What CERTIVATION GmbH does

CERTIVATION GmbH is a Germany-based certification body headquartered in Wietmarschen-Lohne, accredited by the Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS) under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17021-1 (accreditation number D-ZM-21170-01-00) to issue internationally recognized management system certificates. The company audits and certifies organizations against ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 14001 (environmental management), ISO/IEC 27001 (information security), ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety), and ISO/IEC 42001 (AI management systems), positioning itself as one of the first European bodies to offer AI management system certification. In addition to ISO certification services, CERTIVATION provides API Specification Q1 and Q2 auditing and training for the oil and gas industry, delivered via its own training center or on-site at client premises.

On the technology layer, CERTIVATION differentiates through a blockchain-secured certificate platform in which each issued certificate is registered with a hash value and accompanied by a unique QR code, enabling tamper-proof global authenticity verification. The company also operates a separate Blockchain Ensured Certificates (BEC) service targeting educational institutions for forgery-proof credential issuance and verification. Future-facing exploration includes Augmented Reality support for audits and potential humanoid robot deployment in industrial audit settings, though these are not yet commercially deployed. Revenue is generated primarily through professional services fees on initial certification audits, annual surveillance/monitoring audits (certificates valid for three years), recertification audits, scope expansion audits, and training courses; blockchain-based credential licensing represents a secondary licensing/royalties stream.

The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Rosenxt Group, which provides financial backing, brand credibility, and access to technical experts. CERTIVATION operates with a small team of approximately nine employees and pursues a sales-led go-to-market through direct enterprise outreach, inside sales (e.g., Marie-Theres Wichtrup), inbound contact-form inquiries, and content marketing via its multilingual website and LinkedIn presence. The customer base spans startups, SMBs, mid-market, and enterprise clients across highly diversified industries, including Fernride (automated logistics), Scheidt & Bachmann Fuel Retail Solutions, Swiss IT Security, Pallas GmbH, henworx (medical device software), LAWLIFT (legal tech), and KMU Akademie (higher education), among others.

Name

CERTIVATION GmbH

Legal name

CERTIVATION GmbH

Website

https://certivation.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CERTIVATION GmbH is a DAkkS-accredited German certification body that audits and certifies organizations against ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, 45001, and 42001 management system standards, serving enterprises, SMBs, and educational institutions across multiple industries globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management System Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Legal, Governance, Privacy & Audit Certifications (EDAAANAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pre-Assessment, Gap Assessment & Certification Readiness Services (AFALACAE)

Keywords

• ISO management certification
• ISO 9001 auditing
• Information security certification
• AI management certification
• Blockchain verified certificates

Headquarters

HQ city

Wietmarschen-Lohne

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Management System Certification Services: CERTIVATION provides accredited certification of management systems against international ISO standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, and ISO 42001. Revenue is generated through the certification process which includes initial certification audits, annual monitoring/surveillance audits, recertification audits, and scope expansion audits. Certificates are valid for three years with yearly monitoring audits.
2. API Spec Q1/Q2 Auditing and Training: CERTIVATION offers API Specification Q1 and Q2 audits (process audits, product audits, supplier audits) as well as gap analysis and approved API-U training courses (Basic, Internal Auditors, Lead Auditors) for the oil and gas industry, either at their own training center or on-site at client premises.
3. Blockchain Ensured Certificates Service: CERTIVATION provides an independent platform for educational institutions to issue and manage forgery-proof certificates using blockchain technology. The platform enables hash-value entry in the blockchain, generating blockchain certificates with QR codes for authenticity verification, sharing, and authentication.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CERTIVATION GmbH is a DAkkS-accredited certification body that audits and certifies management systems against international ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO/IEC 27001, and ISO/IEC 42001). It also provides API Specification Q1/Q2 audits and training for the oil and gas industry, and offers a Blockchain Ensured Certificates (BEC) platform that issues forgery-proof certificates with QR code verification for educational institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blockchain Ensured Certificates (BEC) Service: A platform enabling educational institutions to issue and manage forgery-proof certificates using blockchain technology, allowing graduates to prove authenticity and share certificates digitally.
• API Spec Q1/Q2 Certification and Training

Products and services

• ISO/IEC 27001 Certification Accredited certification of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) per ISO/IEC 27001, enabling organizations to demonstrate robust information security practices, fulfill regulatory requirements, and build customer trust. Service includes initial certification audit, annual monitoring/surveillance audits, and recertification. Valid for three years with yearly monitoring.
• DIN EN ISO 9001 Certification Accredited certification of Quality Management Systems per DIN EN ISO 9001, providing organizations with a foundation for quality management, reduced error rates, and improved customer satisfaction. Service includes initial certification audit, annual surveillance audits, recertification, and scope expansion audits.
• DIN ISO 45001 Certification Accredited certification of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems per DIN ISO 45001, helping organizations boost workplace safety, reduce incidents, and comply with occupational health regulations. Includes initial audit, annual monitoring, and recertification.
• DIN EN ISO 14001 Certification Accredited certification of Environmental Management Systems per DIN EN ISO 14001, enabling organizations to demonstrate environmental commitment, reduce environmental impact, and comply with environmental regulations. Includes initial audit, annual monitoring, and recertification.
• ISO/IEC 42001 AI Management System Certification Accredited certification of AI Management Systems per ISO/IEC 42001, providing gap analysis and certification for organizations developing or deploying AI systems. CERTIVATION's auditors have interdisciplinary training in AI systems, IT security, data protection, and ethics. Free initial consultation offered.
• API Spec Q1/Q2 Auditing and Training API Specification Q1 and Q2 audits (process audits, product audits, supplier audits) plus API-U approved training courses (Basic, Internal Auditors, Lead Auditors) for the oil and gas industry. Training delivered at the company's own training center or on-site at client premises.
• Blockchain Ensured Certificates (BEC) Service An independent platform for educational institutions to issue and manage forgery-proof certificates using blockchain technology. Each certificate is registered on blockchain with a unique QR code, enabling graduates to prove authenticity worldwide, share certificates directly, and allowing employers to verify validity. GDPR compliance is achieved by entering hash values in the blockchain.

Quantifiable outcome

• Certificates valid for three years with annual monitoring/surveillance audits
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Rosenxt GroupcoreOthersCERTIVATION GmbH is a subsidiary of the globally successful Rosenxt Group. The parent company provides solid financial foundation, access to numerous technical experts, and ongoing innovation support. CERTIVATION leverages the Rosenxt brand for internationally recognized certificates and benefits from the group's experience and backbone. The relationship also involves shared data privacy governance: Rosenxt Creation Center GmbH acts as the Data Controller for personal information. Data Privacy contact: [email protected].

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SGS: World's largest testing, inspection and certification company offering ISO management system certifications globally. Highly comparable service portfolio to CERTIVATION, with substantially broader geographic and auditor coverage.
• DNV: Internationally accredited certification body offering ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, 45001 management system certifications, with strong presence in Europe. Closely comparable to CERTIVATION on accreditation profile and enterprise cert market.
• LRQA (Lloyd's Register): Global accredited certification body providing ISO 9001, 14001, 27001 and 45001 management system certifications. Directly competes with CERTIVATION on the same core ISO standards and similar enterprise customer segments, particularly in Europe.
• Applus+: European-headquartered testing, inspection and certification group with ISO management system certification services. Comparable to CERTIVATION in scope of accredited ISO certifications and target customer base.
• Intertek: Global TIC provider offering accredited ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, 45001 management system certification. Direct competitor to CERTIVATION in the enterprise certification market with comparable standards coverage.
• TÜV Rheinland: Major global certification body issuing accredited ISO management system certificates. Directly competes with CERTIVATION in the same ISO 9001/14001/27001/45001 accreditation space, with significantly larger auditor workforce and global footprint.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC firm issuing accredited ISO management system certificates worldwide. Directly competes with CERTIVATION across the same ISO standards, with established relationships at large enterprise clients.
• TÜV SÜD: One of the world's largest accredited certification bodies, offering ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, 45001 management system certifications globally. Directly comparable to CERTIVATION on core service offering, accreditation model, and target customers, but at vastly greater scale.
• DEKRA: Global testing, inspection and certification (TIC) company providing ISO management system certifications alongside broader testing services. Comparable to CERTIVATION on accreditation scope, ISO standards offered, and enterprise customer targeting.

Emerging players

• Accredible: Digital credential platform enabling educational institutions and organizations to issue verifiable digital certificates. Comparable to CERTIVATION's Blockchain Ensured Certificates Service in the digital/verifiable credential niche, though without the ISO certification layer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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