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B2B SaaS & Enterprise Software in Dortmund
Dortmund is home to two of Germany's largest IT companies: adesso (founded in 1997, more than 10,000 employees, group revenue of over €1.1 billion in 2023) and Materna (headquarters at Phoenix West, around 4,500 employees, revenue of €712 million in 2024). Both are primarily project-based IT service providers. REMIRA, based in Dortmund, brings a product focus with its cloud platform for supply chain and commerce. Startups gather at the B1st Software Factory at TechnologieZentrumDortmund.
At a glance
The Enterprise Safari in Dortmund explores Enterprise IT and B2B software through adesso, Materna and REMIRA. Designed for CTOs and IT leaders and Operations leaders.
Local perspective
Enterprise IT and B2B software
Dortmund is home to two of Germany's largest IT companies: adesso (founded in 1997, more than 10,000 employees, group revenue of over €1.1 billion in 2023) and Materna (headquarters at Phoenix West, around 4,500 employees, revenue of €712 million in 2024). Both are primarily project-based IT service providers. REMIRA, based in Dortmund, brings a product focus with its cloud platform for supply chain and commerce. Startups gather at the B1st Software Factory at TechnologieZentrumDortmund.
Local examples and perspectives
- adesso (IT services, Dortmund)
- Materna (IT services, Phoenix West, Dortmund)
- REMIRA (supply-chain and commerce SaaS, Dortmund)
- B1st Software Factory (TechnologieZentrumDortmund)
A sample day
09:00
SaaS strategy session
An introduction to local SaaS performance metrics and scaling models.
10:30
Startup visit I: CRM and operations
A closer look at modern operations tools.
12:30
Lunch with founders
An open conversation about go-to-market strategies.
14:30
Startup visit II: security and compliance
How modern SaaS platforms protect data.
What your team can explore
- Which recurring workflow is slowed down by your current software, handoffs or duplicate data entry?
- Which data, identities and integrations would a suitable SaaS solution need to access in day-to-day work?
- How will you assess adoption and value with the people who actually use the workflow?
A route shaped around your question
We select relevant organisations and conversations around the question your team brings. The final route depends on the topic, availability and the people who can contribute.
Plan a conversation →Ecosystem organisations
TechnologieZentrumDortmund (TZDO)
Technology park
A technology park with organisations in biomedicine, materials and IT.
Work Inn
Coworking
A popular coworking chain with several locations across the Ruhr region.
Companies in the local ecosystem
MotionMiners
Logistics / industrial IoT
Automated process analysis for logistics using sensors and AI.
KyDo Therapeutics
Biotech
Development of novel biotech cancer therapies.
“Direct access to research at Fraunhofer IML is essential for us as a deep-tech startup.”
About the topic
Questions about Enterprise Safari
Do you focus on German startups?
We focus on the local ecosystem, while our partners scale globally. Celonis in Munich, for example, is now a global player.
Can we request specific software categories?
Absolutely. CRM, ERP, HR tech and DevOps are all options. We curate the program around your needs.
Is this useful for SaaS founders too?
Yes. We offer a Reverse Safari for founders: learn how your future customers think.
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