DONATH Moving & Relocation

What DONATH Moving & Relocation does

DONATH Moving & Relocation is a family-owned German moving and relocation services company founded in 1904, headquartered in Steinbach (Rhine-Main area) since October 2024. The company operates as DONATH GmbH & Co. KG, a German limited partnership, and remains under Donath family ownership with no external investors, no funding rounds, and no publicly disclosed revenue or headcount. Its single physical location is complemented by global execution capability delivered through partner networks (FIDI, OMNI, IAM, EuRA, GARP, confern, one-group).

The portfolio spans core moving services (private moves, employee moves, office moves, senior citizen moves, international moves) and an integrated relocation division (orientation tours, settlement services, administrative procedures, integration and family services, tenancy management, move-out services), with ancillary storage offerings and a Service Plus line covering craftsman work, cleaning, furniture disposal, piano and pet transport. Technology is operational rather than proprietary: quote-based pricing is supported by free pre-move surveys (in-person or video) and digital conveniences such as contactless pre-move surveys and virtual visits, but no AI/ML, software platform, API, or patented technology is disclosed.

Revenue is generated per-project through fixed-price quotations rather than subscription or licensing. Go-to-market is direct-to-customer via personal consultation, website quote forms, and partnerships with workforce mobility firms (Aires, Weichert Workforce Mobility). The customer base spans three primary segments of roughly equal strategic emphasis — private individuals, corporate/business clients, and international expats — supplemented by occasional government and special-handling jobs (e.g., Königsteiner Stadtarchiv archive move). The company carries a dense certification stack (FIDI FAIM Plus, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AMÖ, EuRA Global Quality Seal Plus, EcoVadis Bronze) and has invested in a partially electrified fleet (Tesla, Hyundai IONIQ 5).

Name

DONATH Moving & Relocation

Legal name

DONATH GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://donath.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Family-owned German moving and relocation services company founded in 1904, serving private individuals, corporate clients, and international expats through integrated moving, relocation, storage, and ancillary services from its Rhine-Main area headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Moving and Relocation Services

NAICS

Used Household and Office Goods Moving (484210)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Moving with Packing/Unpacking Add-On (HSAKAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Senior & Assisted-Living Local Moving (HSAKAAAD), Virtual Moving Prep & Unpacking Guidance (HSAFALAI)

Keywords

• Moving services
• Relocation services
• International removals
• Corporate relocation
• Household goods transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Königstein Im Taunus

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Moving Services: Core moving services for private and business relocations, including packing, transport, and unpacking. Services include local moves, international moves, office moves, employee moves, and senior citizen moves. Revenue is generated through project-based quotes after pre-move survey assessment.
2. Relocation Services: Comprehensive relocation support including orientation tours, settlement services, administrative procedures, integration and family services, move-out services, and tenancy management. Offered as individual service packages or integrated with moving services.
3. Storage Services: Interim, short-term, and long-term storage facilities for clients whose new homes are short on space.
4. Service Plus: Additional services including craftsman services, room cleanings, furniture disposal, piano transports, transport of pets, and car service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DONATH provides integrated moving and relocation services for private individuals and corporate clients, including local, national, and international household moves, office moves, and employee relocations. The company complements its core moving offering with destination relocation services (home search, orientation, administrative support, family integration, tenancy management), interim and long-term storage, and ancillary services such as craftsman work, piano and pet transport, furniture disposal, and car service. All services are delivered by permanently employed, trained moving specialists and multilingual relocation consultants, supported by global partner networks for cross-border execution.

Product overview

DONATH Moving & Relocation is a family-owned moving and relocation service company established in 1904, offering an integrated portfolio of services for private individuals and corporate clients. The core offering consists of Moving Services (including private moves, employee moves, office moves, senior citizen moves, and international relocations) and Relocation Services (including orientation tours, settlement services, administrative procedures, integration and family service). Supporting services include Storage facilities and Service Plus offerings (craftsman services, room cleanings, furniture disposal, piano transports, pet transport, and car service). The company has developed digital service features including Virtual Visits and Contactless Pre-Move Surveys. All services are supported by a network of international partnerships and certifications including FIDI FAIM Plus, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, EuRA Global Quality Seal Plus, AMÖ, and OMNI membership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FIDI (Fédération Internationale des Déménageurs Internationaux)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal alliance of independent international moving companies represented in over 100 countries. DONATH has been FIDI certified since 2000 and regularly undergoes strict quality assessments. FIDI ensures members adhere to high industry standards for specialist knowledge, quality and reliability.
• OMNI (Overseas Moving Network International Ltd.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network of 260 removals companies and relocation experts in 70 countries. OMNI companies are market leaders at their respective locations demonstrating high competence and engagement. DONATH was re-certified as member in 2026.
• IAM (International Association of Movers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld's largest moving industry association with 2,000+ members in 170+ countries. Supports member development with programs, educational materials, tools and networking opportunities.
• AMÖ (Bundesverband Möbelspedition und Logistik)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading organization of German furniture transporters with 18 regional associations and over 1,000 members in Germany. AMÖ has represented interests of removals services providers for 130 years.
• EuRA (European Relocation Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean relocation association. DONATH holds EuRA Global Quality Seal Plus certification for relocation services.
• confern Möbeltransportbetriebe GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the largest jointly operating moving companies in Germany with 50+ partners. DONATH ranked 8th among 50 confern companies in 2022 and won employee of the year award.
• one-group European AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean alliance of moving companies. DONATH received Partnership Improvement Award 2025 for strongest year-on-year business growth within the network.
• GARP (German Association of Relocation Professionals)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman industry organization for relocation and destination services professionals. Promotes quality standards, transparency, ethical business practices, and knowledge exchange.
• Weichert Workforce MobilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the world's leading global workforce mobility companies offering flexible, up-to-date and cost-effective relocation solutions worldwide. Long-standing partnership delivering services to global assignees.
• Robinsons Relocation (Oxford, UK)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based relocation partner, mentioned in context of OMNI conference participation with DONATH representative Michael Donath.
• BDAEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization visible in logo section on website.
• EuraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization visible in logo section on website.
• GIMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization visible in logo section on website.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cartus (Realogy): Cartus is a global corporate relocation management and household-goods moving services company. Comparable to DONATH in serving corporate mobility clients and assignees with an integrated moving-and-relocation model, but at a much larger, broadly global scale owned by Realogy.
• Aires: Aires is a global relocation management company serving corporate mobility programs and noted in DONATH's data as a peer/awarding body (Aires Circle of Excellence awards to DONATH). Comparable as a corporate-focused relocation services player with similar customers (corporate HR mobility programs and assignees).
• Graebel Companies: Graebel is a large employee-relocation and household-goods moving company serving global corporate clients. Comparable in delivering integrated moving and relocation services under one brand and recognized certifications, though considerably larger; gives a sense of how a high-end international mover can scale.
• Weichert Workforce Mobility: Weichert is a global workforce mobility/relocation management company explicitly listed as a long-standing partnership and customer relationship for DONATH. Comparable in delivering relocation services to corporate assignees globally; serves as both peer and partner in DONATH's data.
• Pickfords: Pickfords is a long-established UK household goods moving and storage provider offering local and international moving plus corporate relocation services. Comparable to DONATH in integrated moving and storage offerings, and in serving both consumers and corporates, though UK-focused.
• SIRVA Worldwide Relocation & Moving: SIRVA is a global relocation and moving services incumbent offering an integrated suite of services (moving, relocation, storage, home sale) for corporations and consumers worldwide. Comparable to DONATH in service portfolio and target customer base; SIRVA operates at meaningfully larger global scale with owned offices in many markets, whereas DONATH leverages partner networks.
• Crown Worldwide Moving & Storage: Crown operates international household goods moving and corporate relocation services globally with directly-operated offices. Comparable to DONATH in scope (moving + relocation + storage) and corporate/customer base; larger geographic reach, while DONATH is regionally concentrated in Germany serving inbound expats.

Emerging players

• IntereRelo: IntereRelo is a corporate relocation services provider focused on European markets and serves a similar corporate mobility customer base as DONATH. Comparable in offering home search, settling-in, and destination services alongside moving coordination, but more pan-European in focus versus DONATH's Germany-centric anchor.

Direct peers

• Robinsons Relocation (UK): Robinsons is a UK-based international relocation and moving services provider, listed as a partner/peer through OMNI network interactions in DONATH's data. Comparable in business model (B2C and corporate international moves with relocation support), certifications, and partner-network-led global execution.
• confern Möbeltransportbetriebe: confern is a German network of ~50 jointly operating moving companies explicitly named in DONATH's data; DONATH ranks 8th among them. Direct peer, comparable in service offering (household goods moving, national and international) and Germany geographic focus, though confern operates as a co-operative network rather than a single brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/donath.moving.relocation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/donath-moving-&-relocation

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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