KÖTTER Services

What KÖTTER Services does

KÖTTER Services is a privately held, family-owned German corporate group founded in 1934 and headquartered in Essen. Operating as KÖTTER Unternehmensgruppe, the company delivers an integrated portfolio of facility services spanning personnel security, security technology, cleaning, personnel staffing, fire and rescue, facility management, and cyber security, organized across wholly-owned subsidiaries (KÖTTER Security, Cleaning, Personal Service, Fire & Service, Cyber Security, TERAPON Consulting) and supported by an in-house training academy.

Service delivery combines physical personnel deployment — guarding, reception, access control, fire brigades, and aviation security at sites including BER airport — with proprietary and partner technology platforms such as KÖTTER SmartControl (electronic guard log), KÖTTER SYMTO (operator-model security delivery), KPS Web Portal (workforce management), and integrated security installations covering video surveillance, access control, fire alarms, perimeter protection, and drones/ground robotics. NIS2 and KRITIS compliance consulting is delivered through the KÖTTER Cyber Security division and partner German Business Protection.

The business model is sales-led and direct: approximately 100 branches nationwide serve enterprise and public-sector clients across verticals including industrial manufacturing, aviation, healthcare, financial institutions, critical infrastructure, logistics, cultural institutions, and the public sector. Revenue is generated primarily through negotiated annual subscription-style service contracts with custom enterprise pricing. The group employs roughly 16,400 people and reported revenue of approximately 770 million EUR, up from 627 million EUR in the prior comparable period, supported by recent acquisitions (notably the WAKO Group) and organic branch expansion.

Name

KÖTTER Services

Legal name

KÖTTER Personal Service SE & Co. KG

Website

https://koetter.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

KÖTTER Services is a German family-owned facility services group founded in 1934, delivering integrated security, cleaning, personnel, fire-and-rescue, and cyber security services to enterprise and public-sector clients through approximately 100 nationwide branches.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrated Facility Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Security Systems Services (56162), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Security, Safety & Fire/Life Safety Management (BPABAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cybersecurity Management for SMB (Managed Security Add‑ons) (BPAEABAG), Multi-Site / Branch Network Staffing (BPACACAJ), Concierge Security & Front Desk Staffing (HSAHAKAF)

Keywords

• Security services
• Facility management
• Professional cleaning
• Personnel staffing
• Cyber security consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Essen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Services: Personnel security services including guarding, patrol services, reception services, airport security, private security, fire brigade and rescue services. Revenue generated through service contracts with commercial and public sector clients.
2. Security Technology: Installation and maintenance of security systems including video surveillance, access control, fire alarm systems, perimeter protection, drones and ground robotics
3. Cleaning Services: Professional cleaning services for commercial and industrial facilities including maintenance cleaning, window cleaning, floor coating, construction cleaning, HACCP-compliant cleaning for food industry
4. Personnel Services: Temporary staffing, work contracts, service contracts, and executive search for various industries including logistics, trade, industry and office
5. Facility Services: Technical facility management, building maintenance, and specialized solutions for industries including automotive, aviation, healthcare, public transport
6. Cyber Security: Active cyber defense, NIS2 consulting, and comprehensive cyber security services (formerly G.I.P.)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KÖTTER Services delivers integrated facility services for B2B clients across Germany, encompassing personnel security (guarding, patrol, aviation security, fire and rescue), installation and maintenance of security technology (video surveillance, access control, fire alarms, perimeter protection, drones, robotics), professional and industrial cleaning (including HACCP-compliant cleaning), temporary staffing and recruitment, technical facility management, and cyber security services (active cyber defense and NIS2 consulting). Services are bundled under multi-year contracts and delivered through ~100 branches supported by proprietary digital platforms such as KÖTTER SmartControl, KÖTTER SYMTO, and customer/employee portals.

Product overview

KÖTTER Services is a diversified German facility services company offering an integrated portfolio of security, cleaning, personnel, and facility management services. The core offerings include KÖTTER Security (personnel guarding services), KÖTTER Security 360 (integrated security solutions), KÖTTER Sicherheitstechnik (security technology including video surveillance, access control, fire alarms), KÖTTER Cyber Security (digital security and NIS2 compliance), KÖTTER Cleaning (professional cleaning services), KÖTTER Personal Service (staffing and recruitment), and KÖTTER Facility Services (industry-specific facility management). Supporting services include KÖTTER Fire & Service (fire brigades and rescue), KÖTTER Brandschutz- und Rettungsakademie (training academy), TERAPON Consulting (psychological intervention), and KÖTTER Akademie (professional education). Digital offerings include KÖTTER SmartControl (electronic guard log), KPS Web Portal (customer portal), and MyKoetter.de (employee portal). The company operates 100 branches nationwide with 16,400 employees and serves industries including automotive, aviation, healthcare, public transport, logistics, and critical infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KÖTTER Security 360: Comprehensive 360-degree security solutions integrating all security services.
• KÖTTER SYMTO
• KÖTTER SmartControl

Products and services

• KÖTTER Security (Personnel Security) Personnel security services providing guarding, patrol, access control, reception services, private security, emergency response, fire brigade and rescue services for commercial, industrial, aviation, and public sector clients across Germany.
• KÖTTER Security 360 Integrated 360-degree security solution combining personnel security, security technology, cyber security, and consulting into a single holistic offering for clients requiring multi-layered protection.
• KÖTTER Sicherheitstechnik (Security Technology) Security technology solutions covering video surveillance, video towers, fire alarm systems, intrusion detection, access control, voice alarm systems, perimeter protection, drones, ground robotics, and management systems, including installation, service and maintenance.
• KÖTTER Cyber Security Cyber security services including active cyber defense, NIS2 compliance consulting, and holistic digital protection for enterprises and critical infrastructure operators.
• KÖTTER Cleaning Professional cleaning services for commercial and industrial facilities covering maintenance cleaning, window and facade cleaning, floor coating, construction cleaning, exterior surface care, janitorial services, solar panel cleaning, and HACCP-compliant cleaning tailored for the food industry.
• KÖTTER Personal Service Personnel and staffing services including temporary staffing (Arbeitnehmerüberlassung), work contracts, service contracts, and recruitment consulting (Personalberatung) for industries such as logistics, trade, industry, and office.
• KÖTTER Facility Services Integrated technical facility management and building maintenance services tailored to industry verticals including automotive, aviation, construction sites, chemicals, energy providers, healthcare, retail, real estate management, correctional facilities, credit institutions, mechanical engineering, museums, food industry, public sector, public transport, and transport & logistics.
• KÖTTER Fire & Service Fire protection and rescue services including industrial/works fire brigades, emergency medical services, and rescue operations for industrial and public sector clients, backed by an in-house academy for training firefighters and rescue personnel.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue growth from 627 million EUR to 770 million EUR

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• G.I.P. (now KÖTTER Cyber Security)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Acquired company specializing in cyber security. Integrated into KÖTTER Group as KÖTTER Cyber Security division, providing NIS2 consulting and active cyber defense services.
• WAKO GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Acquired 120-year-old WAKO security group, expanding market presence and capabilities. Integration completed, now operating as KÖTTER Security.
• German Business Protection (GBP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner providing resilience and KRITIS consulting services. Joint offerings for critical infrastructure protection.
• TERAPON Consulting GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany of the KÖTTER Group offering psychological support services since 2007. Provides acute psychological intervention, hypnotherapy, occupational health management, and trauma counseling nationwide and Europe-wide.
• MedGravitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany of the KÖTTER Group merged into the KÖTTER Fire & Rescue Academy. Provides specialized training for firefighters and rescue personnel.
• CoESS (European Confederation of Security Services)minorOthersEuropean umbrella association for security services. KÖTTER participates in 'Best-Bieter-Handbuch' (best bidder handbook) initiative for quality standards.
• Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWon BER airport tender for extensive security and service tasks. Major aviation security contract at Germany's newest major airport.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sodexo: Global facility services and food services major. Comparable to KÖTTER's facility management and security offerings, with broader scope (food services) and global reach.
• Securitas: Global leader in security services with strong presence in guarding, security technology, and cyber security. Directly comparable to KÖTTER's integrated security offering, but operates at much larger scale and across multiple geographies.
• ISS A/S: Global integrated facility services provider offering cleaning, security, catering, and workplace services. Directly comparable to KÖTTER's IFM model across multiple service lines, with broader geographic reach.
• Compass Group: Global food and support services company. While primarily focused on food services, has expanding security and facility services offerings that overlap with KÖTTER's portfolio.
• Allied Universal (formerly G4S): North American security and facility services giant. Comparable to KÖTTER in security guarding, security technology, and integrated services, but operates at significantly larger scale and primarily in North America.

Direct peers

• Dussmann Group: German facility services company offering cleaning, security, catering, and technical facility management. Direct competitor to KÖTTER in German integrated facility services market with similar customer segments.
• Piepenbrock Group: German family-owned facility services company offering cleaning, security, personnel, and maintenance services. Direct competitor with comparable service portfolio and German market focus.
• Wisag: Germany's largest family-owned facility services company with similar integrated service portfolio (security, cleaning, facility management, personnel services). Most direct German competitor to KÖTTER with comparable scale and business model.
• Gegenbauer Property Services: German facility services provider offering cleaning, security, and building services. Direct competitor to KÖTTER in German integrated facility services market, particularly in Berlin region.

Regional players

• Stadtreinigung Hamburg / Pond Security Services: German security services provider focused on guarding and security technology. Comparable to KÖTTER's security division but smaller scale and more regional focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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