Peiko

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the head of marketing at TBT Insurance. We’re an insurance broker.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Peiko?

We needed a corporate website and CRM that allows clients to log in for personalized access to our services.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Peiko is building our website and CRM from scratch. They’re responsible for both front- and backend design and coding using PHP, HTML, CSS, and MySQL. Peiko first developed the technical documentation and are now completing the development. They’ve also implemented security components and a payment gateway. The work will be complete within a month and a half.

What is the team composition?

We work with five people including a project manager, a designer, and a few front- and backend engineers.

How did you come to work with Peiko?

We wanted to work with an international IT firm that had experience in the financial and insurance sphere. One of our partners recommended them as reliable, which was very important to us. After we met with a few companies, we chose Peiko.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent about $60,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in October 2018, and it’s ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Our business is difficult to understand, but Peiko takes the time to listen to our business goals and fully grasp how we work. At this point, they’re deeply involved in our business, and we’re satisfied with their performance.

How did Peiko perform from a project management standpoint?

They’ve successfully applied an agile approach to our project. Balancing quantity with quality in their workflow, they meet deadlines and maintain a high level of professionalism.

What did you find most impressive about them?

For me, it’s their involved approach, professional attitude, and valuable results that set them apart. They work hard to understand our business and, at the same time, they don’t always agree with us—they apply their expertise to achieve better results.

Are there any areas they could improve?

It's difficult to say because we’re still in the development process but at the moment our team is satisfied.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Take the time to explain your business and give them the full picture, even if it might not seem relevant for IT specialists. They’ll choose what they need from the information they’re given and will work in that direction. Also, set clear deadlines—they’ll meet them.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a project manager at Magic Budget, a technology solutions company. We provide services to international companies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Peiko?

We needed a platform developed for our clients to place orders. We wanted to automate order-placing processes and eliminate the human factor from them. There were a lot of problems with misunderstandings between the clients and our manager.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They worked with our business processes and developed the MVP version of our web platform. Now, they’re working to provide new features for the platform. They used mainly HTML and CSS on the frontend, the backend is PHP, and the database is MySQL. Their manager helped us to standardize and understand what we ought to do to make the platform work.

How did you come to work with Peiko?

We posted an RFP and they applied. We met and they worked with our description of the project. We were impressed with the meeting. We found them to be confident in their field. They were full of information. They answered every question we asked. We had several meetings with our future project managers.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent $70,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in November 2018 and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

They’re always quick and to the point. They answer the questions without any additional questions. And, they give us questions to think about. They want to help us create a great product. I’m happily satisfied with their services.

How did Peiko perform from a project management standpoint?

Every deadline is met. They’re especially professional in their work. They deliver as promised.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They are exceedingly clear. It’s cool when the project manager can solve problems in a few minutes or a few hours. When we did our design, if we had questions, didn’t like something, or wanted to change something, the changes were done in a few hours or a few minutes. They’re true partners.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s nothing I’d have them improve.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

They can do everything. If somebody has a huge project, Peiko can help. They will do everything to satisfy their client.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Our company is one of the top 10 travel companies in Israel.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Peiko?

We needed development of a website for an international fair, and we needed it delivered within a month.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to demonstrate our services to international partners.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

They came recommended by some of the partners we worked with.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They created a unique design and developed a corresponding website structure for displaying all of our services, using a Laravel framework. They also develop a transfer calculator from any point in Israel to any other point.

What was the team composition?

We worked with a frontend developer, a backend developer, a designer, a dev ops engineer, and a project manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

Our company successfully presented at the fair and made some necessary contacts.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The project management was arranged according to SCRAM standards. They used Trello as a task manager. Their process was effective and their communication was quick and productive.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was impressed by how quickly they realized the project. They provided the completed work three days before the deadline.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, everything was done at a high level.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the product owner at a financial services company. I oversee the maintenance and development of our CRM offering.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Peiko?

We hired Peiko to build a web-based CRM.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They built an MVP of our system using PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Their team has also incorporated several FinTech products into our platform, as well as a customer outreach tool called UniSender.

What is the team composition?

Their team includes a designer, a frontend developer, a backend developer, a DevOps engineer, a QA engineer, a project manager, and a business analyst.

How did you come to work with Peiko?

One of our partners mentioned that Pieko has experienced developers, and this prompted us to reach out. We chose them because of their success in building other FinTech platforms.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent somewhere between $180,000–$200,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

They started development in March 2017, and the partnership is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We now have an MVP that we can share with our customers and investors.

How did Peiko perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re skilled at planning tasks and setting reasonable deadlines. We follow the Scrum development methodology, and their project manager communicates with me often to give project updates. Overall, their project management has been very effective.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their experience with banking and FinTech helped them understand our product and needs. Due to their in-depth knowledge, they’ve been able to deliver a complex set of requirements.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t think there are any areas where they need to improve. They’re an open-minded team of professionals, and I’ve enjoyed working with them.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Start with an accurate and detailed plan. This will help Peiko deliver the product that you want.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO and product owner of a trading startup. We’re developing a training platform and marketplace where users can trade Bitcoin as buyers or sellers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Peiko?

We had a vague idea of the platform we wanted to build, but there were many products with similar technical capabilities to ours out there.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Peiko developed our platform using Laravel PHP and Node.js on the backend, jQuery, Vue.js, HTML5, and CSS3 on the frontend. MySQL supports our database, and we’re using APIs for Bitcoin and Telegram.

What is the team composition?

The team is made up of around 10 people, including a designer, two frontend developers, three backend developers, a project manager, a business developer, a QA engineer, and a business analyst. The project manager is our main point of contact.

How did you come to work with Peiko?

We were looking for the best team to take on the project in the European region, and Peiko was one of the candidates. The communication with their team went well, and they had a more transparent approach than other companies. They were approachable and had a stable background that proved their skills.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent about $169,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working together since June 2018. The platform will launch in 3–4 months.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

The platform is still being built, but we’re getting close to the release. I can’t speak to Peiko’s added value yet, but I’m sure the project will be a success. We’ve hired in-house QA testers so everything is verified step by step and function by function.

How did Peiko perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re highly organized, and we haven’t had any delays in sprints or tasks. Regarding implementation, they propose and explain different technologies and APIs and lay out how they’ll improve our service. Everything is clear. They also respond quickly, within 10 minutes on average. I haven’t worked with anyone like them before.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The transparent communication from the whole Peiko team is amazing. I’ve met everyone in their office, and they’re all open with us. Large enterprises tend to be closed off, but it’s a different story with Peiko. They’re experts at what they do, which reassures me that the platform will be much improved.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could improve regarding their tech stack. They have good blockchain expertise, and I don’t think there’s something for them to improve aside from this.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Clients need to be completely open with Peiko. They’ll help translate requirements into an actual product.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a co-creator of Balneo Travel, a medical tourism agency. We book spa hotels, sanatoriums, and health resorts.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Peiko?

We hired Peiko to build our website.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Peiko has developed the site’s frontend and backend using PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, Node.js, and Memcached. The team has designed the solution and created an admin panel. Features include unique third-party APIs.

What is the team composition?

The project manager serves as our main point of contact. The team includes one frontend developer, two backend developers, one QA engineer, and a DevOps resource.

How did you come to work with Peiko?

We wanted a partner with experience in industries relevant to ours, namely medical tourism and healthcare. I did an online search and asked for references. I then received recommendations for Peiko’s previous customers.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent €55,000 ($62,369 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Peiko in November 2018 and the partnership is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

The partnership is a collaborative one. We’re able to track results with clarity.

How did Peiko perform from a project management standpoint?

We regularly hold 3–4 Skype calls per week. This setup works well for reviewing design examples and frontend testing, which includes our admin panel.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The team’s transparency and attention to detail create exceptional value. They’re not afraid to disagree with us—those conversations have produced a better product.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No. They’re an open-minded team and I’m glad to be working with them. I don’t know where they could improve.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

I advise people to hire them. They have a high level of professionalism and are equipped for a variety of scenarios. Clients who want fast results should work with Peiko. They will find an efficient and detail-oriented approach.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director of an initial coin offering (ICO) company. We’re developing a cryptocurrency exchange that will be connected to the banking system.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Peiko?

We needed someone to develop our platform.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Peiko has developed and designed our blockchain cryptocurrency exchange platform. Initially, we shared a general idea of what we wanted, and they helped us create the requirements and build the wireframes. Our CRM system allows users to deposit funds, change cryptocurrencies, and withdraw exchanged funds. They’ve used PHP, Yii 2.0, and SQL.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with around eight people, including a project manager, designers, QA testers, and developers. Their project manager has been my main point of contact.

How did you come to work with Peiko?

We found them online. They had a nice portfolio.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent $57,000 on their services.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in May 2018, and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Everything has been good. They address any bugs or crashes immediately.

How did Peiko perform from a project management standpoint?

We communicate via email and Skype. They also use a project management tool.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re good technical partners who are deeply involved in the project. Not only do they provide professional value, but they’re also not afraid to disagree with us.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could improve in terms of design.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

They’re an open-minded team of professionals. Choose them.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CTO of a startup for aggregate and cryptocurrency exchanges. We provide our clients the facility to buy and sell currencies with one click while managing their portfolios and tracking profits and losses.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Peiko?

We needed to develop a web application to help our clients buy and sell cryptocurrency.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The scope covered the full life cycle of product development. We gave them our business requirements, specifying the features that we wanted to provide to our users. Their team started coding after we reviewed their technical outlines for the project. They worked on UI design and developed both the front- and backend. They used PHP, MySQL, and BlockTrail API, connecting to REST API. They also used Node.js and the scripts on BaSHELL.

It’s a web platform, but we have plans to develop a mobile app too. It’s basically an internal engine that connects our API to many exchanges and aggregates data in real time. They also developed two or three authorizations using Google Authenticator and provided business analysis. Peiko delivered the MVP, and we’re currently developing the next version with additional features.

What is the team composition?

There was one designer, one frontend developer, two backend developers, DevOps, a business analyst, a QA engineer, and a team leader.

How did you come to work with Peiko?

We were searching for a company that had the required skills in finance, technology, blockchain, and banking. Peiko was recommended to us.

How much have you invested with them?

We have invested $100,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in November 2017 and the collaboration is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

They’re an open-minded team of professionals. I consider Peiko a qualified technical partner for many reasons, such as delivering milestones on time, providing fast software improvements, and resolving bug issues quickly. They’re very experienced in blockchain and financial services, and get deeply involved in the development process.

We have around 5,000 users actively working on the system who are happy with the product. There are some improvements and new features that our users are expecting and we want to proceed with Peiko to do this.

How did Peiko perform from a project management standpoint?

Project management has been highly professional. There’s a good balance between quality and speed. We worked in two-week sprints, at the end of which we received a functional software.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They have proficient team leaders and project managers, as well as very competent developers. Their knowledge about blockchain services is excellent.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There aren’t any areas for improvement.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I highly recommend everyone to hire them as partners.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a project manager for IGT Company, a cryptocurrency trading platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Peiko?

We wanted to create a working product that allows users to exchange Bitcoin for dollars, euros, or other cryptocurrencies.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Peiko was responsible for the backend and frontend coding of the platform, along with its design. They implemented several security components and integrated a payment gateway. They also made a connection to Google Authenticator and made sure that the app supports QR codes.

Initially, we discussed our vision for the platform—how we saw it, and what we wanted to see on it. The technologies used were PHP, Node.js, HTML, CSS, MySQL, and Redis. The site uses HTTPS. At the moment, it’s only a web platform, but our plans for next year include making a mobile platform and desktop application.

What is the team composition?

We’re working with about five people from Peiko, including team leaders and developers. Allen (IT Project Manager, Peiko) is our main contact.

How did you come to work with Peiko?

They were a recommendation from our friends. After meeting with about 10 developers in Kiev, we decided that Peiko was the best fit for our project. They already had experience developing currency exchange and blockchain projects.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested around $65,000 in their services so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Peiko in December 2017 or January 2018. We’re still working together, as we have large plans for developing the exchange platform.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We’re happy with the services they’re providing. The platform has been successful, but I can’t share specific metrics about it as we’re still developing it. We’ve only attracted 500 users so far, but we’ve seen a lot of positive reviews about its speed, ease of use, and security.

How did Peiko perform from a project management standpoint?

We use Trello to assign them technical tasks and check the status of the work. Discussing our project with them is easy. We have multiple Telegram chats and meetings about how we wanted to build the platform.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their team is the most impressive aspect about Peiko.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There could be some things that they could improve, but nothing important.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO of ilert

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

ilert is an AI-first company, offering an all-in-one incident management platform for alerting, on-call management, and incident communication to help companies increase their digital uptime.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Peiko to accomplish?

• We wanted to build a new kind of communication platform using Web3 and AI.
• Our goal was to create something safe, private, and smart, where people could connect without the usual risks of centralized platforms.

SOLUTION

How did you find Peiko?

Online Search

Why did you select Peiko over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Peiko were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Peiko worked on everything from designing the platform’s structure to coding the main features. They built the decentralized communication system, added AI tools for smarter interaction, and set up strong security features. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

So far, we have a working version of the platform that allows safe decentralized messaging with AI features. The system runs smoothly, and the first tests showed that it’s stable and scalable, which gives us confidence for the full launch.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Their project management was clear and professional. They gave us regular updates, stuck to deadlines, and whenever we had new requests, they listened and adjusted quickly.

What was your primary form of communication with Peiko?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What we appreciate most is that Peiko feels like a long-term partner, not just a vendor. Since February 2025, we’ve been rolling out new features together and the project keeps growing stronger with their support.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Peiko could have done differently?

Honestly, everything has been smooth so far. The only thing we’d suggest is adding even more training sessions for our internal team, so we can fully use all the advanced features they built.