IPI

What IPI does

IPI GmbH is a German digital workplace consultancy headquartered in Ansbach, Germany, founded approximately 2000-2004 and operating with 51-100 employees. The company is a Microsoft Solution Partner with Modern Work specialization and delivers services almost exclusively on the Microsoft 365 platform, spanning SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Power Platform, Azure, Microsoft Viva, and Microsoft 365 Copilot. Its service portfolio is organized across four pillars: Digital Workplace solutions (Basic and Intelligent Intranets, Employee Apps, Communities, Employee Experience Platform, Immersive Collaboration), AI services (Copilot deployment, custom AI agents via Copilot Studio and Azure OpenAI, AI governance, knowledge agents), ECM and Business Applications (custom software development, document/content management, Power Platform and Nintex workflow automation), and Enablement services (change and adoption, training workshops, white papers, webinars).

The company serves primarily mid-sized to large German and European enterprises (Mittelstand and Konzerne) undertaking digital workplace transformation, intranet modernization, and Microsoft 365 migration projects. Named customers include QIAGEN, REHAU Group, Vorwerk, Dentsply Sirona, Schwan Cosmetics, AGRAVIS, Flender, GEWOBA, Baloise Group, Klingele Paper & Packaging, and others, with engagement scopes ranging from employee apps and intranets to multi-thousand-user Migrations such as REHAU's 13,000-employee move from Jive to Microsoft 365.

IPI generates revenue through professional services engagements (consulting, custom software development, training) and managed services, with quote-based pricing tailored to individual client requirements. The company operates a sales-led go-to-market combining direct enterprise outreach, website lead generation, and event-based selling, supported by an active thought-leadership content engine (white papers, webinars, case studies, newsletter, LinkedIn/Xing presence). Geographically it serves the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and has no disclosed external investors or parent company, appearing to be founder/management-owned.

Name

IPI

Legal name

IPI GmbH

Website

https://ipi-gmbh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IPI GmbH is a German Microsoft 365 consultancy providing digital workplace consulting, implementation, custom development, and managed services to DACH-based mid-sized and large enterprises, specializing in SharePoint, Teams, Copilot, and Power Platform solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lichtenau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for digital workplace transformation, including strategy, implementation, and change management
2. Software Development: Custom software development and application modernization services on Microsoft technologies
3. Training & Workshops: Digital competency training, AI workshops, and onboarding programs for enterprise clients
4. Managed Services: Ongoing support services including ad-hoc support and operational assistance for digital workplace solutions

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

IPI GmbH is a digital workplace consultancy that designs, implements, and operates intranet, employee app, collaboration, process automation, and AI solutions for enterprises on the Microsoft 365 platform. The firm delivers strategic consulting, custom software development, change management, training, and managed support services covering SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform, Azure, Microsoft Viva, and Copilot. Its offerings span from ready-to-deploy Basic Intranet packages to bespoke AI agent development and complex multi-thousand-employee intranet migrations.

Product overview

IPI GmbH is a full-service digital workplace consultancy and Microsoft specialist offering strategy consulting, implementation services, and enablement for organizations transitioning to modern digital work environments. Rather than a packaged software product company, IPI delivers services through consulting engagements, solution implementation, and training programs built primarily on the Microsoft 365 platform. Their portfolio encompasses Digital Workplace solutions (including Basic and Intelligent Intranets, Employee Apps, and Employee Experience Platforms), AI Services (Microsoft 365 Copilot, custom AI agents via Copilot Studio, knowledge management agents, and AI governance), ECM/Business Applications (custom development, document management, process automation with Power Platform and Nintex), and Enablement (consulting, training workshops, white papers, and webinars). All core solutions are delivered using Microsoft technologies including SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform, Azure, and Viva as the foundational platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kommunikationsberatung (Communication Consulting) Strategic consulting for optimizing internal communication on Microsoft 365, including communication strategy, governance, and channel design for enterprise clients.
• KI- und Digitalisierungsberatung (AI and Digitization Consulting) Consulting for digital transformation and business app development, including AI strategy and adoption roadmaps for enterprise clients.
• Beratung für ECM / DMS Lösungen (ECM/DMS Consulting) Enterprise Content Management and Document Management System consulting to optimize information management and structured document handling for enterprises on Microsoft 365.
• Change & Adoption Change management services to drive successful adoption of digital workplace solutions and new technologies across organizations.
• Basic Intranet (Microsoft 365) Ready-to-deploy social intranet built on Microsoft 365, including employee app, for organizations beginning their digital workplace journey.
• Intelligentes Intranet (Intelligent Intranet) Advanced intranet solution serving as the central hub for internal company communication, with AI-powered features and enhanced personalization.
• Mitarbeiter-App (Employee App) Mobile employee application built on Microsoft 365 to reach all employees, including those without desktop access, enabling real-time communication and engagement.
• Employee Experience Platform Comprehensive platform focused on employee experience using Microsoft Viva, integrating engagement, wellbeing, and productivity tools.
• Microsoft 365 Copilot Services Implementation and consulting services for Microsoft 365 Copilot, including strategy, secure deployment, governance, and responsible AI usage across the organization.
• Individuelle Agenten (Custom AI Agents) Custom AI agent development using Microsoft Copilot Studio and Azure OpenAI for specific business processes, knowledge management, and automation scenarios.
• KI-Lösungen mit der Power Platform (AI Solutions with Power Platform) Intelligent process automation solutions using Microsoft Power Platform AI capabilities, including Copilot Studio, for workflow optimization.
• Individuelle Softwareentwicklung (Custom Software Development) Custom software development services independent of Microsoft 365 for specialized business requirements and enterprise applications.
• Apps mit Microsoft 365 (Apps with Microsoft 365) Custom business application development tailored to specific organizational needs using Microsoft 365 platform capabilities.
• Power Platform & Nintex Process automation using Microsoft Power Platform and Nintex for workflow optimization and operational efficiency gains.
• Schulungen & Trainings (Training and Workshops) Practical AI and digital workplace training programs customized for individual client organizations and skill levels.
• Managed Services and Ad-hoc Support Ongoing operational support services including ad-hoc support and operational assistance for client digital workplace solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-25% productivity increase through effective internal communication
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationAs a Microsoft Solution Partner Modern Work Specialist, IPI specializes exclusively in Microsoft 365 technologies including SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform, Azure, Viva, and Copilot. The partnership involves deep technical integration capabilities and joint solution delivery for enterprise clients.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Avanade: Joint venture between Accenture and Microsoft, the largest pure-play Microsoft services provider globally; competes for the same Microsoft 365 Modern Work and Copilot enterprise engagements but with vastly larger delivery capacity.
• HSO: Global Microsoft-focused SI with a strong DACH/Benelux presence delivering Dynamics 365 and Modern Work solutions; comparable Microsoft-centric delivery model but at materially larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Atos Microsoft Business: Large European IT services group with a dedicated Microsoft business practice covering Modern Work, Azure, and Copilot; competes on larger Microsoft 365 transformation programs across DACH and beyond.
• Microsoft (direct Modern Work / Consulting Services): Microsoft's own Customer Success, Modern Work, and Copilot adoption consulting teams compete for the same enterprise digital workplace transformation budgets that IPI addresses; they also control partner program economics.

Direct peers

• Communardo: German Microsoft Gold Partner specializing in digital workplace, intranet, and modern work solutions on SharePoint, Teams, and Viva — directly comparable to IPI in geography, customer base (DACH Mittelstand/enterprise), and service portfolio.
• Xpirit: Microsoft-focused consultancy (now part of Xebia) delivering Modern Work, DevOps, and cloud services on Microsoft 365 and Azure — overlapping service offering and Microsoft partner model, with broader European footprint.
• Wortell: Netherlands-based Microsoft-focused consultancy heavily oriented toward Modern Work/employee experience on Microsoft 365; same product line (intranet, Teams, Copilot services) but operating in Benelux instead of DACH.
• novaCapta: German Microsoft Solutions Partner focused on Modern Workplace and Azure; comparable in DACH geography and Microsoft 365 service mix (intranet, collaboration, governance).
• Avanade / Inspired RMS-style Microsoft Modern Work specialists (scaleX): scaleX is a DACH-based Microsoft partner delivering Modern Workplace, intranet, and collaboration services on Microsoft 365 — direct regional competitor for IPI's Mittelstand/enterprise intranet projects.

Regional players

• Qubix: DACH-focused IT consultancy with strong Microsoft partnership delivering workplace, cloud, and security services; comparable Microsoft-centric service mix and regional focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sharepoint2ipi
• Facebookfacebook.com/ipi.net
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ipi-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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