About ALVARA

Your partner for cash management and logistics

For over 30 years, we have been pioneers in shaping the digitalization and optimization of the cash cycle. ALVARA stands for innovative solutions that create efficiency, security, and transparency—from cash processing to logistics.

We have our roots in cash transportation, and our strength lies in developing practical solutions that solve real problems. Today, we are market leaders in Germany and Switzerland, and our manufacturer-independent software solutions set industry standards.

As part of the YUVENDA Group, we benefit from strong synergies to offer our customers comprehensive and future-proof solutions.

Our Values

At ALVARA, proximity, openness, and partnership are at the center. Our team consists of software enthusiasts and experienced industry experts who work with passion and creativity on the future of cash management.

Innovation: We rethink processes and set standards for the industry
Practicality: Our solutions are developed in dialogue with our customers and their challenges
Informal Approach: For us, empathy, team spirit, and mutual respect are important - both internally and externally

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Our History

Our journey began in the 90s as a small department of a cash services provider with the mission to record counting results digitally. This spirit of innovation has made us one of the leading providers in cash management.

Key Milestones:

1996: Spin-off of CMS Cash Management Systeme GbR in Leipzig
2006-2008: Development of the ICC platform for REWE to efficiently monitor cash movements
2019: Acquisition of Safelogy France and expansion into Switzerland and the EMEA market
2020: Integration of IT Kompetenz from Hamburg, allowing us to cover nearly 100% market share in cash center ERP systems in Germany
2024: Part of the YUVENDA group – another milestone on our growth path

Together Stronger – ALVARA as Part of YUVENDA

Since 2024, ALVARA has been part of the YUVENDA Group - a leading European provider of software solutions for retail, gastronomy and consumer-related services. Being part of YUVENDA opens up new opportunities for us to drive forward technical innovations, tap into new customer groups and utilise cross-industry synergies.

Like YUVENDA, we pursue a vision: creating more efficient and effective processes through modern technologies. Our expertise in cash management complements the Group's diverse portfolio of software solutions perfectly and creates tangible added value for our customers. Together, we are committed to modern solutions that strengthen brick-and-mortar retail in competition and thereby help to keep our city centres vibrant and worth living in.

Innovation, simplification and customer proximity are core to our actions. As part of a dedicated and Europe-wide connected team, we consistently put these values into practice in order to develop sustainable solutions together. Following our group's motto:
Simple. Successful. Commerce.

Find out more about YUVENDA and the opportunities we offer our customers together on the YUVENDA website.

The management

Emmanuel Gaucher - Managing Director

"What truly sets us apart and makes us unique in the industry is our ability to integrate hardware regardless of the manufacturer or model. From POS systems to counting machines and smart safes, we create flexible solutions for our customers that seamlessly integrate into existing infrastructures."

Robert Wolf - Managing Director

"Together we are stronger. We bring 30 years of experience to every customer project. This allows us to quickly create measurable added value. We leverage our know-how and the combined strength of our corporate group to position ourselves strongly across industries."

Steven Schwarznau - Managing Director