A new European champion for data management and process automation is emerging
Ettlingen/Vienna, January 14, 2026– SoftProject is expanding its group of companies with dataspot. from Vienna, taking an important strategic step for the future of data management and process digitization. Together with Blueway, a European provider is emerging that enables end-to-end data value creation at a depth and breadth that has hardly been available on the market until now.
The new group brings together comprehensive expertise indata governance,data integration, andprocess automation. For customers, this means greater innovation, deeper solutions, and long-term stability—while remaining true to dataspot's values and DNA.
After ten years of dynamic development, dataspot. has reached a point where the next step toward professionalization is both necessary and logical. Further growth requires stronger structures, scalable processes, and additional resources—both technological and organizational. In order to leverage this potential in the best possible way, dataspot. has deliberately chosen a complementary partner.
"With dataspot. and Blueway, we are gaining strong partners who share our vision. Together, we are creating a platform that enables companies in Europe to holistically manage and automate data and processes,"saysAndré Scheffknecht, CEO of SoftProject.
dataspot. also sees the partnership as a decisive step:
"After ten years of growth, it was the right time for us to take the next step. With SoftProject Blueway, we can expand our range of solutions and tap into new market segments much more quickly—without compromising our values and culture,"explainsBarbara Kainz, co-founder of dataspot.
The three founders of dataspot. will remain on board in various roles and actively support the merger as it enters its next phase of development. For customers, employees, and partners, this means continuity and planning security.
About Softproject
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SoftProject , based in Ettlingen, Germany, is a leading European provider of solutions for data management, process automation, and digital transformation. Since its founding in 2000, SoftProject has been helping SoftProject connect, manage, and make the most of their data while automating business processes via the low-code platform X4 BPMS. The platform enables model-driven development without programming and offers more than 200 standardized connectors for seamless Integration. SoftProject over 300 companies in industries such as insurance, manufacturing, energy, and public administration, delivering scalable solutions on-premises, in the cloud, or in hybrid environments. Following its acquisition by Main Capital Partners in 2024 and the Integration dataspot and Blueway, SoftProject is shaping SoftProject new European champion for data expertise, metadata management, and intelligent process automation. With more than 230 employees and offices in Germany, Spain, Switzerland, and France, SoftProject drive innovation and compliance for data-driven companies across Europe.
About dataspot.
https://www.dataspot.at/de
dataspot., headquartered in Vienna, Austria, is a leading provider of metadata management and data governance solutions. Since its founding in 2016, dataspot. has enabled its customers to automatically extract data from IT systems and databases, facilitating easier data management and compliance. Its core competencies include metadata management, data cataloging, and end-to-end data lineage. dataspot. serves more than 60 organizations in Austria, Switzerland, and Germany, including customers from public administration, banking, utilities, and other industries. Thanks to its strong presence in the DACH market, dataspot. has become a trusted partner for business data management.
