What tzn Digital Ventures GmbH does

tzn Digital Ventures GmbH is a Munich-based e-commerce agency founded in 2015 by Nikolai Gruschwitz and Alexander Fatseas, operating as a Shopify Premier Partner with additional Google Partner, META Business Partner, and TikTok Partner credentials. The firm specializes in custom (non-templated) Shopify and WooCommerce online shop development, migration, and relaunch services, complemented by an integrated performance marketing practice covering Google Ads, META (Facebook/Instagram) Ads, TikTok advertising, SEO, and email marketing automation (Klaviyo, Brevo, Mailchimp, Rapidmail). It also implements ERP, CRM, accounting, and POS integrations (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce, HubSpot, LexOffice, BillBee, Shopify POS, Zettle, SumUp) and builds product configurators and multi-language/multi-currency shops for international expansion.

The agency serves a primarily DACH (Germany, Switzerland, Austria) client base spanning SMBs, mid-market merchants, and enterprise brands across at least 12 verticals including spirits, beauty, beer, fashion, jewelry, food, electronics, outdoor/garden, real estate, and art. Documented case-study outcomes include revenue uplifts of +340% (SLYRS Whisky), +300% (skin689, CREW Republic), +228% (SORARA), and +220% (BALZWERK TRESORE), along with conversion increases up to +130% and a 7.2 ROAS benchmark.

The business model combines project-based revenue (custom shop development, migration, relaunch) with recurring performance marketing retainers, maintenance contracts, and hosting/domain subscriptions. Pricing is quote-based with no public tiers; the firm emphasizes fixed-price transparency and same-day founder-led communication. GTM is sales-led via a 30-second consultation booking form on the website, followed by direct founder engagement, with in-person meetings available at the company's Munich headquarters near Nymphenburg Palace. The company is owner-managed, bootstrapped, and reports 20+ specialized practitioners and 250+ completed projects since 2019, with a 4.9/5 Google rating from 200+ reviews and active Trustpilot presence as primary reputation signals.

Name

tzn Digital Ventures GmbH

Legal name

tzn Digital Ventures GmbH

Website

https://tzn-digital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Munich-based e-commerce agency specializing in custom Shopify and WooCommerce shop development, migration, and performance marketing for DACH-region merchants and brands. Serves SMBs to enterprises across 12 verticals with founder-led engagements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

E-commerce development and performance marketing services

NAICS

Advertising Agencies (54181), Media Buying Agencies (54183), Graphic Design Services (541430)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer Electronics & Gadgets DTC (CRAFACAF)

Keywords

• Shopify development
• WooCommerce development
• Performance marketing
• E-commerce agency
• Shop migration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Shop Development: Custom development of Shopify and WooCommerce online shops. Individual pricing based on project scope, company, industry, and required features. Fixed-price quotes provided after initial consultation. Revenue is project-based (one-time).
2. Shop Relaunch & Migration: Migration services from platforms such as WooCommerce, Shopware, Gambio, Oxid, Magento, Plentymarkets, Wix to Shopify or WooCommerce. Project-based pricing.
3. Performance Marketing Services: Ongoing performance marketing services including Google SEO, Google Ads, META (Facebook/Instagram) advertising, TikTok advertising, and email marketing. Clients pay for both agency fees and media spend (advertising costs).
4. Website & Web Maintenance: Maintenance and support services for websites and online shops after go-live. Monthly retainer-based or individual service agreements.
5. Webhosting and Domain Services: Optional hosting and domain registration services offered as add-ons to website creation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

tzn Digital is a specialized e-commerce agency that develops custom Shopify and WooCommerce online shops (no pre-built templates), migrates businesses from legacy platforms such as Shopware, Magento, Gambio, Oxid, Plentymarkets, and Wix, and provides integrated performance marketing across Google Ads, META (Facebook/Instagram) Ads, TikTok Ads, SEO, and email automation. Services are delivered as project builds plus ongoing retainer-based marketing and maintenance for companies, merchants, and startups in the DACH region.

Product overview

tzn Digital Ventures GmbH is a specialized e-commerce agency offering a unified portfolio of Shopify and WooCommerce development services combined with performance marketing. The core offering consists of custom e-commerce store development (Shopify and WooCommerce platforms), complemented by performance marketing services (Google Ads, Meta Ads, TikTok advertising, SEO), WordPress website development, and migration/relaunch services. The agency operates as a Shopify Premier Partner and Google/META Business Partner, providing end-to-end services from shop development through marketing optimization. Their value proposition centers on combining development and marketing from a single agency with expertise from 250+ projects since 2015.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shopify Online Shop Development Custom-coded development of Shopify online shops with no pre-built templates, optimized for conversion and Google ranking. Includes design, programming, and conversion-focused sales funnel setup. Delivered to merchants and brands in the DACH region as project-based engagements.
• WooCommerce Online Shop Development Custom-coded WooCommerce online shop development without templates, typically combined with WordPress for integrated content marketing. Delivered to DACH-region merchants and brands as project-based engagements.
• Performance Marketing Services

Quantifiable outcome

• +340% revenue growth (SLYRS Whisky, first year)
• +13 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration25 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationShopify Premier Partner — the highest partner level in the Shopify Partner Program. tzn Digital develops and migrates Shopify online shops for clients, leveraging Shopify's SaaS e-commerce platform for custom-built, conversion-optimized stores. Active since 2019 with 250+ Shopify projects completed.
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Google Partner with certified expertise in Google Ads, Google SEO, and Google Analytics. tzn Digital runs Google advertising campaigns for clients and uses Google tools for analytics and remarketing.
• Meta Platforms Inc. (META)coreTechnology or IntegrationMETA Business Partner certified for Facebook and Instagram advertising. tzn Digital creates and manages META ad campaigns for client shops and implements META Pixel tracking.
• IT-Recht KanzleiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal partner for German e-commerce compliance (imprint, terms & conditions, data protection). IT-Recht Kanzlei provides legal text services for client online shops to ensure GDPR and German legal compliance.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• netz98 new media GmbH: German Shopify Plus Partner agency specializing in Shopify development, migrations, and e-commerce consulting for DACH mid-market and enterprise clients. Direct competitor for the same Shopify Premier Partner positioning and customer base.
• builder.group: Vienna/Germany-based Shopify Plus partner building custom e-commerce experiences for international brands. Directly comparable in custom Shopify development plus performance marketing positioning.
• Projecter AG: Zurich-based digital agency specializing in performance marketing, SEO, Google Ads, and web analytics for Swiss and international brands. Comparable in performance marketing expertise and DACH mid-market targeting.
• UPLOAD GmbH: Hamburg-based digital agency combining Shopify development, performance marketing, and digital strategy for DACH e-commerce brands. Comparable in agency-plus-performance marketing model and mid-market D2C focus.
• Dreampact GmbH: German Shopify Plus partner agency focused on Shopify development, design, and growth marketing for D2C brands. Direct competitor in the DACH Shopify Premier/Mid-market segment.
• Trakken Web Solutions GmbH: Hamburg-based digital agency with strong performance marketing, Google/META advertising, and e-commerce platform expertise serving DACH mid-market brands. Overlaps in performance marketing and platform specialization.
• dskom GmbH: Berlin-based Shopify Plus partner agency offering custom Shopify development, performance marketing, and digital strategy for D2C and B2B brands in Germany. Closely overlaps tzn's value proposition of shop development plus marketing from one agency.

Broad incumbents

• Dept Agency: Large international digital agency with strong DACH presence offering e-commerce, performance marketing, creative, and technology services. Competes for larger D2C and enterprise clients with broader portfolio.
• nexum GmbH: Larger Cologne-based full-service digital agency with e-commerce, performance marketing, and platform capabilities. Competes for similar DACH clients but offers broader services beyond pure e-commerce focus.
• diva-e Digital Enterprise GmbH: Large German digital agency with e-commerce platform implementations (Shopware, SAP Hybris), performance marketing, and digital transformation services. Incumbent competitor for mid-market and enterprise e-commerce clients in DACH.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC0sUQZiTLRHZKd_I7drNUcg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tzn-digital-ventures
• Instagraminstagram.com/tzn.digital

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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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