What Gemeinde Bergkirchen does

Gemeinde Bergkirchen is a public municipal government entity (Gemeinde) under Bavarian municipal law, headquartered at Johann-Michael-Fischer-Str. 1, 85232 Bergkirchen in the Landkreis Dachau, Germany. It administers 17 Ortsteile and delivers statutory local government services, including civil registry, building permits, urban planning, waste management, water and wastewater services, fire and emergency services, senior and youth programs, and community facilities such as the Gemeindebücherei and vhs Bergkirchen. Its primary constituents are the municipality's residents, local businesses operating in five commercial/industrial zones, and targeted population segments (youth, families, seniors).

The municipality operates a citizen-facing digital platform (bergkirchen.de) hosted by LivingData GmbH, integrating SessionNet for transparent council and committee governance, the BayernPortal and Bürgerserviceportal for online administrative procedures, a Mängelmelder defect-reporting system, an Energietransparenz energy monitor (via Bayernwerk AG), a Ferienprogramm holiday-activity platform, and a dedicated Windenergie information portal. Digital presence is complemented by a bimonthly Gemeindeblatt print journal, Facebook/Instagram accounts, and in-person service at the Rathaus. Infrastructure assets include a district heating network across GADA A8, Feldgeding, Günding, and Bergkirchen, over 95% household wastewater connection via the Abwasserverband Ampergruppe and Stadtwerke Dachau, 8 volunteer fire departments, three bathing lakes, and a 13,000+ item community library.

Gemeinde Bergkirchen's revenue model is that of a statutory municipality, funded through property tax (Grundsteuer), trade tax (Gewerbesteuer), regulated wastewater and sanitation fees, administrative fees for specific services (civil registry, building permits), Bavarian and federal intergovernmental transfers, and emerging utility revenue from district heating and partnerships with the Bürgerenergie Bergkirchen eG cooperative. It also collects one-time land-allocation fees under its reduced-price Einheimischenmodell. GTM motion is direct-to-citizen via town hall hours, BayernPortal/Bürgerserviceportal digital self-service, and decentralized service points across the municipality. Customer segmentation is hybrid: general citizens and local businesses are primary; youth/families, seniors, and utility users are secondary segments served by dedicated programs and infrastructure.

Name

Gemeinde Bergkirchen

Legal name

Gemeinde Bergkirchen

Website

https://bergkirchen.de

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gemeinde Bergkirchen is a Bavarian municipal government administering 17 Ortsteile in Landkreis Dachau, delivering statutory local services (administration, utilities, youth and senior programs) to residents and local businesses via a town hall, digital portals, and infrastructure assets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Other General Government Support (92119)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG, Place-Based Initiatives) (BPAIANAE), Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management (EDAEAGAC)

Keywords

• Municipal administration services
• Public sector governance
• Citizen services portal
• Local infrastructure utilities
• Community development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergkirchen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Taxes: Property tax (Grundsteuer) and trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) as primary revenue sources for municipal operations and services
2. Wastewater and Sanitation Fees: Over 95% of households connected to public sewer network; fees collected for wastewater treatment through Abwasserverband Ampergruppe and Stadt Dachau
3. Administrative Fees: Fees for various administrative services including civil registry services, building permits, and other municipal approvals
4. State and Federal Funding: Intergovernmental transfers and subsidies from Bavaria and the federal government for infrastructure projects and public services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gemeinde Bergkirchen is a public municipal government entity that delivers local administrative services, infrastructure management (water, wastewater, roads), community facilities (libraries, sports facilities, playgrounds), social services (senior care, youth programs), and environmental initiatives to its residents across 17 districts. Services are delivered in-person at the Rathaus, via the BayernPortal online portal, and through decentralized community service points.

Product overview

Gemeinde Bergkirchen operates a comprehensive digital citizen services portal (Website) as its primary product, offering access to all municipal services online. The core digital infrastructure includes SessionNet for transparent council and committee governance, a Bürgerserviceportal for administrative procedures, and specialized services such as an Energietransparenz energy monitoring dashboard, a Mängelmelder defect reporting system, and a Ferienprogramm holiday activity platform. The municipality also provides dedicated information portals for wind energy development projects and real-time energy monitoring data. The website serves as a unified platform integrating these services with connections to BayernPortal for extended state-level administrative services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gemeinde Bergkirchen Website Portal Municipal citizen services portal providing online access to administrative services, local news, community information, and government services across all municipal departments for residents and businesses.
• SessionNet (Gremieninfoportal) Council and committee information portal providing public access to meeting schedules, documents, and resolutions from the municipal council for transparent governance.
• Bürgerserviceportal Online citizen service portal for submitting administrative requests, applications, and accessing government forms for municipal administrative procedures.
• Energiemonitor Energy monitoring dashboard displaying local energy consumption and production data for the municipality, providing transparency on energy sources and usage.
• Mängelmelder Defect and issue reporting system allowing citizens to report infrastructure problems such as potholes, broken streetlights, or other municipal issues for resolution.
• Ferienprogramm Summer holiday program platform offering recreational activities and events for children and youth during school vacations in the municipality.
• Windenergie Ausbau-Informationsportal Information portal providing updates and documentation on the planned development of wind energy facilities in the municipality.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 95% household wastewater connection rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LivingData GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite hosting and technical implementation provider for the municipal website. Located at Hansastrasse 16, 80686 München. Responsible for processing personal data transmitted during website visits.
• Bürgerstiftung BergkirchencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCitizens' foundation supporting important community projects for all ages, associations, schools, and initiatives. Funded projects include safety vests for first-graders, brass music class support, stair lifts, and youth audiovisual projects.
• Westallianz MünchenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional collaboration network including municipalities in the western Munich area for shared services and regional development.
• Bürgerenergie Bergkirchen eGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCitizens' energy cooperative (Energiegenossenschaft) enabling local citizens to jointly generate sustainable, regional energy. Promotes independence and renewable energy production.
• Flughafen München (Munich Airport)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMunich Airport provided generous support for the BRUNO defibrillator initiative, enabling installation of AED devices at various locations throughout the municipality.
• Bayernwerk AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationElectricity grid operator and provider of the EnergieMonitor platform for the municipality, showing local energy production and consumption data.
• Abwasserverband AmpergruppecoreOthersWastewater association responsible for treating municipal wastewater from 3/5 of connected households.
• Stadtwerke DachaucoreOthersMunicipal utilities providing electricity to parts of Günding and water supply to Günding, Kienaden, Gröbenried, and Neuhimmelreich.
• Stadtwerke München (SWM)coreOthersMunicipal utilities providing water supply to Eschenried district and affected by Munich water conservation order.
• BRUNO InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative for automated external defibrillators (AED) supported by Flughafen München, enabling placement of life-saving devices throughout the municipality.
• Landkreis DachaucoreOthersDistrict administration responsible for waste management, recycling centers, and various intergovernmental services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• AKDB (Anstalt für Kommunale Datenverarbeitung in Bayern): Bavarian municipal IT services provider enabling SessionNet, Bürgerserviceportal, and online administrative procedures used by Gemeinde Bergkirchen; a key enabling/ecosystem participant in the municipality's digital service stack.

Direct peers

• Gemeinde Odelzhausen: Bavarian Gemeinde of similar scale, serving as a peer for benchmarking municipal digital portals, BayernPortal integration, and commercial-area management in the Dachau district.
• Gemeinde Karlsfeld: Adjacent Bavarian municipality in the Dachau district, comparable in size, governance structure, and service portfolio to Gemeinde Bergkirchen; serves as the closest direct peer for benchmarking municipal digital services, infrastructure, and citizen engagement.
• Gemeinde Röhrmoos: Small Bavarian municipality in the Dachau district with comparable administrative scope, volunteer fire department structure, and citizen-service model; directly comparable for operational benchmarking.
• Gemeinde Vierkirchen: Small Bavarian municipality adjacent to Bergkirchen in the Dachau district, comparable in citizen-service model, infrastructure footprint, and rural character.
• Gemeinde Schwabhausen: Neighboring Bavarian Gemeinde in the Dachau district with similar scale and rural-suburban character; comparable in fire, youth, and senior-service provision, and direct peer for community-program benchmarking.
• Gemeinde Markt Indersdorf: Bavarian Markt in the Dachau district with similar population scale and rural-urban mix; directly comparable in municipal service delivery, commercial zone management, and intergovernmental coordination with Landkreis Dachau.
• Gemeinde Petershausen: Bavarian Gemeinde in the Dachau district offering similar municipal services, district heating ambitions, and proximity to Munich; serves as a direct peer for sustainability and digital-service rollout comparisons.

Broad incumbents

• Stadt Dachau: Larger municipal authority in the same district providing utilities (Stadtwerke Dachau) and oversight functions to Bergkirchen; a broader incumbent offering overlapping citizen services at greater scale.
• Landkreis Dachau: Higher-tier public authority overseeing Bergkirchen and providing waste management, recycling, and intergovernmental services; a broad incumbent in the same administrative hierarchy for service-delivery comparison.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gemeinde-bergkirchen

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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