Ideas World

What Ideas World does

Ideas World (legal entity: OOO «АЙДИЭС ВОРЛД», previously operating as IW Group) is a Russian private custom software development firm founded in 2010 in Crimea, with 200+ dedicated employees across offices in Simferopol/Molodezhnoe, Simferopol/Mirnoye, Moscow, Sevastopol, and Temryuk (Krasnodar region). The company specializes in turnkey mobile application and web development for enterprise clients, with primary vertical depth in banking and financial services (RNKB mobile banking, VTB corporate banking, Bank of Moscow NFC transport app, VIP banking, loyalty and children's banking apps) and telecommunications (Win Mobile, Volna mobile operator apps), and secondary work in retail/fuel (ATAN), energy (Drive Energy EV charging), tourism (Batumi, Radisson Blu Sochi), transport (Ekarta), education (Azbuka Professiy), and events (International Technology Congress). Technology stack spans native iOS (Swift, SwiftUI) and Android (Kotlin), cross-platform (React Native, Kotlin Multiplatform), and web (ReactJS, Vue.js, PHP Laravel, C# / .NET, Java) with MySQL/PostgreSQL/Redis back-ends; the firm also holds GOST R ISO/IEC 27001-2021 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications and is a member of RUSSOFT and the Crimea IT Cluster. The 2023 partnership with Open Mobile Platform (Aurora OS) extends delivery into Russia's domestic operating system for government and security-sensitive commercial clients.

Name

Ideas World

Legal name

Obshchestvo s ogranichennoy otvetstvennostyu «AYDIES VORLD» (ООО «АЙДИЭС ВОРЛД»)

Website

https://ideas-world.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ideas World is a Russian custom software development firm founded in 2010, delivering turnkey mobile and web applications primarily for enterprise banking, telecommunications, and transport clients from offices in Crimea, Moscow, Sevastopol, and Temryuk, with 200+ employees and ISO 27001-2021 certification.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Software Development Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Enterprise Architecture & Technology Roadmapping (BPAEAAAC)

Keywords

• Custom software development
• Mobile application development
• Web application development
• Fintech software solutions
• Enterprise IT consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Temryuk

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Software Development: Bespoke mobile application and web development services on a project basis. Pricing ranges from 1.5M to 15M+ RUB depending on complexity. Includes turnkey development from concept to market launch.
2. Warranty and Technical Support: Post-development support and maintenance services included in projects (3-6 months warranty) and available as extended paid technical support contracts.
3. IT Consulting: Consulting services outside the scope of development projects, providing expert guidance on IT matters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ideas World is a custom software development company that builds turnkey mobile applications (native iOS/Android, cross-platform) and web applications for enterprise clients. It provides the full product development lifecycle including market analysis, prototyping, UI/UX design, programming, testing, deployment, and post-launch warranty and technical support, with a particular focus on banking, telecommunications, retail, transport, energy, and tourism verticals.

Product overview

Ideas World is a custom software development company specializing in turnkey mobile applications and web services for business growth. The company's product portfolio includes a diverse range of solutions developed across multiple industry verticals including banking and fintech (RNKB mobile banking apps, VIP banking, loyalty programs, children's banking, VTB corporate banking, Coin Service), telecommunications (Win Mobile subscriber app, Volna mobile operator app), transportation (My Pass NFC transport app, Ekarta urban transport app), retail and fuel (ATAN gas station app, Drive Energy EV charging), education (Azbuka Professiy financial literacy platform with admin controls), and event management (International Technology Congress platform). The company offers three development approaches: native mobile (Swift+Kotlin for iOS/Android), cross-platform (React Native for mass-market, Kotlin Multiplatform for enterprise), and web applications (PHP Laravel, Java, C#, Python backend with React/Vue frontend). Development services range from simple apps (under 1.5M RUB, up to 3 months) to complex enterprise products (15M+ RUB, 8+ months). The company provides full lifecycle support including analysis, prototyping, UI/UX design, programming, testing, deployment, and ongoing technical support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Native Mobile Application Development Custom native mobile application development service for iOS using Swift/UIKit and Android using Kotlin, covering full product lifecycle from concept and prototyping through UI/UX design, programming, testing, deployment to App Store and Google Play, and post-launch support. Targeted at enterprise clients requiring platform-native performance, deep OS integration, and high-security standards.
• Cross-Platform Mobile Development Cross-platform mobile application development service using React Native for e-commerce, tourism, and mass-service segments, and Kotlin Multiplatform for enterprise clients requiring near-native performance with shared codebase. Enables faster time-to-market and reduced development cost versus dual native builds. Targeted at enterprise clients across banking, telecom, retail, and tourism.
• Web Application Development Custom web application development service ranging from simple corporate websites and admin consoles to high-load enterprise portals, ERP systems, and billing platforms, with project budgets from 500,000 to 400 million rubles. Built on PHP Laravel, Java, C#/.NET, Python backends with ReactJS and Vue.js frontends and MySQL/PostgreSQL databases. Targeted at enterprise clients needing scalable, secure web platforms.
• Telecom Application Development Mobile application development service for telecom operators covering tariff viewing and management, balance checking, customer support chat, loyalty programs, and multi-account subscriber functionality. Targeted at mobile and fixed-line telecom operators seeking to reduce physical store load and improve customer self-service.
• Restaurant Application Development Mobile application development service for restaurant chains covering online ordering, delivery management integration, loyalty programs, and operational analytics for resource optimization. Targeted at restaurant chains and food service operators seeking digital customer engagement and operational efficiency.
• Energy Sector Application Development Mobile application development service for energy companies covering smart device management, production and consumption forecasting, consumption monitoring, and automated maintenance processes. Targeted at energy sector companies seeking to digitize consumer-facing operations and improve efficiency.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 million users for RNKB mobile banking app (March 2021)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Open Mobile Platform (Otкрытая мобильная платформа)coreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial partner for Aurora OS (Open Mobile Platform's Russian mobile operating system). IDEAS WORLD develops mobile applications adapted for Aurora OS, serving government organizations and commercial companies with enhanced data security requirements. This partnership strengthens the company's position in import substitution initiatives.
• RUSSOFT (Russian Software Association)minorOthersIdeas World is a member of the RUSSOFT association, Russia's software industry association. This membership provides industry networking and represents participation in the broader Russian IT ecosystem.
• Crimea IT ClusterminorOthersIdeas World participates in the Crimea IT Cluster, a regional IT industry association supporting technology businesses in Crimea. The cluster fosters collaboration and development of IT expertise in the region.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EPAM Systems: Global digital engineering services firm with deep roots in Eastern Europe and significant Russian/CIS heritage. While much larger and more diversified, EPAM's custom software development services for financial services and telecoms overlap directly with Ideas World's offering.
• Softline: One of Russia's largest IT solutions and service providers with a broad portfolio spanning software licensing, cloud, and custom development. A larger, established player operating across the same enterprise IT services market Ideas World serves.

Direct peers

• Notamedia: Moscow-based digital agency offering custom web development, mobile applications, and digital transformation services. Comparable in scale, geography, and full-stack delivery model to Ideas World.
• SimbirSoft: Russian IT outsourcing and custom software development firm with comparable headcount (500+) and a similar mix of web, mobile, and backend services. Targets enterprise clients in banking, telecom, and logistics — directly overlapping with Ideas World's primary verticals.
• Sibirix: Web development and mobile app studio with a strong Russian enterprise client base in e-commerce, fintech, and corporate systems. Comparable scale and technology offering to Ideas World, particularly on web/ERP integrations.
• Bell Integrator: Large Russian IT services and system integration firm with 1,000+ employees, serving banking, telecom, oil & gas, and government clients. Provides both custom development and systems integration services comparable to Ideas World's enterprise offering.
• Redmadrobot: One of Russia's largest mobile-first digital product studios, specializing in native iOS/Android app development for major banks, telecoms, and retail clients. Closest direct peer to Ideas World in terms of mobile app focus, fintech vertical, and Russian enterprise customer base.
• Reksoft: Russian IT services company with 25+ years of history providing custom software development across financial services, telecoms, and public sector. Direct peer in terms of enterprise client mix, project-based revenue model, and Russian market focus.
• Live Typing: Russian mobile and web app development firm serving startups and enterprises with cross-platform development. Similar technology stack and target customer profile, including fintech and on-demand service apps.

Emerging players

• VK Tech: Russian technology company (formerly Mail.ru Group) expanding into enterprise B2B software, cloud, and communication services. Increasingly competing for Russian enterprise IT spend, including app development engagements that historically went to firms like Ideas World.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IDEASWORLD42
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ideas-world-company

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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