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Asquera GmbH is a Berlin-based software consulting company founded in 2012 by Florian Gilcher, specializing in backend systems, databases, and distributed architecture projects. The company serves enterprise technology teams requiring specialized expertise in databases (Postgres, Elasticsearch, CouchDB, MySQL, Redis, Riak), distributed systems, and modern programming languages including Ruby, Rust, Python, Java, C/C++, Haskell, and Elixir. Core offerings span Backend Systems Consulting, Software Architecture Services, Distributed Systems Development, Infrastructure and Configuration Management, Search Solutions for eCommerce, Metrics-Driven Methodology Consulting, and Mobile Data Solutions. The company is notable as one of the first vendors offering professional services for the Rust programming language, including training and consulting.

The company delivers services through direct client engagements, executed either from its Berlin office or on-site at client locations, with flexibility for remote work. Revenue is generated through three streams: consulting services (backend development, architecture, distributed systems), technical training (Rust courses in German and English, corporate workshops), and infrastructure services (deployment automation, configuration management). The pricing model is subscription-based, with full-time consulting positions at 37.5 hours/week offered on annual billing cadences. Named enterprises associated with Asquera's community events include Immobilien Scout and ThoughtWorks, though the primary paying customer base is enterprise technology teams requiring specialized backend expertise.

Asquera is founder-owned, privately held, and bootstrapped, with no external funding or parent company. The team is small (7-10 people) and includes co-founder Felix Gilcher as CEO alongside Florian Gilcher, with Sina Krause holding Prokura, plus developers and project management staff. The company differentiates through deep technical expertise, open source contributions (Padrino framework, Rust ecosystem), and active community involvement in Ruby Berlin e.V., the Rust Berlin meetup, and the eurucamp conference. The firm is GDPR-compliant and operates within the DACH region, with potential to serve clients globally on a project basis.

Name

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Legal name

Asquera GmbH

Website

https://asquera.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Asquera GmbH is a Berlin-based backend systems consulting firm founded in 2012, serving enterprise technology teams with database, distributed systems, and Rust programming expertise through direct consulting engagements and technical training.

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Backend development, software architecture, distributed systems design and implementation. Delivered either from their Berlin office or on-site at customer locations.
2. Technical Training: Rust training courses offered in both German and English, including custom corporate training. Previously offered Ruby and Elasticsearch training.
3. Infrastructure Services: Automation of deployment and testing, system setup including development environments, configuration management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Asquera GmbH is a Berlin-based software consulting firm that designs, implements, and reviews backend systems, databases, distributed architectures, and search/metrics infrastructure for technology teams. They deliver projects on-site or from their Berlin office, and additionally offer corporate training (notably in Rust) plus infrastructure automation services.

Product overview

Asquera GmbH is a Berlin-based consulting company offering specialized backend and database development services. Their core offerings include Backend Systems Consulting, Software Architecture Services, Distributed Systems Development, Infrastructure and Configuration Management, Search Solutions for eCommerce (using Elasticsearch), Metrics-Driven Methodology Consulting, and Mobile Data Solutions. They provide Rust programming language training courses available in English and German. The company maintains an educational blog with technical articles covering topics such as Elasticsearch configuration, Ruby testing strategies, Rust development patterns, Git workflows, and async programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Backend Systems Consulting Consulting on databases, queues, caches, APIs, and backend infrastructure with a data-centric focus and emphasis on standard-software solutions for enterprise engineering teams.
• Software Architecture Services
• Distributed Systems Development
• Implementation Services
• Infrastructure and Configuration Management
• Metrics-Driven Methodology Consulting
• Mobile Data Solutions
• Search for eCommerce
• Rust Training Courses

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ruby Berlin e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit association supporting teaching of the Ruby language in German-speaking countries. Asquera team members are personally involved in the organization.
• Rust Language CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvolved in the Rust Open Source project through community outreach and project contributions. One of the first vendors offering professional Rust services.
• Rust BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive part of the Rust Berlin community, hosting and co-organizing events like 'Hack and Learn Rust' bi-weekly learning groups.
• eurucampcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRuby conference organized by Ruby Berlin e.V. Some Asquera employees are personally involved in the organizing team.
• Code Curious Berlin (formerly Rails Girls Berlin)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRails Girls community workshops and hackdays. Part of Asquera team involved in supporting and coaching at these events.
• FyberminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted Code_Padawans Rails Girls Summer of Code team one day per week during their 3-month fellowship program.
• SysElevenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsored Elasticsearch Hackfest hosted at Immobilien Scout.
• Immobilienscout24minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted Elasticsearch Hackfest at their Berlin location.
• Berlin OnlineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsored Elasticsearch Hackfest in Berlin.
• LinuxhotelcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining venue partner for Rust, Ruby, and other technical courses. Courses offered at their facility.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• MaibornWolff GmbH: German IT and digital consulting firm offering backend engineering, data platforms, and custom software development. Comparable to Asquera in size, target market, and engineering-first delivery model.
• codecentric AG: German IT consulting firm specializing in Java, agile, and cloud/backend development with strong community involvement (e.g., Java User Group). Directly comparable to Asquera as a DACH-focused, community-driven backend and architecture consultancy.
• TNG Technology Consulting: Munich-based boutique IT consultancy with a strong engineering culture and broad backend, cloud, and AI practices. Comparable to Asquera as a DACH-rooted, engineer-led consulting firm, though materially larger.
• inovex GmbH: German IT consultancy headquartered in Karlsruhe with offices across DACH, offering backend development, distributed systems, and digital transformation services. Closely comparable to Asquera in service mix, geographic focus, and engineering-driven culture, though at significantly larger scale.
• Ferrous Systems: Berlin-based Rust consultancy and training provider founded by the co-lead of the Rust language team. The closest direct competitor to Asquera's Rust professional services practice, with overlapping offerings in Rust training and embedded Rust consulting.
• Tweag.io: Functional programming and advanced systems consultancy working in Haskell, Rust, and data engineering. Comparable to Asquera in its polyglot, systems-level depth and emphasis on Rust/Haskell and open-source contributions.

Broad incumbents

• adesso SE: Large German IT services company with a custom software development and backend consulting practice. Comparable to Asquera at the offering level (enterprise backend consulting), but operates at significantly larger scale across DACH.
• Toptal: Global freelance talent platform that places senior engineers, including backend and Ruby/Rust specialists, with enterprise clients. Operates as a broader incumbent in the same on-demand, senior-engineer consulting market Asquera serves.
• Thoughtworks: Global technology consultancy with deep backend, distributed systems, and platform engineering capabilities. Named Asquera partner (hosted an ELK hackathon together), and a broader incumbent in the same backend consulting category.
• Elastic: Vendor behind Elasticsearch, Kibana, and the ELK stack, which is a core technology in Asquera's solutions. While not a direct consulting competitor, Elastic's own professional services and partner ecosystem overlap with Asquera's Elasticsearch consulting and training practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/asquera
• GitHubgithub.com/Asquera
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company-beta/18136020

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 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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