What B-Connect does

B-Connect Gesellschaft für multimediale Kommunikation mbH is a Berlin-based full-service online agency founded in 1998, specializing exclusively in the open-source Drupal content management system since 2004. The company delivers Drupal-based web development (custom modules, theming, e-commerce, intranets, multilingual and high-traffic sites), data migration from legacy systems, and third-party system interfaces (e.g., Pubman, ECHO, asset management systems). Its core technology stack is Drupal on PHP/MySQL with Solr search, Varnish caching, and Symfony 2 components (since Drupal 8/9 adoption from 2016), supplemented by Redmine/Git for project tooling. B-Connect owns and operates managed Drupal server infrastructure in German data centers (DE-CIX, German Ring, Dell/Cisco hardware), which underpins both its managed-hosting product and Software-as-a-Service offerings.

The business model blends project-based professional services (consulting, development, migration, SEO) with recurring managed services: managed server hosting, SaaS hosting of customer applications on B-Connect infrastructure, and configurable Service-Level Agreements for ongoing Drupal support and maintenance. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with 99.9% server uptime guarantees on managed hosting. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct, targeting enterprise and mid-market clients primarily in Germany (with selected Swiss and international engagements such as PayU's multi-country rollout), leveraging Drupal community presence, content marketing (Drupal Blog Berlin), and a portfolio of case studies. The customer base spans publishing/education (Duden, Bibliographic Institute), research (Max Planck Institute for the History of Science), media (11FREUNDE), manufacturing associations (KS-Original), museums (Museum für Naturkunde Berlin), payment platforms (PayU), and government/public institutions, totaling 200+ active client references. The company is owner-managed under managing partner Jens Scharenberg (since 2003) with no disclosed external investors or parent company, and remains a private German GmbH headquartered at Hönower Str. 35, Berlin-Lichtenberg.

Name

B-Connect

Legal name

b-connect Gesellschaft für multimediale Kommunikation mbH

Website

https://b-connect.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

B-Connect is a Berlin-based full-service Drupal agency, founded 1998, specializing in Drupal web development, data migration, managed hosting, and SLA-based support. It serves enterprise and mid-market clients across publishing, research, government, media, and associations in Germany and select international markets.

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, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Drupal Web Development & Programming: Custom Drupal website development, intranet applications, e-commerce solutions, and mobile-optimized applications. Revenue generated through project-based engagements.
2. Managed Drupal Hosting: Managed server and VM hosting services in German data centers, including hardware maintenance, security updates, monitoring, and performance optimization. Recurring revenue from server management fees.
3. Software as a Service (SaaS): Open-source applications hosted on b-connect servers including Drupal, Git, Redmine, with daily backups and support. Customers outsource their IT infrastructure to b-connect servers.
4. Support & Maintenance (SLAs): Service-Level Agreements covering Drupal application support, server support, editor and technician support, with configurable response times ranging from hours to 7 days per week.
5. Drupal Consulting & Conceptualization: Technology selection advice, architecture planning, workflow optimization, software analysis, IT infrastructure consulting, and SEO services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

B-Connect is a Berlin-based full-service Drupal agency that designs, develops, hosts, and maintains Drupal websites for organizations. Its core offerings span custom Drupal development (sites, intranets, portals), managed Drupal hosting on optimized infrastructure, ongoing support and maintenance contracts, Drupal migration/upgrade projects, and Drupal training for client teams.

Product overview

b-connect is a Berlin-based Full Service Online Agency founded in 1998, specializing as a Drupal specialist since 2004. The company operates as a platform-plus-services model offering Drupal-based web development as the core product, supported by a comprehensive suite of managed hosting services (Managed Drupal-Server und VMs), Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings, and Service-Level-Agreements (SLA) for ongoing support and maintenance. Additional services include data migration and interfaces, mobile development, e-commerce solutions, social media integration, performance optimization, high security services, and consulting offerings spanning conception, software analysis, IT infrastructure, training, and SEO. The company is a Drupal Organization Member and provides hosting on German data center infrastructure with 99.9% uptime guarantees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drupal Development Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% server uptime (annual average) for Drupal servers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Drupal AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerB-Connect has been a Drupal Organization Member of the Drupal Association for many years. As a member, they provide professional consulting and individual solutions supporting the Drupal community. The Drupal Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Drupal software project and the growth of the Drupal community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• FFW: Large US-headquartered Drupal agency with global delivery focused on enterprise Drupal implementations, data migration, and managed services. Directly comparable in service mix and target customer profile.
• PreviousNext: Australia-based Drupal agency with enterprise and government clients, strong migration practice. Comparable as a specialist Drupal services firm with multi-year project engagements.
• Amazee Labs: Swiss-based digital agency with a strong Drupal practice serving global enterprise and government clients. Directly comparable as a full-service Drupal development, hosting, and support agency with international reach.
• Lullabot: US-based Drupal agency known for high-end consulting, complex enterprise builds, and open-source contributions. Comparable on Drupal specialism, senior talent bench, and enterprise/mid-market client mix.

Regional players

• sunzinet: German digital agency offering web development, e-commerce, and digital transformation services to enterprise clients. Comparable as a German full-service digital agency competing for similar DACH mid-market and enterprise engagements.
• ARITHNEA: German digital agency with enterprise e-commerce, CMS, and content management implementations. Comparable as a German full-service digital agency working with mid-market and enterprise clients on similar Drupal-adjacent or competing CMS platforms.

Broad incumbents

• Acquia: Largest commercial platform company built around Drupal, offering cloud hosting (Acquia Cloud), site building, and agency enablement. B-Connect actually uses Acquia Cloud for the PayU project, illustrating the overlap and platform-provider relationship.

Emerging players

• Specbee: Drupal development and consulting agency serving US and international enterprise clients. Comparable service offering (Drupal development, migration, support) with similar mid-market/enterprise focus.
• OpenSense Labs: Drupal-focused digital agency offering development, migration, and support services to global clients. Comparable as a Drupal-specialist competitor, though operating at a smaller scale and with a different cost base.
• QED42: Full-stack digital agency with strong Drupal practice serving large enterprise and government projects. Comparable as Drupal specialists with strong migration and integration expertise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bconnectgmbh
• Facebookfacebook.com/b.connect.Berlin

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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