What Flowsite Gmbh does

Flowsite GmbH is a Cologne-based digital agency that develops and maintains web, e-commerce, and intranet solutions on four core platforms: TYPO3 (enterprise CMS), WordPress (small-to-mid websites and corporate blogs), Shopware (e-commerce), and XELOS (social intranet and digital workplace). The firm positions itself as a full-service provider spanning consulting, concept development, design, programming, implementation, hosting, and ongoing maintenance/support, and additionally operates as a whitelabel subcontractor for other advertising, communications, marketing, and TYPO3/internet agencies. Proprietary technology assets include the FLOWSITE TYPO3 Distribution, a pre-configured project accelerator bundling content elements, accordions, tabs, Google Maps, sliders, form engine, SSL, registration, login, search, HTML/CSS/JS compression, and a responsive template framework; and a Shopware Deposit (Pfand) Plugin sold through the Shopware Community Store for selling bottles, cans, pallets, or batteries with configurable VAT and ERP synchronization.

The technology stack is PHP/JavaScript-based, supported by modern web frameworks (Symfony, Extbase, FLUID, Bootstrap, Foundation, jQuery) and integrated with Google services, ERP/CRM APIs, payment providers, and hosting infrastructure (in partnership with Mittwald CM Service). The company is led by two Managing Directors, Frank Jäker and Simon Opfermann, and is privately held with no institutional investors or parent company disclosed.

Revenue mechanics combine project-based professional services billed on fixed-price quotes following detailed requirements analysis, recurring multi-year maintenance and support contracts, managed hosting subscriptions, and one-time plugin licensing through the Shopware Community Store. Customer segments include large enterprises (telecommunications, industrial, hospitality), the regional Mittelstand, e-commerce retailers, organizations requiring internal portals, and digital agencies operating as channel partners/whitelabel clients — with the dominant geographic concentration in North Rhine-Westphalia (Köln, Bonn, Düsseldorf, Ruhr area) and selective over-regional reach into European neighboring countries.

Name

Flowsite Gmbh

Legal name

FLOWSITE GmbH

Website

https://flowsite.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Flowsite GmbH is a Cologne-based digital agency developing TYPO3, WordPress, Shopware, and XELOS web, e-commerce, and intranet solutions for enterprises, SMBs, and digital agencies in Germany and Europe, with additional whitelabel subcontracting services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Web Development Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045)

akta.pro primary industry

Business Process-Aligned IT Outsourcing (ITO + BPO Integrated) (BPAEAMAJ)

Keywords

• TYPO3 web development
• Shopware e-commerce
• WordPress development
• Social intranet solutions
• Digital web agency

Headquarters

HQ city

Köln

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Web Development Services: Project-based professional services for websites, online shops, and intranet solutions. Includes consulting, conception, design, programming, and implementation. Revenue generated through fixed-price project quotes based on detailed requirements.
2. System Maintenance and Support: Ongoing technical support, system updates, security patches, redaktionelle Änderungen (content changes), and monitoring services offered through support and maintenance contracts.
3. Hosting Services: Managed hosting packages for TYPO3, WordPress, and Shopware installations. Specialized hosting in partnership with hosting provider Mittwald CM Service, focusing on quality over volume.
4. Plugin Licensing (Shopware): Sale of proprietary Shopware plugins through the Shopware Community Store, including the deposit (Pfand) plugin with free trial and customization options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Flowsite GmbH is a Cologne-based digital agency that designs, develops, and maintains websites, online shops, and social intranet solutions based on TYPO3, WordPress, Shopware, and XELOS platforms. The company provides end-to-end services including consulting, conception, design, programming, hosting, and ongoing maintenance/support, and additionally sells a proprietary TYPO3 distribution and a Shopware deposit plugin.

Product overview

Flowsite GmbH is a full-service digital agency offering a portfolio of four core web platform solutions: TYPO3 CMS for enterprise websites, WordPress for simpler sites and blogs, Shopware for e-commerce, and XELOS for social intranet/collaboration. The company supplements its offerings with a proprietary FLOWSITE TYPO3 Distribution (a project accelerator with pre-configured components) and custom plugins such as the Shopware Deposit Plugin available in the Community Store. The product range spans from content management and e-commerce to internal collaboration tools, supported by hosting, maintenance, and agency outsourcing services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TYPO3 CMS Development Enterprise-grade TYPO3 CMS implementation service for complex, multilingual, multi-domain websites including templating, extension development, migration, and optimization for businesses requiring scalable content management.
• WordPress Development WordPress-based website and blog development service for simple sites, corporate blogs, and small-budget web projects, including custom theme and plugin development.
• Shopware E-Commerce Development Professional online shop development on the Shopware e-commerce platform with marketplace integrations (Amazon, eBay), ERP/CRM connectivity, payment provider setup, and SEO optimization for B2B and B2C retailers.
• XELOS Social Intranet Implementation Installation, setup, customization, and module development for the XELOS social intranet platform, providing document management, HRM, CRM, workflows, and mobile collaboration for enterprises.
• FLOWSITE TYPO3 Distribution A custom TYPO3 distribution built on best-practice solutions that accelerates project startup by generating a ready-configured system with essential components via a single click, based on the latest LTS version with pre-configured features such as responsive templates, SEO, and content elements.
• Shopware Deposit (Pfand) Plugin A Shopware plugin enabling the sale of deposit items such as bottles, cans, pallets, and batteries, with separately displayed deposit values on product pages and in the cart, configurable VAT options, and ERP synchronization.
• System Maintenance and Hosting Services Ongoing technical support, system updates, security patches, content changes, monitoring, and managed hosting (in partnership with Mittwald CM Service) for TYPO3, WordPress, and Shopware installations.
• White-Label Agency Subcontracting Technical subcontracting, white-label/incognito development, and resource augmentation services provided to other digital, advertising, communications, and marketing agencies requiring TYPO3, WordPress, or Shopware expertise.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects completed across diverse industries including hospitality, real estate, healthcare, telecommunications, and sustainability
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BLUEEND AG (XELOS Developer)coreTechnology or IntegrationBLUEEND AG in Wiesbaden develops XELOS social intranet software used by over 120,000 users. Flowsite GmbH is an official XELOS Business Partner, providing them with direct access to the manufacturer for technical support, feature information, and roadmap updates. Flowsite offers XELOS installation, setup, custom module development, system maintenance, hosting, and serves as the interface for German-speaking customers.
• Shopware AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationFlowsite GmbH develops and publishes plugins for Shopware e-commerce platform. Their Pfand (deposit) plugin is available in the Shopware Community Store with up to 30-day free trial. Flowsite also offers Shopware implementation, customization, migration, and hosting services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• dkd Internet Service GmbH: Frankfurt-based TYPO3 and digital agency with similar positioning around TYPO3 enterprise implementations, custom extensions, and long-term client partnerships. Directly comparable in service mix and target customers.
• AOE GmbH: Wiesbaden-based digital agency with strong TYPO3 and enterprise web heritage offering complex web platforms, e-commerce, and digital transformation. Comparable in TYPO3 specialization but larger scale (BROAD_INCUMBENT adjacency).
• b13 GmbH: Stuttgart-based TYPO3 agency with deep specialization in TYPO3 development, hosting, and enterprise projects. Comparable as a boutique TYPO3 specialist serving enterprise and mid-market clients.
• jweiland.net: Long-standing TYPO3 specialist offering development, hosting, and TYPO3 community contributions. Comparable as a deep TYPO3-focused technical specialist.
• plusyou GmbH: German TYPO3 and web agency delivering CMS implementations and custom web development. Comparable TYPO3 agency positioning for enterprise clients.
• portner.media GmbH: Cologne-area Shopware implementation partner with similar e-commerce agency services, plugin development, and DACH client base. Comparable in Shopware plugin and implementation offering.
• Sitewerk GmbH: TYPO3-specialist agency offering development, hosting, and consulting on the TYPO3 platform. Comparable as a boutique TYPO3-focused competitor.
• Innomatik AG: German TYPO3 and digital agency providing TYPO3 development, enterprise content platforms, and custom web solutions. Comparable TYPO3 enterprise focus.
• Net Inventors GmbH: Shopware Gold Partner agency specializing in Shopware e-commerce implementations, hosting, and support. Directly comparable in Shopware focus and recurring services model.
• HYPE Group (HYPE Interactive GmbH): TYPO3 and web agency with comparable TYPO3 development, design, and consulting services across the German market. Similar service mix for enterprise and mid-market clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FLOWSITEGmbH
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/flowsite

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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