What KOM|DIA does

KOM|DIA (legal entity: KOM-DIA GmbH) is a Smart City digitalization agency headquartered in Braunschweig, Germany, founded in 2019 as a dedicated subsidiary to consolidate and deploy digital infrastructure for the city and surrounding region. The company is majority-owned by BS|ENERGY (74.9%), the municipal utility whose own majority shareholder is the Veolia Group, with the remaining 25.1% held by German municipal energy group Thüga AG. KOM|DIA positions itself as the digitalization arm of BS|ENERGY, acting as an interface between municipal authorities, technology vendors, and commercial customers across the Braunschweig territory (~300 km², ~250,000+ citizens).

The core technical platform is a citywide LoRaWAN low-power wide-area network comprising 30 antenna sites supporting more than 8,000 IoT sensors, on top of which the company delivers environmental monitoring (weather stations at 10 schools), remote smart meter reading, intelligent transformer station monitoring, indoor air quality (CO2) sensing, and specialized municipal use cases such as soil tensiometer-based tree care. Complementary offerings include EV charging infrastructure (fast-charging stations, curbside Bordsteinlader pilot, the Löwenladen charging app), fiber optic network consulting, public BS|HotSpot WiFi, and — via a partnership with Geospin — strategic district heating network planning for the Wärmenetz 2035 initiative. All services are project-based and quote-priced with no public pricing schedule.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: (1) EV charging infrastructure development and operation (including the 100 Ladepunkte program), (2) managed IoT infrastructure services, (3) fiber optic and 5G consulting, and (4) public WiFi deployment and analytics. GTM is sales-led and event-driven, executed entirely through direct enterprise and municipal relationships — anchored by parent BS|ENERGY and Stadt Braunschweig — with no self-serve or retail channels. The customer base is concentrated: BS|ENERGY is both owner and primary client, Stadt Braunschweig is the main municipal counterparty, and a small set of commercial customers (AIF Management GmbH, Rebenpark GmbH) represent the documented external enterprise wins.

Name

KOM|DIA

Legal name

KOM-DIA GmbH

Website

https://kom-dia.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KOM|DIA is a Braunschweig-based Smart City digitalization agency and 74.9%-owned BS|ENERGY subsidiary deploying citywide LoRaWAN IoT infrastructure, EV charging, fiber networks, and public WiFi for the City of Braunschweig, BS|ENERGY, and selected commercial clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart City Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824)

akta.pro primary industry

Security, Safety & Fire/Life Safety Management (BPABAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) & Business Broadband (HDAIAFAD), NRW Data Management & Water Balance (IWA Methodology, GIS/SCADA Integration, Digital Twins) (EUANAKAJ)

Keywords

• Smart city infrastructure
• IoT sensor networks
• EV charging stations
• Fiber optic consulting
• Public WiFi services

Headquarters

HQ city

Braunschweig

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Charging Infrastructure Development & Operation: KOM|DIA plans, installs, and operates publicly accessible and commercial EV charging infrastructure. Revenue is generated through project fees, ongoing operation, and potentially charging transaction fees. Clients include BS|ENERGY (Löwenladen app network) and commercial real estate operators. The company also manages the '100 Ladepunkte für Braunschweig' subsidy program.
2. IoT Infrastructure Services: Planning, installation, and management of LoRaWAN-based IoT sensor networks for municipalities and companies. Revenue is derived from project-based implementation fees and ongoing management of the IoT platform and sensor networks.
3. Fiber Optic Consulting & Project Management: Consulting and project management services for fiber optic network expansion for municipalities and enterprises, as well as planning for 5G network utilization. Revenue is generated through consulting fees and project management contracts.
4. Public WiFi Infrastructure: Planning and deployment of fiber-based public WiFi hotspots for retail and commercial clients. Revenue is generated through hotspot implementation projects and potentially advertising placements on the BS|HotSpot login portal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KOM|DIA is a digitalization agency that plans, builds, and operates IoT-based smart city infrastructure for municipalities and commercial clients. It delivers a proprietary LoRaWAN network with 30 antenna sites and 8,000+ sensors, EV charging stations, public WiFi, fiber optic consulting, smart metering, and district heating network planning, primarily serving the Braunschweig region of Germany.

Product overview

KOM|DIA operates as a Smart City digitization agency offering an integrated portfolio of infrastructure solutions for Braunschweig and the region. The core offering centers on a web-based IoT Platform with LoRaWAN network infrastructure (30 antenna sites, 8,000 sensors) that powers environmental monitoring, remote meter reading, and facility management. The company provides public and commercial EV charging infrastructure including fast charging stations, the Bordsteinlader curbside solution, and the Löwenladen app for charging session management. Additional offerings include the Smart City Dashboard for real-time environmental data visualization, fiber optic network consulting, and BS|HotSpot public WiFi. The Geospin platform enables strategic heat network planning, while billing models, e-carsharing, and white-label products serve municipal and enterprise clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LoRaWAN IoT Network Services Proprietary LoRaWAN network with 30 antenna sites and over 8,000 deployed sensors enabling IoT-based monitoring, smart parking, smart lighting, waste management, and environmental sensing for municipalities.
• EV Charging Stations Planung, Installation und Betrieb von Schnellladern und Bordsteinladern (curbside chargers) für E-Mobilität im öffentlichen Raum, einschließlich Lastmanagement für Netzbetreiber und Kommunen.
• BS|HotSpot Public WiFi Public WiFi service offering free internet access at multiple hotspots across Braunschweig for residents, visitors, and city users.
• Fiber Optic Network Consulting Beratung und Planung für den Glasfaserausbau, including the GlasfaserAtlas (fiber atlas) of Braunschweig, supporting city utilities and municipalities in expanding fiber optic coverage.
• Smart City Dashboard Centralized digital dashboard aggregating IoT sensor data (smart parking, environmental monitoring, smart lighting) for municipalities and city administrators to manage urban infrastructure.
• Smart Meter Reading Services Automated smart meter data collection using LoRaWAN infrastructure for utility companies and municipal utilities.
• District Heating Network Planning AI-based geothermal and district heating network planning using the Geospin platform to identify suitable locations for heating infrastructure for energy utilities and municipalities.
• Löwenladen E-Mobility App White-label e-mobility app enabling end users to locate, access, and pay for EV charging stations deployed by KOM|DIA.
• White-Label E-Mobility Products White-label e-mobility solutions that municipal utilities and other partners can rebrand and operate under their own name.
• Smart Parking Solution IoT-based smart parking system using LoRaWAN sensors to detect parking space occupancy and direct drivers to available spaces in urban areas.
• Smart Lighting Solution IoT-controlled smart street lighting using LoRaWAN sensors for adaptive lighting control and energy savings for municipalities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,000+ IoT sensors installed across Braunschweig delivering continuous real-time data via LoRaWAN
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Integration8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• AIF Management GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2021AIF Management GmbH, owner of the new clinic parking garage at Salzdahlumer Straße, partnered with KOM|DIA for EV charging infrastructure. KOM|DIA provided project management and supervision for 6 DC fast chargers (120 kW) and 30 standard chargers (22 kW).
• Rebenpark GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2020Rebenpark GmbH and KOM|DIA jointly operate a public EV charging station at the Rebenpark commercial courtyard. KOM|DIA handles planning, maintenance, and billing while Rebenpark provides the site.
• Stadt Braunschweig (City of Braunschweig)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Braunschweig is a key municipal partner, collaborating with KOM|DIA on the Smart City Dashboard, school weather stations, tree monitoring, and broader digital city initiatives through the Stabsstelle Digitalisierung, Smart City division.
• GeospinmajorTechnology or IntegrationGeospin is a strategic technology partner for the Wärmenetz 2035 district heating planning project. KOM|DIA uses Geospin's browser-based geospatial analysis platform to conduct building-level energy demand analysis, heat density mapping, and investment feasibility calculations across the 300 km² Braunschweig city area.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• chargecloud: Germany-based EV charging management software provider for utilities and charge point operators. Comparable for the backend/roaming software that underpins KOM|DIA's charging infrastructure operations.
• SMIGHT: German company providing IoT solutions for municipal and energy utilities (smart lighting, smart parking, smart waste, traffic). Directly comparable as a municipal-facing IoT network operator with overlapping smart-city use cases and LoRaWAN-based sensors.
• Wirelane: Germany-based provider of EV charging infrastructure and software for commercial real estate and municipalities. Closely comparable on EV charging project delivery, charging network operations, and software back-end integration.
• Zenner: German manufacturer and service provider of smart metering and LoRaWAN-based IoT solutions for utilities. Comparable for smart meter reading, LoRaWAN infrastructure, and utility-IoT business model.
• smartlab GmbH: German white-label e-mobility solutions provider serving municipal utilities (Stadtwerke) with charging network software and roaming. Directly comparable for KOM|DIA's utility-channel EV charging software stack.
• The Mobility House: European EV charging infrastructure provider focused on commercial real estate and parking garages. Closely comparable to KOM|DIA's charging project at AIF Management's clinic parking garage and the '100 Ladepunkte' deployment model.

Broad incumbents

• EnBW: Large German energy company with significant smart city, EV charging, fiber, and IoT offerings. Comparable in municipal-facing digital infrastructure but at incumbent scale across multiple German regions.
• E.ON: Major German/European utility with broad smart city, IoT, EV charging, and fiber initiatives across multiple countries. Overlaps with KOM|DIA on municipal digitalization and e-mobility but operates at vastly greater scale and scope.
• Stadtwerke München (SWM): Munich municipal utility running comprehensive smart city, district heating, fiber, EV charging, and IoT programs. Comparable as a city-owned utility that bundles digital infrastructure services for its metro area.
• Bosch Smart Building / Bosch.IO: Bosch's smart city / smart building division offering IoT platforms, energy and building management, and mobility solutions. Comparable on the smart city / building IoT software stack but at global scale with deeper R&D budgets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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