MindNow AG

Name

MindNow AG

Legal name

MindNow AG

Website

https://mindnow.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Product Development Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Application Development (Web/Mobile/Desktop) (BPAEAFAA)

Keywords

• Digital product development
• Ux ui design services
• Web app development
• 3d product configurators
• Composable commerce solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Digital Product Development Services: MindNow generates revenue through professional services billed on a Time & Materials basis. They provide end-to-end digital product development including UX/UI design, web/app development, AI & data engineering, product development, and innovation consulting. Services are project-based with partial payments invoiced during project execution.
2. Consulting and Strategy Services: Additional revenue from digital strategy consulting, innovation workshops, and venture building engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MindNow AG is a Swiss digital innovation agency that designs, builds, and scales digital products for enterprise and mid-market clients. The firm delivers end-to-end services spanning UX/UI design, web and mobile app development, AI and data engineering, product development, and innovation/venture building. Its specialized solution areas include 3D product configurators, fintech and banking applications, composable/headless commerce, real estate/PropTech platforms, and digital product solutions.

Product overview

MindNow AG is a digital innovation agency offering a comprehensive portfolio of services organized into core offerings (UX & UI Design, Web & App Development, AI & Data Engineering, Product Development, Innovation & Venture Building) and specialized solution areas (3D Product Configurators, Real Estate & PropTech, Fintech & Banking, Composable Commerce, Digital Products). The company leverages technologies including Saleor headless e-commerce, Storyblok CMS, ThreeJS/WebGL for 3D rendering, and AI-assisted translation via Localazy. MindNow also spun off Clanq AG as a family banking venture. Their approach combines human-centered design with AI-enhanced development for scalable, enterprise-grade digital products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UX & UI Design Human-first, AI-enhanced design services creating intuitive, accessible, and conversion-driven digital experiences through research, prototyping, and iterative testing. Targeted at enterprises and mid-market companies building digital products.
• Web & App Development Scalable, modern technology stack engineering for web and cross-platform mobile applications, including React-based solutions and Flutter development. Targeted at enterprises needing custom digital product engineering.
• AI & Data Engineering Intelligent data pipeline and AI integration services for automated workflows, smart decision-making, and future-proof architectures inside digital products. Targeted at enterprises embedding AI into their offerings.
• Product Development End-to-end digital product development from MVP to market-ready products, transforming validated concepts into scalable digital realities. Targeted at companies launching or scaling digital products.
• Innovation & Venture Building Strategic workshops, co-creation, and venture building services to launch new business opportunities and digital transformation initiatives. Targeted at corporates and founders developing new digital ventures.
• 3D Product Configurators Interactive real-time 3D product configurators using WebGL/ThreeJS for visualization, AR preview, and customizable product options, designed to boost e-commerce conversion rates. Targeted at retailers and manufacturers of complex, customizable products.
• Fintech & Banking Solutions Secure banking apps, digital platforms, and payment systems with ISO compliance, biometric security, and multi-language support. Targeted at financial institutions and fintech companies.
• Composable Commerce Headless e-commerce platforms using Saleor and headless CMS for modular, flexible commerce and marketplace solutions. Targeted at retailers needing composable commerce architectures.
• Real Estate & PropTech Solutions PropTech platforms for financing, auctions, and virtual property experiences that accelerate real estate transactions, with CRM and headless CMS integration. Targeted at real estate operators and PropTech platforms.
• Digital Product Solutions Comprehensive digital product development from UX/UI design to app and AI development, delivering scalable SaaS platforms and mobile apps. Targeted at companies seeking full-stack digital product builds.
• 3D Configuration Technology Real-time 3D product visualization using WebGL and ThreeJS, enabling interactive customization with AR preview capabilities for e-commerce. Targeted at retailers selling complex or customizable products.
• Headless CMS Implementation Storyblok-based headless CMS implementation with modular component architecture for flexible content management independent of the presentation layer. Targeted at companies adopting headless content architectures.

Quantifiable outcome

• 83.5% increase in sales for Dermalogica webshop
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• SaleorcoreTechnology or Integration · 30 November 2023Official Saleor partner - one of only 13 agencies worldwide supported by Saleor. Saleor is an API-first, open-source e-commerce platform based on GraphQL. MindNow leverages Saleor's headless commerce capabilities for composable commerce implementations including the award-winning Thömus 3D configurator.
• StoryblokcoreTechnology or Integration · 16 January 2023Certified Storyblok partner. Storyblok is a headless CMS that MindNow uses for flexible content management. MindNow built their own website using Storyblok technology and uses it for client projects like iCITY.
• Cornèr Bank AGflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornèr Bank AG is the banking partner for Clanq (Clanq powered by Cornèr). Founded in 1952, Cornèr is an independent Swiss bank known for Cornèrcard payment cards and fintech innovation. MindNow developed Clanq app integrating with Cornèr's banking framework.
• FirebasecoreTechnology or IntegrationBackend technology used for Clanq app development. Firebase provides backend-as-a-service including authentication, database, and hosting.
• Clanq AGflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerClanq was originally a spin-off from MindNow, founded in Zurich in 2021 with MindNow CEO Jakob Kaya as part of the founding team. MindNow serves as Clanq's dedicated IT partner. Clanq powers family banking in Switzerland in partnership with Cornèr Bank.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Liip: Swiss digital agency with end-to-end digital product development, open-source and headless technology expertise, and a similar Swiss enterprise client focus. Comparable in size, culture, and service portfolio (design, web/app development, agile delivery).
• AOE: German digital agency specializing in headless commerce (TYPO3, Storyblok, commercetools) and enterprise digital transformation. Comparable on technology stack, German-speaking market focus, and enterprise e-commerce delivery for premium brands.
• Netlight: Northern European (with strong DACH/Swiss presence) management and technology consultancy combining strategy, design, and engineering. Comparable in culture, premium positioning, and full-lifecycle digital product delivery for enterprise clients.
• Adnovum: Zurich-based IT services company specializing in secure digital solutions for Swiss banks, insurance, and government. Directly comparable given MindNow's fintech/banking work with Cornèr and the ISO/PCI-compliant development practices.
• Ti&m Group: Swiss digital transformation and software engineering firm headquartered in Zurich with a similar services portfolio (consulting, UX, custom software, fintech). Directly comparable in size, geography, and target enterprise client base in the Swiss banking and insurance verticals.
• Ergon Informatik: Swiss software engineering firm specializing in custom software, fintech, and digital identity — serving many of the same regulated Swiss enterprise and banking customers that MindNow targets (Cornèr, financial services).

Emerging players

• Threekit: SaaS platform for 3D product visualization and configuration. Represents the productized version of MindNow's bespoke 3D configurator capability; relevant as both a potential partner and a competitive alternative for clients evaluating configurator builds.

Broad incumbents

• ELCA: One of the largest independent Swiss IT service providers, with established practices in custom software development, fintech, and enterprise integration. Comparable in technology and vertical coverage but substantially larger and more diversified than MindNow.

Others

• Storyblok Partners (network): Certified Storyblok partner network represents the broader competitive set of headless CMS implementation agencies. MindNow's official partner status positions it within this group, with peers including agencies like Webstacks, Nalfeus, and other regional CMS specialists.

Regional players

• Unic AG: European digital agency with deep headless/composable commerce expertise and enterprise customer base. Comparable on technology stack (headless commerce, CMS) and European enterprise focus, though MindNow is more concentrated in Switzerland while Unic spans multiple European markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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