Digital Life Sciences

Name

Digital Life Sciences

Legal name

Digital Life Sciences GmbH

Website

https://digital-ls.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Digital Life Sciences provides GxP-compliant eQMS and eDMS software for life sciences companies in the DACH region, covering document control, training, CAPA, change, deviations, and technical documentation on the d.velop documents platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Life Sciences Quality Management Software (eQMS/eDMS)

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Quality, Compliance & Validation Software for Labs (GxP/CSV, eQMS for QC Labs) (HLAGAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Computer System Validation (CSV) & GxP IT Compliance (21 CFR Part 11/Annex 11) (HLAGAKAG), Regulatory Submissions & Clinical Content Management (eCTD/Publishing) (HLACAOAN), Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ)

Keywords

• GxP compliance software
• Electronic quality management
• Pharmaceutical document control
• Medical device eQMS
• Life sciences software

Headquarters

HQ city

Gescher

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Subscription/License: Annual or multi-year subscription licensing for the dls | eQMS software suite. The modular architecture allows customers to purchase specific modules (Document Control, Training Management, Complaint, Deviation Control, CAPA, Change Control, Technical Documentation, Batch Documentation, Supplier Qualification) based on their needs.
2. Professional Services: Implementation consulting, system validation services, and training during deployment. The company provides structured introduction and integration support for the software.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Digital Life Sciences develops and licenses the dls | eQMS suite, a modular GxP-compliant electronic Quality Management System built on the d.velop documents (d.3ecm) platform. The company sells software subscriptions covering document control, training management, e-learning, complaint handling, deviation control, CAPA, change control, technical documentation, batch documentation, and supplier qualification, together with implementation consulting, system validation, and training services to pharmaceutical, medical device, and other Life Sciences companies in the DACH region.

Product overview

Digital Life Sciences offers the dls | eQMS (eQMS Suite), a modular GxP-compliant electronic Quality Management System built on the d.velop documents (d.3ecm) ECM/DMS platform. The suite consists of core document management capabilities plus specialized modules including Document Control (Dokumentenlenkung), Training Management (Schulungsmanagement), E-Learning, Complaint Management, Deviation Control, CAPA, Change Control, Technical Documentation, Supplier Qualification, and Batch Documentation. The modular architecture allows companies to implement modules progressively, with electronic signature capabilities compliant with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and EU-GMP Annex 11. A separate brand called engamp provides additional quality management functionality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• engamp®: A software product offered by Digital Life Sciences for supplier qualification and other quality management processes.

Products and services

• dls | eQMS Suite A modular GxP-compliant electronic Quality Management System built on d.velop documents (d.3ecm) that provides integrated document control, training management, and quality process management for Life Sciences companies in the DACH region.
• Dokumentenlenkung (Document Control) Module for creating, revising, and digitally signing controlled documents such as SOPs, process descriptions, and inspection instructions, including controlled printing for paper-based outputs when required.
• Schulungsmanagement (Training Management) Module for active planning and documentation of employee qualifications and training for their respective tasks, extending the Document Control module with qualification management capabilities.
• E-Learning Module enabling digital employee training through content created via Microsoft PowerPoint or by integrating existing presentations, embedded in the eQMS workflow.
• Complaint (Reklamationsmanagement) Module for managing and processing customer complaints with digital workflows, supporting complaint documentation, cause analysis, and initiation of corrective actions.
• Deviation Control (Abweichungsmanagement) Module for managing deviations from standard processes with digital workflows, including documentation, root cause analysis, and reporting.
• CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) Module for managing corrective and preventive actions, enabling systematic identification of issues, root cause analysis, and implementation of preventive measures.
• Change Control (Änderungsmanagement) Module for managing changes to processes, equipment, or facilities with controlled workflows, evaluation, and approval processes including electronic signatures.
• Technische Dokumentation (Technical Documentation) Module for creating and updating technical documentation for medical devices in compliance with EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) 2017/745.
• Lieferantenqualifizierung (Supplier Qualification) Module for systematically analyzing and evaluating suppliers to minimize risks in outsourced services and ensure product quality, delivered under the engamp® sub-brand.
• Chargendokumentation (Batch Documentation) Module for GMP-compliant electronic batch release and electronic batch record (batch book) management with electronic signature capabilities.
• engamp® Software Separate software brand offered by Digital Life Sciences that provides additional quality management and document control capabilities, including the supplier qualification module.
• DLS Academy Training and education services provided by Digital Life Sciences for customers and users of its software solutions, covering product usage, GxP topics, and related quality management skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-40% time savings in documentation work (ChemCon GmbH)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• d.velop AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital Life Sciences builds its eQMS and eDMS solutions on the d.velop documents (formerly d.3ecm) platform from d.velop AG. The company references this as the foundational technology for their document management and archiving capabilities, including extensions for GxP requirements with electronic signature solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Veeva Systems: Veeva Vault Quality Suite is a leading cloud-based QMS for Life Sciences, including pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers. Direct competitor offering document control, training, deviations, CAPA, change control, and audit management across global enterprise customers—DLS competes in the same product category in DACH.
• Ideagen: Ideagen (now part of Lumivero/Visium) provides quality and compliance management software for regulated industries, including pharmaceutical and medical device customers. Direct competitor offering QMS, document control, and audit management with European market presence.
• ComplianceQuest: ComplianceQuest delivers a Salesforce-native eQMS for Life Sciences, including document management, training, CAPA, change control, and audit management. Direct competitor with a comparable GxP-focused product targeting regulated manufacturers.
• Dot Compliance: Dot Compliance offers a Salesforce-based eQMS for Life Sciences with document control, training, CAPA, deviation, change control, and audit capabilities. Direct competitor with a comparable GxP focus and growing European customer base.
• ETQ (Hexagon): ETQ Reliance is an enterprise quality management system used across Life Sciences for document control, CAPA, training, and supplier quality. Direct competitor in the broader regulated eQMS space with deep Life Sciences penetration.
• MasterControl: MasterControl provides an integrated eQMS platform purpose-built for Life Sciences, covering document control, training, CAPA, change control, and validation. Direct competitor serving pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers with comparable GxP-compliant functionality and a similar target buyer profile.
• Qualio: Qualio provides a cloud-native eQMS for Life Sciences companies, with modules for document control, training, CAPA, change control, and audits. Direct competitor targeting small-to-mid-sized pharma and medical device manufacturers with a modern SaaS delivery model.
• AssurX: AssurX provides regulated quality management software with document control, CAPA, change control, complaint handling, and training modules used by pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers. Direct competitor in the mid-market eQMS space.
• Greenlight Guru: Greenlight Guru offers a cloud eQMS specifically designed for medical device companies, covering design controls, document management, CAPA, training, and risk management. Direct competitor to DLS's Medical Technology segment with comparable EU MDR/ISO 13485 support.

Broad incumbents

• d.velop AG: d.velop AG provides the documents (d.3ecm) ECM/DMS platform that underpins DLS's eQMS solution. As both technology partner and broader enterprise content management provider, d.velop serves overlapping Life Sciences document management use cases with a wider product portfolio beyond GxP specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 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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