What ALTEN Germany does

ALTEN Germany (legal entity: ALTEN GmbH) is the German operating subsidiary of ALTEN Group, a Paris-headquartered engineering and IT services provider founded in 1988 and listed on Euronext Paris since 1999. The German entity generated €270 million in revenue in 2025 with 2,213 employees across 15+ office locations, serving as a primary DACH-region platform for the €4.10 billion parent group. The company delivers end-to-end engineering and IT consulting across 12 industry verticals (automotive, aerospace, defence, energy, rail, life sciences, banking, telecoms, retail, public sector, industrial equipment, and space) and 14 core competency areas spanning mechanics, embedded software, application software, cybersecurity, data management, systems engineering, AI, and visualisation.

The core technology stack combines mechanical and systems engineering with full-stack IT capabilities, including safety-critical embedded software certified to DO178 (aerospace), EN50128 (rail), EN62304 (medical), and ISO26262 (automotive). A five-pillar cybersecurity portfolio (GRC, Protection/Integration, Penetration Testing, SOC, SecDevOps) and a DevSecOps/GreenDevOps framework (Afnor SPEC 2022) provide differentiated service IP. The data management ecosystem is built around subsidiaries LINCOLN and SDG Group with dedicated data innovation labs, leveraging third-party platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, Dataiku, AWS, Google Cloud, SAP, Collibra). Offshore and nearshore delivery centres in Romania, Morocco, India, Spain, and Poland supplement German on-site teams.

The business model operates through two primary delivery mechanisms: Werkvertrag (work contracts) for project-based engineering and IT engagements structured via task agreements, performance catalogues, or fixed-price models; and Arbeitnehmerüberlassung (employee leasing) through subsidiary ALTEN Consulting Services GmbH for temporary on-site staffing. All engagements are B2B enterprise sales managed by direct account teams, with no self-serve or productised distribution. Customers include major industrial OEMs such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Stellantis, Bosch, Continental, Airbus, Boeing, Siemens, Alstom, Thales, Pfizer, BNP Paribas, Allianz, and Rheinmetall. Recent strategic moves include the May 2026 acquisition of in-motion (mobility/digital services) and the June 2026 merger of ALTEN Technology GmbH into ALTEN GmbH.

Name

ALTEN Germany

Legal name

ALTEN GmbH

Website

https://alten-germany.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ALTEN Germany (ALTEN GmbH) is an engineering and IT consulting firm serving German industrial OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers across automotive, aerospace, defence, energy, rail, life sciences, finance, and other sectors via work contracts and temporary staffing (Arbeitnehmerüberlassung), generating €270 million in 2025 revenue with 2,213 employees across 15+ locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering and IT Consulting Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Integration, API & Middleware Consulting (BPAHAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

National Generalist Staffing Firms (BPACACAI), Software/Application Support (SaaS, Enterprise Apps) (BPAAACAC)

Keywords

• Engineering consulting services
• IT consulting services
• Embedded software development
• Automotive engineering services
• Aerospace engineering services

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Services: Engineering consulting and project delivery across mechanical, embedded software, systems engineering, and related disciplines. Revenue generated through work contracts (Werkverträge) with customers across automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, life sciences, and other sectors.
2. IT Services: IT consulting covering application software, data management, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, business analysis, and software testing. Delivered through consultant assignments and managed service engagements.
3. Employee Leasing / Temporary Staffing (Arbeitnehmerüberlassung): Deployment of ALTEN employees directly at customer sites to fill capacity gaps, peak demand, or specialised project needs. Managed through ALTEN Consulting Services GmbH.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ALTEN Germany provides engineering and IT consulting services delivered through two business models: Werkvertrag (work/fixed-price project contracts) for end-to-end project delivery and Arbeitnehmerüberlassung (temporary staffing) for on-site consultant deployment. The company serves 12 industry verticals including Automotive, Aeronautics, Space, Defence, Railway, Energy, Life Sciences, Banking/Finance, Telecoms, Industrial Equipment, Public Sector, and Retail, with competencies spanning mechanical engineering, embedded software, cybersecurity, data management, AI, and cloud infrastructure.

Product overview

ALTEN Germany is the German subsidiary of ALTEN Group, a world-leading engineering and IT services provider operating in 30 countries for over 30 years. The company operates a dual product/service architecture based on two delivery models: (1) Werkvertrag (Work Contract Services) for customized project-based engineering and IT solutions, and (2) Arbeitnehmerüberlassung (Temporary Labor Deployment) for flexible staffing solutions through ALTEN Consulting Services GmbH. Services are delivered across 12 industry verticals (Automotive, Energy & Environment, Aeronautics, Space, Railway & Mobility, Life Sciences & Health, Banking/Finance/Insurance, Defence/Security/Naval, Public Service/Government, Retail/Services/Media, Telecoms, Industrial Equipment/Electronics) and 14 core competency areas within Engineering Services (Mechanics and Materials, Embedded Software, Application Software, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Systems Engineering & PDM, Project Management Office, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Construction & Infrastructure, Environment/Health/Safety, AI, Visualization) and IT Services (Business Analyst, Software Testing, Cloud & Infrastructure, Green IT). In 2025, ALTEN Germany generated €270 million revenue with 2,213 employees across 15+ locations. Recent acquisitions include in-motion (mobility services, 2026).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engineering Services Comprehensive engineering consulting and development services covering mechanical engineering, embedded software, application software, cybersecurity, data management, systems engineering, project management, quality assurance, manufacturing, construction, environment/health/safety, AI, and visualisation delivered to enterprise customers across 12 industry verticals.
• IT Services IT consulting and services including business analysis, software testing, cloud and infrastructure, application software development, cybersecurity, data management, and Green IT consulting to support enterprise digital transformation initiatives.
• Werkvertrag (Work Contract Services) Project-based engineering and IT services delivered under work contracts with flexibility in engagement structures, including task agreements, service catalogues, or fixed-price projects, delivered globally through the international ALTEN network with offices in best-cost countries.
• Arbeitnehmerüberlassung (Temporary Labor Deployment) Flexible temporary staffing solution for clients to address project peaks, capacity constraints, or internal skill limitations, with ALTEN engineers deployed on-site at customer premises under client direction and managed through subsidiary ALTEN Consulting Services GmbH.
• ALTEN Consulting Services GmbH Specialised temporary employment agency (Arbeitnehmerüberlassung/ANÜ) operating within the ALTEN Group in Germany, providing workforce deployment solutions by placing ALTEN engineers at customer sites for temporary or project-based capacity needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced time-to-market through Agile/DevSecOps methodologies and model-based systems engineering
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers34 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• AirbusflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026ALTEN and Airbus partnership continued into 2026, jointly developing innovative solutions for aerospace and defence industry. ALTEN supports Airbus across aeronautics engineering, embedded software, and digital transformation projects.
• in-motionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Successful acquisition of in-motion by ALTEN announced in May 2026, with Townhall meeting in Munich celebrating the shared future. in-motion likely provides additional engineering or IT service capabilities.
• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership covering all phases of information system lifecycle — development, maintenance, and infrastructure support — for public sector and government clients.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership for public sector digital transformation, leveraging Microsoft technology stack across government and public administration projects.
• AUTOSAR ConsortiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationALTEN is a Premium Partner of the AUTOSAR consortium, advising and supporting companies on AUTOSAR implementation or migration for automotive embedded software, covering both Classic and Adaptive platforms.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Bertrandt: German engineering services firm with deep automotive and aerospace focus. Provides development services to OEMs and Tier-1s across mechanical, electronic, and software engineering — closely matching ALTEN's core engineering services delivery model.
• IAV (Ingenieurgesellschaft Auto und Verkehr): German automotive engineering services specialist with strong focus on powertrain, ADAS, and EV development. Comparable to ALTEN's automotive vertical (€623M group revenue) and serves overlapping German OEM customers.
• AKKA Technologies: European engineering and technology consulting firm (now part of Capgemini Engineering) with similar vertical breadth across automotive, aerospace, and energy. Closest European head-to-head competitor in engineering services delivery model.
• Segula Technologies: France-based global engineering services group with strong German presence in automotive, rail, and energy. Operates similar Werkvertrag-style project delivery and competes for the same enterprise engineering contracts.
• T-Systems: Deutsche Telekom subsidiary offering IT services and digital transformation to German enterprise and public sector customers. Comparable in IT consulting footprint and customer base (especially public sector and automotive) within Germany.
• Sopra Steria: European IT services and consulting firm with strong DACH presence, especially in banking, public sector, and defence. Comparable to ALTEN's IT services delivery and overlapping vertical exposures in Germany.
• AVL List: Austrian engineering services firm focused on automotive powertrain, e-mobility, and ADAS development. Comparable to ALTEN's automotive engineering services in the DACH region with overlapping customer base among German OEMs.

Broad incumbents

• Capgemini Engineering: Global engineering services arm of Capgemini (formerly Altran), offering both engineering and digital services at massive scale. Overlaps with ALTEN across multiple verticals and competes for similar enterprise transformation engagements.
• TCS (Tata Consultancy Services): Global IT services giant serving large enterprise clients with consulting, application development, and digital transformation. Competes with ALTEN Germany on IT services and nearshore/offshore delivery for German enterprise customers.
• Infosys: Global IT services and consulting provider with significant German operations serving automotive, banking, and industrial clients. Comparable to ALTEN's IT services capability and competes on similar enterprise transformation projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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