Innovation Campus

What Innovation Campus does

Innovation Campus Xtended Learning Solutions GmbH is a privately held German B2B learning solutions provider founded in 2003 and headquartered in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany. The company designs, develops, and operates custom learning platforms and interactive learning modules for international enterprise customers, with a clear vertical specialization in the luxury goods and cosmetics industry. Named clients include the Shiseido Group, L'Oreal Group, LVMH (Christian Dior), Coty Group, MAEURER & WIRTZ, M2 BEAUTÉ, Thomas Sabo, Douglas, BSH, and GLOBUS, with end-user deployments ranging from approximately 1,700 to more than 18,000 users per platform. The product architecture consists of three layers: custom branded learning platforms, individual interactive learning modules (featuring gamification, storytelling, quizzes, and 360° content), and a browser-based virtual classroom solution built on the open-source Big Blue Button platform, hosted on the company's own German servers with full GDPR compliance and 100% green energy. The business model combines subscription/recurring platform development and implementation with managed virtual classroom services, sold through direct enterprise sales. The company is controlled by its two managing partners, Michael Krings and Roger Rappich, operates through a distributed network of IT, graphics, and design teams across Germany supplemented by named specialist partners (fairkom, Enbiz, Medienwuerfel, and several freelancers), and has accumulated nine Comenius EduMedia and eLearning Journal industry awards between 2014 and 2022.

Name

Innovation Campus

Legal name

Innovation Campus Xtended Learning Solutions GmbH

Website

https://innovationcampus.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Innovation Campus is a German B2B learning solutions provider founded in 2003 that builds custom learning platforms, interactive modules, and GDPR-compliant virtual classrooms for enterprise customers in the luxury goods, cosmetics, and premium retail sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate E-Learning Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAMAHAD

Innovation & Design Thinking Programs

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Entrepreneurship & Business Enrichment

Keywords

• Corporate e-learning platforms
• Interactive learning modules
• Virtual classroom software
• B2B training solutions
• Learning management systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaiserslautern

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Learning Platform Development and Implementation: Design, creation, and operation of B2B training and learning platforms (e-learning) for international customers. Includes implementation and ongoing operation of highly secure server systems.
2. Learning Application Development: Individual learning applications that can communicate with existing learning management systems, including content creation and management
3. Virtual Classroom Services: Online collaboration and digital live training room services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Innovation Campus is a B2B e-learning solutions provider that designs, builds, implements, and operates custom learning platforms, interactive learning modules, and browser-based virtual classroom environments for international enterprise customers, primarily in the luxury goods, cosmetics, fragrance, jewelry, and retail sectors. Service scope covers the full stack from secure server infrastructure and LMS deployment to gamified module design and ongoing managed operation.

Product overview

Innovation Campus is a B2B learning solutions company since 2003 offering a platform-plus-modules architecture consisting of: (1) Custom Learning Platforms - branded platforms (e.g., Dior Learning Platform, DSI Platform, Thomas Sabo Academy, COTY Duftakademie, MDE Platform, M2B Platform, Duftwissen Platform, Sun Academy, Douglas Platform, BSH Learning Application) serving luxury and consumer brands with features like reporting, loyalty systems, and training management; (2) Individual Learning Modules - interactive modules for various clients including GLOBUS, Shiseido, Dior, FSLX, WASO, SUN, Barbershop, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Elie Saab, Issey Miyake, Jean Paul Gaultier, and others featuring gamification, storytelling, quizzes, and 360-degree content; (3) Collaboration Solution - browser-based virtual classrooms powered by Big Blue Button with full GDPR compliance. Their clients include Shiseido Group, L'Oreal Group, LVMH Group, Coty Group, M&W Group, M2 BEAUTÉ, and Thomas Sabo. The company operates a national network of IT, graphics & design teams throughout Germany and has won multiple European awards including Comenius EduMedia Awards and eLearning Journal Awards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Learning Platforms Custom branded learning platforms that match the customer brand essence and digitize the full training lifecycle from registration to reporting, with precise target group addressing, user participation activation, and integration with existing LMS and HR systems. Sold to enterprise customers in luxury, cosmetics, retail, and consumer goods for global sales staff training and corporate learning.
• Interactive Learning Modules Individual interactive learning modules featuring easy-to-use design, appropriate imagery, exciting storytelling, gamified elements, quizzes, drag-and-drop activities, and 360-degree implementations. Sold as standalone or platform-bundled training content for luxury, cosmetics, and consumer goods brands.
• Virtual Classroom Collaboration Solution Browser-based virtual classroom collaboration environment powered by Big Blue Button, fully GDPR compliant, running on Innovation Campus's own servers in Germany powered by 100% green energy, supporting screen sharing, recording, collaborative drawing, breakout rooms, and phone dial-in. Sold as a managed service to enterprise customers for online collaboration and digital live training.
• Learning Application Development Individual learning applications that can communicate with existing learning management systems, including content creation and management. Sold to enterprise customers as a development and content service.
• Learning Ecosystem Administration Complete administration and coordination of learning across organizations, from real-world learning to computer-supported learning, with full lifecycle management of the learning ecosystem. Sold as a managed service to enterprise customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• DSI Platform serves >18,000 users across 12 local markets and 10 languages
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• fairkomcoreTechnology or Integrationfairkom provides IT and cloud solutions with open source software for Innovation Campus. They handle the videoconferencing platform with load balancer and identity management integration, including full GDPR compliance. Based in Dornbirn, Vorarlberg with IT consultants in Austria, Germany and Switzerland.
• EnbizcoreTechnology or IntegrationEnbiz builds secure and stable platforms for customer demands, develops and runs individual Learning Systems, provides maintenance and support service.
• MedienwuerfelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedienwuerfel provides creative ideas, ingenious concepts and strong designs combined with technical know-how for comprehensive communication solutions. Specializes in digital innovation.
• Mirja TschakarovminorOthersFreelance web designer and front-end developer covering design to programming, creating beautiful sites and applications with attention to detail.
• Petzold MediendesignminorOthersJoseph Petzold (Web, UI/UX Design) and Myriam Petzold (Illustration and Animation) provide design services.
• Susen KümmelminorOthersFreelance designer for digital media, UX & UI, bringing brands to life online and simplifying complex issues.
• Grauwild / Marc HerzerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrand strategy partner providing smart concepts with outstanding user experience and deep understanding of trends in design and technology.
• INCCASminorOthersLisa Cardoso Hauber and INCCAS Team provide intercultural e-learning expertise and consulting.
• Carlos Zárate EspinozaminorOthersCEO, Consultant, Trainer, Facilitator and Evaluator for e-learning projects.
• Heike AbidiminorOthersCopywriting and storytelling services, focusing on getting to the heart of complex topics.
• Meinrad RombachminorOthersVirtual Learning Expert (Dipl. Phys.) providing expertise in virtual learning solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Thought Industries: Enterprise external training platform powering branded learning academies for B2B and B2C audiences; comparable in delivering white-label, scalable learning ecosystems to mid-market and enterprise customers.
• Docebo: AI-powered enterprise LMS platform serving global organizations with custom-branded learning portals, multi-language delivery, and integrations — a directly comparable B2B learning platform model.
• LearnDash: WordPress-based LMS plugin used to build custom branded learning sites with gamification and interactive content — a comparable custom-platform builder serving businesses of varying sizes.
• Skilljar: External training platform for customer and partner education, frequently used by consumer brands and technology companies — closely matches Innovation Campus's custom branded-platforms-for-brands model.
• Absorb Software: Cloud-based LMS provider for mid-market and enterprise with branded learning portals, multi-language support, and customization — directly comparable e-learning platform competitor.

Emerging players

• Open edX: Open-source learning platform providing customizable branded learning environments — comparable in offering an open-source foundation (Innovation Campus uses Big Blue Button in a similar way) for building enterprise learning ecosystems.
• Workramp: Modern LMS for customer and employee training used by B2B brands; comparable in offering branded academies with interactive content, though typically aimed at SaaS-led mid-market customers.

Broad incumbents

• Skillsoft: Major corporate learning company offering content, platforms, and academies; comparable as a broad incumbent in enterprise learning ecosystems that compete for the same training budgets.
• Cornerstone OnDemand: Large enterprise talent and learning platform serving global corporates with full LMS suites — a broad incumbent whose learning product overlaps with Innovation Campus's custom platform business.
• SAP Litmos: Cloud LMS within the SAP ecosystem sold to mid-market and enterprise; overlaps with Innovation Campus's branded-platform offering, though SAP Litmos targets a much wider buyer profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/innovationcampus-xtended-learning-solutions-gmbh

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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