Expath

What Expath does

Expath (legal entity: Expath Training & Consulting GmbH) is a Berlin-based private professional services company founded in 2012 by Tia Robinson (CEO) and Alexis Fernandez (COO). The company provides end-to-end relocation support to internationals moving to Germany, with a dual customer base: enterprise clients (primarily Berlin-headquartered tech companies such as GetYourGuide and SoundCloud) that need to relocate international hires, and individual consumers navigating personal moves. Core services include visa and work permit support, Anmeldung (registration) assistance, flat search, bank account and SIM setup, Kita (kindergarten) and school placement, and ongoing settling-in coaching delivered through dedicated relocation coaches — a model that scales via coach headcount rather than technology.

The company's service model is high-touch and human-capital intensive: a single enterprise engagement (GetYourGuide) involved 35 coaches and 900 coach-hours in one year, and a 6+ year client relationship. Expath complements its service revenue with a portfolio of self-serve educational video workshops (flat-hunting, freelancing, job-search, childcare, school selection) and a content marketing blog that drives top-of-funnel demand. In 2025, the company spun off its language school operations into a separate sub-brand called All on Board, refocusing the core entity on immigration and relocation. The company is self-funded (no disclosed funding rounds), implemented a 4-Day Week in 2023, and experienced a major workforce reduction in 2022 followed by stabilization.

Name

Expath

Legal name

Expath Training & Consulting GmbH

Website

https://expath.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Expath is a Berlin-based professional services firm that provides visa support, relocation coaching, and settling-in services to individuals and companies moving international employees to Germany, with a particular focus on Berlin's tech sector.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Relocation & Immigration Services

NAICS

All Other Business Support Services (561499)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

International Relocation Management (End-to-End) (HSAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Immigration, Visa & Work Permit Support (Relocation-Related) (HSAKACAH), Destination Services (Home Search, School Search, Area Orientation) (HSAKACAF), Destination Services (Area Orientation, Settling-In) (HSAKAJAB)

Keywords

• Immigration consulting services
• Relocation support services
• Visa assistance Germany
• Expat coaching services
• Corporate relocation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Immigration Services: Visa and work permit support for companies relocating employees to Germany, including documentation preparation and application guidance.
2. Relocation Support: End-to-end relocation packages including flat search support, settling-in services, school/kindergarten search, Anmeldung assistance, bank account setup, and ongoing support for trailing family members.
3. Video Workshops and Consultations: Educational video workshops for expats covering topics like finding a flat, freelancing in Germany, finding a job, childcare, and school selection. Also offers consultation services via Typeform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Expath provides end-to-end relocation and immigration services to Germany, including visa and work permit support, dedicated relocation coaching, flat search assistance, school and kindergarten search, Anmeldung and settling-in services, and on-demand video workshops covering topics like freelancing and finding a job. The company serves both enterprises relocating international employees and individuals moving to Germany.

Product overview

Expath is a relocation services company offering video workshops for expats in Germany alongside direct support services. The workshop portfolio includes Getting Started & Finding a Flat in Germany, Freelancing in Germany, Finding a Job in Germany, Childcare in Berlin, and Choosing a School in Berlin. The service lineup encompasses Immigration Services (visa and work permit support), Relocation Support (coaching for settling in), Flat Search Service (housing search assistance), KiTa Search Support (childcare placement), and School Search Support (education guidance). For corporate clients, Expath provides Consulting for People Teams including immigration coordination and employee relocation program design. The company previously operated a language school which has been transitioned to All on Board as a separate sub-brand. Expath also partners with financial planning advisors like Horbach and insurance specialists like Feather and Chambervelt, Rooselain & Cie to provide holistic expat support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Immigration Services Visa and work permit support for individuals and companies relocating employees to Germany, including documentation preparation and application guidance for work permits and residence permits.
• Relocation Support Comprehensive relocation coaching including help with Anmeldung (registration), bank account setup, SIM cards, and general settling-in assistance for expats moving to Germany.
• Flat Search Service Assistance with finding long-term housing in Germany, including research, application package preparation, attending viewings, and translating rental contracts.
• Consulting for People Teams HR consulting services for companies relocating employees to Germany, including immigration coordination and employee support program design.
• Getting Started & Finding a Flat in Germany Workshop Video workshop covering the process of moving to Germany and renting a long-term flat, with instructions applicable primarily to Berlin but comparable to other German cities.
• Freelancing in Germany Workshop Workshop covering taxes, invoicing, health insurance, and pension information for freelancers and self-employed individuals working in Germany.
• Finding a Job in Germany Workshop Workshop providing strategies, resources, and tools for expats seeking employment in Germany, including tips for those who do not yet speak German.
• Childcare in Berlin Workshop Workshop guiding parents through the process of finding Kita (kindergarten) spots in Berlin, including application procedures and voucher guidelines.
• Choosing a School in Berlin Workshop

Quantifiable outcome

• Expath saved GetYourGuide HR team thousands of working hours over 6+ years of collaboration
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 4 Day Week GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022Expath co-launched the 4 Day Week Germany movement with 4 Day Week Global in September 2022, ahead of their EU pilot. Expath participated in their EU trial program and follows their 100% pay, 80% time, 100% results model.
• All on BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Expath Language School has been spun off and rebranded as All on Board. All on Board offers German and English language classes in Berlin and online. Expath now refers language class inquiries to All on Board.
• HorbachminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial planning partner recommended to expats for retirement planning, investments, and financial advice specific to Germany. Horbach specializes in helping expats navigate German financial systems.
• Feather InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance partner providing digital insurance solutions for expats in Germany. Feather offers health, liability, household, and legal insurance in English, simplifying German insurance for non-German speakers.
• Chambervelt, Rooselain & Cie (CR & Cie)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndependent insurance broker recommended for companies seeking employee insurance solutions including company health insurance and company pension schemes.
• Linden Global LearningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation expert Dr. Tina Limbird from Linden Global Learning collaborated with Expath on the 'Choosing a School in Berlin' workshop, providing expertise on international education options.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Localyze: Berlin-based SaaS-enabled platform that helps companies sponsor, onboard, and relocate international employees to Germany and other European countries. Most directly comparable peer given shared geography, customer base (HR/talent teams at German tech employers), and overlapping immigration + relocation + settling-in service scope.
• Workmotion: Berlin-headquartered HR platform enabling companies to hire, onboard, and manage international employees with built-in relocation and immigration support. Closely comparable on customer segment (German and European employers), relocation end-to-end service, and target buyer (HR/People teams).
• Jobbatical: Tech-enabled relocation platform focused on moving international talent to companies, with destination services, immigration, and settling-in support across multiple countries. Comparable on service model, international-hire use case, and B2B channel into HR teams.

Emerging players

• Multiplier: Global employment and contractor platform offering immigration, visa, and relocation services as an add-on to its Employer-of-Record product. Comparable on the immigration/visa workflow and B2B HR buyer overlap, but broader in scope (multi-country EOR).

Broad incumbents

• Deel: Global HR and payroll platform (EOR, contractor management) that has expanded into immigration and relocation support. Comparable on immigration/visa support and enterprise HR buyer, though operates at much larger scale and across a much broader product portfolio.
• Sirva: One of the world's largest corporate relocation management companies, offering end-to-end international relocation including immigration, destination services, and household goods moving. Comparable on full-service relocation offering and enterprise customer profile, but operates globally with a much broader scope.
• Cartus: Major corporate relocation management provider (now part of Sirva) serving multinational employers with full-service international assignment and destination services. Comparable on end-to-end relocation for corporate clients, though Cartus is a global incumbent versus Expath's Germany-only focus.
• Velocity Global: Global Employer-of-Record platform with dedicated immigration and relocation services for international employee moves. Comparable on immigration/visa support and B2B HR buyer, though broader in geographic scope and product portfolio.
• Hofmann Relocation (Santa Fe Relocation): Global mobility and relocation services provider with strong presence in Germany, offering immigration, destination services, and household goods moving. Comparable on the full-service relocation offering to enterprise clients relocating employees to Germany, though at much larger global scale.

Regional players

• Wenger Relocation: Germany-based relocation services company offering international household goods moving, immigration, and destination services for corporate clients. Comparable on Germany-based relocation service delivery and B2B enterprise customer segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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