What FaMo does

FAMO Fahrzeug- und Motorenteile GmbH (FAMO) is a privately-held, family-managed German automotive parts wholesaler founded in 1991 and headquartered in Dresden, operating as the self-described largest Saxon vehicle parts dealer. The company runs five branches across Saxony and Brandenburg (Dresden, Bautzen, Cottbus, Taucha, Freiberg), stocks more than 50,000 items against a 1.5 million-SKU assortment, and operates an 80-vehicle own-fleet for same-day and multi-daily regional delivery, supplemented by DPD and KOMMT OVERNIGHT for nationwide reach. Its product portfolio spans vehicle and engine parts, hand and power tools, workshop consumables, and complete workshop equipment (lifts, tire changers, balancers, diagnostics) sold and serviced in-house.

The technology layer centers on the SELECT CONNECT platform — a modular software suite encompassing AutoTeilePilot (parts/vehicle data lookup with millions of database entries), Werkstattabrechnungspilot (workshop billing and management), MESSEWELT (digital trade-fair marketplace aggregating 900+ offers from 85 manufacturers), and the vjumi telematics solution (real-time vehicle data from d-amp GmbH). The business model combines transactional revenue from parts and equipment wholesale, recurring SaaS revenue from SELECT CONNECT subscriptions, and fee-based services such as workshop consultation, equipment installation/maintenance financing, special tool lending, and training programs. Customers are SMB automotive workshops (Kfz-Werkstätten) and specialty dealers (Fachhändler), with an emerging EV-servicing vertical.

FAMO is a shareholder of Select AG, a national partnership of Kfz wholesalers that provides collective purchasing scale, shared ecosystem partners (TEMOT, GVA, VMI), and the SELECT CONNECT platform backbone. Additional marketing alliances include sponsorships of SG Dynamo Dresden (since 2022) and DTM driver Maximilian Paul. The company cites a 40% growth trajectory, supported by active hiring across sales, logistics, IT, and technical-equipment roles, and reports ~120 employees including two apprentices across its five locations.

Name

FaMo

Legal name

FAMO Fahrzeug- und Motorenteile GmbH

Website

https://famo.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

FAMO Fahrzeug- und Motorenteile GmbH is a family-owned German automotive parts wholesaler founded in 1991, headquartered in Dresden, serving SMB automotive workshops and specialty dealers across Saxony and Brandenburg through five branches, an 80-vehicle delivery fleet, and the SELECT CONNECT software platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dresden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vehicle and Engine Parts Sales: B2B wholesale distribution of automotive parts, engine components, and accessories to workshops and specialty dealers. Core revenue stream with 1.5 million items in assortment.
2. Workshop Equipment Sales and Service: Sale, installation, and maintenance of workshop equipment including lifts, tire mounting machines, wheel balancers, and custom workshop solutions. Includes financing options for investments.
3. Workshop Consumables and Supplies: Sale of workshop supplies including lubricants, paints, cleaning products, corrosion protection, and specialty fluids.
4. Software Subscriptions: SaaS-based workshop management software through SELECT CONNECT platform including AutoTeilePilot and Werkstattabrechnungspilot.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FaMo is a B2B automotive parts wholesaler supplying Kfz workshops (Kfz-Werkstätten) and specialty dealers (Fachhändler) with vehicle parts, engine components, tools, workshop consumables, and workshop equipment across 5 branches in Saxony and Brandenburg. The company complements its physical parts distribution with the SELECT CONNECT software suite (AutoTeilePilot, Werkstattabrechnungspilot, MESSEWELT, vjumi) and operates an 80-vehicle fleet for just-in-time regional delivery.

Product overview

FaMo operates as a multi-product platform serving automotive workshops with both physical products and software solutions. The core offering includes vehicle and engine parts (Fahrzeugteile, Motorenteile), workshop tools, workshop supplies, and workshop equipment (Werkstattausrüstung) alongside comprehensive logistics services. The software portfolio centers on SELECT CONNECT, a modular software platform comprising: AutoTeilePilot for parts and vehicle data lookup, Werkstattabrechnungspilot (WAP) for workshop billing and management, MESSEWELT for accessing manufacturer trade fair offers, and vjumi for real-time telematics data integration. Products are distributed through 5 branch locations in Saxony with over 50,000 items in stock and a fleet of 80 delivery vehicles, complemented by an online shop and training programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AutoTeilePilot: Online information system covering all needs of daily workshop practice, featuring extensive databases with millions of entries for article and vehicle data, work and setting values, inspection data and repair instructions.
• Werkstattabrechnungspilot
• SELECT CONNECT
• vjumi

Products and services

• Fahrzeugteile (Vehicle Parts) Vehicle parts in original equipment quality with expert consultation, personal service, and rapid delivery, ranging from rare classic car restoration parts to latest high-tech components for modern vehicles. Sold B2B to automotive workshops and specialty dealers.
• Motorenteile (Engine Parts) Comprehensive range of engine parts precision-manufactured and carefully selected to meet highest standards, including tiny gaskets and complex mechanical modules for optimal vehicle performance and safety. Sold B2B through the dedicated Motorenabteilung in Dresden.
• Werkzeuge (Tools) High-quality hand tools, power tools, and air tools for professional vehicle maintenance, repair, and optimization in workshops, including a special tool lending/loan program.
• Werkstattbedarf (Workshop Supplies) Daily workshop consumables including lubricants, paints, coatings, cleaning agents, corrosion protection, brake cleaners, coolant, and motor oil additives from top brands.
• Werkstattausrüstung (Workshop Equipment) Complete workshop equipment including hoists, diagnostic tools, assembly equipment, lifting technology, specialty tools, financing options, and service and maintenance, with custom-tailored solutions for individual workshop needs. Includes financing options for investments.
• Lager & Logistik (Warehouse & Logistics Services) Logistics services with over 50,000 items in stock at the central Dresden warehouse, 80 company vehicles for regional delivery, and partnerships with DPD and KOMMT OVERNIGHT for nationwide delivery. Enables multiple daily deliveries and 24-hour delivery to workshops.
• Elektrofahrzeug-Lösungen (Electric Vehicle Solutions) High-quality replacement parts for electric vehicles along with training as necessary prerequisite for their maintenance and repair.
• AutoTeilePilot Online information system covering the daily work practice needs of workshops, featuring databases with millions of entries on article and vehicle data, labor and adjustment values, inspection data, and repair instructions with innovative free-text search and graphical parts identification.
• Werkstattabrechnungspilot (WAP) Workshop billing and management software supporting quotation, order processing, tire storage, and invoicing across all areas of automotive workshops, integrated with parts and technology catalogs. Optional modules include interfaces to major industry information systems.
• MESSEWELT Digital trade fair platform enabling automotive workshops across Germany to access over 900 attractive trade fair offers from 85 manufacturers 24/7, with daily top offers and direct chat with suppliers.
• vjumi Telematics Solution First telematics solution providing real-time vehicle data to independent workshops, allowing workshop customers to monitor vehicle data and coordinate service appointments. Developed by d-amp GmbH.
• SELECT CONNECT Software Platform Comprehensive software package offering free choice of all service modules for automotive workshops, including parts lookup, workshop management, billing, and supplier marketplace integration. Modules include AutoTeilePilot, Werkstattabrechnungspilot, MESSEWELT, and vjumi.

Quantifiable outcome

• Parts delivered within 24 hours to customer workshops
• +3 more outcomes

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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SG Dynamo DresdenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Since 2022, FAMO is proud sponsor of SG Dynamo Dresden football club, demonstrating regional connection. Support reflects passion for football and team spirit. Partnership includes employee leisure team 'FAMO and Friends' participation.
• Select AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAMO is a shareholder of Select AG, a strong partnership of automotive parts wholesalers. Together they optimize workshop concepts, value chains, and sustainability while guaranteeing best performance in the mobility network. Select AG provides shared software platform (SELECT CONNECT) and access to national distribution network.
• TEMOTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner logo displayed on website as part of Select AG ecosystem of partners.
• GVA (Großhandelsverband Autoteile)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner logo displayed on website as part of Select AG ecosystem of partners.
• Maximilian PaulminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDTM partnership with Lamborghini factory driver Maximilian Paul, strengthening regional ties and supporting motorsport ambitions. Partnership connects precision, speed, and technical passion.
• Racepool99minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAMO supported Racepool99 in equipping their new headquarters including workshop for direct racing car repairs and maintenance. Modern facilities are used for FAMO's technical workshop trainings and social media content production.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Trost Auto Service GmbH: German B2B automotive parts wholesaler serving independent workshops across multiple regions with a similar broad-line parts and equipment model. Closely comparable to FAMO in customer base, product breadth, and workshop-centric GTM, though operating at larger national scale.
• Wessels + Müller AG / WM SE: German Kfz parts and accessories wholesaler operating a multi-branch network supplying workshops nationwide. Comparable to FAMO in business model and target customer (independent workshops), though with broader geographic coverage.
• PV Automotive GmbH: German Kfz parts wholesaler (part of Würth/WM SE group) supplying parts, accessories, and workshop equipment to automotive workshops. Directly comparable to FAMO's core product mix and B2B workshop distribution model.
• Stahlgruber GmbH (LKQ Euro Car Parts Germany): Long-standing German automotive parts distributor (now part of LKQ) supplying workshops and dealers with parts, tools, and workshop equipment. A direct competitor to FAMO in the German aftermarket parts wholesale space with national scale.

Broad incumbents

• Continental AG (Automotive Aftermarket): Large German automotive parts manufacturer with a dedicated aftermarket division covering replacement parts and workshop solutions. Operates upstream of FAMO in the parts supply chain and competes for workshop contracts at scale.
• A.T.U Auto-Teile-Unger Handelsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG: Major German automotive service and parts retailer combining workshop services with parts distribution. Operates at significantly larger scale than FAMO and serves both B2B and B2C, but overlaps on workshop parts supply.
• Bosch Automotive Aftermarket (Robert Bosch GmbH): Global supplier of automotive aftermarket parts, diagnostics, and workshop equipment. A major upstream brand that FAMO distributes alongside competitors, and a benchmark for the broader German automotive aftermarket ecosystem.
• ZF Aftermarket: Aftermarket division of ZF Group supplying driveline, chassis, and drivetrain parts to the independent workshop channel. Comparable to FAMO's coverage of transmission, brake, and chassis components, though from a manufacturer-distributor perspective.

Others

• Select AG: German partnership network of independent Kfz parts wholesalers (of which FAMO is a shareholder) that operates the shared SELECT CONNECT software platform and aggregates member procurement, marketing, and digital services. Indirectly comparable as the cooperative ecosystem FAMO participates in.

Emerging players

• Autodoc SE: Berlin-based online-first auto parts retailer targeting both end consumers and workshops. Represents the digital channel that challenges traditional branches like FAMO on price and convenience for standard SKUs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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