SKAJ

What SKAJ does

SKAJ Management GmbH is a privately held German real estate rental company headquartered in Potsdam (Marlene-Dietrich-Allee 12 B), operating across the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan area. The company manages and rents both residential and commercial properties — unfurnished apartments, fully furnished apartments targeting students, apprentices, and young professionals, and commercial spaces including medical practices, retail units, offices, and hospitality venues. Its residential portfolio spans KaroNeun (Berlin-Pankow), Apartments at Ahornplatz and Apartmenthäuser am Filmpark Babelsberg (Potsdam-Babelsberg), and the Männersanatorium and Waldresidenz complexes (Beelitz-Heilstätten); its commercial portfolio includes the Ärztehaus (medical/office building), Kioske (retail units), the historic Heizhäuser, the planned Gewerbe im Bogen (Babelsberg MediaTech Hub, first occupancy 2027), and Business Campus Strausberg. Several commercial assets (notably Ärztehaus) are co-developed with KW-Development GmbH, while SKAJ retains the leasing and property management role.

The underlying technology is a conventional property-listing website (skaj.de) with filter-based search by location, rooms, and property type, integrated Google Maps for location display, Adobe Sign for digital contract execution (EU-hosted, with a data processing agreement), and Matterport-powered 3D virtual viewings on selected units. SKAJ runs a direct-to-consumer go-to-market: tenants discover properties online, apply via downloadable PDFs submitted by email or through the contact form, and lease directly with the in-house team — no third-party brokerage or marketplace intermediaries are used. The bilingual (DE/EN) website supports outreach to international students and media-sector tenants.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through recurring monthly rental income — Nettomiete (cold rent) plus Nebenkosten (utility costs) on the residential side, and net rent plus operating costs and VAT where applicable on the commercial side. Listed monthly rents range from approximately €600 for student apartments at Filmpark Babelsberg to €5,465 for larger Ärztehaus commercial units, with business apartments priced up to €1,499/month. The company has 1–10 employees, no disclosed funding rounds, no M&A activity, and is led by Managing Director Jan Kretzschmar; the website's career page currently shows no open positions.

Name

SKAJ

Legal name

SKAJ Management GmbH

Website

https://skaj.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SKAJ Management GmbH is a privately held Potsdam-based real estate company that owns, manages, and directly rents residential apartments and commercial properties (medical, retail, office) across the Berlin-Brandenburg region to students, professionals, and commercial tenants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Rental and Management

NAICS

Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Residential Property Managers (531311), Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111), Real Estate (531), Services to Buildings and Dwellings (5617)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512), Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate / Executive Housing Management (BPAJAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare & Medical Office Property Management (BPAJAGAF), Corporate Housing Property Management (Owner-Managed / Third-Party) (THAMAHAJ)

Keywords

• Residential property rental
• Commercial real estate
• Furnished apartments
• Property management
• Berlin Brandenburg real estate

Headquarters

HQ city

Potsdam

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Property Rental: Monthly rental income from unfurnished and furnished residential apartments across multiple properties in Berlin and Brandenburg. Revenue generated through cold rent (Nettomiete) plus utility costs (Nebenkosten).
2. Commercial Property Rental: Rental income from commercial spaces including medical practices, retail units, offices, and restaurant/hospitality spaces. Commercial tenants pay net rent plus operating costs and VAT where applicable.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SKAJ Management GmbH owns, manages, and rents out a portfolio of residential and commercial properties across the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan area. Offerings include unfurnished residential apartments, fully furnished apartments targeted at students and young professionals with all-inclusive pricing, and commercial spaces spanning medical practice units, retail units, modern offices, and hospitality venues. The company combines historic property renovations with modern new constructions meeting KfW 40 energy efficiency standards, and provides a digital application and contract signing process.

Product overview

SKAJ operates a real estate rental platform offering unfurnished apartments, furnished apartments for students/professionals, and commercial properties across Berlin and Brandenburg. The residential portfolio includes properties in Berlin-Pankow (KaroNeun), Potsdam-Babelsberg (Apartments at Ahornplatz, Apartmenthäuser am Filmpark), and Beelitz-Heilstätten (Männersanatorium, Waldresidenz). Commercial offerings span multiple specialized properties: Ärztehaus (medical offices), Heizhäuser (historic retail/office), Kioske (retail units), Gewerbe im Bogen (modern office complex), and Business Campus Strausberg. All properties feature searchable listings with filtering by location, rooms, and type.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wohnen (Residential Living - Unfurnished Apartments) Unfurnished residential apartments available for rent in Berlin and Brandenburg areas. Customers can filter by location and number of rooms to find suitable properties.
• Möblierte Apartments (Furnished Apartments) Fully furnished apartments targeted at students, apprentices, and young professionals. Includes fully equipped kitchens, private bathrooms, and built-in furniture with all-inclusive pricing covering utilities, internet, electricity, and heating.
• Gewerbe (Commercial Properties) Commercial rental properties including office spaces, retail units, medical practices, and hospitality venues across Berlin-Brandenburg region.
• Ärztehaus Beelitz-Heilstätten Medical and office building with 12 practice units (157-303 m²) built to KfW 40 energy standard. Ground floor accommodates pharmacy and commercial units, serving healthcare providers in Beelitz-Heilstätten.
• Heizhäuser Beelitz-Heilstätten Historic landmark heating houses (built 1902) featuring iconic water tower. North building houses restaurant and market hall; south building offers 25-750 m² retail, office and studio spaces.
• Kioske Beelitz-Heilstätten Four retail units (2×58 m² each) in two single-storey buildings. Units can be combined to create approximately 117 m² spaces, each with toilet and storage.
• Gewerbe im Bogen Potsdam Babelsberg New construction office and commercial complex in Media Tech Hub Potsdam-Babelsberg. Features include 2.70m ceiling heights, floor-to-ceiling windows, fiber optic, EV charging, and sustainable building technology (heat pump, photovoltaic). First occupancy Q1 2027.
• Business Campus Strausberg Modern commercial location in Berlin metropolitan area. Restaurant space (434.69 m²) plus flexible commercial areas near S-Bahn station. 5-minute walk to Strausberg Nord station (S5 to Berlin).
• KaroNeun Berlin Pankow Furnished apartments in Berlin Pankow area, surrounded by natural surroundings with good accessibility. Targeted at students, apprentices, and young professionals.
• Apartments at Ahornplatz Potsdam Furnished micro-apartments in Babelsberg district. 152 business apartments with Smart TV, plus underground parking. Walking distance to universities and public transport. Standard furnished from 690 EUR/month, larger units up to 1,499 EUR/month, all-inclusive with utilities.
• Männersanatorium Beelitz-Heilstätten Historic building (built 1898) offering renovated furnished apartments. Minimum rental 6 months, maximum 3 years. No pets allowed.
• Waldresidenz Beelitz-Heilstätten Former men's sanatorium (built 1898) renovated to preservation standards. 145 flats with fully equipped kitchens, private bathrooms, and vinyl flooring. All-inclusive rent.
• Apartmenthäuser am Filmpark Babelsberg Student apartments in Media Tech Hub Potsdam-Babelsberg near film studios. Fully furnished with kitchen, shower bath, built-in furniture. 3D virtual viewing available. Starting from 600 EUR/month including utilities, electricity, heating, water, and internet. Minimum rental period 6 months, maximum 3 years.

Quantifiable outcome

• Properties across 4+ locations in Berlin and Brandenburg metropolitan area
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KW-Development GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKW-Development GmbH is noted as the developer of the Ärztehaus project in Beelitz-Heilstätten. SKAJ manages and rents out the properties developed by KW-Development.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TAG Immobilien: German residential real estate company with portfolios in northern German cities including Berlin-adjacent regions. Comparable as a multi-region residential landlord with similar value-add and tenant-focused operating model.
• Deutsche Wohnen: One of Germany's largest residential landlords with a significant Berlin portfolio. Comparable as a managed residential rental operator in SKAJ's core market, though Deutsche Wohnen operates at vastly greater scale and is now part of Vonovia.
• Vonovia: Europe's largest residential real estate company with a substantial Berlin footprint following the Deutsche Wohnen merger. Comparable as a German residential landlord serving urban markets, though at much larger scale and with a development arm SKAJ lacks.

Direct peers

• Akelius: Owns and operates residential apartments across major European cities including Berlin. Comparable as a managed residential landlord with a Berlin-Brandenburg presence, with similar focus on tenant relationships and renovation-driven value creation.
• Grand City Properties: Berlin-headquartered residential real estate company focused on German metropolitan residential lettings, including furnished and value-add stock. Highly comparable to SKAJ's residential rental focus, but operating at institutional scale with public-market access.
• Heimstaden: European residential real estate company with significant operations in Berlin and Potsdam. Comparable as a residential landlord serving the same metropolitan corridor as SKAJ, with overlapping furnished apartment and long-term rental offerings.

Regional players

• HOWOGE: Berlin municipal housing company managing tens of thousands of residential units. Comparable as a Berlin-focused landlord with similar tenant demographics (students, professionals, families) in overlapping micro-markets.
• Berlinovo: Berlin state-owned residential property company managing thousands of units in Berlin. Comparable as a regional residential landlord serving Berlin's professional and student tenant base, with overlap on furnished and corporate housing.
• Gewobag: Major Berlin-based housing company with a large residential portfolio. Comparable as a Berlin-focused residential landlord operating at scale within the same regulatory and market environment as SKAJ.

Others

• KW-Development GmbH: Real estate developer partnered with SKAJ on the Ärztehaus Beelitz-Heilstätten project. Adjacent as a development partner that supplies SKAJ with new-build inventory, not a direct competitor but a key ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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