BOLD & EPIC – the new work network

What BOLD & EPIC – the new work network does

BOLD & EPIC is a Stuttgart-headquartered group operating as a digital transformation partner for the German Mittelstand, organized as a private GmbH with eight branded subsidiaries covering the full transformation lifecycle. Its core services span cloud ERP implementation (notably weclapp and Haufe X360), brand and communication (subsidiary LOUP), online marketing (ARISE), content and PR (thepublic), and operational services delivered through nearshore teams in Georgia and North Africa under German client-facing oversight.

The technology stack is anchored on two named cloud ERP platforms (weclapp and Haufe X360) where the firm holds implementation partnership status, supplemented by Anthropic's Claude AI integrated across consulting, software development, documentation and data analysis workflows as a fixed delivery component rather than an experimental add-on. The group employs approximately 68 staff and is actively hiring across roughly 8 roles, with delivery split between German onshore consulting and nearshore execution.

The business model combines traditional professional services (project-based ERP, brand and marketing engagements) with managed services and an equity-participation model in which BOLD & EPIC takes equity stakes in selected clients alongside or in lieu of fees. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific rather than standardized. The customer base is concentrated in the DACH Mittelstand and mid-market segment, with named logos spanning manufacturing (Kärcher, Honda, Südzucker, Nemetschek), insurance (Axa, DEVK), retail and consumer (Kaufland, Lavazza, Pink Lady, Outletcity Metzingen), media (ARD, Funke), public and social sector (Stadt Stuttgart, Diakonie Württemberg) and renewables (Solar Complex, Soilkid).

Name

BOLD & EPIC – the new work network

Legal name

BOLD & EPIC GmbH

Website

https://boldandepic.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BOLD & EPIC is a Stuttgart-based group of eight subsidiaries delivering cloud ERP, brand, content, online marketing and operational services to German Mittelstand and mid-market clients, with nearshore delivery in Georgia and North Africa and Claude AI embedded across its consulting and development workflows.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technology Services: Cloud-based SaaS ERP implementation, custom software solutions, web development, and plugin/interface development. Revenue is generated through implementation fees, licensing (for third-party ERP systems), and ongoing support contracts.
2. Brand & Communication Services: Brand development, design, campaigns, and employer communication through LOUP GmbH agency. Revenue from creative agency fees and retainer engagements.
3. Operational Services: Outsourced operational tasks including accounting, HR, design, and development. Staff augmentation through nearshore teams in Georgia and North Africa, plus AI automation solutions. Revenue from service contracts and outsourcing fees.
4. Online Marketing Services: Digital visibility and measurable sales success through SEO, SEA, Social Media and conversion optimization via ARISE Online Marketing.
5. Content & PR Services: Content and PR specialization for authentic corporate communication through thepublic GmbH, including media work, social networks, and influencer relations.
6. Equity Participation Models: Joint venture structures and equity participation where BOLD & EPIC invests in client companies and participates in their success through ownership stakes or performance-based models.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BOLD & EPIC is a Stuttgart-based corporate group delivering end-to-end digital transformation for the German Mittelstand. It bundles cloud-based SaaS ERP implementation (weclapp, Haufe X360), custom web and software development, nearshore operational outsourcing, and full-service brand, content and online marketing under one umbrella across seven subsidiaries.

Product overview

BOLD & EPIC is a corporate group serving German SMEs (Mittelstand) with an integrated offering across three pillars: Technology, Brand & Communication, and Operative Services. The portfolio includes multiple sub-brands: BOLD & EPIC Systems (weclapp ERP implementation), BOLD & EPIC Transform (Haufe X360 ERP implementation), BOLD & EPIC Code (web/software development), BOLD & EPIC Craft (nearshore developer resources from Georgia and North Africa), plus partner agencies Loup (branding/creative), Arise (digital marketing), and thepublic (PR). Core technology services involve cloud-based SaaS ERP systems, custom software, process automation with embedded Claude AI, and web development. Operative services include outsourcing to Eastern Europe and North Africa combined with AI deployment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BOLD & EPIC Systems: Leading weclapp ERP partner for small and medium-sized enterprises - consulting, implementation and support
• BOLD & EPIC Transform
• BOLD & EPIC Code
• BOLD & EPIC Craft
• Loup
• Arise Online Marketing
• The Public

Products and services

• BOLD & EPIC Systems – weclapp ERP Consulting, Implementation and Support

Named customers18 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• weclappcoreTechnology or IntegrationBOLD & EPIC Systems is described as one of the leading weclapp partners for small and medium-sized enterprises. They provide consulting, implementation, and support for weclapp's cloud-based SaaS ERP system. This is a strategic technology partnership with specialized certification and expertise in the weclapp platform ecosystem.
• Haufe X360coreTechnology or IntegrationBOLD & EPIC Transform specializes in Haufe X360 ERP solutions for German Mittelstand companies. They are positioned as experts for digitizing business processes using this platform, making operations more efficient, transparent, and scalable.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Capgemini: Global IT services firm with significant German operations serving Mittelstand and enterprise with digital transformation, SAP, and cloud services - broader portfolio but same competitive set.
• Avanade: Accenture/Microsoft joint venture with strong DACH presence offering enterprise digital transformation, cloud, and ERP services - broader scope but overlapping on cloud ERP and transformation delivery.
• Sopra Steria: European IT services group with strong German footprint, competing in digital transformation, ERP, and custom software for mid-market and enterprise clients across DACH.

Direct peers

• msg systems AG: Large German IT and digital transformation consultancy with industry-specific solutions, comparable to BOLD & EPIC in serving enterprise and mid-market clients with systems integration and software services.
• All for One Group SE: German-listed SAP and cloud ERP consultancy focused on the Mittelstand, very directly comparable in target market, service portfolio (ERP implementation, custom development), and partnership-based go-to-market.
• Sycor GmbH: Microsoft Dynamics and cloud ERP partner focused on DACH Mittelstand, directly comparable as a partner-led implementation firm serving German SMEs with ERP and custom development services.
• nexum AG: German digital agency and consultancy offering brand building, digital strategy, and technology services, comparable to BOLD & EPIC's integrated brand + technology positioning for mid-market clients.
• Scheer GmbH: German process automation and digital transformation consultancy, comparable in offering digital strategy consulting, system integration, and software services to Mittelstand and enterprise clients.
• valantic GmbH: European digital transformation consultancy and SAP partner with a network-of-companies structure, closely analogous to BOLD & EPIC's multi-subsidiary group model and Mittelstand/enterprise focus.
• Allgeier SE: German IT services group serving Mittelstand and enterprise clients with a similar portfolio of digitalization, custom software, and IT staffing - directly comparable business model and customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boldandepic

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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