Ontaris

What Ontaris does

Ontaris GmbH & Co. KG is a founder-owned German software company headquartered in Wuppertal, founded in 1994 by Stefan Orth and Martin Schüßler. The company develops specialized compliance and documentation software for highly regulated industries, with its core portfolio built around three products: the Sprengmittel Lagerbuch (an electronic explosives stock book for EU Track & Trace compliance under Directives 2008/43/EC and 2012/4/EU, used by manufacturers, dealers, service providers, and end users), the Elektronisches Kriegswaffenbuch (eKWB) for digital war-weapons documentation under the German KrWaffKontrG — described as the industry standard in Germany — and the Kampfmittel Lagerbuch for unexploded-ordnance clearance, disposal, and destruction tracking. The technical stack centers on a proprietary KALEO27.C rugged Windows 10/11 tablet running Microsoft SQL Server, integrated with high-density barcode scanners (Zebra DS3678 HD, Datalogic, Panmobil) for field-data capture on explosive materials.

The go-to-market is enterprise field sales with named account managers per product line: Martin Schüßler owns Explosives Stock Book and eKWB sales, Stefan Orth owns Healthcare/go4cognition, and Claudia Tust manages Training. Distribution is direct, with no reseller or channel network identified. Marketing is concentrated in industry events (Informationstagung Sprengtechnik, the eKWB Anwendertreffen user meetings), LinkedIn/YouTube content, and a download center; an AI chatbot was added in March 2025 for 24/7 support. Revenue comes from a mix of software licenses (perpetual or subscription), recurring maintenance contracts, hardware sales (KALEO tablets and scanners sold as bundled solutions), and professional services including IT training and consulting. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company also operates a sub-brand, go4cognition, addressing healthcare and ambient-assisted-living software, and runs a separate training business delivering Microsoft Office, Mac, and specialized IT courses in German, English, French, and Italian. Named customers include SSE Group Europe, MHI Unternehmensgruppe, maxit Baustoffe, Zement- und Kalkwerke Otterbein, Adient, Walbusch, Rheinische Post Media Group, and HECTAS. The firm is privately held by the two co-founders with no external institutional investors or funding rounds disclosed.

Name

Ontaris

Legal name

Ontaris GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://ontaris.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ontaris GmbH & Co. KG is a Wuppertal-based German software firm, founded in 1994, that develops specialized compliance and documentation software — the Sprengmittel Lagerbuch (explosives stock book), the eKWB (electronic war weapons book), and the Kampfmittel Lagerbuch — for explosives, defense, and unexploded-ordnance operators regulated under EU and German law, and also delivers enterprise IT training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regulatory Compliance Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAEALAL

Explosives Storage, Transport & Compliance Services

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Explosives & Propellants

SECONDARYIMABAOAM

Defense Software, Mission Applications & Open Architecture (MOSA) Systems

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Defense Systems and Technologies

Keywords

• Regulatory compliance software
• Explosives inventory software
• War weapons documentation software
• Track and trace software
• Rugged tablet hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Wuppertal

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses: Sale of software licenses for Explosives Stock Book, eKWB, and Kampfmittel Lagerbuch. Perpetual or subscription-based licensing with maintenance contracts.
2. Software Maintenance: Ongoing maintenance contracts providing version updates, technical support, and bug fixes. Customers with maintenance contracts receive version 2.x free of charge.
3. Hardware Sales: Sale of rugged tablet PCs (KALEO series), barcode scanners (Zebra, Datalogic, Panmobil), and accessories for field use in regulated environments.
4. Training and Consulting: Professional training services including seminar fees for computer courses (Microsoft Office, etc.), war weapons accounting training, and consulting services. Cancellation policies apply with percentage-based fees.
5. Technical Support: Support services including remote maintenance via AnyDesk, phone support hotline (+49 202 37155 445), and email support ([email protected]). Availability Monday-Friday 08:00-17:00.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ontaris develops, sells and supports specialized compliance software and rugged hardware for highly regulated industries in German-speaking markets. Its core business is the Sprengmittel Lagerbuch (electronic explosives stock book) for EU Track and Trace compliance, the Elektronisches Kriegswaffenbuch (eKWB) for German War Weapons Control Act (KrWaffKontrG) documentation, and the Kampfmittel Lagerbuch for unexploded ordnance clearance and disposal, delivered alongside KALEO rugged tablets and integrated barcode scanners. The company also provides Microsoft Office and IT training courses to corporate clients and operates the go4cognition brand for healthcare and ambient assisted living software.

Product overview

Ontaris is a software company offering specialized solutions for regulated industries with high documentation and traceability requirements. The product portfolio centers on three core software products: (1) Sprengmittel Lagerbuch (Explosives Stock Book) - an electronic inventory management system for explosives compliance with EU Track and Trace directives, supporting users, dealers, manufacturers, and service providers; (2) Elektronisches Kriegswaffenbuch (eKWB) - a digital war weapons book for compliance with German war weapons control legislation; and (3) Kampfmittel Lagerbuch (Ordnance Stock Book) - for unexploded ordnance clearance and disposal operations. The company also provides dedicated hardware tablets (KALEO series), barcode scanners (Zebra, Datalogic, Panmobil), and IT training services. Products support compliance with explosives law and Track & Trace regulations through integrated hardware-software solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• go4cognition: Healthcare software solution for cognitive health and ambient assisted living (AAL) technologies
• Sprengmittel Lagerbuch
• Kriegswaffenkontrolle (eKWB)

Products and services

• Sprengmittel Lagerbuch (Explosives Stock Book) Electronic stock book software for explosives that complies with the EU Track and Trace Directive (2008/43/EC and 2012/4/EU). Supports manufacturers, dealers, service providers, and end users (e.g., quarries, pits, demolition companies, powder dealers) in documenting explosive materials inventory, movements, and consumption while meeting legal documentation requirements. Available in version 2.2 with a modern interface.
• Elektronisches Kriegswaffenbuch (eKWB) Digital war weapons book software that supports German companies and authorities in the legally compliant management of war weapons records under the Kriegswaffenkontrollgesetz (KrWaffKontrG). Described by Ontaris as the industry standard for the electronic war weapons book. Available in versions 2.0 and 3.0.
• Kampfmittel Lagerbuch (Ordnance Stock Book) Stock book software for unexploded ordnance clearance, disposal and destruction operations. Tracks ordnance from discovery, through interim storage, to final destruction, and handles bulk materials, small ammunition quantities and individual large ammunition.
• Computer Courses / IT Training Professional IT training services in Microsoft Office, Mac, Google G Suite, Atlassian products, ChatGPT, Agile methods and other software tools for beginners to advanced users. Courses delivered at Ontaris seminar rooms or on-site at customer premises, in German, English, French and Italian.
• KALEO27.C TabletPC Current-generation rugged tablet PC for use with Ontaris Explosives Stock Book software. Runs Windows 10 or 11, 8GB RAM, 256GB hard disk, with Bluetooth 4 or higher for scanner integration. Designed for field use in regulated environments.
• KALEO27.B TabletPC Older-generation rugged tablet PC for use with the Ontaris Explosives Stock Book software in field conditions.
• KALEO36.A TabletPC Robust 360-degree tablet with detachable keyboard for use with Ontaris software solutions in production environments.
• KALEO42.A Panel PC Robust panel PC designed for production environments and fixed installation running Ontaris software solutions.
• Lagerbuch für Pulverhändler (Stock Book for Powder Dealers) Specialized module of the Sprengmittel Lagerbuch designed specifically for powder dealers to address their unique inventory tracking and regulatory compliance requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• EU Track & Trace compliance for explosives
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• BDSV (Bundesverband der Deutschen Sicherheits- und Verteidigungsindustrie)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Ontaris became an active member of BDSV (German Security and Defense Industry Association) in September 2025. BDSV represents companies in Germany's security and defense sector.
• German Explosives Association (Sprenginfo)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization. Links to German Explosives Association website provided in download section.
• European Blasting Association (EFEE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization with reciprocal link in download section.
• Federation of European Explosives Manufacturers (FEEM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner organization. FEEM is the European federation for explosives manufacturers.
• European Commission (Explosives)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReference link to European Commission Explosives sector page provided in download resources.
• talbuddelnminorOthersTree planting initiative sponsorship as part of social and environmental engagement. Ontaris supports this organization through its Sponsoring/Engagement program.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IB&T Software GmbH: German vendor of specialized regulatory and infrastructure management software for public-sector and regulated customers — comparable as a long-established German niche compliance software firm serving document-heavy regulated workflows.
• alfatraining Bildungszentrum: Large German provider of professional IT and corporate training courses including Microsoft Office, directly overlapping with Ontaris's Computerkurse (IT training) line as a competitor for the same enterprise training budget.
• Quentic GmbH: German SaaS provider of EHS (environment, health & safety) and compliance management software, serving industrial customers with regulatory documentation needs comparable to Ontaris's explosives and war weapons record-keeping offerings.
• SIERA Software & Consulting: German niche software provider focused on environmental, health & safety and hazardous-materials compliance for industrial customers, overlapping with Ontaris in regulated documentation for explosives and chemical operations.
• DQS CFS GmbH: German provider of certification, audit and regulatory compliance services across industries including explosives and defense-adjacent sectors — comparable to Ontaris in serving German regulated industries with compliance-driven documentation and consulting.
• EcoIntense / DHC GROUP: German software vendor for environment, safety and quality management, providing compliance modules for industrial sites handling hazardous materials — directly comparable to Ontaris's compliance-software positioning in regulated German industries.

Broad incumbents

• Atoss Software AG: Public German workforce management and compliance software vendor with broader HR/time-and-attendance offerings; relevant as a larger incumbent German compliance-software player that could expand into Ontaris-style niche regulated verticals.
• Haufe Akademie: Major German corporate training provider offering Microsoft Office and broader digital skills programs; comparable to Ontaris's training business as a larger, broader incumbent competing for the same enterprise training engagements.
• Bosch Healthcare Solutions: Subsidiary of Robert Bosch active in connected health, ambient assisted living and e-health solutions; comparable to Ontaris's go4cognition brand as a much larger incumbent in the German healthcare/AAL software space.

Emerging players

• Tunstall Healthcare: European provider of ambient assisted living (AAL) and telecare solutions, directly comparable to Ontaris's go4cognition healthcare/AAL line, though operating at greater scale across multiple European markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Ontaris1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ontaris-gmbh-&-co-kg

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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