Sbs Systems For Business Solutions Gmbh

What Sbs Systems For Business Solutions Gmbh does

SBS Systems For Business Solutions GmbH is a Munich-headquartered consulting firm founded in 1999 that specializes in cross-border internationalization for small and medium-sized enterprises, with particular focus on the German-Italian corridor. The company operates as a three-entity group: SBS GmbH in Germany (Munich and Berlin), SB Solutions Soc. Coop. in Italy (Rome), and Systems for Business Solutions SRL in Romania (Bucharest), with a multilingual team providing market-entry strategy, partner acquisition, B2B meeting organization, and follow-up support for SMEs entering DACH, Italian, and Romanian markets.

The core technology and service platform rests on a proprietary database of over 30,000 business contacts, an internal CRM and IT ecosystem supporting partner scouting and selection, and a network of three branded platforms (GermanTech Network for B2B matching, AgriFoodBLE for food-sector export promotion, newinnotech for innovation internationalization). SBS holds accreditations as one of five authorized service providers for the German Federal Ministry of Agriculture (BMLEH) export promotion program and has implemented approximately 120 export-promotion projects on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) since 2006; it also holds the Temporary Export Manager (TEM) certification from the Italian Ministry of Economic Development (MISE) since 2017.

SBS generates revenue through professional-services fees from three streams: project-based consulting engagements for private SMEs, government-contracted export promotion work on behalf of BMWE and BMLEH, and TEM-accredited export strategy development for Italian SMEs receiving government subsidies. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with no publicly disclosed rates. Customer acquisition occurs through direct outreach, ministry-funded program pipelines, and partnerships with Italian industry associations and the German Chambers of Commerce Abroad network spanning more than 30 countries.

Name

Sbs Systems For Business Solutions Gmbh

Legal name

SBS systems for business solutions GmbH

Website

https://sbsbusiness.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Short description

SBS Systems For Business Solutions GmbH is a Munich-based consulting firm founded in 1999 that provides internationalization and export promotion services to German, Italian, and Romanian SMEs entering cross-border markets, leveraging government accreditations and a 30,000+ contact database.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Internationalization Consulting Services: Customized consulting services for internationalization strategies, market entry support, and export promotion for SMEs in Germany, Italy, and Romania
2. Export Promotion Projects: Implementation of export promotion projects on behalf of German Federal Ministries (BMWE, BMLEH) supporting German SMEs in entering global markets
3. Temporary Export Manager (TEM) Services: Export strategy development services for Italian SMEs that have received government subsidies for international expansion

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SBS Systems For Business Solutions GmbH is a consulting company specializing in internationalization of companies, developing and implementing individual internationalization strategies and export promotion projects. The firm focuses on helping SMEs enter German, Italian, and DACH markets through market analysis, partner acquisition campaigns, B2B meeting organization, and follow-up support, operating as an accredited service provider for German Federal Ministries.

Product overview

SBS Systems For Business Solutions GmbH offers a comprehensive suite of internationalization and export promotion services through a multi-brand portfolio. The core offering consists of strategic consulting for market entry into German, Italian, and DACH markets, complemented by government-backed export promotion programs (BMWE/BMLEH). Key platforms include the GermanTech Network for B2B partner matching and AgriFoodBLE for food sector internationalization. Additional services encompass Temporary Export Manager (TEM) certification consulting, B2B matching, multilingual graphic design, and conference organization for institutional clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• germantech.org: International network platform connecting German companies with foreign distribution partners or international startups
• agrifoodble.de

Products and services

• Internationalization Consulting Services Strategic consulting services for international market entry, helping companies expand into German, Italian, and DACH markets through individualized internationalization strategies. Targeted at SMEs seeking to enter foreign markets.
• Export Promotion Services (BMWE) Export promotion projects on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), supporting German SMEs in entering global markets. SBS has managed approximately 120 projects since 2006.
• Export Promotion Services (BMLEH) Export promotion services on behalf of the German Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity (BMLEH), including consulting, conception, and implementation of global business trips for German SMEs in the food and agriculture sector.
• GermanTech Network Platform Free network platform connecting German companies with foreign distribution partners or international startups for establishing global collaborations. Members can promote products, technologies, or services free of charge.
• AgriFoodBLE Platform Export promotion platform and project portal for the German Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Protection, focusing on food and agriculture sector internationalization for German SMEs.
• Market Entry Italy Services Comprehensive services including Italian market analysis, German-language marketing materials, partner/client acquisition, B2B meeting organization, follow-up activities, and sales agent recruitment for companies entering the Italian market.
• DACH Market Entry Services Customized services for entering German-speaking markets (DACH), including target market analysis, German-language communication materials, partner acquisition, and business missions. Targeted at Italian and other non-German companies.
• Temporary Export Manager (TEM) Certified export strategy development service authorized by Italian Ministry of Economic Development (MISE) for Italian SMEs receiving government subsidies for international expansion.
• B2B Matching Services Direct marketing campaigns, telephone outreach, meeting agendas with potential partners and clients, and post-project follow-up support for relationship consolidation.
• European Resources Forum Organization Conference organization services for the German Federal Environment Agency (UBA), including virtual international conferences on climate protection, sustainability, and resource conservation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200-300 internationalization projects completed for German Federal Ministries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and supporting.

• German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE)coreOthersSince 2006, SBS has been implementing export promotion projects on behalf of BMWE, supporting German SMEs in entering global markets. SBS manages approximately 120 projects under various foreign trade promotion programs.
• German Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity (BMLEH)coreOthersSince 2015, SBS has been one of five authorized service providers for BMLEH, providing consulting, conception, and implementation of global business trips and projects for German SMEs in the food sector.
• German Federal Environment Agency (UBA)coreOthersSince 2020, SBS works on behalf of UBA and has organized the European Resources Forum 2020 (ERF 2020) with approximately 650 guests and was again commissioned in 2022 to support the 6th European Resources Forum.
• Servizi Confindustria BergamokeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2015, SBS in Italy supports members of Servizi Confindustria Bergamo (Italian business association in Bergamo region) in developing German-speaking markets.
• Camera di Commercio di Reggio EmiliakeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2022, SBS supports member companies of the Chamber of Commerce of Reggio Emilia in developing the German market.
• Italian Ministry of Economic Development (MISE)keyOthersIn 2017, the Italian branch in Rome received the Temporary Export Manager (TEM) title from MISE, which grants SBS the right to develop export strategies for Italian SMEs that have received government subsidies.
• German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHK)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSBS collaborates with numerous AHK offices worldwide including Canada, India, Slovakia, Central America, Chile, Bulgaria, Taiwan, China, Algeria, Kenya, South Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore, Morocco, Greece, Argentina, USA, Peru, Australia, Panama, Tunisia, Bolivia, Croatia, Brazil, Israel, Colombia, Iran, Malaysia, Costa Rica, Pakistan, Korea, Vietnam, Spain, Portugal, Philippines, North Macedonia, Mexico, Belarus, Thailand, Germany for international business development.
• GermanTech NetworkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational network platform connecting German companies with foreign distribution partners or international startups. Free membership available for companies seeking international sales partners.
• AgriFoodBLE PlatformsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatform for German food and agriculture SMEs participating in BMLEH export promotion programs managed by SBS.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Italian Trade Agency (ICE): Italian government agency promoting Italian exports and attracting foreign investment. Provides internationalization consulting, B2B matchmaking, and trade-fair services to Italian SMEs - directly overlapping SBS's Italian market-entry business.
• PwC: Big 4 professional services network with cross-border market-entry and international expansion advisory teams across DACH and Italy. Comparable in advisory scope but typically serves mid-market and enterprise clients.
• Bain & Company: Global strategy consulting firm with international-expansion advisory offerings for European SMEs and corporates entering new geographies. Competes for selected cross-border mandates though typically at enterprise scale.
• McKinsey & Company: Global management consulting firm with deep international-expansion and cross-border M&A practices. Provides market-entry advisory at scale but at a price point and engagement size far above SBS's SME segment.
• SIMEST: Italian state-owned development finance institution supporting Italian SME internationalization through subsidized consulting and financing. Overlaps with SBS's TEM-certified Italian SME export consulting.
• Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI): German federal economic-development agency that provides market-entry support, partner-search services, and investment-promotion consulting for companies entering Germany. Comparable in service scope but operates as a government agency rather than a commercial firm.
• Roland Berger: European-headquartered strategy and management consulting firm with international expansion advisory practices. Competes for cross-border market-entry mandates, though typically serves larger enterprises than SBS's SME focus.
• KPMG: Big 4 professional services firm with established German-Italian cross-border desks and international trade advisory practices. Comparable advisory capabilities for cross-border market entry but operating at enterprise scale.

Direct peers

• DEinternational GmbH: Commercial internationalization-consulting arm of the German Chamber of Commerce (DIHK). Offers near-identical services to SBS - market entry support, B2B matchmaking, and government export-promotion program delivery - making it the closest direct peer.
• InterGest Worldwide: German-headquartered internationalization-consulting network specializing in SME market entry across Europe and beyond. Operates with similar cross-border, multilingual model and targets the same German-Italian corridor as SBS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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