GOLDSCHMIDT Archäologie & Denkmalpflege

What GOLDSCHMIDT Archäologie & Denkmalpflege does

GOLDSCHMIDT Archäologie & Denkmalpflege is a German sole proprietorship founded in 2006 by Frank Goldschmidt M.A. and headquartered in Düren, North Rhine-Westphalia. The firm provides specialised archaeological field services (Flächengrabungen, Innenstadtgrabungen, Prospektionen, Baubeobachtungen), monument preservation consulting (Baudenkmalpflege / Bodendenkmalpflege), expert opinions and assessments, and 3D laser scanning-based documentation for construction projects, public-sector heritage bodies, architecture/civil engineering firms, and museums. Its technical stack combines conventional archaeological documentation (drawing, photography, photogrammetry) with an in-house 3D scanning park — including a FARO Focus3D laser scanner (up to 976,000 points/sec, 120m range), a DAVID stripe-light scanner for sub-millimetre object capture, drone-based photogrammetry using aSPECT 3D and Meta Shape, an in-house 3D printer (up to 350×350×500mm), and proprietary PC-based post-processing workflows that produce digital excavation plans, GIS-compatible point clouds, and exports for Google Earth and authority submission.

The business operates a project-based, sales-led professional services model with no public pricing; clients request non-binding cost estimates (Kostenvoranschlag) via online inquiry, telephone, or post. Revenue is generated from four streams: archaeological fieldwork services, monument preservation/heritage services, expert opinions and regulatory consultations, and 3D laser scanning services — all project-scoped and quote-driven, typically multi-year engagements. The firm serves construction and development companies (compliance with Denkmalschutz laws), public authorities and monument preservation bodies, architecture/civil engineering firms, and (as a secondary segment) museums and art dealers. Go-to-market is direct, regional, and relationship-driven, executed from three German offices: Düren (Rhineland HQ), Hellental (Ostwestfalen, southern Niedersachsen, Hessen), and Dortmund (Ruhr/Westfalen support point).

The company is privately held with no external investors, no funding rounds, and no disclosed M&A activity. The team exceeds 50 employees including archaeologists with M.A. degrees, excavation leaders (Grabungsleiter), technical illustrators, advisors (Beraterin), logistics, and back-office staff; Jessica von Wirth serves as deputy managing director. Twenty years of continuous operation, three regional offices, and an owned technology stack underpin the firm's positioning as a mid-sized, founder-controlled German specialist in regulated archaeological and heritage services.

Name

GOLDSCHMIDT Archäologie & Denkmalpflege

Legal name

GOLDSCHMIDT Archäologie & Denkmalpflege

Website

https://der-archaeologe.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GOLDSCHMIDT Archäologie & Denkmalpflege is a German sole proprietorship providing archaeological fieldwork, monument preservation consulting, expert assessments, and in-house 3D laser scanning for construction firms, public authorities, architecture/engineering firms, and museums across North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony, and Hesse.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Archaeological and Monument Preservation Services

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Historical Sites (71212)

akta.pro primary industry

Historic Preservation & Conservation Planning (BPAHAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Historic Sites, Heritage Landmarks & Archaeological Sites (THAJACAC), Archaeological Sites & Heritage Interpretation Centers (THAJADAG), Archives, Special Collections & Preservation Operations (Rare Materials, Conservation) (EDAEAGAJ)

Keywords

• Archaeological fieldwork services
• Monument preservation consulting
• Heritage documentation services
• 3D laser scanning archaeology
• Archaeological expert opinions

Headquarters

HQ city

Düren

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Archaeological Fieldwork Services: Project-based professional services revenue from archaeological excavations, prospection, building observation, and site monitoring. Services are commissioned per project (per archaeological measure), with fees determined by scope, duration, and requirements. The company handles both large-scale area excavations and inner-city excavations.
2. Monument Preservation and Heritage Services: Fees for monument preservation consulting, monument-compatible assessments, heritage documentation, reconstruction design, and coordination with monument authorities. Revenue is project-based and tied to planning, development, and heritage preservation measures.
3. Expert Opinions, Assessments and Consultations: Preparation of expert opinions, assessments, and expert statements for compliance with monument and archaeological regulations. Revenue generated through consultation fees and formal assessment commissions from clients needing early project evaluation.
4. 3D Laser Scanning Services: 3D laser scanning as a complementary innovative documentation service for monument preservation and archaeology. Includes scanning of architecture, monuments, excavation sites, and heritage structures, with data processing and delivery of point clouds, models, and 3D prints.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

GOLDSCHMIDT Archäologie & Denkmalpflege delivers professional archaeological and monument preservation services, including surface and inner-city excavations, prospection, construction monitoring, expert opinions, monument preservation consulting, and heritage documentation. As a complementary offering, the firm provides 3D laser scanning, drone-based photogrammetry, and 3D printing for precise digital documentation of archaeological sites and historic structures. Services are commissioned per project by public authorities, construction firms, and developers across Germany.

Product overview

GOLDSCHMIDT Archäologie & Denkmalpflege is a specialized archaeology and monument preservation firm offering integrated services centered around archaeological field work (Feldarbeiten), 3D-Laserscanning, expert consultation (Beratung/Gutachten), monument preservation (Denkmalpflege), and post-processing (Nachbearbeitung). The portfolio includes specialized modules for archaeological building research, thematische Kartierungen und GIS-Lösungen, and restoration/reconstruction services. The company operates multiple regional offices across Germany and employs over 50 staff members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Archäologische Feldarbeiten (Archaeological Fieldwork) Core archaeological field research services including surface excavations (Flächengrabungen), inner-city excavations (Innenstadtgrabungen), prospection, construction monitoring (Baubeobachtungen), and status assessments (Sachstandsermittlungen). Targets construction firms, public authorities, and developers requiring archaeological assessments as part of project planning and permitting.
• 3D-Laserscanning (3D Laser Scanning) 3D laser scanning service utilizing FARO Focus3D laser scanner, stripe-light scanners, photogrammetry (aSPECT 3D, Meta Shape), and 3D printing for comprehensive digital capture of archaeological findings, monuments, architecture, and built heritage. Delivers point clouds, models, and 3D prints for archaeology, monument preservation, architecture, and engineering clients.
• Beratung und Gutachtenerstellung (Consulting and Expert Opinions) Expert consultation and appraisal services for archaeological and monument preservation matters, including expert opinions (Gutachten), research assessments, Stellungnahmen (formal statements), and support in dealing with monument authorities. Clients include construction firms, public authorities, and developers needing early project evaluation and regulatory compliance documentation.
• Denkmalpflege (Monument Preservation) Monument preservation services encompassing consultation, concept development, appraisal creation, documentation of historical building substance, and historically correct reconstruction designs. Includes coordination with monument authorities and architectural integration of historic and modern structures for public authorities, developers, and property owners.
• Nachbearbeitung und Innendienst (Post-Processing and Office Documentation) Post-processing and indoor documentation services including artifact processing (Fundbearbeitung), inventory management, and PC-supported completion of field-measure after-workflows. Links all components of excavation documentation in compliance with monument authority requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• PC-based digital excavation plans are maintained on-site at all times during projects, enabling rapid response to on-site requirements and reliable compliance with client schedule targets.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• CyArk: US-based nonprofit focused on digitally preserving cultural heritage sites through 3D scanning and open data archives. Thematically adjacent — sharing the digitization-of-heritage narrative — but operating as a nonprofit rather than a commercial services firm.
• Leica Geosystems (Hexagon AB): Major provider of laser scanning and surveying hardware/software used widely in heritage documentation. An enabling technology peer whose scanning platforms represent an alternative to FARO for heritage 3D capture workflows.
• FARO Technologies: US-listed manufacturer of 3D measurement and imaging hardware including the Focus3D scanner used by Goldschmidt. Not a direct service competitor, but an enabling technology vendor whose product roadmap and pricing directly affect the firm's scanning economics.

Broad incumbents

• WSP Global: International engineering consultancy with heritage, planning, and environmental services. Overlaps with Goldschmidt on heritage impact assessment, monument documentation, and archaeological input to construction projects, but at much larger scale and broader scope.
• AECOM: Global engineering and professional services firm with heritage, environment, and cultural-resource consulting practices. Comparable as a broad incumbent delivering archaeology and heritage advisory services as part of a much wider portfolio, often on larger infrastructure programmes.
• Arcadis NV: Global design and consultancy firm with heritage, landscape, and environmental practices active across European markets. Comparable on heritage advisory and monument-related project support, though heritage is one capability among many.

Regional players

• LDA Hessen (Landesamt für Denkmalpflege Hessen): Public-sector heritage authority for the German state of Hesse. Operates regionally on monument preservation and archaeological protection — comparable domain authority, but as a public body with different mandate and funding structure than a commercial firm like Goldschmidt.
• LVR-Amt für Bodendenkmalpflege im Rheinland: Public authority responsible for archaeological monument protection in the Rhineland (NRW). Performs excavation, prospection, and heritage documentation in-house, directly overlapping with Goldschmidt's core archaeological service area in NRW and Rhineland.

Direct peers

• ArcTron 3D GmbH: German firm specializing in 3D scanning, photogrammetry, and digital documentation for archaeology, monument preservation, and cultural heritage. Closely comparable service mix to Goldschmidt's 3D-Laserscanning and post-processing offerings, serving the same German regulatory heritage market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/goldschmidtarchaeologie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/goldschmidt-arch%C3%A4ologie-&-denkmalpflege

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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