What codeaware GmbH does

codeaware GmbH is a privately held, founder-owned digital agency headquartered in Linz, Austria, founded in 2017 by Ing. Philipp Doblhofer (51%) and Ing. Manuel Studener (49%). The company delivers custom IT solutions including WordPress and Typo3 websites, iOS and Android mobile applications, WooCommerce and Shopify e-commerce builds, database applications, and individual software, alongside electronics and firmware services covering circuit design, microcontroller firmware (ARM, AVR, 8051, dsPIC, ESP32), and CPLD/FPGA programming in Verilog and VHDL. Its customer base spans Austrian SMEs and mid-market firms as well as international corporations, with notable vertical depth in public safety (fire brigades, BVS OÖ, BV NÖ, BTF Chemiepark Linz), insurance (VÖB hail register), mechanical engineering, and mixed-reality training (REALSIM). All delivery is project-based consulting under custom B2B contracts, with operational geography concentrated in the DACH region though open to international engagements.

The firm's productized surface centers on feuerwehr.digital, a subscription SaaS launched in January 2019 for fire department scheduling, messaging, and emergency notifications with alarm integration; additional custom platforms include a nationwide fire investigation database (supporting 20,000+ incidents with penetration-tested security), a cross-platform fire protection reporting tool with offline sync and PDF generation, the Infothek sales platform for mechanical engineering, a web-based duty roster tool for critical infrastructure, and the REALSIM Store (launched January 2021) for mixed-rereality holographic model distribution. Go-to-market is direct, founder-led sales supplemented by SEO, Google Ads, blog, LinkedIn, and email newsletter channels. Technology integration scope covers ERP, CRM, accounting, and data warehouse connectors alongside native WooCommerce and Shopify commerce builds and Microsoft Azure cloud hosting. The business is bootstrapped with no external investors, no disclosed revenue, no patents or regulatory actions, and headcount in the 1-10 range, positioning it as a niche consultancy rather than a scaled software platform.

Name

codeaware GmbH

Legal name

codeaware GmbH

Website

https://codeaware.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

codeaware GmbH is a Linz-based digital agency developing custom web, mobile, database, and embedded/firmware solutions for SMEs and public-safety/industrial clients across the DACH region, with feuerwehr.digital as its subscription SaaS product for fire department management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Linz

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - IT Development: Custom software development including web applications, mobile apps, database applications, and individual software solutions for B2B clients. Project-based engagements with consulting, implementation, and maintenance services.
2. Electronic Solutions Services: Mechatronics and electronics development including circuit design, firmware development, and CPLD/FPGA programming. Full lifecycle from conception to market launch.
3. Online Marketing Services: SEO services and online advertising (Google Ads) campaigns for client websites.
4. Subscription Services - feuerwehr.digital: Subscription-based app for fire department organization with alarm function, available since January 2019. Subject to separate B2B terms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

codeaware GmbH is a Linz-based digital agency that delivers custom IT solutions (web platforms on WordPress/TYPO3, native iOS/Android apps, bespoke database applications, WooCommerce and Shopify e-commerce shops, SEO and Google Ads campaigns) alongside electronics services (circuit/layout design, microcontroller firmware, CPLD/FPGA programming). It also operates feuerwehr.digital, a proprietary subscription app for fire department appointment, messaging, and emergency notification management.

Product overview

codeaware GmbH is a digital agency based in Linz, Austria, offering a portfolio of IT services and custom software development, complemented by electronics and firmware development capabilities. Their IT services include WordPress and Typo3 website development, iOS and Android app development, custom database applications and software, WooCommerce and Shopify e-commerce solutions, SEO and online advertising. Their electronics offerings cover circuit layout development, firmware development for microcontrollers (supporting ARM, AVR, 8051, dsPIC, ESP32), and CPLD/FPGA development using Verilog/VHDL. The company also developed proprietary products including feuerwehr.digital (a fire department management subscription service) and has delivered custom projects such as fire investigation databases, fire protection reporting tools, sales platforms, mixed-reality management systems, and duty roster tools. The offering is structured as service-based custom development rather than a packaged software platform, with feuerwehr.digital being the only recurring SaaS product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• feuerwehr.digital: A fire department management app developed by codeaware GmbH founders, enabling easy and structured communication of internal appointments, exercises, and alarm notifications with feedback function. Available since January 2019.

Products and services

• WordPress Website Development Design, development, and launch of WordPress-based websites for SME and corporate clients.
• TYPO3 Website Development Development of TYPO3-based websites for clients with content-management needs.
• iOS App Development Custom iOS app development for iPhone and iPad for business clients.
• Android App Development Custom Android app development for smartphones and tablets for business clients.
• Custom Database Application Development Custom-tailored complex database applications for managing structured data, reporting, and business processes; integrates with ERP/CRM systems.
• Individual Software Development Bespoke web and desktop software built when standard off-the-shelf products cannot meet the client's requirements.
• WooCommerce Shop Development Custom shop systems built on the WooCommerce e-commerce platform.
• Shopify Shop Development Custom shop systems built on the Shopify e-commerce platform.
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO) SEO services to improve website visibility and search rankings for business clients.
• Online Advertising (Google Ads) Management of Google Ads and other online advertising campaigns to drive client traffic and leads.
• Circuit & Layout Development Design of custom electrical circuit diagrams and PCB layouts for client electronic systems.
• Firmware Development Firmware development for microcontrollers, DSPs, and embedded systems; supports interfaces including USB, UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, WLAN, and Bluetooth.
• CPLD / FPGA Development Logic programming for CPLDs and FPGAs in Verilog or VHDL, targeting safety-critical, signal processing, image processing, and real-time applications.
• feuerwehr.digital Subscription mobile platform for fire departments enabling appointment planning, internal messaging, statistics, reminders, and emergency alarm notifications with feedback, designed by volunteer firefighters for Austrian fire service use.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 70 satisfied customers served since founding
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SPS MarketingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner in the development of the Elementarschaden Präventionszentrum (EPZ) hail register platform. SPS Marketing collaborated on the online directory of hail-resistant building components launched April 2018.
• Kuchinka & PartnerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner in the development of the EPZ hail register platform for listing hail-resistant building components.
• REALSIMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration since 2019 where codeaware handles server and license management for REALSIM's mixed-reality HoloLens platform. codeaware developed the REALSIM Store (launched January 2021) for purchasing holographic models. Continuous feature enhancements and support provided.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DoubleSlash: Bavarian digital agency offering custom software development, web platforms, and consulting for mid-market and enterprise customers. Similar in size, German-speaking geography, and full-stack development focus.
• Reply: European digital services and consulting group with strong presence in DACH offering custom software, IoT/embedded, and vertical solutions. Comparable because of its combined IT services and embedded systems practices, and its DACH enterprise customer base.
• Frequentis: Austrian-headquartered software company specializing in control room, public safety, and emergency communications solutions. Highly comparable to codeaware in vertical alignment (fire, public safety) and in combining domain software with mission-critical reliability.
• SinnerSchrader (Accenture Song): Long-standing German digital agency known for web platforms, mobile apps, and digital product development. Comparable as a DACH-based digital services competitor with a similar mix of web, app, and platform work.
• Netconomy: Austrian digital agency providing custom software, e-commerce, and digital transformation services to enterprise customers in the DACH region. Closely comparable in service mix, target market (DACH SMEs and enterprises), and project-based delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Nagarro: Global digital engineering firm with a strong DACH presence providing custom software, embedded systems, and platform development. Operates across a much broader portfolio but competes for the same type of custom software and embedded mandates as codeaware.
• Motorola Solutions: Global provider of mission-critical communications and software for public safety, including command center and emergency response solutions. Comparable to codeaware's fire-safety and emergency-services software focus, though at vastly greater scale and product breadth.
• TietoEVRY: Large Northern European IT services and software company serving enterprise and public-sector clients with custom development, data platforms, and industry-specific software. Comparable as a much larger DACH-adjacent IT services and vertical software peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/codeaware
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/codeaware-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/codeaware_gmbh
• Xx.com/codeaware_gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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