DATEV.IT SPA

What DATEV.IT SPA does

DATEV.it S.r.l. (trading as DATEV.IT) is an Italian private limited company (S.r.l.) operating as the Italian subsidiary of DATEV eG, a German cooperative headquartered in Nuremberg that was founded in 1966 and today employs more than 8,000 people serving over 540,000 customers. The Italian entity functions as a software factory with over twenty years of experience developing fiscal, tax, accounting, and management software, which it distributes in Italy under the DATEV KOINOS brand. The company is registered in Milan (N.Reg.Imprese: MI 03760310965) with its operational headquarters in Assago (Milan), and operates under the direction and control of DATEV eG (Paumgartnerstraße 6-14, 90329 Nürnberg).

The company's product portfolio spans six core areas: (1) fiscal and tributary software development for professionals and companies; (2) websites and web services oriented to Italian accountants (commercialisti); (3) e-commerce systems and e-learning portal design and management; (4) IT and networking services; (5) cloud services management; and (6) management software for businesses of all sizes. The firm holds ISO/IEC 27001 certification issued by DNV, supporting its positioning with clients handling sensitive financial data. The company has 41 employees and a share capital of €120,000 (paid-in).

Revenue is generated primarily through software licensing and subscription services for the DATEV KOINOS product line. The go-to-market is sales-led and exclusively domestic, targeting Italian accounting/tax professionals and Italian businesses through the corporate website (datev.it), direct sales, and brand leverage from the parent cooperative. No public pricing tiers, customer logos, revenue figures, or funding events are disclosed; the entity is wholly owned and controlled by DATEV eG. Marketing and trust signals rely on the corporate website, an active careers section, ISO certification, GDPR-compliant privacy documentation, and a published whistleblowing channel.

Name

DATEV.IT SPA

Legal name

DATEV.it S.r.l.

Website

https://datev.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DATEV.it S.r.l. is the Italian software subsidiary of German cooperative DATEV eG, developing fiscal, tax, accounting, and management software under the DATEV KOINOS brand for Italian accountants (commercialisti) and businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Assago

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: DATEV.it develops and distributes management software under the DATEV KOINOS brand, generating revenue through software licensing and related subscription services to professionals and companies in Italy.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

DATEV.it S.r.l. is a software factory that develops fiscal, tax, accounting, and management software for Italian accounting professionals (commercialisti) and businesses, distributing its products in Italy under the DATEV KOINOS brand. The company also provides web services oriented to the accounting profession, e-commerce systems, e-learning portals, IT and networking services, and cloud services management, with over 20 years of specialized experience in the Italian accounting and tributary compliance domain.

Product overview

DATEV.it is a software factory with over 20 years of experience developing management software for professionals and companies. The company operates as part of the DATEV Group (a German cooperative based in Nuremberg) and distributes its software in Italy under the DATEV KOINOS brand. Their product portfolio includes: fiscal and tax accounting software development, web development services oriented toward the accounting profession, e-commerce and e-learning portal systems, IT and networking services, and cloud services management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DATEV KOINOS: The brand under which DATEV.it distributes its software and services in Italy, including fiscal, accounting, and management software for professionals and companies.

Products and services

• DATEV KOINOS Comprehensive management software brand distributed in Italy by DATEV.it, encompassing fiscal, tax, and accounting software solutions, web services for accounting professionals, e-commerce systems, and e-learning portals for Italian professionals (commercialisti) and businesses.
• Fiscal and Tax Software Development (Sviluppo software fiscale e tributario) Development of accounting, fiscal, and tributary software for Italian accounting professionals and companies, focused on Italian tax and accounting compliance. Targeted at commercialisti and businesses needing technologically advanced, high-quality fiscal software.
• Web Services for Accounting Professionals (Sviluppo siti e servizi web orientati al mondo dei commercialisti) Development of websites and web services oriented to the world of accountants and tax professionals (commercialisti). Targeted at Italian accounting practices that need a specialized digital presence and web-based services tailored to their profession.
• E-commerce and E-learning Portal Development (Realizzazione e gestione di sistemi e-commerce e portali e-learning) Realization and management of e-commerce systems and e-learning portals for Italian businesses. Targeted at Italian companies seeking online commerce and digital learning infrastructure as part of their digital operations.
• IT and Networking Services (Servizi IT e networking) IT and networking services for Italian businesses to support their technology infrastructure and operations. Targeted at Italian companies looking for a competent technology partner alongside their software needs.
• Cloud Services Management (Gestione di servizi cloud) Management of cloud services to support business operations for Italian companies. Targeted at Italian businesses seeking outsourced or managed cloud services as part of their technology stack.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DATEV eG (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDATEV.it S.r.l. is a wholly owned subsidiary of DATEV eG, a German cooperative based in Nuremberg (Nürnberg), founded in 1966. DATEV eG employs more than 8,000 people and serves over 540,000 customers. DATEV.it operates as the Italian arm of the group, distributing software under the DATEV KOINOS brand in Italy.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Buffetti Group: Historic Italian accounting and management software vendor serving commercialisti and SMEs. Direct peer in target audience, product category, and Italian distribution model.
• Sistemi SPA: Italian software house focused on accounting, fiscal, and business management solutions for professionals and SMEs. Comparable niche positioning and customer base.
• Zucchetti Group: Italian software conglomerate offering accounting, HR, and fiscal solutions to professionals and businesses. Closely comparable in product breadth, customer base, and Italian market focus.
• Arca Technologies: Italian provider of fiscal, accounting, and business management software to accountants and SMEs. Comparable in target market, geography, and software-product orientation.
• Teamsystem: One of Italy's largest providers of accounting, payroll, and fiscal software for commercialisti and SMEs. Directly comparable to DATEV.it in target customer (Italian accountants) and product category (fiscal/management software).

Emerging players

• Fiscoo: Italian tax-and-accounting SaaS platform for commercialisti and SMEs. Comparable target customer and digital tax-compliance product category, but newer and lighter-weight than DATEV.it's traditional desktop-bound offerings.
• Intuit QuickBooks: Global SMB accounting software leader expanding into international markets. Comparable product category (accounting/fiscal software for small businesses) and SaaS subscription model, though with much larger scale and broader footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Sage Italia: Italian subsidiary of Sage Group offering accounting and payroll software to SMBs and accountants. Comparable global accounting software expertise, with a broader product portfolio than DATEV.it.
• DATEV eG: German parent cooperative and one of Europe's largest providers of tax, accounting, and ERP software for tax advisors. Strongly comparable in core product category and cooperative ownership structure, but operates at much larger scale in Germany.
• Wolters Kluwer Italia (TAA): Italian arm of global Wolters Kluwer, providing tax and accounting compliance software (TAA) and professional information services. Comparable as a large incumbent in the same Italian professional-accounting category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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