HORIZON CONNECT SOLUTION LTD

What HORIZON CONNECT SOLUTION LTD does

Horizon Connect is a privately held German engineering services and software firm (legally Horizon Connect GmbH, HRB 32193, Amtsgericht Duisburg) operating in the connected-vehicle and eCall domain. It serves automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers with end-to-end support across the NG-eCall lifecycle — design, testing, PSAP/TSP integration, certification coordination, and 5G migration consulting — alongside broader software-defined vehicle (SDV), ADAS, eSIM (SGP.32), and emerging 5G/6G V2X connectivity work. Cross-domain expertise spanning automotive and telecommunications (IMS/VoLTE, mobile network behavior, PSAP compatibility) is the company's central capability, enabled by active ETSI and EENA engagement.

The product portfolio combines proprietary testing and automation platforms — the Remote Connectivity Lab (RCL), Minimum Test Setup (MTS), and Intelligent Assistant System (IAS), with claimed 50% manual-effort reduction and 70% test acceleration respectively — with professional services around eCall, connectivity validation, cybersecurity, and integration management. The Intelligent Assistant System applies AI/automation to test case execution, though no in-house ML models are disclosed. The company has achieved ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 certifications, participates in the ETSI NG eCall Plugtests 2025 (229 test sessions, 87% success), and lists major enterprise clients including VW, Audi, Porsche, Bentley, Lotus, Ford, Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, MHP (A Porsche Company), and IAV.

Commercially, Horizon Connect operates a B2B enterprise field-sales motion targeting OEMs and Tier-1s directly. Revenue is generated primarily through professional services engagements (consultancy, validation, certification) with licensing/royalty streams tied to deployment of RCL/MTS/IAS. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; engagements are custom-scoped. The company is bootstrapped — no external funding rounds or institutional investors are identified — with single authorized representative M. Jebili, headcount in the 11–50 range, and an active geographic push into Saudi Arabia (KSA) eCall deployment targeted for 2027.

Name

HORIZON CONNECT SOLUTION LTD

Legal name

Horizon Connect GmbH

Website

https://horizonconnect.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Horizon Connect is a German engineering services and software firm delivering NG-eCall connectivity, validation, and certification solutions to automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, supported by proprietary testing platforms (RCL, MTS, IAS).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Connectivity & eCall Engineering Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385)

akta.pro primary industry

OEM Embedded Connectivity & Telematics Platforms (TLAEAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Automotive E/E Architecture Components Manufacturing (Domain/Zonal Controllers, Gateways, Network Switches) (IMACAJAI)

Keywords

• Automotive connectivity solutions
• ECall validation services
• Connected vehicle testing
• Software-defined vehicles
• Automotive engineering consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - eCall Lifecycle: Comprehensive end-to-end professional services spanning eCall development from design through validation (MEC, ACN, Legal SOS, NG eCall), testing and certification according to EU standards and V-Model process (Pre-testing, Function, E2E, Field Tests), global certification support with coordination among authorities and notified bodies, PSAP and TSP system integration, and NG eCall and 5G migration consulting for OEMs and mobility providers.
2. Technology Consultancy: Expert guidance services helping businesses navigate automotive connectivity, software-defined vehicles, and emerging technologies complexities, including technology strategy and implementation advisory for OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
3. Validation and Testing Services: End-to-end testing and quality assurance services for connected vehicle systems covering performance, safety, and compliance validation, including cybersecurity validation through penetration testing and encryption assessment.
4. Connectivity Solutions Licensing: Deployment of proprietary connectivity solutions including Remote Connectivity Lab (RCL), Minimum Test Setup (MTS), and Intelligent Assistant System (IAS) for automotive OEMs seeking to enhance testing efficiency and validation capabilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Horizon Connect provides end-to-end automotive connectivity, eCall lifecycle, and AI-driven validation services for connected and software-defined vehicles. The company sells three proprietary testing products — Remote Connectivity Lab (RCL), Minimum Test Setup (MTS), and Intelligent Assistant System (IAS) — alongside comprehensive eCall solutions (Legal SOS, Private SOS, NG-eCall), technology consultancy, integration management, E2E validation, and cybersecurity services for automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.

Product overview

Horizon Connect is a global connectivity provider specializing in the automotive and mobility industry. The company offers a unified portfolio combining three core testing and validation products — the Remote Connectivity Lab (RCL), Minimum Test Setup (MTS), and Intelligent Assistant System (IAS) — alongside comprehensive eCall solutions (Legal SOS, Private SOS, and NG-eCall). These are complemented by technology services including Software-Defined Vehicle architecture, ADAS integration, eSIM solutions (SGP.32), 5G/6G automotive connectivity, AI-powered mobility solutions, cybersecurity services, and E2E validation and verification. The ecosystem is designed to support automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers from concept through certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Remote Connectivity Lab (RCL) A connectivity lab platform that automates system management, data extraction, and software updates for connected vehicle testing and validation, reducing manual effort by 50% and improving efficiency and accuracy. Sold to automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers as a standalone product.
• Minimum Test Setup (MTS) A lightweight, portable testing solution for module verification, diagnostics, and real-time monitoring, enhancing firmware validation and mobile testing efficiency for automotive connectivity modules.
• Intelligent Assistant System (IAS) An AI-driven testing solution that executes complex automotive test cases in a single prompt, accelerating testing by 70% and minimizing errors through automated workflows for connected vehicle validation.
• eCall Solutions End-to-end eCall solutions for automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers covering concept-to-certification, including Legal SOS, Private SOS, and Next-Generation eCall systems, with global certification support and PSAP/TSP integration.
• Technology Consultancy Expert guidance services helping automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers navigate automotive connectivity, software-defined vehicles, and emerging technologies, including technology strategy and implementation advisory.
• E2E Validation & Verification End-to-end testing and quality assurance services for connected vehicle systems covering performance, safety, and compliance validation across the vehicle, network, and PSAP ecosystems.
• CyberSecurity Services Protection of connected vehicle networks and automotive data from cyber threats through advanced security protocols, encryption, penetration testing, and encryption assessment.
• AI-Powered Mobility Solutions AI-driven, cloud-based, and IoT-integrated solutions designed to enhance vehicle intelligence, automation, and data-driven decision-making for automotive and mobility stakeholders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Remote Connectivity Lab reduces manual testing effort by 50%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MHP (A Porsche Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing and open partnership with MHP, a management and technology consulting company owned by Porsche. Relationship characterized by collaborative project delivery with proactive problem-solving, state-of-the-art technology expertise, and excellent onboarding of new team members into joint project work. MHP testimonial specifically acknowledges the partnership quality and project outcomes.
• EENA (European Emergency Number Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHorizon Connect aligns its NG-eCall deployment methodology with EENA's guidance framework, referencing EENA's technical specifications for IMS-based eCall, SIP signaling requirements, and PSAP readiness guidelines as the foundation for their validation approach.
• ETSIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive participation in ETSI NG eCall Plugtests 2025 industry testing initiative involving 229 test sessions, 45 participants, 29 IVS devices, 11 PSAPs, and 5 conformance test systems. Horizon Connect contributes to and validates interoperability standards development for NG-eCall systems.
• 5GAA (5G Automotive Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHorizon Connect references 5GAA standards and demonstrations for C-V2X Direct deployment, leveraging the association's technical specifications for PC5 interface communication and deployment roadmap guidance for ultra-low-latency vehicle safety applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bosch: Global automotive supplier and connected-mobility services provider, explicitly referenced as a Trusted Service Provider for Private SOS eCall over 4G/5G. Comparable because Bosch competes for the same OEM eCall, connectivity, and TSP mandates that Horizon Connect addresses.
• Harman International (Samsung): Connected car services, telematics, and automotive cybersecurity provider serving global OEMs. Comparable because Harman's connected-vehicle platform and services overlap Horizon Connect's MVNO/eSIM, eCall, and cybersecurity offerings for OEMs.
• Rohde & Schwarz: Global test and measurement vendor with automotive connectivity, eCall, and 5G V2X conformance solutions used by OEMs and Tier-1s. Comparable because it competes with Horizon Connect in automotive wireless and eCall conformance testing while operating as a much larger incumbent.
• Keysight Technologies: Test and measurement company serving automotive, wireless, and telecom markets with validation platforms for connected vehicles. Comparable because Keysight targets the same automotive connectivity and 5G/NG-eCall validation customers as Horizon Connect, but at much larger scale.
• Continental AG: Major automotive Tier-1 with a broad connected-vehicle and eCall/connectivity portfolio serving OEMs globally. Comparable because it overlaps with Horizon Connect's OEM-side connectivity, eCall integration, and validation work, though Continental operates as a much larger incumbent across many product lines.

Direct peers

• IAV GmbH: Automotive engineering services firm providing connectivity, ADAS, and validation services to OEMs and Tier-1s. Comparable because IAV directly overlaps Horizon Connect's professional-services portfolio (connectivity validation, eCall, automotive cyber) and is already a customer/testimonial partner of Horizon Connect.
• Spirent Communications: Test and measurement company specializing in automotive, 5G, and V2X connectivity validation. Comparable because Spirent directly addresses automotive connectivity, eCall/NG-eCall conformance, and telecom-network interoperability testing that overlaps Horizon Connect's portfolio.
• Vector Informatik: Provider of automotive testing tools, embedded software, and ECU/connectivity validation platforms used across OEMs and Tier-1s. Comparable because Vector's testing and integration tools compete with Horizon Connect's RCL, MTS, and IAS validation platforms.

Emerging players

• TÜV SÜD: Testing, inspection, and certification body with automotive connected-vehicle and eCall homologation services. Comparable because TÜV SÜD competes for the same certification, type-approval, and NG-eCall conformance work that Horizon Connect supports for OEMs.
• Cognizant Mobility (ESG Mobility): Automotive engineering services provider offering connected-car, eCall, and validation expertise to OEMs. Comparable as a services-led peer in the same automotive connectivity and eCall integration niche Horizon Connect serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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