NIRAS A/S and Syspons GmbH join forces to maximise positive social impact for clients

Evidence-based decision making and learning-driven innovation and change processes are indispensable to master the challenges of the future. Together, Syspons and NIRAS will support our clients even better in making relevant changes and developments visible and in opening up new scope for action.

This partnership aims to strengthen both companies’ market positions, particularly in Germany and in the fields of development, monitoring and evaluation (M+E), data-driven strategy and organisational change consulting.

Both companies have a solid market presence in development cooperation. By integrating Syspons’s expertise in public sector consultancy, the combined company will expand its service offerings, deepen its expertise, and enhance its relevance in the market.

Together, the combined group will boast a global talent pool, bringing together a diverse and passionate team united by a purpose-driven culture, an expanded global footprint, and shared ambition to drive positive social impact.

Strategic alignment for greater impact

“By combining our strategically complementary consulting companies, united by a shared purpose and robust capabilities, we position ourselves to deliver even more impactful solutions for clients seeking sustainable development,” said Markus Davelid, Executive Vice President of NIRAS International Consulting.

“With this alliance, we aim to achieve a leading position as consultants in the development aid and M+E market, creating growth opportunities driven by scale and expertise.”

Through this acquisition, Syspons, with a team of 85 specialists, will join NIRAS's global network. The collaboration will unlock new market opportunities, projects, and development prospects.

"This partnership will significantly strengthen our positions, allowing us to provide a broader  range of services in Germany and internationally. Additionally, we will gain invaluable technical expertise, enhancing our capacity to deliver impactful solutions," said Christoph Emminghaus, Managing Director of Syspons GmbH. “We share a strong alignment in vision and values, and we're excited to begin working closely together."

A strong alliance with a focus on social innovation

Syspons is a social innovation consulting firm with 85-person team, supporting public institutions, federal ministries, foundations and non-profit organisations in maximising their positive social impact. Their offerings span strategy consulting, organisational development, HR and team development, evaluation studies, monitoring systems, and digital data analysis solutions.

This merger creates a dynamic workplace for aspiring talents who are passionate about making a difference. The combined company will offer a collaborative environment where professionals can build meaningful careers, expand their expertise, and pursue development opportunities on both national and international stages. With a focus on growth, innovation, and social impact, the newly unified team will be a great place to work, learn, and shape the future together.

About Syspons

Syspons, based in Germany, is a consulting firm focused on social innovation with 85 consultants. ​Together we support public institutions, federal ministries, foundations and non-profit organisations in maximising their positive social impact. Therefore, we advise and support our clients in the sectors of strategy consulting, organisational development as well as human resources and team development. Furthermore, we conduct evaluations and studies, establish audit and monitoring systems as well as digital solutions for data analysis.​ We bring to our projects the experience we have gained from carrying out more than 800 projects for national and international clients.