Knowtronic

What Knowtronic does

Knowtronic ApS is a Danish private company headquartered in Køge, Denmark, that provides integrated hardware and software solutions for fuel and energy distribution companies operating petrol forecourts, gas stations, convenience stores, and bulk delivery fleets across Scandinavia. The company was founded around 2006-2009 (sources vary) and operates as part of a holding group that also owns sister company coSolutions ApS, which develops the CDH Cloud back-office administration platform. Knowtronic is entirely self-financed and has not raised external capital. The product portfolio centers on CDH Cloud — a cloud-based datahost system managing card sales, order sales, customer management, invoicing, pricing, inventory, and sales reports — paired with proprietary hardware including the KT-Flex and KT-Account outdoor payment terminals, the KT-Patmos POS system, the Bering in-vehicle truck computer, the Cardholder App for mobile fueling, and Fleet Management and Account Card modules. The platform processes approximately 1 million card transactions and 40,000+ bulk deliveries per month across more than 200 Scandinavian customers and 1,000+ active users, with annual invoice volume through CDH Cloud totaling several billion euros (representing customer GMV rather than Knowtronic revenue).

Knowtronic generates revenue through a mix of hardware sales (payment terminals, POS systems, truck computers, spare parts), recurring monthly subscriptions for CDH Cloud with support included, and ancillary services (repairs under 12-month warranty, theft protection add-ons, account card production). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based via a direct sales team, with a self-serve customer portal supporting spare-parts ordering and account management. Go-to-market is sales-led, targeting enterprise energy distribution companies primarily in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, with emerging presence in Germany. Customers include Preem, Certas Energy, PetroNord Group, DRIV Energi, PS Energi, and Oljeleverandøren — large regional fuel distributors with multi-year tenures (PS Energi 10+ years, DRIV Energi 5+ years). The company employs approximately 30 staff in Denmark spanning software development, support, production, sales, shipping, and administration, and reports year-over-year growth of 20-30%.

Technically, CDH Cloud is built on AWS infrastructure and integrates with third-party systems including MCD/Siteinfo (tank gauge readings), HMK Safecon III (tank reader systems), and electronic tank measurement hardware, enabling live data interchange from forecourt and delivery vehicles to back office. The architecture is intentionally modular: hardware components such as the KT-Flex terminal use a tower-based design (communication, PSU, control towers with touchscreen and Verifone-compatible card readers), and the Bering truck computer synchronizes orders, stock levels, and delivery notes in real time with CDH Cloud. No public API, SDK, or MCP integration is documented. The company holds no disclosed patents, trademarks, certifications, regulatory actions, M&A activity, or management team bios, and maintains a holding-group ownership structure whose ultimate beneficial owners are not disclosed.

Name

Knowtronic

Legal name

Knowtronic ApS

Website

https://knowtronic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Knowtronic ApS is a Danish self-financed provider of integrated payment terminals, POS systems, truck computers, and CDH Cloud back-office software for fuel and energy distribution companies across Scandinavia. The platform serves 200+ customers processing 1 million card transactions and 40,000+ bulk deliveries monthly.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Forecourt Payment and Fuel Distribution Technology

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (3341), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Fleet Maintenance & Repair Spend Payments (Service Network Cards, Pay-at-the-Pump/Shop) (TLABAMAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

POS Accessories & Spares (Cables, Stands, Cases, Replacement Parts) (HDACAKAL), Customer Self-Service Portals & Digital Experience (Web/Mobile) (EUAJAHAK)

Keywords

• Forecourt payment terminals
• Fuel distribution software
• Back-office administration
• In-vehicle order systems
• Point-of-sale hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Køge

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Production and sale of payment terminals (KT-Flex, KT-Account), truck computers (Bering), POS systems (KT-Patmos), and related hardware components and spare parts for energy distribution companies.
2. Software/Subscription (CDH Cloud): Cloud-based back-office administration system with monthly subscriptions. Support for CDH Cloud is included in the subscription price for the web application.
3. Spare Parts: Sale of spare parts and consumables for payment terminals including screens, printers, card readers, power supplies, interfaces, and mounting fixtures.
4. Repairs and Returns: Repair services with 12-month warranty from delivery date. Products must be returned within 14 days after receiving RMA number.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Knowtronic designs, manufactures, and sells integrated hardware and software solutions for energy distribution companies operating petrol and fuel forecourts. Its product portfolio centers on the CDH Cloud back-office administration platform, complemented by proprietary forecourt equipment including outdoor payment terminals (KT-Flex, KT-Account), an in-vehicle truck computer (Bering), a touch-based POS system (KT-Patmos), and supporting offerings such as a cardholder mobile app, fleet management, account cards, spare parts, and repair services.

Product overview

Knowtronic is a Danish company providing hardware and software solutions for the energy sector, primarily serving fuel distribution companies. The product portfolio consists of a unified platform architecture centered on CDH Cloud as the back-end administration system, complemented by specialized hardware products including payment terminals (KT-Flex, KT-Account), a Point-of-Sale system (KT-Patmos), and an in-vehicle truck computer (Bering). Supporting services include the Cardholder App for mobile fueling, Fleet Management for vehicle fuel tracking, Account Cards for customer payment, Theft Protection add-ons, Spare Parts, and Repairs and Returns. All hardware products integrate with CDH Cloud for data management, and the ecosystem includes third-party integrations with Safecon III tank readers, MCD/Siteinfo systems, and electronic tank measurement systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CDH Cloud: Cloud-based datahost back-office administration system for managing energy distribution businesses, including card transactions, order sales, customer management, invoicing, pricing, inventory, and sales reports.
• KT-Flex
• KT-Account
• KT-Patmos
• Bering
• Cardholder App

Products and services

• CDH Cloud
• KT-Flex Payment Terminal
• KT-Account Payment Terminal
• Bering Truck Computer
• KT-Patmos Point-of-Sale System
• Cardholder App
• Fleet Management
• Account Cards
• Spare Parts
• Repairs and Returns
• Theft Protection

Quantifiable outcome

• CDH Cloud used daily by over 200 Scandinavian customers serving more than 1,000 active users
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Integration3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• coSolutions ApScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Sister company under same holding group. coSolutions ApS owns, sells, and develops the CDH Cloud back-office system while Knowtronic specializes in hardware solutions. The two companies collaborate closely to deliver seamless solutions integrating hardware and software into complete offerings. Both companies are self-financed and not dependent on banks or external investors.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PayTec: Swiss payment terminal and POS provider serving retail and forecourt customers across Europe. Comparable hardware/software integrated offering targeting similar unattended payment and retail use cases.
• IFS (International Forecourt Solutions): Forecourt technology provider offering payment terminals, fuel management, and back-office solutions to European fuel retailers. Highly comparable offering targeting the same customer profile as Knowtronic.
• Scheidt & Bachmann: German supplier of forecourt payment and management systems for fuel stations and convenience stores, including the SIGNUM POS and FuelPOS platforms. Highly comparable product set targeting European energy retailers similar to Knowtronic.
• Prizma Payment Solutions: Swedish provider of payment solutions, loyalty programs, and back-office systems for Scandinavian fuel retailers. Directly competes with Knowtronic in the Nordic market across terminals and cloud back-office.

Broad incumbents

• Gilbarco Veeder-Root: Global leader in forecourt equipment and integrated payment/POS solutions for fuel retailers. Directly comparable to Knowtronic's payment terminal and back-office offering but at vastly larger scale and geographic reach.
• Ingenico (Worldline): Major payment terminal vendor serving European retail and forecourt customers. Comparable to Knowtronic's payment terminal business line as a competing hardware supplier to the same end-market customers.
• Verifone: Global payment terminal manufacturer with strong presence in forecourt and unattended payment environments. Comparable as the underlying card reader technology integrated into Knowtronic's KT-Flex and KT-Account terminals.
• Dover Fueling Solutions: Owner of Wayne and Tokheim brands, providing forecourt payment terminals, dispensers, and fuel management software worldwide. Overlaps with Knowtronic across payment terminals, POS, and back-office forecourt IT.

Emerging players

• Nayax: Provider of cashless payment solutions, telemetry, and management platforms for unattended retail including fuel, vending, and EV charging. Comparable at the intersection of payment terminals, fleet management, and emerging EV charging — a potential hedge for Knowtronic's EV transition risk.

Regional players

• Fueltek: UK-based supplier of forecourt management systems, payment terminals, and back-office software for fuel stations. Comparable product portfolio with primary geographic focus in the UK rather than Scandinavia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CDHCLOUD
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

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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