K11 Consulting GmbH

What K11 Consulting GmbH does

K11 Consulting GmbH is a Ludwigsburg-based (Baden-Württemberg) German regulatory and governance consultancy founded in 2013, with a second office in Munich. The firm advises mid-to-large enterprises across the DACH region on EU AI Act compliance, GDPR/DSGVO data protection, information security (NIS-2, DORA, ISO/IEC 27001), supply chain due diligence (CSDDD/LKSG), and whistleblowing systems (HinSchG), deploying both project-based consulting and recurring external-function appointments through its affiliated law firm K11 Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH.

Its core productized offering is 'AI Officer as a Service', a tiered subscription sold at €89 (Basis), €299 (Standard), and €999 (Premium) per month on 24-month terms that delivers EU AI Act Art. 4 competence certification, AI system inventory, risk assessment, technical documentation, conformity declaration, and — at the Premium tier — ISO 42001 preparation and monthly consulting hours. Adjacent services include AI training (KI-Schulung), data protection officer mandates, ISMS implementation, project staffing via a network of 100+ freelance experts and interim managers, and M&A advisory.

Revenue is generated primarily through professional-services engagements and recurring AI Officer subscriptions, supplemented by book royalties from a catalogue of regulatory titles published through Duncker & Humblot. The firm is privately held by three managing directors (Dr. Alexander Deicke, Heike Stoltz Artavia, Philipp Walter), holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and DIN ISO 9001:2015 certifications, and reports a Google rating of 4.6/5 with a published customer base including MAHLE, KÖRBER, APCOA, BCD Travel, Seitenbau, Hirschmann, and ALPINA Parking.

Name

K11 Consulting GmbH

Legal name

K11 Consulting GmbH

Website

https://k11-consulting.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

K11 Consulting GmbH is a Ludwigsburg-based German regulatory consultancy advising DACH enterprises on EU AI Act compliance, GDPR, information security, and supply chain law via its tiered 'AI Officer as a Service' subscription and project-based consulting, delivered with its affiliate law firm and a 100-expert freelance network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regulatory Compliance Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Regulatory Readiness & Audit Automation (e.g., EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001) (HDAAAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

AI Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Platforms (HDAAAMAA), Compliance Technology, GRC Platforms & Controls Automation Advisory (BPAHAFAO), Risk, Compliance & Internal Controls Consulting (BPAHACAJ), Model Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Platforms (HDAAAKAA), Cybersecurity & Identity Consulting (BPAHAEAG)

Keywords

• AI governance consulting
• Data protection services
• Information security consulting
• Regulatory compliance advisory
• Interim management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ludwigsburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. AI Officer Subscription Services: Monthly subscription revenue from AI Officer as a Service packages (Basic, Standard, Premium tiers). AI Officer Basis starts at €89/month, Standard at €299/month, and Premium at €999/month. All prices exclude VAT and include a 5% processing fee. Contract term is typically 24 months.
2. Professional Services: Project-based consulting for data protection, information security, mergers & acquisitions, and external function roles. Includes interim management, project lawyers, and compliance experts deployed from a database of over 100 freelancers.
3. Book Publishing & Sales: Revenue from publishing educational books on regulatory topics through Duncker & Humblot and other publishers. Titles include AI regulation, data protection, information security, whistleblowing, supply chain laws, banking law, and interim management. ISBNs and pricing vary by title.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

K11 Consulting GmbH delivers regulatory and governance consulting services for German and EU businesses, with the flagship being AI Officer as a Service — subscription packages (Basis €89/month, Standard €299/month, Premium €999/month) that provide external AI governance, EU AI Act compliance coordination, risk assessments, and technical documentation. The firm additionally provides external Data Protection Officer (GDPR) services, Information Security Officer (NIS-2, DORA, ISO 27001) consulting, interim management and project staffing from a network of 100+ freelancers, and M&A advisory, delivered by qualified lawyers, certified DPOs, and AI regulatory specialists.

Product overview

K11 Consulting GmbH is a consulting firm offering a portfolio of regulatory and governance services rather than a unified software product. The core offerings center on AI Officer as a Service (Basis, Standard, Premium tiers), AI Training (KI-Schulung), Data Protection (Datenschutz), Information Security (Informationssicherheit), Project Work (Projektarbeit), External Functions (Externe Funktionen), and Mergers & Acquisitions advisory. The three AI Officer tiers are priced from 89 to 999 EUR/month and build upon each other: Basis provides compliance entry (AI competence certificates per Art. 4 EU AI Act), Standard adds policy management, AI inventory, risk assessment and technical documentation, and Premium adds strategy development, ISO 42001 preparation, and ongoing consulting hours. The published book catalogue (published through Duncker & Humblot and others) includes titles such as 'KI-Regulatorik – leicht gemacht', 'AI Compliance', 'Datenschutz – leicht gemacht', 'Informationssicherheit – leicht gemacht', 'Lieferkettengesetze – leicht gemacht', 'Whistleblowing – leicht gemacht', 'Geldwäsche- und Betrugsprävention – leicht gemacht', 'Einfach Governance', 'Bankrecht – leicht gemacht', and others. An AI Navigator Newsletter provides ongoing regulatory updates. Services are delivered by a core team of experts and a network of over 100 freelancers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AI Officer as a Service External AI Officer service providing ongoing EU AI Act compliance coordination, AI governance, documentation, risk assessment, policy management, technical documentation, conformity assessment and authority communication for client companies. Packaged into Basis (entry-level), Standard (policy/inventory/risk/documentation), and Premium (strategy/ISO 42001/consulting hours) subscription tiers starting at €89/month for a 24-month term.
• KI-Schulung (AI Training) AI training course covering AI fundamentals, EU AI Act Article 4 competency requirements, data protection considerations, and practical AI usage scenarios. Participants receive a competency certificate and can book the course independently or as part of an AI Officer engagement.
• Datenschutz (Data Protection) Consulting Data protection consulting covering GDPR/DSGVO compliance, data protection management systems (DSMS), technical and organizational measures (TOMs), privacy policies, employee training, and the appointment of an external Data Protection Officer (DPO) for client organizations.
• Informationssicherheit (Information Security) Consulting Information security consulting covering the implementation of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), appointment of an external Information Security Officer (ISB), NIS-2 and DORA compliance, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification preparation, risk analysis, security policies, and audit preparation.
• Projektarbeit (Project Work / Flexible Expert Staffing) Flexible expert resource service providing experienced specialists for Legal, Compliance, Data Protection, Information Security, Finance, and regulatory projects to cover vacancies, project peaks, and major analysis mandates. Typical roles include document review, project lawyers, business administrators, and interim managers sourced from K11's 100+ freelance network.
• Externe Funktionen (External Functions) External function appointments in which K11 personnel assume official statutory or regulatory roles on behalf of clients, such as External Data Protection Officer or External Information Security Officer (ISB).
• Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory Advisory and support services for M&A transactions, including legal and regulatory due diligence, compliance integration, and regulatory assessments for transactions in regulated industries.
• KI-Regulatorik – leicht gemacht (Book) Published book on AI regulation and AI competence under EU AI Act Article 4, serving as a reference work for practitioners. Authors: Deicke, Heynike, Deuerling. 160 pages, ISBN 978-3-87440-408-2.
• AI Compliance (Book) Book on AI compliance focused on implementing Article 4 of the EU AI Act, to be published 2026. Authors: Deicke, Deuerling. 162 pages, ISBN 978-3-87440-419-8.
• Datenschutz – leicht gemacht (Book) Book on data protection management covering EU GDPR, BDSG and Data Protection Management Systems (DSMS). Authors: Deicke, Schönhagen. 144 pages, ISBN 978-3-87440-389-4.
• Informationssicherheit – leicht gemacht (Book) Book on IT security, NIS Directive and the BSI Act. Authors: Deicke, Schinner, Huber. 160 pages, ISBN 978-3-87440-412-9. To be published 2026.
• Lieferkettengesetze – leicht gemacht (Book) Book on EU and German supply chain due diligence laws (CSDDD and Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz). Authors: Deicke, Pour Rafsendjani, Schmidt. 160 pages, ISBN 978-3-87440-406-8.
• Whistleblowing – leicht gemacht (Book) Book on EU Whistleblower Directive and German Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG) implementation. Authors: Deicke, Sultzer. 117 pages, ISBN 978-3-87440-392-4.
• Geldwäsche- und Betrugsprävention – leicht gemacht (Book) Book on EU money laundering laws (GwG, AMLR) and fraud prevention. To be published 2026. 180 pages, ISBN 978-3-87440-426-6.
• Bankrecht – leicht gemacht (Book) Textbook on banking and capital markets law covering banking transactions, financing, securities law and banking supervision. Authors: Deicke, Schwind, Hauptmann. 150 pages, ISBN 978-3-87440-320-7.
• Legal Interim Management (Book) Academic book on the professional law of lawyers in Germany with a focus on interim management arrangements. Author: Deicke. 190 pages, ISBN 978-3830089438.
• Chefsache Interim Management (Book) Book on top-level interim management with practical examples of successful implementation. Authors: Buchenau, Deicke. 2018. 203 pages, ISBN 978-3-658-18051-5.
• Der Start als Anwalt – leicht gemacht (Book) Book on the legal profession in Germany covering professional requirements, the legal market, and career opportunities. Author: Deicke. 120 pages, ISBN 978-3874402347.
• Einfach Governance – Grundlagen, Strukturen und Umsetzung für die Praxis (Book) Book on governance fundamentals covering compliance, data protection, IT security, ESG criteria, and risk management. Authors: Deicke, Ali Kenan. ISBN 978-3-17-046232-8.
• AI Navigator Newsletter (KI-Navigator) Recurring newsletter providing AI governance news, EU AI Act updates, regulatory monitoring and practical guidance on AI compliance topics. Distributed in German (KI-Navigator) and English (AI Navigator) via HubSpot.

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CDW ZertcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2026K11 and CDW Zert partnership for ISO structure certification services. CDW Zert provides certification services while K11 provides consulting support for companies seeking ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 9001 certifications. The collaboration focuses on helping organizations establish clear ISO compliance structures.
• Duncker & HumblotcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerK11 publishes authoritative compliance and regulatory books through Duncker & Humblot, a professional legal and economic publisher. Published titles include 'KI-Regulatorik – leicht gemacht', 'Datenschutz – leicht gemacht', 'Informationssicherheit – leicht gemacht', 'Whistleblowing – leicht gemacht', and others. The partnership establishes K11's thought leadership in regulatory compliance.
• K11 Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbHcoreOthersSeparate legal entity within the K11 group that serves as the data protection officer contact ([email protected]). Holds one of the two employee leasing licenses mentioned (alongside K11 Consulting GmbH), enabling flexible personnel deployment for client projects.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AlexanderDeicke
• Facebookfacebook.com/k11consulting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/k11-consulting-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/k11_consulting

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 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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