Business Consultant

What Business Consultant does

Business Consultant operates as Fürstenberg Forum, a German consulting and networking organization founded in 2007 under the legal entity Collosseum Concept and led by Managing Partner Jürgen Maier. Headquartered in Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg, the company runs a portfolio of five thematic forums — DigitalSüdwest2025 (the core digital transformation network for producing SMEs, registered as a separate e. V. association), Energie 4.0 (Fürstenberg Energie-Forum), HealthCare, Wirtschaft 4.0 / Industrie 4.0, and Finanzwirtschaft — each addressing a distinct vertical concern of the regional Mittelstand economy. Its customers are producing SMEs, family-owned mid-market firms, and select large corporations in Baden-Württemberg, with named member organizations including Hewlett Packard Enterprise, B. Braun, Röchling Group, LBBW, Herrenknecht AG, LGI Logistics, and VfB Stuttgart.

The product portfolio combines a proprietary analytics stack — LADI-Y (a knowledge platform with integrated high-performance computing via the HLRS Hazel Hen supercomputer), the DNA-Test (Digital Native Assets) calculation method for digital employee productivity, and the DLI (Digitaler Leitindex) digital quality standard claimed at up to 80% forecast accuracy — with executive education programs (Business Transformation Program, FUTURE INTELLIGENCE certificate program in partnership with VfB Stuttgart Akademie), energy consulting services, and an annual Digital Summit at Schloss Donaueschingen. The technology architecture is anchored by deep institutional partnerships with Fraunhofer IAO (Business Innovation Engineering Center), acatech, and HLRS Stuttgart, plus a broader ecosystem including bwcon, Vector Venture Capital, and the SICOS BW HPC training program.

Revenue is generated through a mix of subscription-based network memberships, professional services for energy consulting and digital transformation advisory, and fee-based events, workshops, and seminars. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and operates on a quote-based model. The go-to-market is regional and community-led, relying on direct enterprise engagement, annual flagship events, and partner-channel referrals within Baden-Württemberg's industrial cluster. There is no external institutional investment, no public listing, and no parent company; ownership is founder-managed.

Name

Business Consultant

Legal name

Collosseum Concept

Website

https://fuerstenberg-forum.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fürstenberg Forum (Collosseum Concept) is a German consulting and networking organization that operates multiple thematic forums connecting producing SMEs, family-owned Mittelstand firms, and large corporations in Baden-Württemberg, focused on digital transformation, energy transition, healthcare innovation, and corporate succession advisory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital & Technology Transformation Consulting (BPAHACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data, Analytics & AI Consulting (BPAHAEAF), Emerging Tech (IoT, Blockchain, AR/VR, Edge) Consulting (BPAHAEAL), Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs) (BPAHAOAG)

Keywords

• Business consulting services
• Digital transformation advisory
• Executive education programs
• Industry networking platform
• Strategic management consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Esslingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Network Membership and Platform Access: Fürstenberg Forum Finanzwirtschaft offers a platform for SMEs in strategic areas of business succession, asset and expansion management, with exclusive partner networking for project-based 'best in class' connections.
2. Events and Workshops: Revenue from organizing workshops, seminars, fireside chats, and annual events including Digital Summit at Schloss Donaueschingen, Autumn School for young professionals, and other training programs.
3. Energy Consulting Services: Fürstenberg Energie-Forum provides comprehensive energy consulting including planning, construction, operation of supply facilities, intelligent control, maintenance services through partner network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Business Consultant (F\u00fcrstenberg Forum) operates a multi-topic business consulting and networking platform for SMEs and large corporations, centered on the DigitalS\u00fcdwest2025 location initiative in Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg. It delivers the Business Transformation Program (executive consulting on digital transformation, IoT, Big Data, IT security), the FUTURE INTELLIGENCE leadership certification, and the LADI-Y analytics platform with high-performance computing, complemented by thematic forums for energy (Energie 4.0), finance (succession and wealth management), and healthcare.

Product overview

Business Consultant (Fürstenberg Forum) is a multi-topic business network and consulting organization offering integrated platforms and services for digital transformation. The portfolio consists of DigitalSüdwest2025 as the core networking initiative for manufacturing SMEs, supplemented by the Business Transformation Program for executive consulting, FUTURE INTELLIGENCE for professional development training, and LADI-Y as an analytics platform with high-performance computing. Additional focus areas include Energie 4.0 (energy transformation), Wirtschaft/Industrie 4.0 (industrial digitalization), and dedicated forums for Healthcare and Financial Economy (succession, wealth, and expansion management). The organization acts as a bridge between politics, business, science, and society, facilitating knowledge transfer and digital transformation support through workshops, seminars, annual summits, and collaborative networks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DigitalSüdwest2025: A location initiative and network for manufacturing SMEs in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, focused on digital business transformation. Organized as an e. V. (registered association) and led by a board of industry leaders.
• HealthCare Forum
• Fürstenberg Energie-Forum
• Energie 4.0
• Finanzwirtschaft Fürstenberg Forum
• Business Transformation Program
• LADI-Y
• FUTURE INTELLIGENCE
• Wirtschaft 4.0 / Industrie 4.0

Products and services

• DigitalS\u00fcdwest2025 A location initiative and cross-industry network for producing SMEs in Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg, providing workshops, seminars, fireside chats, and an annual Digital Summit at Schloss Donaueschingen to guide companies through digital transformation.
• Business Transformation Program Executive consulting and management seminars covering digital transformation topics including Internet of Things, Big Data, digital business models, agile innovation processes, IT security, and transformation roadmaps for SME leadership teams.
• FUTURE INTELLIGENCE Modular professional development and digital leadership training program offering certificate courses in digital transformation, with blended learning methodology combining in-person and online phases, delivered in partnership with universities and research institutions.
• LADI-Y (Leadership Access Digital Intelligence) Knowledge platform with integrated high-performance computing for analytical forecasts on digital competitiveness, digital business model development, and digital qualification certification across all management levels.
• Energie 4.0 Consulting and focus area covering digital transformation, decarbonization, and decentralization of energy supply, including smart grids, prosumer solutions, and platform-based energy services for industrial and commercial customers.
• Wirtschaft 4.0 / Industrie 4.0 Industry 4.0 consulting and research services addressing the Fourth Industrial Revolution, smart factories, and digital enterprise transformation for industrial Mittelstand companies.
• F\u00fcrstenberg Energie-Forum Energy forum providing comprehensive support for energy supply optimization, energy management, own generation, profitable marketing, financing, planning, construction, and intelligent control of supply facilities with maintenance services for industrial and commercial customers.
• Finanzwirtschaft F\u00fcrstenberg Forum Forum for medium-sized companies in strategic areas of business succession, asset and expansion management, providing exclusive partner networking for 'best in class' project-based connections.
• Healthcare F\u00fcrstenberg Forum Healthcare forum addressing topics such as swarm intelligence in medical research, AI applications in healthcare, and digital health transformation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Digital transformation support for manufacturing SMEs in Baden-Württemberg
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fraunhofer IAOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering (IAO) for Business Innovation Engineering Center (BIEC) and digital transformation knowledge transfer. Provides maturity and potential analysis, digital roadmap development, and access to innovation labs.
• acatechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Deutsche Akademie der Technikwissenschaften for Industry 4.0 research, engineering roadmaps, and digital transformation studies. Regular participation in acatech events and initiatives.
• HLRS (Höchstleistungsrechenzentrum Stuttgart)coreTechnology or IntegrationAccess to Hazel Hen supercomputer for high-performance computing training and simulation capabilities for member companies.
• Mind Store Marketing GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital communication and brand strategy workshops for digital transformation, including topics like semiotic marketing and online haptics.
• Fraunhofer ISEcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for solar energy solutions and photovoltaic consulting services.
• GGEW AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnergy supply partner for electricity and gas, offering PV-pacht models and electromobility solutions.
• ads-tec GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationBattery storage solutions for energy storage, load management, and EV charging infrastructure.
• IBC SOLARcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSolar energy systems and photovoltaic solutions provider.
• EIT InnoEnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean energy innovation platform for sustainable energy solutions.
• VfB Stuttgart AkademieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for digital leadership training and FUTUREINTELLIGENCE program.
• bwcon GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation services and support for digital transformation and startups in Baden-Württemberg.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• UNITY Consulting: UNITY is a German innovation and digital transformation consultancy serving industrial and manufacturing clients. Its focus on digital business model development and innovation consulting closely mirrors Fürstenberg Forum's value proposition.
• ROI-EFESO: ROI-EFESO is a German operational excellence and Industry 4.0 consulting firm targeting manufacturing Mittelstand. It competes directly with Fürstenberg Forum on digital transformation roadmaps and operational improvement services.
• MHP (a Porsche company): MHP is a German management and IT consultancy focused on digital transformation and Industry 4.0 for automotive and industrial Mittelstand clients. It directly competes with Fürstenberg Forum's digital transformation and Industrie 4.0 practice, with a much larger delivery scale.
• h&z Unternehmensberatung: h&z is a German transformation consultancy focused on procurement, operations, and digital transformation for industrial clients. It competes for the same Mittelstand digital transformation engagements as Fürstenberg Forum.
• Camelot Management Consultants: Camelot is a German management and digital transformation consultancy with strong industrial and consumer goods clients. Its digital transformation and process consulting overlap with Fürstenberg Forum's consulting and training offerings.
• Staufen AG: Staufen is a German lean and operational excellence consultancy with deep Mittelstand penetration. Its Industry 4.0 and digital transformation offerings overlap directly with Fürstenberg Forum's core consulting and training portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Capgemini Engineering: Capgemini Engineering (formerly Altran) provides digital transformation and engineering services for industrial and automotive clients globally. It overlaps with Fürstenberg Forum's Industry 4.0 and digital transformation practice at a much larger scale.
• Sopra Steria: Sopra Steria is a large European digital transformation and IT consulting firm with a German industrial and public-sector practice. It serves as a broader incumbent competitor, offering overlapping capabilities but as part of a much larger portfolio.
• Detecon International: Detecon is a German-origin digital transformation and technology consultancy (T-Systems subsidiary). It targets telecom and industrial clients with overlapping digital transformation capabilities and is a scaled incumbent competitor.

Others

• Fraunhofer IAO: Fraunhofer IAO is a research partner that also conducts applied digital transformation consulting and training for industry. It is listed as a strategic partner but also operates in adjacent consulting and research services making it a thematically related player.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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