Konnektiv

What Konnektiv does

Konnektiv Kollektiv GmbH is a Berlin-based digital transformation consultancy founded in 2013 by Geraldine de Bastion, René Schodder, and Melanie Stilz. The firm specializes in privacy-friendly open-source software solutions for international development organizations, German public-sector clients, foundations, NGOs, and educational institutions, with active projects spanning Europe, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia. Core technical offerings center on WordPress-based platforms enhanced with BigBlueButton (video conferencing), Nextcloud, Matrix/Element (messaging), Keycloak, LearnDash (LMS), WooCommerce, and Venueless (virtual events), alongside specialized Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) AI chatbot services and two named products (Æ Assessment Expert and DiPaP).

The business model is project-based professional services, with revenue streams spanning strategic consulting (digital sovereignty, responsible AI, IT in development cooperation), custom software development (WordPress plugins, CMS migrations, platform builds), hosting/maintenance/support, and AI training and capacity building. Distribution is direct: competitive tenders for development cooperation contracts, direct relationships with federal ministries, foundations, and civil-society organizations, supplemented by thought-leadership channels (Konnektiv_Impuls quarterly newsletter, re:publica and SET Tech Festival speaking engagements, LinkedIn presence). The client roster includes GIZ, BMBF, Phineo, Robert Bosch Stiftung, DKJS, Berlin Senate, DAAD, and WWF, with named platform products including Skala Campus (civil-society learning), KOPA Berlin (nursing peer-learning), Kommune360 (municipal administration), IMMPACT Guide (impact measurement), and GIZ GPS (corporate sustainability training). Leadership transitioned in 2025–2026, with René Schodder stepping down as CEO and Christoph Herbst assuming co-CEO and Head of Tech responsibilities alongside Geraldine de Bastion.

Name

Konnektiv

Legal name

Konnektiv Kollektiv GmbH

Website

https://konnektiv.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Konnektiv is a Berlin-based digital transformation consultancy founded in 2013 that builds privacy-friendly open-source platforms (WordPress, BigBlueButton, Nextcloud) and RAG-based AI chatbots for international development organizations, German public-sector clients, foundations, NGOs, and educational institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital transformation consulting

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Collaboration & Productivity Platforms (M365/Google Workspace, Email, Chat/Meetings) (BPAEAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud-Native Application Development (Containers/Kubernetes/Serverless) (BPAEAFAE), Workplace Migration & Refresh Programs (Win11/M365 migrations, device refresh/IMAC) (BPAEAIAL)

Keywords

• Digital transformation consulting
• Open source software development
• Responsible AI consulting
• Custom WordPress development
• Public sector technology services

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, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Strategic consulting for digital transformation, digital sovereignty, and responsible AI deployment. Services include workshops, strategy development, and organizational change management for public sector and international development organizations.
2. Software Development & Customization: Custom Open Source software development, WordPress solutions, plugin development, and platform migrations. Development of proprietary Open Source solutions and integration of WordPress-based solutions into existing systems.
3. Hosting, Maintenance & Support: In-house hosting services for client platforms including server setup, maintenance, and regular backups with personal support. Capacity building training for clients on developed systems.
4. AI Training & Capacity Building: Training programs for AI tools, prompt engineering, ethical AI use, and internal AI policy development for organizations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Konnektiv Kollektiv GmbH provides open-source digital transformation services to the public sector, international development organizations, and civil society. The firm builds custom WordPress-based platforms (with LearnDash, WooCommerce, BigBlueButton, Venueless integrations), delivers CMS migrations (e.g., CraftCMS to WordPress), develops RAG-based AI chatbots, and offers consulting on digital sovereignty, responsible AI, and IT in development cooperation. It also operates in-house hosting, maintenance, and capacity-building for client platforms.

Product overview

Konnektiv offers a portfolio of digital transformation services for the public sector and international development, specializing in open-source solutions. Their core offerings include two named products (Æ Assessment Expert and DiPaP) alongside consulting services for responsible AI deployment, digital sovereignty, and IT in development cooperation. Technically, they build WordPress-based platforms (evidenced by projects like SKala-CAMPUS, KOPA Berlin, and Kommune360) enhanced with e-commerce (WooCommerce), learning management (LearnDash), video conferencing (BigBlueButton), and virtual event capabilities (Venueless). Their approach emphasizes data protection-compliant open-source software, consulting, and capacity building.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Konnektiv_Impuls: Quarterly newsletter publication providing multi-perspective insights on digital transformation topics from around the globe
• Skala Campus
• KOPA Berlin
• Kommune360
• IMMPACT Guide
• GIZ GPS
• Spenden mit Impact

Products and services

• Æ Assessment Expert A named product listed under the Products section of Konnektiv's website providing assessment-related functionality for clients.
• DiPaP A named product listed under the Products section of Konnektiv's website.
• Digital Transformation Consulting Services Strategic consulting on digital transformation, digital sovereignty, IT in development cooperation, and responsible AI deployment for public sector, international development, and civil society organizations. Includes workshops, strategy development, and organizational change management.
• Open Source Software Development & Customization Custom open source software development, WordPress solutions, plugin development, and platform migrations (e.g., CraftCMS to WordPress) with integration into existing client systems.
• Hosting, Maintenance & Support In-house hosting of client platforms including server setup, maintenance, regular backups, and personal support, combined with capacity building training for clients on developed systems.
• RAG-based AI Chatbot Solutions Custom AI chat solutions based on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) that combine modern language models with targeted access to company-specific data sources to deliver precise, traceable answers for support, internal knowledge transfer, and complex information queries.
• Responsible AI Training & Capacity Building Training and capacity building programs covering AI tools, prompt engineering, ethical AI use, and internal AI policy development, with consulting on strategic introduction and integration of AI into existing systems.
• CraftCMS to WordPress Migration Service Migration service that takes existing CraftCMS websites to WordPress, including analysis of existing architecture, transfer and adaptation of content, templates, and functionalities, and setup of a future-proof WordPress instance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful migration of multiple platforms from proprietary CMS to WordPress without downtime
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Open Data Service CoopcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2021Collaboration with Steven Flower from Open Data Service Coop to design and deliver IATI training series for German NGOs. The training introduced organizations to the International Aid Transparency Standard and its practical application.
• Agentur rOg (Open Culture Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2020Partnership with Agentur rOg for the Robert Bosch Stiftung project analyzing digital transformation and migration civil society actors. The two organizations conducted actor mapping and analysis using mixed methods including engaged research, digital mapping, and semi-structured interviews.
• Technopolis GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2019Partnership with Technopolis Group for BMBF commission conducting multi-method analysis of digitalization research and innovation in Africa. The project identified cooperation potentials between German and African partners.
• Bertelsmann StiftungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner in IMMPACT Guide initiative, along with PHINEO, Bundesinitiative Impact Investing, and SEND. The platform helps impact startups and investors measure and manage social impact.
• Bundesinitiative Impact InvestingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in IMMPACT Guide coalition developing tools and guides for impact measurement in entrepreneurship and investment.
• SEND (Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in IMMPACT Guide platform development supporting social entrepreneurs in Germany with impact measurement tools.
• Global Innovation Gathering (GIG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIG is a network of grassroots innovators, social entrepreneurs, makers, and innovation center managers co-founded by Geraldine de Bastion. Konnektiv maintains close collaboration with the network, bringing global expert knowledge into projects.
• cyber4EDU e.V.minorOthersCo-founded by Melanie Stilz, cyber4EDU focuses on digitalization, education, and media literacy. Associated with Konnektiv through co-founder involvement.
• bbwAkademiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioner partner in KOPA Berlin project, working with Berlin Senate on nursing education digitalization platform.
• ArbeitGestalten gGmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioner partner in KOPA Berlin nursing education peer-learning platform, collaborating on digital exchange for practical training providers and nursing schools.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/konnektiv

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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