SAT GmbH & Co. KG

What SAT GmbH & Co. KG does

SAT GmbH & Co. KG is a Düsseldorf-based engineering and organizational consulting firm operating as a specialized compliance service provider for German and European regulatory regimes. Its core offering is the Rechtskataster (digital legal compliance register), a catalog of laws and obligations tailored to each client, paired with implementation and ongoing update services that form the foundation of broader compliance management. The company designs, implements, and audits Compliance Management Systems aligned with ISO 37301, supported by an in-house team of TÜV-certified Compliance Officers, IRCA-certified auditors, engineers, lawyers, and computer scientists. Adjacent offerings include Genehmigungskataster (permit registers), external Compliance Officer staffing, Hinweisgebersysteme (whistleblower systems), risk analyses, training, and coaching.

The business model is a professional services and recurring advisory motion. Revenue derives from consulting engagements, ISO 37301 certification support, audits (Quick Check, System Check, full Compliance Audit), training programs, and recurring update services for legal registers. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, executed through direct enterprise outreach, free initial on-site consultations, content marketing via the SAT compliance blog, and professional networking on LinkedIn and XING. The customer base is predominantly German upper mid-market and large enterprises in industrial, energy/utilities, petro-chemical, and healthcare segments — including Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Carl Zeiss, Vattenfall, Jägermeister, tesa SE, Saint Gobain, Bosch Powertools, Uniklinik Köln, and RheinEnergie. Delivery is nationwide in Germany, with technology delivered in conjunction with GRC partners including CRISAM, Quentic, GBTEC, and otris software. Ownership is private and founder-led, with no disclosed external funding or parent company.

Name

SAT GmbH & Co. KG

Legal name

SAT GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://sat-team.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SAT GmbH & Co. KG is a Düsseldorf-based compliance consulting firm that builds digital legal registers (Rechtskataster) and ISO 37301 compliance management systems for German industrial, energy, petro-chemical, and upper mid-market enterprise clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Compliance Consulting Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Compliance Technology, GRC Platforms & Controls Automation Advisory (BPAHAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental Aspects/Impacts Register & Legal Register Development (EUAHAIAD), Compliance Obligations Management (Permits-to-Controls Mapping) (EUAHAIAK), EHS Management Systems & ISO Consulting (ISO 14001/45001) (BPAHAJAF)

Keywords

• Compliance management consulting
• Digital legal register
• ISO 37301 implementation
• Compliance auditing services
• Whistleblower system advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Düsseldorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Compliance Consulting Services: Professional consulting engagements including compliance management system implementation, legal register creation, and ISO 37301 certification support. Services are modular and tailored to client needs.
2. Compliance Auditing: Audit services including Quick Check assessments, System Check (ISO 37301), and full Compliance Audits.
3. Training and Instruction Services: Compliance training programs and coaching services for executives and staff.
4. Ongoing Compliance Services: Update services for legal registers and ongoing compliance advisory relationships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SAT GmbH & Co. KG is a Düsseldorf-based compliance consulting firm that builds and maintains digital legal compliance registers (Rechtskataster) and implements Compliance Management Systems aligned with ISO 37301 for enterprise and mid-market clients in Germany. Its offering spans compliance consulting, risk analysis, compliance audits, training and coaching, external compliance officer services, permit registers, and whistleblower system implementation.

Product overview

SAT GmbH & Co. KG is a compliance consulting and service provider offering a comprehensive suite of advisory services centered on legal compliance registers (Rechtskataster) and Compliance Management Systems (CMS) following ISO 37301. The core offering consists of the Rechtskataster, which serves as the foundational legal compliance register, complemented by consulting services for CMS implementation, permit registers (Genehmigungskataster), external compliance officers, and whistleblower systems. Additional services include compliance auditing (Quick Check, System Check, full audits), compliance risk analysis, training programs, and individual coaching. These modular services work together to provide holistic compliance management—from initial risk identification through documentation, implementation, and ongoing monitoring. The company targets primarily industrial companies, energy producers, grid operators, petro-chemical companies, and upper mid-market enterprises throughout Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rechtskataster (Legal Compliance Register) Digital legal compliance register that catalogs applicable laws, regulations, and compliance obligations specific to a company, serving as the foundation for all compliance activities. Sold as a modular consulting service to enterprise and mid-market clients across Germany.
• Compliance Management System Consulting (CMS nach ISO 37301) Advisory consulting engagement for designing, implementing, and maintaining compliance management systems aligned with ISO 37301 standards, including analysis, conception, and ongoing support.
• Genehmigungskataster (Permit Register) Register of permits, approvals, and authorizations required for business operations, tracking deadlines and documentation requirements for clients.
• Externer Compliance Beauftragter (External Compliance Officer) Provision of external compliance officers and advisors to support organizations in meeting their compliance obligations, delivered as an outsourced advisory service.
• Hinweisgebersysteme (Whistleblower Systems) Implementation and management of whistleblower reporting systems and channels compliant with regulatory requirements, including ISO 37301 alignment.
• Compliance Auditing Systematic examination and assessment of compliance measures, including Quick Check assessments, System Check (ISO 37301) evaluations, and full Compliance Audits.
• Compliance Risikoanalyse (Compliance Risk Analysis) Identification and assessment of compliance risks to enable targeted mitigation measures and strategic planning for client organizations.
• Schulungen und Unterweisungen (Training and Instruction) Educational programs and training sessions for employees and management on compliance topics and regulatory requirements.
• Compliance Coaching Individual coaching services for executives and specialists to establish effective compliance practices within their organizations.
• Analyse & Konzeption der Beauftragten-Strukturen (Analysis & Design of Officer Structures) Analysis and development of corporate officer structures and organizational frameworks for compliance governance within client organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Organizations gain audit-ready compliance documentation and systematic regulatory management
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ARQUS Ingenieurbüro GmbH & Co. KGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering consulting partnership for integrated compliance and engineering solutions.
• Quentic GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for compliance and sustainability software solutions, enabling digital compliance management for clients.
• iQbis consulting GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting partner for specialized compliance solutions.
• otris software AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware partnership for compliance management software, providing digital platforms for legal register and compliance system management.
• CRISAM GRC PlattformcoreTechnology or IntegrationCore GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) technology partnership for enterprise compliance management solutions, enabling systematic compliance tracking and ISO 37301 aligned management.
• GBTEC Software AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for process and compliance management software, supporting digital transformation of compliance workflows.
• ljh Lindlbauer Rechtsanwälte PartmbBminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal consulting partnership for comprehensive legal and compliance advisory services.
• Compliance Officer Services GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCore partnership for external compliance officer services, providing qualified compliance professionals to clients.
• BCM (Business Continuity Management)minorOthersNetwork partner for business continuity management expertise.
• DICO (Deutsches Institut für Compliance)minorOthersNetwork partner affiliated with German Institute for Compliance.
• dfv (Deutsche Fachpresse)minorOthersNetwork partner from German trade press.
• BVMW (Bundesverband der Mittelständischen Wirtschaft)minorOthersNetwork partner affiliated with the Federal Association of German Small and Medium-Sized Businesses.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Quentic GmbH: Berlin-based compliance, EHS and sustainability software vendor that partners with SAT on digital compliance implementations; adjacent/ecosystem vendor rather than direct competitor.
• otris software AG: German compliance management software vendor that partners with SAT (core technology alliance) for digital legal register and compliance system implementations; adjacent ecosystem participant rather than head-to-head advisor.

Broad incumbents

• KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft: Big Four professional services firm with a deep German risk, regulatory and compliance advisory practice serving enterprise and large Mittelstand clients; overlaps directly with SAT's ISO 37301, GRC and external compliance officer offerings at much larger scale.
• EY GmbH: Big Four with a German risk and compliance advisory practice that audits and implements GRC, internal controls, and regulatory compliance programs for enterprise and mid-market clients in regulated sectors.
• BDO AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft: Mid-tier international audit and advisory firm with a German risk and compliance practice serving similar Mittelstand and enterprise clients across regulated industries.
• Rödl & Partner: International mid-market advisory with a sizeable German presence combining legal, audit and compliance consulting; serves the same "Gehobener Mittelstand" target with integrated risk and compliance services.
• Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH: Leading German commercial law firm with an established compliance and corporate governance practice serving Mittelstand and enterprise clients; competes with SAT particularly on legal-register and compliance-officer outsourced services.
• Deloitte GmbH: Big Four firm offering risk, regulatory and GRC advisory in Germany with bundled technology implementations; competes with SAT on enterprise compliance transformation work, particularly in energy, manufacturing and life sciences.
• PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH: Big Four firm with a sizeable German legal, risk and compliance consulting practice that serves many of the same regulated industries (industrial, energy, healthcare, financial services) and competes for similar GRC and compliance transformation mandates.
• Mazars GmbH & Co. KG: International mid-tier audit, tax and advisory firm with German compliance and risk consulting that targets similar Mittelstand and mid-cap enterprise engagements in regulated industries.

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

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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