What 4sConsult does

4sConsult GmbH is an independent IT consulting firm headquartered in Dortmund, Germany, founded in 2018 as a joint venture between AM GmbH and Husemann. The company targets the German Mittelstand (mid-sized enterprises) with a portfolio organized around four pillars: Strategy, Solutions, Security, and Services. Core offerings include IT strategy and digitalization consulting, IT project management for ERP/DMS/CRM/e-commerce implementations, neutral IT sourcing and vendor evaluation, IT compliance and DSGVO advisory, IT system audits and IT Due Diligence, and managed cybersecurity services. The firm positions itself as a wirtschaftsnah (economically aligned) and vendor-neutral advisor — explicitly distinguishing itself from product-tied consultancies — and delivers multi-year project and retainer engagements on a quote-based professional services model.

The flagship technology product is a SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) platform that ingests events from networks, servers, endpoints, and cloud services including Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, Sophos, and Fortinet, applies machine-learning-based anomaly detection, and maps findings to the MITRE ATT&CK framework using approximately 1,500 Elastic rules plus Suricata IDS rules. Data is processed exclusively in ISO27001-certified German data centers, addressing German data sovereignty requirements. Adjacent technical offerings include penetration testing and red teaming, Active Directory / Microsoft 365 health checks, a Whistleblower Portal with end-to-end encryption and 2FA-administered case management, NIS2 implementation support, Business Capability Mapping methodology, and certified INQA-Coaching for SMEs leveraging government subsidies covering up to 80% of consulting costs.

The company employs 11–50 staff and is led by two managing directors, Lars Brockmann and Michael Wirtz. Customer acquisition is sales-led via direct outreach, the company website, referrals, and the JV partner network, supplemented by content marketing through the corporate blog and LinkedIn. 4sConsult has earned five consecutive years (2021–2025) of Statista/Brandeins recognition as one of Germany's best IT service providers in IT consulting and IT Security, and is ranked Top 3 IT-Security provider in Dortmund by Revier Manager. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the firm remains privately held under its two parent companies.

Name

4sConsult

Legal name

4sConsult GmbH

Website

https://4sconsult.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

4sConsult GmbH is an independent Dortmund-based IT consulting joint venture (AM GmbH and Husemann) delivering Strategy, Security, and managed SIEM services to the German Mittelstand, with data processing in ISO27001-certified German data centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dortmund

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Consulting and Advisory Services: Professional services revenue generated from IT strategy, digital transformation, IT security, IT sourcing management, IT project management, IT compliance/DSGVO, and IT system audits/Due Diligence engagements. Delivered by expert consultants on a project and retainer basis.
2. Managed Security Services (SIEM): Ongoing managed security services including SIEM system setup, operation, monitoring, and alarm handling by certified security analysts. Delivered as recurring managed services with data processed in ISO27001-certified German data centers.
3. Whistleblower Portal / Internal Reporting System: Provision of external electronic whistleblower system as a managed service, including case management and compliance with Hinweisgeberschutzgesetz requirements. Offered as an annual subscription.
4. INQA-Coaching: Certified INQA coaching services for SMEs to support digital transformation, work organization, and personnel policy improvements. Government-subsidized with up to 80% of consulting costs covered via INQA coaching vouchers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

4sConsult GmbH provides independent, economically aligned IT consulting for the German Mittelstand across four pillars: Strategy (IT strategy, digitalization roadmaps), Solutions (IT sourcing management, IT project management), Security (SIEM, penetration testing, red teaming, IT security assessments), and Services (GDPR/DSGVO compliance, NIS2 support, IT Due Diligence, whistleblower portal). The company operates as a vendor-neutral advisor and delivers managed security services from ISO27001-certified German data centers.

Product overview

4sConsult is an independent IT consulting firm for the German mid-market that operates as a joint venture between Husemann and AM GmbH. The company offers a unified portfolio of IT consulting services organized around four core pillars: Strategy, Solutions, Security, and Services. The main service lines include IT Strategy & Digitalization, IT Project Management, IT Sourcing Management, IT Security & Cybersecurity, IT System Audits & Due Diligence, and IT Compliance/GDPR. The flagship technology product is a SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) system that provides centralized security monitoring with ML/AI-powered anomaly detection. Additional specialized offerings include Penetration Testing & Red Teaming, IT Security Assessments, Business Capability Mapping, and a Whistleblower Portal with Case Management. The company also provides NIS2 implementation support for regulatory compliance. All services are delivered with a focus on economic viability and practical implementation for mid-sized companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IT Strategy & Digitalization Consulting service developing IT and digitalization strategies, including IT maturity analyses, IT roadmaps, cloud-readiness assessments, and IT target architecture development to help mid-market companies optimize their IT infrastructure.
• IT Project Management Project management and execution support for IT and digitalization projects covering implementation of ERP, warehouse management (WaWi), PIM, DMS, e-commerce, CRM, and Digital Asset Management using agile methods.
• IT Sourcing Management Neutral market participant providing independent evaluation and tendering of IT products and services, including requirements specification catalogs, service level management, contract management, and support in selecting optimal IT solutions such as ERP, WaWi, PIM, and DMS.
• IT Security & Cybersecurity Comprehensive cybersecurity services including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), penetration testing, red teaming, IT security assessments, social engineering detection, and IT security consulting for holistic organizational protection.
• IT System Audits & IT Due Diligence IT system auditing and IT due diligence including process- and risk-oriented analysis of digital accounting, IT risk assessment, project-accompanying audits per IDW PS 850, software certification per IDW PS 880, and comprehensive IT infrastructure evaluation for company acquisitions and sales.
• IT Compliance / GDPR (DSGVO) Data protection and compliance services including GDPR compliance management, data protection officer (DPO) placement, IT security officer placement, and Information Security Management System (ISMS) development for regulatory compliance.
• SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) Managed Service Centralized security monitoring platform collecting and analyzing security-relevant events from networks, servers, endpoints, and cloud services in real-time. Uses Machine Learning and AI for anomaly detection and correlation to identify complex attack patterns before damage occurs. Includes a 4–8 week proof-of-concept phase and ongoing operation by certified security analysts.
• Penetration Testing & Red Teaming Security testing services including systematic penetration tests to identify technical vulnerabilities in defined systems, and red teaming to simulate realistic targeted attacks including social engineering and physical intrusion testing over extended periods to evaluate detection and response capabilities.
• NIS2 Implementation Support Consulting service supporting companies with NIS2 directive compliance, including analysis, implementation support, and ensuring regulatory requirements are met through comprehensive cybersecurity measures.
• Whistleblower Portal / Internal Reporting System Electronic whistleblower system providing secure reporting channels with identity protection for whistleblowers and affected parties, anonymous dialog function, two-factor authentication for processors, and end-to-end encryption of all data including metadata. Provisioned on secure, Germany-hosted systems with annual subscription pricing.
• INQA Coaching for SMEs Certified INQA coaching services for SMEs to support digital transformation, work organization, and personnel policy improvements. Government-subsidized with up to 80% of consulting costs covered via INQA coaching vouchers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% of German companies were affected by cyberattacks in 2025, causing approximately 289 billion EUR in damages — underscoring the critical need for 4sConsult's IT security services.
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Named customers20 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AM GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAM GmbH is one of the two parent companies of 4sConsult GmbH. 4sConsult is a joint venture between AM GmbH and Husemann, combining the competencies of both companies to deliver economically aligned IT consulting for the German Mittelstand. AM GmbH's expertise complements the joint venture's offerings in IT strategy, security, and digitalization services.
• HusemanncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHusemann is one of the two parent companies of 4sConsult GmbH. The joint venture combines Husemann's competencies with those of AM GmbH to create an independent IT consulting firm for the Mittelstand. The partnership enables 4sConsult to leverage both companies' expertise and market presence.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• msg systems ag (msg group): Large German-headquartered IT consulting and software firm with deep banking, insurance, and public-sector practice. Comparable to 4sConsult as a German IT consulting house, but materially larger and broader in scope.
• Capgemini Germany: Global IT consulting leader with a substantial German practice in IT strategy, digital transformation, and cybersecurity. Operates at a much larger scale but competes for the same German enterprise and upper-Mittelstand RFPs.
• Allgeier SE: German IT consulting and services group with broad coverage of IT strategy, digitalization, and security. Operates at scale similar in concept but much larger, serving German Mittelstand and enterprise clients.
• NTT DATA Deutschland: Global IT services provider with a large German arm covering consulting, systems integration, and managed services across industries. Comparable offering footprint but at materially larger scale than 4sConsult.
• TÜV Rheinland: Global testing, inspection, certification, and consulting company with a large German footprint in cybersecurity, ISMS, and compliance advisory. Comparable in regulatory-compliance and information security consulting for German enterprises.

Direct peers

• Sycor GmbH: German IT consulting firm serving mid-sized industrial and manufacturing customers with ERP, managed services, and IT security offerings. Comparable in Mittelstand focus and broad consulting-plus-managed services model.
• secunet Security Networks AG: Leading German cybersecurity specialist offering security consulting, managed security, and certified high-security IT solutions. Comparable in IT security consulting and SIEM-adjacent capabilities.
• q.beyond AG: German IT services provider focused on cloud, security, and managed services for the Mittelstand. Directly comparable in target customer (German mid-market), service mix (managed/cybersecurity/cloud), and consultative sales motion.
• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH: Germany-based IT systems integrator focused on enterprise IT, security, and data center solutions for mid-market and enterprise customers. Closely aligned with 4sConsult's security and IT infrastructure orientation.

Emerging players

• GRC Partner GmbH: Boutique German consulting firm specializing in governance, risk, and compliance including ISMS, DSGVO, and information security. Closely comparable to 4sConsult's compliance and DSGVO/ISMS service line in size and focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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