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Start-ups

IT Infrastructure for High-Growth Start-ups

Growth needs infrastructure that keeps pace – scalable from day one and secure at every stage of growth.

IT FOUNDATION FOR YOUNG COMPANIES

Scalable IT Infrastructure for Start-ups with Growth Ambitions

Start-ups need to move fast: new products are being developed, investors expect growth, and customers demand always-available digital services.

At the same time, the resources to build and permanently operate complex IT infrastructure in-house are often lacking.

GRASS-MERKUR helps start-ups and scale-ups build on professional, secure and scalable IT infrastructure right from the start.

This lays the foundation for sustainable growth without having to make early, large investments in your own data center capacity or extensive IT teams.

Overview

Our Solutions for High-Growth Start-ups

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Colocation & Data Center

Operate your systems in a highly secure German data center with maximum availability.

Services:

  • Secure rack and cage solutions
  • High-density colocation for AI and HPC applications
  • Redundant power and climate control
  • Scalable capacity
  • Direct carrier and internet connectivity.

Your benefit: Maximum operational reliability with full cost control.

Learn more about Colocation Services
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Managed Services

Relieve your IT department and hand over the operation of your infrastructure to experienced specialists — freeing your internal IT to focus on strategic projects.

Our managed services include, among others:

  • Server and system operations
  • Monitoring & incident management
  • Backup & disaster recovery
  • Endpoint management
  • Network operations
  • 24/7 support
Learn more about Managed Services
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Cloud Services

Not every application belongs entirely in the public cloud. That's why we develop cloud strategies that fit your requirements perfectly.

Possible scenarios:

  • Private Cloud
  • Hybrid Cloud
  • Multi-cloud
  • Microsoft Azure integration
  • Disaster recovery in the cloud.

We intelligently connect existing systems to create maximum flexibility.

Learn more about Cloud Services
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Cyber Security

Cyberattacks keep evolving. That's why companies need a holistic security concept.

Our services:

  • IT security consulting
  • Security assessments
  • Backup and recovery concepts
  • Security policies
  • Awareness measures
  • Support with compliance requirements
Learn more about Cyber Security
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IT and Infrastructure Consulting

Digital transformation starts with the right strategy.

We support companies, among others, with:

  • Data center strategies
  • Cloud transformation
  • Digitalization initiatives
  • Compliance requirements
  • IT roadmaps
  • Infrastructure modernization
Learn more about Infrastructure Consulting
Start-ups should put their energy into the product, not into building their own IT infrastructure. We create the secure, scalable foundation young companies can grow on.
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Good Reasons

Why GRASS-MERKUR?

01 Holistic Solutions

From consulting to data center operations to managed services, you get all services from a single source.

02 Personal Support

Dedicated contacts support your projects for the long term and develop solutions tailored to your requirements.

03 Secure Infrastructure

Our data center and cloud solutions meet the highest requirements for availability and information security.

04 Data Hosted in Germany

Your data stays in Germany and is processed to the highest security standards.

05 Future-Proof Digitalization

Our infrastructure supports long-term modernization and lays the foundation for digital innovation.

Scalable Cloud Strategies

Your IT Grows With Your Requirements

Many start-ups begin entirely in the public cloud. But as success grows, so do the demands on performance, security and cost control.

We work with you to develop the right cloud strategy – whether public, private or hybrid cloud – for an infrastructure that stays economical, high-performing and scalable in the long term.

Build in security from the start

Cyber security shouldn't be an afterthought. We integrate security concepts into your infrastructure early on – including:

  • Secure data hosting
  • Backup strategies
  • Fault-tolerant infrastructure
  • Network and access protection
  • Support with compliance requirements
  • Preparation for future certifications

This builds trust with customers, investors and business partners.

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Typical Use Cases

Who We Work For

Our solutions are suitable, among others, for:

  • SaaS companies
  • Software developers
  • AI start-ups
  • FinTechs
  • HealthTechs
  • E-commerce companies
  • Platform operators
  • Technology companies
  • Scale-ups with international growth

Your benefits at a glance:

  • Scalable IT without high upfront investment
  • Flexible cloud and data center solutions
  • Fast provisioning of new resources
  • Secure data hosting in Germany
  • Managed services to relieve internal teams
  • Future-proof infrastructure for growth and innovation
  • Personal support instead of anonymous standard solutions
  • Infrastructure for AI, SaaS and data-intensive applications

Contact

IT Solutions for Your Start-up – Get Advice Now

We look forward to hearing from you and are happy to advise you on growth concepts for start-ups.

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GRASS-MERKUR GmbH & Co. KG

Rothwiese 5

30559 Hannover

Our sales team will advise you personally — by phone or on site.
Your GRASS-MERKUR contact: Markus Dietz - Head of Business Development & Sales

Markus Dietz

Head of Business Development & Sales