What Baugenossenschaft freier Gewerkschafter eG does

Baugenossenschaft freier Gewerkschafter eG (bgfg) is a registered housing cooperative (eingetragene Genossenschaft) under German cooperative law, headquartered at Willy-Brandt-Straße 67, 20457 Hamburg. Founded in 1945 to provide affordable housing for free trade union members, the cooperative operates approximately 7,641 rental apartments across Hamburg and serves 12,771 members with 107 employees as of 31.12.2025. Its product offering includes standard rental apartments, guest apartments (Gästewohnungen), and senior living options (Servicewohnen), alongside a community services layer comprising neighborhood meeting points (Nachbarschaftstreffs), senior consulting, senior cafés, and family support services.

The core technology stack consists of standard housing management systems with no proprietary software, public API, or mobile application; the only externalized digital channel is the third-party Immomio tenant registration platform used for prospective member onboarding. The cooperative is governed by a three-member Vorstand (board of directors) — Christian Barthel (since 01.07.2026), Peter Kay, and Sascha Gohlke — with oversight from an Aufsichtsrat and mandatory audit by Verband norddeutscher Wohnungsunternehmen e.V. The Max Terworth Medal, awarded annually since 2005, is an internal civic-engagement recognition program.

The revenue model is residential rental income collected from members at fair, cooperative-defined conditions on a recurring subscription basis. Members pay monthly rent and gain access to housing plus ancillary community services. There is no commercial tenant revenue, no development sales arm disclosed, and no external financing rounds or parent company; ownership resides entirely with the 12,771 members. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer via the cooperative's website, Instagram channel (@bgfg_baugenossenschaft), the quarterly "bei uns" member magazine, and the Immomio registration flow. Geographic footprint is restricted to Hamburg, Germany.

Name

Baugenossenschaft freier Gewerkschafter eG

Legal name

Baugenossenschaft freier Gewerkschafter eG

Website

https://bgfg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Baugenossenschaft freier Gewerkschafter eG (bgfg) is a member-owned housing cooperative in Hamburg, Germany, providing approximately 7,641 affordable rental apartments to 12,771 members. Founded in 1945, the 107-employee cooperative offers standard housing, senior living, guest apartments, and community services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Housing Cooperative Services

NAICS

Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513)

akta.pro primary industry

Cooperative (Co-op) Housing Association Management (BPAJAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Housing cooperative services
• Residential rental housing
• Affordable housing management
• Senior living services
• Community housing programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Residential Rental Income: Primary revenue from rental income collected from members living in the cooperative's apartments. Members pay rent at fair/affordable conditions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Baugenossenschaft freier Gewerkschafter eG (bgfg) is a member-owned housing cooperative that provides affordable rental housing to its members across approximately 7,641 apartments in Hamburg, Germany. Beyond standard rental apartments, the cooperative offers additional services including guest apartments, senior living options, neighborhood meeting points, senior consulting, senior cafés, and family services. Members gain access to housing by purchasing cooperative shares and registering through the Immomio platform.

Product overview

Baugenossenschaft freier Gewerkschafter eG (bgfg) is a housing cooperative (Wohnungsbaugenossenschaft) offering approximately 7,641 apartments across Hamburg. The cooperative provides housing services including standard apartments, guest apartments (Gästewohnungen), and senior living options (Servicewohnen). Beyond housing, bgfg fosters community through neighborhood meeting points (Nachbarschaftstreffs), senior consulting services, senior cafés, and family support services. The cooperative also offers cooperative living through its membership model, with partnerships for additional services like Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe for care-related offerings. The organization operates approximately 107 employees serving 12,771 members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cooperative Housing Membership Member-owned cooperative housing providing access to approximately 7,641 rental apartments across Hamburg at fair rental conditions for 12,771 cooperative members.
• Guest Apartments (Gästewohnungen) Temporary furnished apartments available to members for visiting guests and short-term stays within the cooperative's housing portfolio.
• Senior Living (Servicewohnen) Age-appropriate housing options designed for elderly members of the cooperative, supporting community living with access to senior services.
• Neighborhood Meeting Points (Nachbarschaftstreffs) Community spaces within the cooperative's housing portfolio where members gather for events, activities, and neighborhood engagement.
• Senior Consulting (Seniorenberatung) Advisory services for elderly cooperative members on housing, care, and community support options, offered in cooperation with Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V.
• Senior Cafés (Seniorencafés) Social gathering spaces and programs specifically for elderly cooperative members to foster community and engagement.
• Family Services (Service für Familien) Support services and programs tailored for families living within the cooperative's housing portfolio.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. provides services for elderly members and community care within the cooperative's housing facilities.
• ImmomiocoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Immomio platform for apartment search and registration. Prospective members register on the platform and create housing profiles to submit requests.
• Verband norddeutscher Wohnungsunternehmen e.V.minorOthersRegistered audit association responsible for auditing the cooperative's operations as required by German cooperative law.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Wohnungsgenossenschaft 'Eisenbahn' eG: German housing cooperative (Genossenschaft) with a long history. Comparable in operating a member-owned cooperative housing model with affordable rental offerings, though smaller scale and located in a different German region.
• Bauverein Wohnungsgenossenschaft eG: Other German Wohnungsbaugenossenschaft operating in a major German city. Closely comparable cooperative structure, member-owned governance model, and affordable urban rental housing offering—providing a direct like-for-like peer for the cooperative model.
• HOWOGE Wohnungsbaugesellschaft mbH: Berlin-based municipal housing company operating ~80k apartments. Comparable as a large-scale German residential landlord offering affordable urban housing, though structured as a municipal GmbH rather than a cooperative and serving Berlin rather than Hamburg.
• Gewobag Wohnungsbauaktiengesellschaft Berlin: Berlin's largest state-owned housing company with ~70k apartments. Comparable in providing large-scale affordable urban rental housing with a social mission, though Berlin-based and corporately rather than cooperatively structured.
• SAGA Siedlungsaktiengesellschaft Hamburg: Hamburg's largest residential landlord and state-owned housing company. Directly comparable to bgfg as both operate large residential rental portfolios in Hamburg serving similar mid-market tenants, though SAGA is publicly owned rather than a cooperative.

Others

• Verband norddeutscher Wohnungsunternehmen e.V. Industry association and audit body for northern German housing companies, including cooperatives like bgfg. Included as the cooperative's designated Prüfungsverband and ecosystem participant rather than a direct operator.

Broad incumbents

• Vonovia SE: Germany's largest residential real estate company with ~500k+ units nationwide. Comparable in operating large-scale residential portfolios with recurring rental income, but operates as a publicly listed corporation and serves multiple cities rather than a cooperative membership model.
• Deutsche Wohnen SE: Major German residential landlord focused on metropolitan areas. Comparable in operating large urban apartment portfolios, though geographically broader than Hamburg-only and structured as a publicly listed company rather than a cooperative.
• Vivawest Wohnen GmbH: Major German residential real estate company with ~120k units primarily in North Rhine-Westphalia. Comparable in operating large urban apartment portfolios on a recurring rental model, though diversified across multiple cities and listed-affiliated.
• LEG Immobilien SE: Listed German residential real estate company focused on North Rhine-Westphalia. Comparable in managing large portfolios of urban rental housing with recurring revenue, though operating in a different region and on a for-profit listed basis.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/bgfg_baugenossenschaft
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/baugenossenschaft-freier-gewerkschafter-eg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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