dataforest GmbH

Founded in 2009, dataforest began as a web development agency that provided hosting services for its clients' websites and projects. What started as a side business gradually evolved into the company's core focus, with the team recognizing the critical importance of reliable, scalable hosting infrastructure. The company grew from those early days to become a specialized provider of custom-made hosting solutions, with Tim Lauderbach and his team building their own network infrastructure and data centers over the years.

Today, dataforest operates as a German hosting and cloud infrastructure company, operating its own autonomous system (AS58212) and maintaining partnerships with major data center operators including maincubes, firstcolo, Interxion, and Equinix. The company serves over 24,000 satisfied customers, ranging from startups to corporations, offering services such as dedicated servers, managed services, cloud solutions, and colocation. In January 2026, dataforest launched its own cloud platform called dataforest Cloud, featuring cloud servers called "Seeds" that customers can deploy independently. The company emphasizes its commitment to quality, with 99.98+% average annual availability and enterprise-grade hardware made in Germany.