headcount.
• msg systems: Larger German IT consultancy with a broad portfolio including cybersecurity, data, and industry solutions. A scaled incumbent that competes for the same enterprise and public-sector clients.
• T-Systems: Deutsche Telekom's enterprise IT arm providing consulting, cloud, and cybersecurity services across Germany — a scaled competitor for Bonn Consulting Group's public-sector and Gaia-X-oriented engagements.
• adesso SE: Publicly listed German IT services firm with deep consulting and software development capabilities across industries. Comparable in service mix but materially larger in scale.
• Capgemini Invent (Germany): Global consulting and digital transformation player with a sizable German practice covering strategy, AI, and cybersecurity. Competes for the same enterprise transformation deals as Bonn Consulting Group.

Direct peers

• iteratec GmbH: Munich-based IT consultancy of comparable size focused on software development, AI, and digital transformation — direct overlap with Bonn Consulting Group's technology consulting and software development offerings.
• Senacor Technologies: German IT consultancy focused on data, AI, and digital platform engineering for banks, insurers, and industrial firms. Comparable size and tech-oriented consulting profile.
• codecentric AG: German IT consultancy specializing in software engineering, cloud, and data/AI services. Similar mid-size profile and overlapping service portfolio in custom software development and AI/data consulting.
• mgm technology partners: Mid-sized German software and consulting firm with security and data expertise; serves public-sector and enterprise clients with similar verticals to Bonn Consulting Group.
• Zühlke Group: European (DACH-origin) tech consultancy delivering software engineering, data, and AI services. Similar cross-industry model with strong regulated-vertical exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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