Ingeus GmbH

What Ingeus GmbH does

Ingeus GmbH is a German employment services provider headquartered in Nürnberg that delivers government-funded job coaching and placement programs under the AVGS (Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein) framework. Founded in 2006 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the global APM Group (operating in 11 countries with 36 years of expertise), Ingeus serves job seekers across Germany through 12+ branch locations and a nationwide online coaching platform, reaching 85,000+ participants cumulatively. Its portfolio spans 15+ specialized programs covering single parents (ICE), Ukrainian refugees (StruktUA), migrants (FIFaA, MIA, COSA), youth (Fit for Future), women (FemPower), 50+ workers (JobReStart 50+), academics (InBeCo), and aspiring entrepreneurs (ExiCo), with reported placement rates ranging from 30% (Ukrainian refugees) to 63% (youth under 25).

The underlying technology consists of an online video coaching platform (Ingeus coacht online) that delivers services nationwide under DSGVO compliance, supplemented by in-branch "Jobstationen" computer workstations for candidates with limited digital access. The company has integrated third-party generative AI tools, including ChatGPT, into coaching workflows for resume writing, job search strategy, and interview preparation. Distribution is anchored by a 300+ employer network (including ALDI SÜD, REWE, Volkswagen, Deutsche Bahn, and Webhelp) and direct referral relationships with the Agentur für Arbeit and regional jobcenters, which issue AVGS vouchers that eligible job seekers redeem at Ingeus.

Ingeus operates a B2G/professional services revenue model: services are free to job seekers holding valid AVGS vouchers, and Ingeus is reimbursed through government framework contracts. Additional revenue is generated via private placement services (Private Arbeitsvermittlung) connecting employers with pre-screened candidates. The company holds AZAV certification through Quacert and DIN EN ISO 9001 quality certification, both required to participate in the AVGS-funded market. Strategic positioning emphasizes work-first placement, multilingual support, and post-placement follow-up for up to six months.

Name

Ingeus GmbH

Legal name

Ingeus GmbH

Website

https://ingeus.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ingeus GmbH is a Nürnberg-based, government-funded employment services provider that delivers AVGS-backed job coaching and placement programs across Germany through 12+ branches, serving job seekers including single parents, refugees, youth, and academics with reported placement rates of 30-63%.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Employment Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Recruiting Administration Outsourcing (Recruitment Support, Scheduling, Onboarding Ops) (BPACAKAG)

Keywords

• Job coaching services
• Employment placement
• Career counseling
• Refugee integration programs
• Workforce reintegration

Headquarters

HQ city

Nürnberg (Nuremberg)

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Employment Services: Ingeus generates revenue primarily through government contracts with public employment agencies (Agentur für Arbeit) and jobcenters. Services are delivered under the AVGS (Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein) framework, where funding is provided by public authorities for eligible job seekers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ingeus GmbH is a German employment services company that delivers job coaching, career counseling, and job placement services through a portfolio of AVGS-funded programs. Services cover general application coaching (BeU, C&V, ModEco), specialized programs for specific target groups (ICE for single parents, Fit for Future for youth, FemPower for women, JobReStart 50+ for seniors), and migrant/refugee integration programs (FIFaA, MIA, StruktUA, COSA). Coaching is delivered in-person at 12+ branch locations and online nationwide, with services funded through AVGS vouchers issued by the Agentur für Arbeit and jobcenters.

Product overview

Ingeus GmbH offers a comprehensive job coaching and placement service portfolio with a modular approach combining individual coaching programs and specialized target-group measures. The core offerings include general application coaching (BeU, C&V, ModEco), specialized programs for specific groups (ICE for single parents, Fit for Future for youth, FemPower for women, JobReStart 50+ for seniors), and migrant/refugee integration programs (FIFaA, MIA, StruktUA, COSA). Additional services include career coaching for professionals (InBeCo), startup support (ExiCo), post-employment support (Serva), private placement services for employers, and online coaching delivery. Services are primarily funded through AVGS vouchers from German employment agencies and job centers, with programs available both in-person and online across Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ingeus Karrierecoaching: Career coaching service for academics, professionals, and executives

Products and services

• BeU (Bewerbungsunterlagen) Application documents coaching program helping job seekers create compelling application materials, including CV optimization, cover letter writing, and professional profile development.
• C & V (Coaching & Vermittlung) Comprehensive coaching and placement program supporting job seekers through individual career coaching and job matching services with employers.
• ICE (Integration und Chancengleichheit für (Allein-)Erziehende) Specialized program for single parents providing job placement support with flexible scheduling, childcare assistance, and private/professional life balance support. Achieves 39% placement rate.
• InBeCo (Individuelles Bewerbungscoaching) Individual application coaching for graduates, professionals, and executives, offering personalized career development and job search strategies. Achieves 45% placement rate.
• Fit for Future Targeted coaching program for young people under 25, covering career orientation, application preparation, and personal development support. Achieves 63% placement rate.
• BaGtiv (Bedarfsgemeinschaft Aktiv) Comprehensive coaching program for job seekers with families, addressing both professional career goals and personal/family challenges including housing, finances, and childcare.
• ModEco (Modulares Einzelcoaching) Modular one-on-one coaching program for career entry or new professional perspectives, helping stabilize life situations while finding suitable employment.
• COSA (Coaching, Orientierung, Sprache, Arbeit) AVGS measure combining language coaching and application coaching for professionals with work experience who want to work in Germany while improving their German language skills.
• FIFaA (Frühzeitige Integration und Förderung eingewanderter Menschen) Early integration program for immigrants and refugees, offering multilingual job coaching, German language support, and assistance with bureaucratic processes. Achieves 36.8% placement rate.
• MIA (Migration, Integration, Arbeit) Program helping migrants navigate the German labor market with support for credential recognition, residence questions, housing search, and job placement.
• StruktUA (Strukturiertes Coaching für geflüchtete Ukrainer*innen) Structured coaching specifically for Ukrainian refugees, offering support in Russian and Ukrainian languages for integration into German labor market and society. Achieves 30% placement rate.
• FemPower Program supporting women with or without children to discover their potential and find suitable employment, including job search support and personal problem assistance.
• Serva (Service in Arbeit) Post-employment support service helping new employees during the first months of a new job, including workplace integration, conflict resolution, and job sustainability.
• ExiCo (Existenzgründer-Coaching) Startup coaching program supporting individuals in creating business plans, developing marketing strategies, and preparing for financing conversations. Program duration up to 16 weeks.
• JobReStart 50+ Specialized job coaching for people over 50 returning to or entering the workforce, offering career reorientation and application support tailored to older workers.
• Ingeus coacht online Online coaching delivery via video calls, enabling job seekers nationwide to participate regardless of location. DSGVO-compliant, includes interactive tools.
• Ingeus Jobmessen Job fairs organized by Ingeus bringing together job seekers and employers, with regular events at various locations in Germany including Berlin Spandau and Nürnberg.
• Private Arbeitsvermittlung Private employment placement service connecting employers with pre-screened, motivated candidates from Ingeus's candidate pool, with ongoing support up to 6 months after job placement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Vermittlungsquote (placement rate) of 39% for single parents through ICE program
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments9 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

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• APM Group (Apexigen Management)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company providing global expertise and resources. As part of APM Group, Ingeus benefits from 36 years of international experience across 11 countries, accessing best practices in employment services and workforce solutions.
• Agentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPrimary government partner providing AVGS funding and directing eligible job seekers to Ingeus services across Germany.
• Jobcenter RothcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRegional public employment office providing AVGS vouchers and referring job seekers to Ingeus services in the Roth district.
• Jobcenter StuttgartcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRegional jobcenter referring job seekers and providing AVGS funding for coaching programs in the Stuttgart area.
• Jobcenter Berlin Treptow-KöpenickcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRegional jobcenter providing AVGS vouchers and job seeker referrals in Berlin Treptow-Köpenick district.
• Jobcenter Berlin ReinickendorfcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRegional jobcenter partner in Berlin Reinickendorf district providing AVGS funding and referrals.
• Jobcenter Rems-MurrcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRegional jobcenter in Rems-Murr district providing AVGS funding for employment coaching services.
• Jobcenter SpandaucoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRegional jobcenter in Berlin Spandau with ongoing cooperation on single parent employment programs (egP project).
• co-check GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation and training provider praising Ingeus's expertise in refugee integration and empathetic working methods as gold-worthy in specialized work contexts.
• WAPES (World Association of Public Employment Services)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational professional association for public employment services. Ingeus participates in WAPES European Regional Conferences, contributing to and learning from global best practices in employment services.
• 300+ Employer NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtensive network of German employers including ALDI, REWE, Volkswagen, Deutsche Bahn, and many others who hire candidates through Ingeus placement services and participate in job fairs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tempton Personaldienstleistungen: Tempton is a mid-sized German staffing company that also participates in jobcenter employer events and provides AVGS-eligible qualification and coaching programs, making it a competitor in both staffing placement and publicly funded coaching.
• Grone Bildungszentren: Grone is a nationwide AZAV-certified operator of employment coaching, qualification, and integration programs across Germany, frequently competing with Ingeus for AVGS contracts and serving very similar target groups.
• FAW (Fortbildungsakademie der Wirtschaft): FAW is a major German AZAV-certified provider of activation, coaching, and placement services funded by jobcenters and employment agencies, with a broad program portfolio covering similar target segments including youth, migrants, single parents, and long-term unemployed.
• Kolping-Bildungswerk: Kolping-Bildungswerk is a nationwide German vocational and employment coaching provider offering AZGS-funded activation and placement programs for diverse target groups including refugees, single parents, and youth — directly comparable to Ingeus's service portfolio.
• BBW (Berufsförderungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft): BBW is one of Germany's largest AZAV-certified employment coaching and vocational training providers, operating across Bavaria and beyond with similar AVGS-funded program structures targeting job seekers, migrants, and career changers — directly competing for jobcenter contracts.
• BQS Institut für Berufsqualifizierung und Studienförderung: BQS is a German provider of AVGS coaching and placement services with comparable target-group programs for job seekers and migrants, directly competing in the same AZAV-funded procurement pools.

Broad incumbents

• DIS AG (part of Adecco Group): DIS AG is a major German staffing and recruitment firm under Adecco Group, offering both commercial placement services and AVGS-funded coaching/qualification measures through its training arm, operating across far more geographies and customer segments than Ingeus.
• Randstad Deutschland: Randstad is one of the largest staffing and HR services providers in Germany, with public-sector employment programs and outplacement/coaching services overlapping with Ingeus's coaching and placement offering.
• ManpowerGroup Deutschland: ManpowerGroup is a global staffing and workforce solutions major with substantial German operations, including publicly funded career coaching and outplacement programs that overlap with Ingeus's core service portfolio.

Emerging players

• Bundesagentur für Arbeit (in-house programs): The German Federal Employment Agency itself runs internal activation and coaching programs and directs voucher allocation between external providers, functioning as both the regulator/funder and a partial competitor to private AZAV-certified providers like Ingeus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ingeusgermany
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCkus06vLJob8tMwt1NhLRdg
• Facebookfacebook.com/ingeusGmbH
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ingeus-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/ingeus_germany
• TikToktiktok.com/@ingeus_de

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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