What Scharp Consult E.k. does

Scharp Consult E.k. is a German sole proprietorship (Einzelkaufmann) founded in 2004 by Dirk Scharp and headquartered in Wildau, Germany. The firm provides consulting, planning, procurement support, and project management services for intelligent building and IT communication systems, with a primary focus on luxury hotels and secondary segments in conference centers and commercial buildings. Its service portfolio is structured into five modular phases — analysis and consulting, planning, evaluation and procurement, project oversight, and project acceptance — covering technical domains including telecommunications (VoIP, WLAN, networking), electronic data processing (servers, POS, management software), building and facilities technology (BMS, energy management, security, cabling), media technology (infotainment, conference/AV systems), and alarm/emergency call systems. The firm works with established open protocols including KNX, BACnet, DALI, EnOcean, and Zigbee, positioning vendor independence and HOAI-aligned project governance as key differentiators.

The business model is professional services, project-based, with revenue generated through consulting fees for individual modules or full-service packages. Go-to-market is sales-led direct enterprise engagement, primarily through the company website and portfolio referrals, with an initial no-obligation consultation offered as the entry point. The firm operates in the D/A/CH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and maintains a small partner network (dba Baunetzwerk, weiser.lighting, JB Projektmanagement, Pixedot) for interdisciplinary project delivery. There is no external funding, no product software, and no disclosed revenue figures; the firm operates as a bootstrapped, founder-owned consultancy with 1–10 employees.

Name

Scharp Consult E.k.

Legal name

Scharp Consult e.K.

Website

https://scharp-consult.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Scharp Consult E.k. is a German sole proprietorship founded in 2004 that provides consulting, planning, procurement, and project management for intelligent building systems, serving luxury hotels, conference centers, and commercial buildings across the D/A/CH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Technology Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Systems Engineering & Technical Program Management (BPAHAIAI)

Keywords

• Building automation consulting
• IT infrastructure planning
• Smart building integration
• Telecommunications consulting
• Construction project management

Headquarters

HQ city

Wildau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for building technology integration projects. Services include analysis and consulting, planning, evaluation and procurement, project oversight, and project acceptance. Revenue is generated through project-based professional service fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Scharp Consult E.k. is a vendor-independent German consulting firm providing analysis, planning, evaluation/procurement, project oversight, and acceptance services for IP-based building technology projects. Its work spans the integration of IT, telecommunications, media, control, security, and alarm systems for luxury hotels, conference centers, and commercial buildings across the D/A/CH region.

Product overview

Scharp Consult E.k. is a consulting firm offering a five-module service portfolio for IP-based building systems integration. The core offerings are Analysis and Consulting Services (building systems optimization), Planning Services (system design and specifications), Evaluation and Procurement Services (supplier selection), Project Oversight Services (construction phase support), and Project Acceptance Services (verification and documentation). These consulting services span multiple technical domains including Telecommunications (VoIP, telephone systems, high-speed internet, wireless LAN), Electronic Data Processing (hardware, servers, management and billing software, POS systems), Building and Facilities Technology (building management systems, energy management, security, cabling), Media Technology and Systems (infotainment, conference systems, TV/satellite), Security Systems (emergency lighting, power supply), and Alarm and Emergency Call Systems (fire detection, sensors, voice alarms, home emergency calls). The company provides these services independently without relying on a unified software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Analysis and Consulting Services
• Planning Services
• Evaluation and Procurement Services
• Project Oversight Services
• Project Acceptance Services
• Telecommunications Consulting Services
• Electronic Data Processing Consulting Services
• Building and Facilities Technology Consulting Services
• Media Technology and Systems Consulting Services
• Security Systems Consulting Services
• Alarm and Emergency Call Systems Consulting Services

Named customers5 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• dba BaunetzwerkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction network providing overview of major projects. Connects builders, architects, and partners. Listed as part of Scharp Consult's network of strong partners for interdisciplinary collaboration.
• weiser.lightingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExperts in professional lighting design and architectural lighting. Collaborates with Scharp Consult to provide comprehensive building technology solutions integrating sophisticated lighting systems.
• JB ProjektmanagementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading specialist for complex construction and technology projects. Partner in the interdisciplinary network providing specialized expertise for comprehensive project execution.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Global leader in building technologies including building automation, energy management, and security. Operates at much larger scale in the same domain as Scharp Consult, with proprietary platforms (Desigo) rather than vendor-independent consulting.
• Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure): Global building automation and energy management provider with both products and consulting services. Competes with Scharp Consult for building technology advisory work in hospitality and commercial buildings, though at much larger scale.
• TÜV SÜD Industrie Service: German technical service provider offering testing, inspection, certification, and consulting for building and infrastructure projects. Comparable in providing independent technical advisory and compliance services in the D/A/CH market.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Major global provider of building automation, security, and energy management solutions. Competes for building technology consulting engagements in luxury hospitality and commercial buildings, but typically through vendor-tied offerings.
• Johnson Controls: Global building technologies and services company providing HVAC, security, and integrated building solutions. Operates in the same space as Scharp Consult with broader portfolio and proprietary platforms.
• Bosch Building Technologies: Provider of building security, communication, and energy management solutions, including consulting and integration services. Strong in D/A/CH market similar to Scharp Consult's geographic focus.
• Drees & Sommer: German engineering and consulting firm specializing in construction, real estate, and infrastructure with strong smart building and digitalization advisory practice. Larger in scale and broader in scope than Scharp Consult, but competes in the same D/A/CH market for building technology consulting.

Emerging players

• Loxone: European provider of smart home and building automation solutions with proprietary technology and partner network of certified installers/consultants. Comparable in smart building focus but product-led rather than services-led like Scharp Consult.
• Gira: German manufacturer of KNX-based building automation systems with associated planning and consulting services. Comparable in KNX specialization but with product focus versus Scharp Consult's pure services model.

Direct peers

• Kieback&Peter: German building automation specialist providing consulting, planning, and integration services for HVAC, lighting, and energy management. Closely comparable in focus on building automation consulting for commercial and hospitality clients in the German-speaking market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scharp-consult-e.k.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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