Education Group GmbH

What Education Group GmbH does

Education Group GmbH is a Linz-based, state-owned digital education agency operating since 1998 as a 100%-owned subsidiary of OÖ Landesholding GmbH, which is in turn wholly owned by Land Oberösterreich (State of Upper Austria). It runs the OÖ Schulnetzwerk, a managed IT and connectivity infrastructure that serves 600+ schools across the state with eduLAN networking, eduWLAN wireless, and eduSECUREBOX firewall services (the latter ISO 27001 certified). Beyond connectivity, it operates eduACADEMY — a Moodle-based learning management system hosting roughly 100 institutions — alongside content products including BILDUNGS-TV (3,000+ videos), Medienportal (4,500+ media resources), Lernplattform OÖ, ich werde career-orientation portal, Smartphone-ABC, Lesetest OÖ, and a Leihgerätepool (device lending pool).

The business model is a hybrid of state-mandated infrastructure provision and modest commercial pricing. The State of Upper Austria is the funder and primary customer, with schools paying small monthly fees for connectivity and firewall tiers (e.g., €44/month for firewall/connectivity packages). Additional revenue comes from eduACADEMY hosting, professional development workshops, and project-based EU funding (e.g., VReduMED under Interreg Central Europe, Sprachenbrücken). Recurring youth media studies and a Comenius-EduMedia award underpin its policy and pedagogical credibility.

The company employs 13 people under CEO Peter Eiselmair and operates more like a state-mandated competence center than a venture-scale business. Growth is driven by product expansion (VR education, BOB reading system, Smartphone-ABC national rollout) and EU-funded international projects, but all activity remains anchored to the Upper Austrian public-sector mandate.

Name

Education Group GmbH

Legal name

Education Group GmbH

Website

https://edugroup.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Education Group GmbH is a Linz-based, state-owned digital education agency that operates the OÖ Schulnetzwerk for 600+ Upper Austrian schools, providing connectivity, firewall, LMS, and curated educational content under the sole ownership of the State of Upper Austria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Technology Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Learning, EdTech Enablement & Connectivity for Education (BPADAKAH)

Keywords

• School IT infrastructure
• E-learning platform hosting
• Educational cybersecurity services
• Digital learning solutions
• Teacher professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Linz

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services for Schools: Recurring subscription and rental fees for eduSECUREBOX firewall, eduWLAN, eduLAN, and internet connectivity services. Monthly pricing model with all-inclusive packages covering hardware, updates, and support.
2. E-Learning Platform Hosting: eduACADEMY hosted LMS packages with tiered storage options. Revenue from educational institutions, Pädagogische Hochschulen, healthcare schools, and adult education providers. Approx. 100 institutions served.
3. Free Public Services: Lernplattform OÖ (Moodle), Leihgerätepool, Lesetest OÖ, and ich werde provided free to Upper Austrian schools - publicly funded by Land Oberösterreich.
4. Workshop Fees: Geocaching workshops at €5.50 per student/child for half-day sessions. Additional workshop services for schools and kindergartens.
5. Professional Development: Seminars and continuing education for teachers in media work and media pedagogy, conducted in cooperation with Pädagogische Hochschule OÖ and PHDL.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Education Group GmbH operates as a full-service education agency for schools and institutions in Upper Austria, delivering managed IT infrastructure (eduSECUREBOX firewall, eduWLAN, eduLAN, internet connectivity), hosted e-learning platforms (eduACADEMY, Lernplattform OÖ based on Moodle), educational media libraries (BILDUNGS-TV, ed:on), pedagogical tools (ich werde career planner, Lesetest OÖ), and professional development seminars for teachers. The company has exclusively operated the OÖ Schulnetzwerk since 1998, connecting 600+ schools to the internet with multi-layered security.

Product overview

Education Group GmbH is a full-service education agency for schools and institutions in Upper Austria, offering a portfolio of technology infrastructure products (eduSECUREBOX firewall, eduWLAN, eduLAN, High-Speed Internet), e-learning platforms (eduACADEMY, Lernplattform OÖ based on Moodle, Individuelle E-Learning-Lösungen), pedagogical tools (ich werde... career planner, Lesetest OÖ, Wimmelgeschichten, Klassenpinnwand, Hoamatschatz geocaching), media resources (BILDUNGS-TV with 3,000+ videos, ed:on streaming with 4,500+ resources), and device services (Leihgerätepool lending pool). The company operates the OÖ Schulnetzwerk connecting 600+ schools and conducts media research through its youth and children media studies series. Additional offerings include IT security solutions, seminars, workshops, and EU-funded projects like VReduMED for VR in nursing education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Edugroup: Primary brand/trade name for Education Group GmbH
• schule.at
• bildungs.tv
• ed:on
• eduResearch
• eduSECUREBOX
• eduACADEMY

Products and services

• eduSECUREBOX Centralized firewall solution for schools providing internet security, content filtering, VPN support, and bandwidth management. Blocks over 100,000 automated cyberattacks and 10,000 targeted attacks daily, and filters over 1.2 million youth-endangering content items. Mandatory component for OÖ Schulnetzwerk participation.
• eduWLAN Secure, flexible WLAN solution specifically designed for schools with customized configuration, stability, and no technical effort required from school staff.
• eduLAN Wired network solution for Upper Austrian compulsory schools, offering stable, secure, and flexible connectivity optimized for the OÖ school network.
• High-Speed Internet (Internetanschluss) Customized internet connectivity solutions for schools ranging from DSL to fiber optic, including cybersecurity features and child protection measures. Provider-neutral consulting across multiple ISPs (A1, LIWEST, etc.).
• eduACADEMY Hosted learning management platform based on Moodle for educational institutions, offering ISO 27001 certified hosting in Upper Austrian data center, regular updates, multi-tier support, and tiered storage packages. Approximately 100 institutions served.
• Lernplattform OÖ Free Moodle-based e-learning platform provided to all Upper Austrian compulsory schools, enabling digital teaching, course management, and online collaboration.
• Individuelle E-Learning-Lösungen Custom e-learning solutions built on Moodle, providing tailored installations, specialized plugins, migration services, and enhanced support for larger institutions such as FH Oberösterreich and BBRZ GRUPPE.
• ich werde... (Zukunftsplaner) Career orientation planner for students in grades 5-8, supporting educational and career path decisions through structured development over four school years. Integrated with TalentLoop and playmit digital tools. Over 100,000 books ordered since 2019.
• Leihgerätepool Free device lending pool providing digital equipment including Bee-Bots, laptops, iPads, writing analysis kits (Schreibmotorik-Gerätesets), noise meters, scanners, and BOB - Der Leseprofi to Upper Austrian schools and childcare facilities.
• Lesetest OÖ Free digital reading comprehension diagnostic tool for teachers in grades 5-6, providing automated assessment and personalized learning exercises. Over 27,000 testings in approximately 1,400 classes over 4 years.
• BOB - Der Leseprofi Multisensory reading instruction system combining a pre-installed laptop, reading device, holographic letter discs, and audio/image/text feedback for individualized reading learning.
• WERTvolle Wimmelgeschichten Interactive picture books with value education content in 7 languages, using dialogic reading approach for language development and intercultural understanding. Awarded Comenius EduMedia Siegel 2021.
• Klassenpinnwand & hallo!-App Digital classroom communication tool enabling secure parent-teacher communication, content sharing, and class organization for primary schools.
• Hoamatschatz - Geocaching Workshops Media pedagogy workshops combining GPS navigation, outdoor activity, and digital competency for students from kindergarten to secondary level. Priced at €5.50 per student/child for half-day sessions.
• BILDUNGS-TV Exclusive video portal for education providing over 3,000 videos on educational topics available free of charge, with multi-award winning productions in the category of outstanding digital educational media.
• ed:on (Education Online) Streaming channel for educational media with approximately 4,500 pedagogically valuable resources including supplementary materials for classroom use.
• Smartphone-ABC Video series with learning materials for digital beginners covering smartphone operation, organized in two seasons with 76 total videos (56 in Season 1 launched 2020, 20 in Season 2 launched 2021). Developed in cooperation with BMDW, fit4internet, and Emporia Telekom.
• Info.Sicher Digital media literacy initiative that strengthened competencies for approximately 3,000 participants in 206 course groups through four modules.
• OÖ Schulnetzwerk (Network Service) School network infrastructure service operating since 1998 connecting 600+ Upper Austrian schools to ACOnet academic network and the internet with multi-layered security including eduSECUREBOX firewall.
• Professional Development Seminars for Teachers Seminars and continuing education for teachers in media work and media pedagogy, conducted in cooperation with Pädagogische Hochschule OÖ and Pädagogische Hochschule der Diözese Linz (PHDL).
• Philou und Du Multilingual stories for children promoting language development, media literacy, and creative activities across Philou's world.
• TechnikBox Science and technology learning kit with over 120 experiments for classroom use, designed to be child-friendly, practical, and curriculum-aligned.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30,000 students annually use ich werde career orientation tool
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

AI capability12 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered lead partner, core, flagship and minor.

• Südböhmischer Wissenschafts- und Technologiepark (CZ)lead partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2023Lead partner in VReduMED Interreg Central Europe project (CE0100136), focused on VR technology in nursing education. Project duration April 2023 - March 2026, involving 10 partners from 5 countries.
• Südböhmische Universität in Budweis (CZ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2023VReduMED project partner contributing academic expertise to VR in nursing education research.
• Business Upper Austria (AT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2023VReduMED project partner representing Austrian business ecosystem for MedTech innovation.
• Wirtschaftsuniversität in Bratislava (SK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2023VReduMED project partner contributing business and economics expertise.
• Nationales Institut für Kinderkrankheiten (SK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2023VReduMED project partner contributing healthcare and pediatric expertise.
• Strategische Partnerschaft für Sensortechnologien (DE)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2023VReduMED project partner contributing sensor technology expertise.
• Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg (DE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2023VReduMED project partner contributing technical higher education expertise.
• Innoskart Digital Cluster (HU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2023VReduMED project partner representing Hungarian digital innovation ecosystem.
• Széchenyi-István-Universität (HU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2023VReduMED project partner contributing academic research capabilities.
• Fachhochschule OberösterreichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLarge e-learning platform installation with multiple instances on separated server infrastructure for FH Oberösterreich.
• BBRZ GRUPPEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerE-learning platform hosting for BBRZ GRUPPE rehabilitation and training organization.
• OÖ. GesundheitsholdingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerE-learning platform hosting for healthcare staff training across Upper Austrian healthcare facilities.
• Pädagogische Hochschule OberösterreichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner for seminars and continuing education in media work and media pedagogy. Seminar venue and accreditation provider.
• Pädagogische Hochschule der Diözese LinzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner for teacher seminars and professional development, particularly in digital media and Moodle usage.
• market InstitutcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducts media studies (youth and children) in Upper Austria since 15+ years, providing research methodology and data analysis.
• Land OberösterreichflagshipOthersUltimate shareholder through OÖ Landesholding GmbH (100%). Primary funder of OÖ Schulnetzwerk and core educational services. Mandates education technology initiatives.
• OÖ Landesholding GmbHflagshipOthers100% shareholder of Education Group GmbH. Wholly owned by Land Oberösterreich.
• Wirtschaftskammer OberösterreichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiator and client for ich werde career orientation project. President Doris Hummer drives initiative to discover student talents and abilities.
• Wirtschaftskammer SalzburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient for Salzburg edition of ich werde career orientation materials.
• Bundesministerium für Digitalisierung und Wirtschaftsstandort (BMDW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner for Smartphone-ABC initiative alongside fit4internet association and Emporia Telekom.
• fit4internetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative partner for Smartphone-ABC and Info.Sicher projects, focused on digital skills development in Austria.
• Emporia TelekomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry supporter for Smartphone-ABC video series production.
• Mediengruppe Wiener ZeitungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiator of Info.Sicher digital literacy program in cooperation with Education Group and fit4internet. Reached ~3,000 participants in 206 course groups.
• ACOnetcoreTechnology or IntegrationAcademic high-performance network connected to OÖ Schulnetzwerk for schools.
• MoodlecoreTechnology or IntegrationOpen-source learning management system foundation for eduACADEMY and Lernplattform OÖ platforms.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationEmail services and Microsoft 365 integration, with data processed through Microsoft Corporation servers with user consent.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft Education: Microsoft's education division offering Microsoft 365 Education, Teams for Education, and integrated learning tools widely adopted in Austrian schools. Competes broadly with Edugroup's LMS and productivity stack, but as part of a much larger portfolio of education products.

Others

• A1 Telekom Austria Group: Austrian telecom operator that provides internet connectivity to schools alongside Edugroup's offering. Listed as one of Education Group's ISP partners for school connectivity, representing both a cooperation partner and a potential alternative provider for school internet services.
• fit4internet: Austrian association for digital skills development that partners with Education Group on Smartphone-ABC and Info.Sicher initiatives. Ecosystem partner in digital literacy programs targeting Austrian citizens and teachers.
• Moodle Pty Ltd: Open-source learning management system provider whose Moodle platform underpins both eduACADEMY and Lernplattform OÖ. Not a direct competitor (open source base technology) but the upstream technology provider that defines Edugroup's LMS capabilities.
• Pädagogische Hochschule Oberösterreich: Upper Austrian teacher training college that cooperates with Education Group on seminars, professional development, and LMS hosting. Not a competitor but the most closely adjacent education institution sharing products, students, and government oversight.

Regional players

• EduStyria (Steirische Schulmedienzentrum): Styrian school media and education technology center providing IT services, media, and pedagogical support to schools in the Austrian state of Styria. Same country, similar state-owned agency model, comparable product portfolio.
• Landesmedienzentrum Baden-Württemberg: State media center providing educational media, video, and learning materials to schools in Baden-Württemberg. Comparable to Education Group's Bildungs-TV and ed:on media operations, but operates in a different German state rather than Austria.
• Landesinstitut für Schulentwicklung (LS) Baden-Württemberg: State institute for school development in Baden-Württemberg, supporting schools with educational research, media, and digital learning initiatives. Comparable mandate in a different region (German state vs Austrian state).
• NÖ Bildungsagentur (Lower Austria Education Agency): Lower Austrian state education agency providing pedagogical and educational technology services to schools. Closest geographic peer within Austria, serving a neighboring state with a similar public-sector mandate model.

Direct peers

• BelWü (Baden-Württemberg extended LAN): State-level school and research network operator for Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Highly comparable model: provides internet connectivity, firewall/security, and digital services to schools under a state mandate. Directly parallel to Education Group's OÖ Schulnetzwerk role.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Edugroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/education-group-gmbh

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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