What Livebau does

Livebau (legal entity livebau solutions GmbH, doing business as "livebau smart electric") is a German specialist in complex building electrical systems, lighting control, media/data technology, and building automation, headquartered in Seeshaupt and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the eventa AG holding company. Founded in 1957, the company is positioned as an integrator that designs, installs, and maintains regulated systems for demanding enterprise venues, with a documented project portfolio that includes WWK Arena (Augsburg), Frankfurt Airport Terminal 1, BMW Welt Munich, and Liebherr industrial facilities. Its technical core combines intelligent dynamic lighting control, IT-based media technology integration, and multi-protocol automation built around proprietary interfaces and modules that allow it to combine elements from multiple control-system manufacturers rather than being confined to a single vendor portfolio. The company also offers specialized horticulture lighting for greenhouses, regional solar installations, and commercial photovoltaic systems, and maintains TÜV SÜD ISO 9001 certification.

Livebau earns revenue through project-based professional services — electrical systems construction, lighting installation, automation commissioning, media technology integration, and increasingly horticulture and solar PV deployments — priced via direct consultation rather than published rates. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting large commercial and industrial customers (stadiums, airports, exhibition centers, manufacturing sites), supplemented by the "livebau-Handwerkspartner" subcontractor network that recruits specialized craft businesses for project execution across Germany and internationally. The subcontractor channel, combined with holding-company backing from eventa AG, is positioned as a structural advantage in attracting and reliably paying trades partners, which is a meaningful differentiator in the German craft-labor market. Remote customer support is delivered through the pcvisit remote-maintenance tool.

Strategically, Livebau is a mature, privately held industrial-services franchise rather than a software or platform business. There are no disclosed funding rounds, M&A transactions, or leadership changes in the input material, and revenue is not publicly disclosed. Growth appears to be driven by incremental extension of the service catalog (notably horticulture lighting and commercial PV) and by leveraging the holding structure's resources, rather than by venture-style scaling.

Name

Livebau

Legal name

livebau solutions GmbH

Website

https://livebau.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Livebau (livebau smart electric) is a German integrator of complex building electrical, lighting control, automation, and media technology systems for enterprise venues such as stadiums, airports, and industrial facilities, including specialized horticulture and solar offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting & Building Automation Services

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial HVAC/R Installation (Rooftop Units, Split Systems) (HSAOAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

SCADA, Controls & Communications Integration (RTU, Fiber, Networking) (EUAEADAD)

Keywords

• Lighting control systems
• Building automation services
• Electrical systems installation
• Media technology integration
• Horticulture lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Seeshaupt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical and Building Systems Installation: Installation services for electrical systems, lighting, automation, and building control systems for commercial and industrial projects. Revenue is project-based with service delivery through own teams and subcontractor partnerships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Core offering

Livebau provides electrical installations, intelligent lighting control systems, data and media technology integration, and building automation services for large commercial and industrial facilities. The company delivers customized projects spanning stadiums, airports, exhibition centers, industrial plants, and horticultural operations, including commercial photovoltaic and solar energy systems.

Product overview

Livebau (livebau smart electric) is a German specialist for complex building and lighting control systems, operating as a service company rather than a unified software product. Their portfolio consists of seven distinct service offerings: (1) Digitale Lichttechnik & Infrastruktur provides intelligent and dynamic light control systems; (2) Datentechnik & Visualisierung covers media technology integration; (3) Automation & Smart Sensing delivers building automation with custom interfaces and modules; (4) Elektroanlagenbau & Spezialtechnik handles electrical systems construction; (5) Beleuchtungsanlagen in der Pflanzenzucht offers specialized horticultural lighting for indoor and greenhouse cultivation; (6) Solar in Ihrer Region provides regional solar installations; and (7) Gewerbliche Photovoltaikanlagen covers commercial photovoltaic systems. The company serves demanding customers including stadiums (WWK Arena Augsburg), airports (Frankfurt), exhibition centers (BMW Welt Munich), and industrial facilities (Liebherr). Livebau operates as a subsidiary of eventa AG holding company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Live Plus 1: Sustainability and future-value program: work that is future-oriented and oriented towards the latest developments

Products and services

• Digital Lighting Technology & Infrastructure (Digitale Lichttechnik & Infrastruktur) Design, installation, and integration of intelligent dynamic lighting systems and supporting infrastructure for large commercial facilities, venues, and industrial operations.
• Data Technology & Visualization (Datentechnik & Visualisierung) IT-based media technology integration and visualization solutions for venues and commercial facilities, enabling display, control, and monitoring of audiovisual and data systems.
• Automation & Smart Sensing (Automation & Smart Sensing) Building automation and smart sensing installations that integrate proprietary interfaces and modules to connect lighting, electrical, and operational systems across facilities.
• Electrical Systems Construction & Special Technology (Elektroanlagenbau & Spezialtechnik) Customized electrical system construction and specialized electrical installations for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
• Horticulture Lighting Systems (Beleuchtungsanlagen in der Pflanzenzucht) Specialized lighting systems engineered for greenhouse and plant cultivation applications, tailored to horticultural growth requirements.
• Commercial Photovoltaic Systems (Gewerbliche Photovoltaikanlagen) Commercial-scale photovoltaic installations for businesses seeking on-site solar power generation and renewable energy integration.
• Regional Solar Solutions (Solar in Ihrer Region) Regionally delivered solar installation services in the Seeshaupt/Bavaria area supporting local commercial and infrastructure customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Quick installation and automation with customizable light contributing to higher yields and reduced operating costs in horticulture applications

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• eventa AGparent companyOtherseventa AG is the holding company of livebau solutions GmbH. As a holding subsidiary, livebau benefits from the solid financial background and shared resources within the group.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Gira: German specialist for KNX-based building automation, electrical installations, and smart lighting controls. Directly comparable to Livebau in multi-protocol integration and commercial building automation niche.
• Wago: German specialist in electrical interconnection and automation technology, with focus on building, industrial, and process automation. Comparable to Livebau in multi-protocol automation and modular control systems.
• Jung (Insta GmbH): German manufacturer of electrical installation systems, switches, and KNX-based building automation. Comparable to Livebau in delivering integrated electrical and automation solutions for commercial projects in the German-speaking market.
• Beckhoff Automation: German automation specialist for PC-based control, building automation, and lighting. Comparable to Livebau in multi-protocol expertise and commercial building automation, with proprietary TwinCAT platform.
• Hager Group: German family-owned manufacturer of electrical installations, building automation, and energy management systems. Closely comparable to Livebau in addressing commercial building electrical and automation needs with mid-sized European focus.

Broad incumbents

• Phoenix Contact: German market leader in industrial automation, electrical interconnection, and control systems. Overlaps with Livebau in automation/controls integration but at much larger scale and broader industrial scope.
• Schneider Electric: Global leader in building management systems (EcoStruxure), electrical distribution, and lighting/sensing solutions. Competes with Livebau in large commercial and industrial automation projects, but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Siemens' Smart Infrastructure division delivers building automation, lighting control (KNX/DALI), and electrical systems for large commercial facilities worldwide. Directly comparable to Livebau's core offerings, but at vastly larger scale and with proprietary software platforms.
• ABB: ABB provides building automation, electrical installations, and lighting control globally through its Electrification and Motion divisions. Overlaps with Livebau in commercial electrical systems and automation, particularly in industrial and infrastructure projects.

Emerging players

• Theben: German KNX-based building automation and lighting control specialist. Comparable to Livebau in smart building controls for commercial projects, with focused presence in the German-speaking market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/livebau_light
• Facebookfacebook.com/livebauSmartElectric
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/livebau

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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