Bytebetrieb

What Bytebetrieb does

Bytebetrieb is a Stuttgart-based digital agency founded in 2003 that delivers web development, e-commerce, mobile application, and online marketing services for German public-sector and corporate clients. Operating as Bytebetrieb GmbH & Co KG with roughly 10–15 staff organised around four managing directors (Moritz Heine, Stefan Görsch, Tilo Kühn, Anke Altintop), the firm serves a portfolio spanning state agencies (Baden-Württemberg International bw-i, e-mobil BW, Start-up BW, Wirtschaft digital BW), federal ministries (BMWi), corporate enterprises (Porsche, Daimler, Friedrich Scharr KG, HiTec Consult), trade and labour associations (Handwerk BW, GEW), and SMBs (MaterialFactory, Urban Spaces). Project scope runs from TYPO3 and WordPress content portals to custom e-commerce and multi-site systems, complemented by Certified Google Partner–status search advertising, SEO, and social media services.

The firm's technology foundation rests on mainstream open-source platforms—TYPO3, WordPress, Magento, Shopware, ProcessWire, Kirby—layered with a proprietary content management and e-commerce framework called FPS (Fast Publishing System). FPS underpins custom product configurators with real-time pricing (e.g., MaterialFactory's custom plastic sheets), multi-store implementations, and inventory automation. Adjacent in-house tools—Timey Wimey time tracking, a Redmine-based ticketing system, and Bytemail webmail—are exposed externally on dedicated subdomains, broadening the offering beyond pure agency work and pointing toward a hybrid product-plus-services posture.

Bytebetrieb's revenue model is dominated by professional-services revenue from project-based and multi-year engagements, with a recurring hosting and managed-services tail (TYPO3/WordPress/FPS hosting, Google Ads management, SEO retainers) that provides subscription-style income. Pricing is custom-quoted per project scope and delivered through direct sales from the Stuttgart office, targeting Baden-Württemberg and broader German clients. The firm differentiates on 21 years of operating history, government- and enterprise-grade references, and partner credentials (Certified Google Partner, IHK Stuttgart Registered Training Company), but is otherwise a regional full-service agency without disclosed funding, external investors, acquisitions, or substantive AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Bytebetrieb

Legal name

Bytebetrieb GmbH & Co KG

Website

https://bytebetrieb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bytebetrieb is a Stuttgart-based full-service digital agency (GmbH & Co KG) founded in 2003, serving Baden-Württemberg public-sector and corporate clients with web development, e-commerce, TYPO3/WordPress implementations, certified Google Partner online marketing, and proprietary tools including the FPS CMS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Web Development Services: Professional services revenue from designing and programming websites, online shops, product configurators, and mobile apps. Project-based engagements with consulting, concept development, design, programming, and hosting components. Pricing varies by project scope and complexity.
2. Online Marketing Services: Ongoing digital marketing services including Google Ads campaign management, SEO optimization, and social media marketing. As a certified Google Partner, they manage advertising campaigns for clients with focus on conversions and ROI.
3. CMS Implementation and Hosting: Setup, configuration, and ongoing hosting services for content management systems (TYPO3, WordPress, FPS). Includes maintenance, support, and technical management of client web properties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bytebetrieb is a Stuttgart-based internet agency that designs, develops, and operates digital solutions including websites, online shops, product configurators, and mobile apps for clients. The agency also provides online marketing services (Google Ads, SEO, social media) and ongoing hosting/maintenance. In addition to third-party platforms like TYPO3, WordPress, Magento, and Shopware, Bytebetrieb operates its own proprietary CMS and e-commerce framework called FPS (Fast Publishing System).

Product overview

Bytebetrieb is an internet agency (digital agency) that provides a portfolio of proprietary products alongside web development services. The core proprietary products include FPS (Fast Publishing System), a custom CMS and e-commerce platform; Timey Wimey, a time tracking and project management application; a Redmine-based ticket system for project support; and Bytemail, a webmail service. These products are complemented by web development services using various third-party CMS and e-commerce platforms including TYPO3, WordPress, Magento, and Shopware.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FPS (Fast Publishing System) A proprietary content management system and e-commerce platform developed in-house by Bytebetrieb. Features include online product configurator with real-time pricing, multi-store concepts, and integration capabilities for inventory management and automated document generation. Used to build custom online shops and complex web applications for business clients.
• Timey Wimey Time tracking and project management software designed for agencies and freelancers. Enables employees to create projects and book hours independently, with reporting capabilities for workload analysis by client, project, time range, or activity type.
• Ticket System (Redmine-based) A project management and ticket management system based on Redmine, enabling assignment of tickets to the appropriate team member, ensuring messages are tracked, and providing an overview of all ongoing processes. Used to support client engagements.
• Bytemail (Webmail Service) A web-based email service operated by Bytebetrieb providing email access, out-of-office management, autoresponders, spam and virus filtering, and password management to client customers.
• Web Development Services Design, conception, and programming of websites using HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, PHP/MySQL, and CMS platforms (TYPO3, WordPress, ProcessWire, Kirby). Delivered to businesses, government agencies, and associations as project-based engagements from strategy through launch and hosting.
• E-commerce Solutions Development of online shops and product configurators using Magento, Shopware, Prestashop, and the proprietary FPS platform. Includes custom features such as real-time pricing calculators, multi-site systems, and inventory integrations for B2B/B2C retailers.
• Mobile App Development Design and development of mobile applications for smartphones and tablets for business clients.
• Online Marketing Services Google Ads campaign management, search engine optimization, social media marketing (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), and email marketing for clients. Delivered as a certified Google Partner with focus on conversions and ROI.
• CMS Implementation and Hosting Setup, configuration, hosting, and ongoing maintenance of content management systems (TYPO3, WordPress, FPS) for client web properties. Includes technical support and operational management on a recurring basis.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully manages multi-site systems with seven related websites for Friedrich Scharr KG
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Google Partner providing Google Ads campaign management, e-commerce advertising, and social media marketing services. Partnership requires ongoing certification and adherence to Google's partner program standards.
• TYPO3 AssociationcoreTechnology or IntegrationActive member and practitioner of TYPO3 CMS platform. Expertise in TYPO3 implementations for complex multi-site scenarios, government portals, and association websites.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• SinnerSchrader (Accenture Song): German full-service digital agency offering web/e-commerce development, online marketing, and CMS-based platform builds for enterprise clients. Highly comparable business model and customer base, though now operating as part of Accenture Song with significantly greater scale.
• Neofonie: Berlin-based digital agency offering web development, mobile apps, e-commerce, and search/AI solutions. Comparable as a mid-sized German digital agency with similar B2B service mix and a strong focus on custom CMS/e-commerce platform builds.
• Kolle Rebbe: Hamburg-based digital and creative agency providing web development, e-commerce, content, and digital marketing for enterprise brands. Direct comparable as a mid-sized German digital agency with similar service scope and B2B/government-adjacent client mix.
• Team23: Augsburg-based digital agency specializing in TYPO3, custom web development, and e-commerce for German enterprise and association clients. Direct comparable given overlapping TYPO3 expertise and similar project-based delivery model.
• coeln concept: Cologne-based digital agency focused on TYPO3, e-commerce, and digital marketing for SMEs and public-sector clients. Closely comparable in CMS specialism and regional B2B/government client focus.
• Scholz & Volkmer: Wiesbaden-based digital agency specializing in corporate websites, e-commerce, and digital brand experiences for enterprise clients. Comparable as a German digital agency delivering CMS-based platform builds, including TYPO3, for institutional clients.
• Hutter & Unger (H&U): Munich-based digital agency building websites, online shops, and digital marketing campaigns for mid-market German clients. Comparable service offering and customer profile; similar size bracket to Bytebetrieb.
• diva-e Digital Value Enterprise: German digital agency/personal-stories-style full-service provider of e-commerce, web development, and digital marketing. Comparable in CMS/Shopware/TYPO3 expertise and B2B enterprise focus, though materially larger in headcount.

Broad incumbents

• Syzygy AG: Publicly listed German digital agency group offering strategy, design, technology, and online marketing. Operates in the same digital services space as Bytebetrieb but at significantly larger scale and with a multi-brand international footprint.
• UDG United Digital Group: Large German full-service digital agency providing web/e-commerce development, digital marketing, and technology services to enterprise clients. Comparable in service mix but operates at much greater scale across multiple German and European offices.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bytebetrieb
• Facebookfacebook.com/Bytebetrieb

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 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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