What Terminal8 GmbH does

Terminal8 GmbH is a privately held, founder-owned web design and branding agency headquartered in Bern, Switzerland, founded in 2013 by Christine Barth (product design, HTW Dresden) and Andrea Zbinden. The firm specializes in the design and development of responsive websites on the TYPO3 content management system, with custom extensions, multilingual configurations, and integrations spanning Mapbox mapping, Matomo/Google analytics, Mailchimp, Cloudflare Turnstile, and METANET hosting. Beyond web builds, Terminal8 delivers corporate identity systems (logos, typography, color systems, corporate manuals), print design (brochures, annual reports, packaging), Canva-based social media templates, and infographic design.

The agency operates with a small core team of 7-8 in-house staff covering project management, full-stack and front-end development, UX/UI and graphic design, and consulting, supplemented by an external network of photographers and copywriters. Its go-to-market is sales-led and direct, targeting Swiss businesses, foundations, educational institutions, healthcare and long-term care organizations, government entities, and hospitality clients across the country, with no public pricing, no intermediary channels, and no disclosed external funding or institutional ownership.

Revenue is generated primarily through project-based fees for website and branding engagements, complemented by recurring support contracts covering CMS training, content management, hosting, and updates. Customer acquisition relies on a portfolio-driven website, SEO targeting Swiss web design keywords, a presence on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, and word-of-mouth referrals from existing institutional clients in education, healthcare, government and culture.

Name

Terminal8 GmbH

Legal name

Terminal8 GmbH

Website

https://terminal8.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Terminal8 GmbH is a Bern, Switzerland-based web design and branding agency that builds responsive TYPO3 CMS websites, corporate identities, and print materials primarily for Swiss institutions in education, healthcare, government, and hospitality.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Web Design and Branding Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Graphic Design Services (541430), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Newsroom/CMS Platforms for Publishers (MPACAIAH)

Keywords

• Web design services
• Responsive web development
• Corporate branding
• TYPO3 CMS development
• Print design services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bern

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Web Design & Development Projects: Project-based fees for designing and developing responsive websites, including CMS implementation (TYPO3), custom extensions, and multilingual support. Pricing varies based on project scope, complexity, and requirements.
2. Corporate Design & Branding Services: Branding and corporate identity design services including logo creation, visual identity systems, stationery, and brand guidelines. Typically project-based engagements.
3. Ongoing Support & Maintenance: CMS training, content management, hosting, and update services for existing client websites, providing recurring service revenue.
4. Print Design Services: Design services for print materials including brochures, annual reports, business cards, trade show displays, packaging, and promotional materials.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Terminal8 designs and develops responsive websites primarily on the TYPO3 CMS platform for Swiss businesses, institutions, and organizations. The agency also delivers corporate identity and branding systems (logos, typography, visual identity, corporate manuals) and print design materials (brochures, annual reports, stationery, packaging, menus). Post-launch, Terminal8 provides ongoing CMS training, content management, hosting, and technical support as a recurring service.

Product overview

Terminal8 GmbH is a Bern-based design and web agency offering a portfolio of services centered around responsive website design and development using the TYPO3 CMS platform. Its service offerings span the full project lifecycle: Corporate Design and Branding (logo design, typography, visual identity), Responsive Website Design and Development, Print Design (stationery, brochures, annual reports, packaging), Social Media Templates built with Canva, and Infographic Design for data visualization. TYPO3 CMS serves as the core content management platform across most client websites, enabling modular, scalable, and multilingual digital experiences. Post-launch, the agency provides ongoing Betreuung & Support including CMS training, content updates, hosting, and maintenance. Projects span diverse industries including finance, culture, healthcare, real estate, education, and public institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Responsive Website Design & Development Design and development of individual, responsive websites tailored to each client, including design concepts, TYPO3 CMS implementation, custom extensions, multilingual configurations, and app/mobile design. Targeted at Swiss businesses, institutions, foundations, and public organizations.
• Corporate Design & Branding Conception and development of unified brand identities including logo design, typography and color definitions, visual imagery, illustration, and corporate manuals. Provides clients with a distinctive, unified identity across digital and print touchpoints.
• Print Design Design of print materials including stationery, brochures, flyers, annual reports, trade show displays, packaging, menus, and business cards. Delivered with attention to high-quality, representative print results.
• Betreuung & Support (CMS Training, Maintenance & Hosting) Ongoing website maintenance, CMS training, content management, hosting, and update services for client websites after launch. Provides recurring service revenue and client independence on TYPO3.
• Infografik (Infographic Design) Custom infographic design for data visualization, presenting facts and figures in clear, visually appealing formats for presentations and publications. An area of personal passion for co-founder Christine Barth.

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• NOMA AG: Swiss digital agency based in Bern offering web design, branding, and digital marketing services to institutional and corporate clients. Directly comparable to Terminal8 in geographic footprint (Bern), service portfolio, and target segments.
• Zeix AG: Bern-based digital agency specializing in TYPO3 CMS, web development, and UX design. Closely comparable to Terminal8 in location (Bern), TYPO3 specialization, and mid-sized institutional client focus in Switzerland.
• Ambit Group: Swiss digital agency with offices in Zurich and Bern providing web design, branding, and digital transformation services. Comparable to Terminal8 in Swiss mid-market focus and integrated design-development offerings.
• Ergon Informatik AG: Zurich-based Swiss digital agency with strong TYPO3 CMS expertise serving enterprise and institutional clients. Comparable to Terminal8 in technology specialization and Swiss enterprise focus, though larger in scale.
• Studio Quadrat: Swiss creative studio offering branding, web design, and visual identity services to institutional clients. Comparable to Terminal8 in service mix (branding + web), Swiss client base, and small-team creative studio model.
• Unic AG: Major Swiss digital agency headquartered in Bern offering web design, branding, and digital transformation services to enterprise clients. Comparable to Terminal8 in geographic focus, service portfolio, and Swiss institutional client base, though significantly larger in scale.
• Liip AG: Swiss web agency specializing in TYPO3 CMS, Drupal, and custom web development with offices in Bern, Zurich, and Lausanne. Highly comparable to Terminal8 in technology stack (TYPO3 focus), Swiss institutional clientele, and full-service digital offering.

Broad incumbents

• Swisscom (Webagentur): Major Swiss telecommunications incumbent with a digital agency offering web design, branding, and digital transformation services to enterprise clients. Comparable to Terminal8 in serving Swiss institutional clients, though at significantly larger scale and as part of a broader portfolio.
• Webrepublic AG: Larger Swiss digital agency headquartered in Bern specializing in performance marketing, SEO, and web development. Comparable to Terminal8 in Swiss geographic focus (Bern) and digital services, though broader in offering and larger in scale.

Emerging players

• Frontend Factory GmbH: Smaller Swiss web agency offering TYPO3 and web development services. Comparable to Terminal8 in technology specialization (TYPO3) and Swiss SMB/institutional focus, though at a smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/terminal8bern
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/terminal8-bern
• Instagraminstagram.com/terminal8

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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