STAGEx IT- und Unternehmensmanagement GmbH

Name

STAGEx IT- und Unternehmensmanagement GmbH

Legal name

STAGEx IT- und Unternehmensmanagement GmbH

Website

https://stage-x.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Management Software (ERP/CRM/HR)

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAEAGAM

Enterprise Application UX, Portals & Low-Code Extensions

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/Enterprise Applications Services (ERP/CRM/HRIS)

SECONDARYHDAEALAL

Digital Employee Experience (DEX) & IT Experience Management (ITXM) Platforms

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Enterprise Platforms & Databases/Enterprise Service Management (ITSM/ESM) Platforms

Keywords

• Modular SaaS platform
• Web-based management software
• ERP and CRM software
• GDPR-compliant business software
• Modular enterprise management

Headquarters

HQ city

Salzkotten

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Modular SaaS Subscription: STAGEx offers its web-based management software INQUIRE on a modular subscription basis. Customers select and pay only for the modules they need (CRM, ERP, HR, mobile app, CultivaPlan, SemiXpert). The company handles all updates, maintenance, and system operations. The modular approach allows for upselling as customer needs grow. The product is implemented within 28 days on average and is offered with a free demo.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

STAGEx develops and sells INQUIRE, a web-based modular management software platform that combines CRM, ERP, HR, and mobile functions into a single integrated system for businesses and organizations. The platform is offered as a modular SaaS subscription, with customers selecting only the modules they need (CRM, ERP, HR, Mobile App, CultivaPlan for horticulture, or SemiXpert for seminar management). The software is hosted on servers in Frankfurt, Germany, provides DATEV, ShipXpert, and cloud telephony (NFON, XELION) integrations, and is delivered with an average 28-day implementation time.

Product overview

STAGEx offers INQUIRE, a web-based management software platform consisting of interconnected modules. The core suite includes INQUIRE CRM for customer relationship management, INQUIRE ERP for enterprise resource planning, and INQUIRE HR | Personal for human resources. Additional specialized modules include APP INQUIRE mobile for on-the-go access, CultivaPlan for horticulture and landscaping business management, and SemiXpert for seminar and training program administration. All modules are designed to work together within a single integrated system, with deployment possible within approximately 28 days.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• INQUIRE: Web-based management software solution for enterprise processes, including CRM, ERP, HR, and mobile application modules.
• CultivaPlan
• SemiXpert

Products and services

• INQUIRE CRM Customer relationship management module providing document and order management, address management, email, calendar, correspondence, file management, newsletter, text templates, roles and rights management, with DATEV (accounting) and ShipXpert (logistics) integrations. Designed for businesses and organizations seeking an integrated German CRM solution.
• INQUIRE ERP Enterprise resource planning module covering project and task management, conference room management, staff scheduling, time tracking, inventory management, object/building management, tenant management, budget planning, and residential units portal. Designed for SMBs, planning offices, and property service companies.
• INQUIRE HR | Personal Human resources module for employee master data, vacation and absence management, and time attendance (clock in/out). Designed for businesses needing integrated HR management within their ERP/CRM system.
• APP INQUIRE mobile Mobile application for addresses, task management, inventory, vacation and absence tracking, time attendance, digital business cards, inter-office communication (Buschtrommel), location sharing, and property inspection features. Designed for mobile workforce users of the INQUIRE platform.
• CultivaPlan (Gartenbaumanagement / Horticulture Management) Specialized horticulture management module covering production planning, area planning, weekly plant inventory, standing orders and reservations, supplier management, procurement, inventory, culture measure diary, plant protection diary, image database, and gardener portal. Designed for garden and horticulture businesses, including nurseries and landscaping companies.
• SemiXpert (Seminarmanagement / Seminar Management) Seminar and course management module covering seminars and courses, curricula, course coordination, billing overview, report generator, reception and housekeeping and technology management, bed management, housekeeping plan, cross-company training, funding applications, and instructor portal. Designed for training providers, educational institutions, and course organizers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Implementation within 28 days on average
• +3 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability1 record

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• IHK OstwestfalenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSTAGEx is a member of the IHK Ostwestfalen (Chamber of Industry and Commerce), which serves as a regional business network and referral channel. The partnership provides STAGEx with access to the chamber's member companies and enhances credibility within the regional business community.
• BVMW (Bundesverband mittelständische Wirtschaft)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSTAGEx is listed as a member/partner of BVMW, the Federal Association for Small and Medium-sized Businesses. The membership positions STAGEx within a network of SME businesses and provides cross-referral opportunities within the German Mittelstand.
• ShipXpertcoreTechnology or IntegrationShipXpert is integrated as a logistics interface (Schnittstelle) within the INQUIRE CRM module. This technical integration allows INQUIRE users to manage shipping and logistics directly from within the CRM, streamlining order processing and shipment tracking.
• Digilern3000 (NFON Telephony)coreTechnology or IntegrationDigilern3000 is the STAGEx partner for telephony integration with NFON cloud telephone systems. Through this partnership, INQUIRE users benefit from click-to-call functionality and caller information display directly within the CRM, enhancing customer service efficiency.
• ecoprotec GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partnerecoprotec GmbH serves as STAGEx's appointed Data Protection Officer (Datenschutzbeauftragter). The partnership ensures STAGEx's GDPR compliance and provides data protection advisory services. ecoprotec is responsible for overseeing compliance with German and European data protection regulations.
• B.I.B. SeminareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerB.I.B. Seminare (courses and training) is listed as a partner alongside STAGEx, suggesting a collaborative relationship possibly involving shared training programs or course/seminar management, potentially leveraging the SemiXpert module.
• Fraunhofer IEMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFraunhofer IEM (Institute for Mechatronics Engineering) is listed as a partner institution, suggesting a research or knowledge-exchange relationship that may support STAGEx's technology development and innovation initiatives.
• Berufskolleg ATIWminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerufskolleg ATIW in Paderborn is listed as a partner, likely related to vocational training and education, potentially involving internship programs, training of skilled workers, or collaborative educational initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• weclapp SE: Cloud-based ERP/CRM platform founded in Germany, targeting SMEs with integrated CRM, ERP, and project management. Closely comparable in product scope (CRM+ERP), target customer (German SMEs), and SaaS delivery model.
• CAS Software AG: German SaaS provider specializing in CRM and ERP for small and medium-sized businesses (Mittelstand). Like STAGEx, it targets German-speaking SMEs with a modular, integrated product suite and has deep DACH market presence.
• sevDesk: German cloud-based accounting and business management software for SMEs and freelancers. Comparable as a German SaaS provider with modular add-ons and DATEV integration, serving a similar SME target market.

Broad incumbents

• WISO (Buhl Data Service): German provider of tax, accounting, and business management software for SMEs and self-employed professionals. Competes for the same German SME software wallet with a broader consumer/prosumer product portfolio.
• SAP Business One: SAP's SME-focused ERP offering, competing directly with INQUIRE's ERP module for German Mittelstand customers. Far larger scale but overlaps significantly in target customer and functional scope.
• Sage Group: UK-headquartered global provider of accounting, payroll, and ERP software with strong presence in the German SME market via Sage 50/Sage Business Cloud. A much larger incumbent competing in the same SME ERP/CRM category.
• Lexoffice (Haufe Group): Cloud-based accounting and business management software from Haufe Group targeting German SMEs and freelancers. Comparable SaaS model and DATEV-aligned positioning targeting similar SME customer profiles as STAGEx.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Microsoft's cloud ERP/CRM offering for SMEs with strong presence in Germany via partners. Competes in the same ERP/CRM category and benefits from the Microsoft ecosystem, posing a structural threat to niche German players.
• Lexware (Haufe Group): Established German business software suite from Haufe Group covering accounting, payroll, invoicing, and ERP for SMEs and freelancers. Larger and broader portfolio than STAGEx, but competes for the same German SME software budget.

Emerging players

• orgAnice Software (GFOS): German CRM and business process management software provider focused on project-oriented SMEs. Comparable as a niche German CRM/vendor with vertical specialization similar to STAGEx's approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stagex-it

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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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