SANGROSS GmbH & Co. KG

What SANGROSS GmbH & Co. KG does

SANGROSS GmbH & Co. KG is a German wholesale-specific branch ERP solution that has operated under the GWS (GWS Gesellschaft für Warenwirtschafts-Systeme mbH) corporate umbrella since its acquisition by GWS in 2009. Originally developed as a specialized branch software (Branchensoftware) for the wholesale trade, SANGROSS addresses the digitalization needs of German wholesale companies through industry-specific ERP functionality covering the full breadth of wholesale business processes. The SANGROSS brand sits within GWS's broader gevis ERP suite and contributes deep wholesale-trade vertical expertise developed over more than three decades in the German market.

The product is delivered on GWS's gevis technology platform, which is built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 — Business Central for SME/KMU deployments (also available as cloud/SaaS via gevis ERP | VEONEU) and Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management for international enterprise deployments. The technology stack extends across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 (Modern Workplace), and Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate), supplemented by proprietary modules for Business Intelligence (gevis BI), CRM, e-commerce (gevis COMMERCE), document management (gevis ECM), and interface management (gevis CONNECT, covering EDI, LVS, and tour planning). Microsoft Gold Partner status, held since 2006, anchors the technology relationship, while group subsidiaries connectiv! eSolutions, DIACOM Systemhaus, and faveo GmbH add Modern Workplace, Managed Services, and Cloud capabilities.

As a GmbH & Co. KG with 6 employees in its standalone form, SANGROSS operates primarily as a brand within the broader GWS group, which employs 670+ staff across seven German locations — Münster headquarters (Willy-Brandt-Weg 1), plus München, Nürnberg, Stuttgart, Lingen, Lehrte, and Essen. The go-to-market is sales-led, combining direct enterprise field sales and inside sales motions targeting mid-market and SME wholesale customers, augmented by indirect distribution through the E/D/E buying group and Microsoft partner channels. Revenue is generated through ERP licensing and subscriptions, professional services, and managed/cloud services, though specific financial figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

SANGROSS GmbH & Co. KG

Legal name

SANGROSS GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://ps-sangross.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SANGROSS GmbH & Co. KG is a German wholesale-specific ERP branch solution acquired by GWS in 2009, delivering industry-tailored software built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 platforms to wholesale trade customers in Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Münster

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ERP Software Licensing & Subscription: GWS derives revenue from licensing and subscription fees for its gevis ERP product suite (Business and Enterprise tiers), which is delivered both on-premises and as cloud/SaaS via Microsoft Dynamics 365 platforms.
2. Professional Services & Consulting: Revenue generated from implementation consulting, application consulting, technical support, project management (PMO), managed services, and training/schulungen services delivered by GWS's 670+ employee team.
3. Managed Services & Cloud Services: Ongoing managed services covering active, continuous support for IT infrastructure operations, alongside broader cloud services offered through subsidiaries connectiv!, DIACOM, and faveo.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SANGROSS GmbH & Co. KG provides a specialized branch ERP solution (Branchensoftware) for wholesale trade businesses, acquired by GWS in 2009. The solution is integrated into the gevis ERP suite and delivers industry-specific ERP capabilities for the wholesale sector, built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 platforms. It is targeted at German wholesale dealers requiring comprehensive digitalization of their business processes.

Product overview

The source data does not contain detailed product information for SANGROSS GmbH & Co. KG as a standalone company. SANGROSS is mentioned as a branch solution (Branchensoftware) for wholesale trade that was acquired by GWS (GWS Gesellschaft für Warenwirtschafts-Systeme mbH) in 2009. No further details about SANGROSS's product portfolio, modules, or technical specifications are provided in the available source material. The primary source data describes GWS's gevis ERP suite and related products, not SANGROSS itself.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SANGROSS Branch Solution A specialized branch ERP solution for wholesale trade (Großhandel), providing industry-specific ERP capabilities tailored to the wholesale sector. Acquired by GWS in 2009 and delivered as part of the gevis ERP suite on Microsoft Dynamics 365 platforms. Targets German wholesale dealers requiring comprehensive digitalization of their business processes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% market penetration of Westphalian agricultural cooperative market achieved by 1994
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Named customers1 record

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SANGROSS (acquisition)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009In 2009, GWS acquired SANGROSS, a specialized branch solution for wholesale trade. This acquisition expanded GWS's product portfolio with a dedicated wholesale trade ERP solution and brought additional industry-specific capabilities.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2006GWS is a long-standing Microsoft Gold Partner and Global ISV (Independent Software Vendor) Partner. The gevis ERP suite is built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (for SME) and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management (for Enterprise). GWS also leverages Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 (Modern Workplace), and Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate).
• E/D/E (Einkaufsbüro Deutscher Eisenhändler)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2006E/D/E formally recommends the gevis ERP system to its member companies in the steel and building materials trade. E/D/E is a major German trading group/buying office, and their endorsement provides GWS with access to their extensive member network.
• NEUTRASOFT IT für den Handel GmbH & Co. KG (acquisition)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006GWS acquired NEUTRASOFT IT in 2006, a specialist for wood and building materials trade, expanding GWS's vertical expertise in these segments.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• OXAION GmbH: German ERP vendor covering wholesale, manufacturing, services, and project-based businesses. Comparable in serving German mid-market with vertical-focused ERP solutions.
• KUMAVISION AG: German Microsoft Dynamics partner specialized in ERP for industrial, wholesale, and manufacturing SMBs. Highly comparable in vertical focus, Microsoft stack, and SME/KMU target market.
• Allgeier Enterprise Services: German IT services and Microsoft Dynamics consultancy serving enterprise and mid-market wholesale/retail customers. Comparable scale and Microsoft-ERP delivery model.
• COSMO CONSULT: German Microsoft Dynamics 365 partner focused on ERP for mid-market and industrial/wholesale customers. Direct competitor with similar Microsoft-stack wholesale/industrial ERP positioning and overlapping customer segments.
• proMX AG: German Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform partner providing ERP, CRM, and cloud services to mid-market enterprises. Closely comparable Microsoft-centric delivery model and industry vertical coverage.
• PSIPENTA Software Systems GmbH: German ERP vendor focused on wholesale, retail, and manufacturing verticals. Compares as a direct vertical-ERP competitor in the German wholesale market.
• abas GmbH & Co. KG: Provider of ERP for mid-market manufacturing and wholesale companies with vertical product suites. Comparable in serving German wholesale mid-market with structured ERP offerings.

Regional players

• Asseco Solutions AG: European ERP vendor (APplus, LS/2) with strong presence in German-speaking SMB wholesale and manufacturing. Comparable in verticalized mid-market ERP delivery in the DACH region.

Broad incumbents

• SAP S/4HANA (SAP SE): Global ERP incumbent with broad wholesale and distribution capabilities. Represents the largest competitive threat to specialized mid-market wholesale ERPs as it moves downstream.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Microsoft Corporation): Underlying platform provider on which the gevis/SANGROSS ERP suite is built. As a broad incumbent, Microsoft could expand native wholesale functionality that competes with SANGROSS's vertical extensions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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