What basysKom GmbH does

basysKom GmbH is a German professional services firm that provides software engineering, consulting, coaching, and training services focused on human-machine interfaces (HMIs), embedded devices, and cloud-connected applications. Founded in 2004 by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Eva Brucherseifer and headquartered in Darmstadt with a secondary office in Nuremberg, the company operates as part of the UX Gruppe and employs approximately 35 staff, of whom around 30 are developers. Its customer base is concentrated in German-speaking industrial and capital-goods enterprises, including machine builders (WEINIG, BAUER Maschinen), measurement and safety equipment makers (Narda, JUMO, Zwick Roell), and security/IoT providers (Dallmeier, eSAVE AG).

The company's core technology stack spans Qt/QML and C++ for cross-platform application development, Flutter for mobile and embedded UIs, web technologies (Node.js, Angular, TypeScript), Embedded Linux with the Yocto project, OPC UA industrial communication via Qt OPC UA and the open62541 stack, and Microsoft Azure IoT for cloud integration. basysKom initiated the Qt OPC UA module in 2015, is an official Commercial Support Partner for open62541, and contributes actively to both projects. It also publishes open-source tooling such as the RiveQtQuickPlugin and the basysKom Toolbox. Service offerings are organized into consulting, custom software engineering, system integration (covering CMake, git, Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, Gerrit), and Qt training/coaching engagements delivered across the full product lifecycle.

basysKom generates revenue through project-based, quote-driven professional services engagements with enterprise customers; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is consultative and relationship-driven, supported by content marketing via a technical blog, social channels (LinkedIn, Xing, YouTube, GitHub), and conference participation (Qt World Summit, Embedded World, OSADL COOL). Strategic ecosystem positions include official Qt Service Partner status since 2004, Linux Foundation Silver Membership, and active participation in the umati community for OPC UA standardization in mechanical engineering.

Name

basysKom GmbH

Legal name

basysKom GmbH

Website

https://basyskom.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

basysKom GmbH is a German software engineering consultancy providing Qt/QML, embedded, OPC UA, and cloud-connected HMI development, consulting, and training services to industrial and capital-goods enterprises across the DACH region, employing approximately 35 staff as part of UX Gruppe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Darmstadt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Software Development Services: Professional services revenue generated through project-based engagements for custom HMI, embedded, desktop, mobile, and cloud applications. Services include the full product lifecycle from conception through implementation and testing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

basysKom GmbH provides custom software engineering, consulting, and training services focused on human-machine interfaces (HMIs), embedded devices, and cloud-connected applications. They develop platform-independent HMIs, business logic, and applications for embedded systems, desktop, mobile, and cloud environments using Qt/QML, OPC UA, Flutter, Embedded Linux, and Microsoft Azure IoT. Their engagements span the full product lifecycle from conception and consulting through implementation, integration, and testing.

Product overview

basysKom GmbH is a software engineering services company offering professional services rather than a unified product platform. The company's portfolio centers on consulting, custom software engineering, system integration, and Qt training/coaching services. Key technology offerings include Qt OPC UA (an open-source Qt module initiated by basysKom in 2015), the RiveQtQuickPlugin for embedding Rive animations in QtQuick applications, and the basysKom Toolbox methodology card deck. Their technical expertise spans Qt/QML, Flutter, web technologies (Node.js, Angular, TypeScript), embedded Linux with Yocto, Microsoft Azure IoT, and OPC UA/open62541 industrial communication standards. The company operates across multiple technology domains including HMI development, cloud services, and IoT solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Qt OPC UA An open-source Qt module that provides an out-of-the-box Qt API for the OPC UA industrial communication standard. basysKom initiated the module in 2015, has been an active contributor since, and supports its ongoing development.
• RiveQtQuickPlugin A QtQuick integration plugin developed by basysKom that enables embedding and displaying Rive vector animations within QtQuick projects, based on the rive-cpp library.
• Consulting Services Expert consulting to help clients identify the right solutions for their software engineering challenges, covering technology selection, architecture, and project strategy.
• Software Engineering Custom-tailored individual software development covering HMI, business logic, and applications for embedded, desktop, mobile, and cloud platforms, delivered from conception through implementation and testing.
• System Integration Integration services focused on build and deployment tooling including CMake, git, SVN, Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, and Gerrit for embedded Linux and platform engineering projects.
• Qt Training & Coaching Individual Qt training and coaching services for software development teams to build their skills in Qt/QML and related technologies.
• basysKom Toolbox A collection of 25 best-practice cards for agile project management and software development, available on GitHub and intended for use during kickoff meetings and ongoing project execution.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10 years of Qt/QML experience and continuous contributions to open-source projects

Named customers16 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Qt CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationbasysKom is an official Qt Service Partner since 2004, founded specifically to offer Qt services. They are active contributors to Qt and have initiated Qt OPC UA module development.
• Linux FoundationcoreTechnology or IntegrationbasysKom holds Silver Membership in the Linux Foundation, demonstrating commitment to open-source software. Embedded Linux is a key component of many basysKom projects.
• OPC FoundationcoreTechnology or IntegrationbasysKom demonstrates commitment to OPC UA by developing Qt OPC UA and contributing to the open62541 project, supporting the OPC UA communication framework.
• open62541.orgcoreTechnology or IntegrationbasysKom is an official Commercial Support Partner for open62541, playing an important role in the project development. Contributions include OPC UA Reverse Connect, historical data access, and PEM support.
• umati (universal machine technology interface)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerbasysKom supports the umati community dedicated to promoting open, standardized interfaces based on OPC UA in mechanical engineering.
• UX GruppecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerbasysKom GmbH is part of UX Gruppe, headquartered in Gilching near Munich. The parent company provides strategic direction and organizational framework.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Qt Company: Commercial steward of the Qt framework and basysKom's primary technology partner. Larger incumbent offering commercial Qt licensing, tooling, and its own professional services that overlap with basysKom's scope in Qt/embedded consulting.
• Siemens Digital Industries: Global industrial automation incumbent with overlapping HMI, OPC UA, and embedded software practices via SIMATIC and Industrial Edge. Represents the broad incumbent alternative customers can choose for scale, putting pricing pressure on niche players like basysKom.
• Phoenix Contact: Global industrial automation and connectivity incumbent heavily invested in OPC UA standardization. Represents an end-customer/procurement-side comparable rather than a service competitor, but shapes the OPC UA ecosystem basysKom serves.
• Elektrobit: Continental AG subsidiary offering embedded software products and services for automotive and industrial customers. Broad incumbent with overlapping HMI, connectivity, and embedded engineering capabilities relative to basysKom.
• Qt Group: Parent company of The Qt Company and broader Qt ecosystem investor. Broad incumbent whose commercial decisions shape basysKom's Qt-dependent go-to-market and partner economics.

Direct peers

• Softing Industrial: Industrial communications specialist offering OPC UA products, gateways, and integration services. Directly comparable to basysKom's OPC UA and open62541 commercial support work for industrial automation customers.
• KDAB: Swedish Qt consulting firm offering custom Qt/C++ software engineering, training, and tooling for embedded and desktop applications globally. Closest direct peer to basysKom given its Qt Service Partner status, similar headcount scale, and 30+ year specialization.
• ICS (Integrated Computer Solutions): US-based software engineering firm specializing in Qt-based UX development, embedded UI, and cross-platform application delivery. Direct peer with overlapping Qt Service Partner positioning and HMI expertise for medical, industrial, and defense customers.
• Unified Automation: Vendor of OPC UA SDKs and toolkits with active services business around industrial integration. Comparable OPC UA specialist competing for similar machine builder and integrator engagements.
• Witekio: France-based embedded software and IoT systems integrator with strong Qt/QML expertise. Comparable to basysKom in its end-to-end embedded, connected device, and HMI delivery model for industrial clients across Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• GitHubgithub.com/basyskom
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/basysKom
• Facebookfacebook.com/148197538523811
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/basyskom-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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