What Okki Solutions does

Okki Solutions is a privately held, founder-managed cross-border services company operating dual legal entities — Okki Solutions Ltd. in Kenya (headquartered in Nyali, Mombasa) and Okki Solutions International GmbH in Germany (Hauptverwaltung in Mechernich; registered office in Cologne) — under managing directors Jasmin and Francisco Masinde. The company bridges business and educational opportunities between Kenya and the DACH region, offering a portfolio of interconnected services: labour mobility and direct placements via a proprietary Trained Migration Model; flexible online German language training (A1-C2) with native speakers; intensive ÖSD exam preparation and official ÖSD certification administration (including in Mombasa); sector-specific German curricula for Healthcare, Hospitality, IT, Green Jobs technicians, and STEM majors; market-entry consulting for Kenyan companies entering Germany; and Studying in Germany consultation covering Ausbildung, Dual studies, and University pathways.

The underlying technology stack is lightweight: a Wix-hosted website with integrated booking and scheduling, an e-learning platform enabling online sessions with native speakers and industry experts, and direct customer engagement via WhatsApp Business and email — there is no mobile app, no public API or SDK, and no AI/ML capabilities referenced. Revenue is generated through a mix of subscription-style recurring language training fees, one-time ÖSD exam unit pricing (with early-bird discounts for the first 15 Mombasa participants), and professional services fees for placement, sector training, market-entry consulting, and study consultation. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; intake is handled through website contact forms and WhatsApp Business for both B2B (Kenyan companies, institutional partners) and B2C (individual professionals and students) customers.

Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, anchored by an institutional partnership network that includes ÖSD (Austrian Language Diploma), Import Promotion Desk, iLab Africa at Strathmore University, Kampala International University, Adept Technologies, W.IFi International, and Toolkit for Skills. The company positions itself as a "glocal" operator with cultural insight into both Kenyan talent pools and German employer requirements, supported by an ongoing "Okki Community" mentorship ecosystem. The company is operating but pre-funding: no venture capital, private equity, or disclosed funding rounds are referenced, and no revenue figures are publicly available.

Name

Okki Solutions

Legal name

Okki Solutions Ltd.

Website

https://okki-solutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Okki Solutions is a founder-managed, Kenya-Germany dual-entity services company that delivers German language training (A1-C2), official ÖSD exam administration, sector-specific workforce training, and labour mobility placement connecting East African professionals and students to DACH-region employers and universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mombasa

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. German Language Training Services: Flexible online German language training with native speakers from Beginner level to Advanced professional levels (A1-C2), including intensive ÖSD preparation training and certification
2. Sector-Specific Training: Training programs for Healthcare, Hospitality, IT, Green Jobs technicians and STEM majors with sector-specific German curriculum
3. Labour Mobility Services: Direct placement services leveraging partnerships and the Trained Migration Model for sourcing qualified professionals
4. Market Entry Consulting: Tailored curriculums and consultation for Kenyan companies and institutions seeking successful entry to the German market
5. Studying in Germany Consultation: Support for Ausbildung, Dual studies and University opportunities in Germany, including career pathway guidance and financing opportunities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Okki Solutions bridges Kenya and Germany by delivering German language training (A1–C2) with native speakers, sector-specific German curricula for Healthcare, Hospitality, IT, Green Jobs, and STEM professionals, and labour mobility placements through a Trained Migration Model. It also provides market-entry consulting for Kenyan companies entering Germany and study-in-Germany advisory covering Ausbildung, dual studies, and university pathways, supported by an e-learning platform and official ÖSD exam registration.

Product overview

Okki Solutions operates as a bridging service between Kenya and Germany, offering a portfolio of interconnected services that connect businesses and professionals across both markets. The core offerings include Labour Mobility (migration and placement services), German Language Training (A1-C2 levels with native speakers), Sector-Specific German programs for Healthcare, Hospitality, IT, Green Jobs and STEM sectors, German Industries Training, Market Entry support for companies entering the German market, and Studying in Germany Consultation covering Ausbildung, Dual studies, and University pathways. These services are supported by an e-learning platform enabling flexible online capacity building, and ÖSD exam registration services. The company is officially partnered with ÖSD (Österreichisches Sprachdiplom) for language certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• German Language Training
• Labour Mobility
• Sector-Specific German Training
• Market Entry Consulting
• Studying in Germany Consultation
• ÖSD Exam Registration

Quantifiable outcome

• Flexible online German language training available A1-C2 levels with native speakers
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ÖSD (Österreichisches Sprachdiplom)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner of ÖSD (Austrian Language Diploma), offering ÖSD exam registrations A1-C2 in Mombasa. This partnership enables the company to provide certified German language testing services in East Africa.
• Import Promotion DeskminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Import Promotion Desk for supporting trade and business connections between Germany and Kenya.
• iLab Africa (Strathmore University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with iLab Africa at Strathmore University for educational collaboration and skills development programs.
• Kampala International University (KIU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Kampala International University for educational collaboration and student pathways.
• W.IFi InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership with W.IFi for vocational training and skills development collaboration.
• Toolkit for SkillsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Toolkit for Skills for curriculum development and training resources.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Babbel: Mass-market subscription language-learning app offering German among many other languages. Adjacent to Okki's language training layer; competes for the same A1-B1 self-study segment but lacks Okki's placement, certification, and migration services.
• Deutsche Welle: Germany's public international broadcaster, which produces free German-language learning content (DW Learn German) targeting the same migrant and learner audience as Okki, though without the placement or certification services.

Direct peers

• Lingoda: Online German language school offering live classes with native speakers across CEFR levels (A1-C1), plus language certification prep. Closely comparable to Okki's online language training product and target learner demographic (adults pursuing German for career or migration).
• Goethe-Institut: The globally recognized German cultural and language institute, operating German language courses and certification exams worldwide. Most directly comparable to Okki's German language training and ÖSD-aligned testing business, with a far larger geographic footprint and institutional backing.
• Talent Beyond Boundaries: Non-profit that creates labor-mobility pathways for refugees and displaced people into skilled jobs in destination countries. Directly comparable to Okki's Trained Migration Model and the bridging of 'education-to-employment' pipelines across borders.

Others

• DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst): German Academic Exchange Service that funds and advises international students pursuing studies in Germany. Directly relevant to Okki's 'Studying in Germany Consultation' service (Ausbildung, dual studies, university pathways), though it operates as a funder/advisor rather than a paid service provider.
• GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit): German federal development agency implementing skills-development, TVET, and labor-mobility programs in East Africa. Comparable to Okki's sector-specific training and Kenya-Germany bridging mission, though funded by government rather than commercial tuition.
• Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung: German political foundation with active education and scholarship programs in East Africa, including support for African students and professionals pursuing opportunities in Germany. Adjacent ecosystem player in the same Kenya-Germany mobility corridor.

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

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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