Vangwe

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the COO of Zion, a company that offers white-label payment platforms, SaaS solutions, and access to global payment providers. We help Brazilian and LATAM businesses launch and scale cross-border payment operations using FIAT and stablecoins.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Vangwe to accomplish for your business?

We hired Vangwe to build a global payment software focused on LATAM and China, adding stablecoins. We also needed a customer dashboard and an admin dashboard for our company.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Vangwe designed and developed a payment platform where customers can collect funds locally and exchange them to other currencies or stablecoins. The team also created two different admin portals: one to create and add all the information from a customer and another one for management with information and reports. Vangwe handled both the backend and frontend development.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from Vangwe.

How did you come to work with Vangwe?

Vangwe was referred to me. I chose them over other options because they had high ratings, and their company values aligned with ours.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent an amount confidential to us.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Vangwe in October 2025, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Vangwe created a Gantt chart with all the tasks, which we followed up on weekly. The team delivered all the software parts on the agreed dates.

How did Vangwe perform from a project management standpoint?

Vangwe's project management was really great. We communicated via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Vangwe's team spirit was impressive. They were very responsive and professional.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything for Vangwe to improve.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder and managing director of Amber, a digital financial advisor that allows users to open an account in the US and invest in a personalized portfolio based on BlackRock models.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Vangwe to accomplish for Amber?

We hired Vangwe to develop the Amber platform.

SOLUTION

Can you describe the scope of their involvement in this project?

Vangwe worked on developing our platform. Another company was initially hired for the platform's development, and they brought Vangwe on board.

What is the team composition?

We worked with one teammate from Vangwe.

How did you come to work with Vangwe?

Vangwe was referred to me.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from March 2023–November 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Vangwe successfully delivered a fully functional platform that met the original scope and requirements of the project. The development milestones were achieved as planned, and the platform was delivered on time, allowing us to move from concept to an operational product. While I’m not a technical expert, the platform's stability and readiness for client use clearly demonstrated progress and success.We didn’t track highly technical performance metrics internally, but from an operational standpoint, the platform's stability was reflected in the absence of critical incidents after launch and its consistent availability for users. It supported our onboarding and daily operations without disruptions. The platform enabled us to launch on schedule, onboard clients, and run our core processes smoothly, which was a clear indicator of its reliability and positive impact on operations.In the initial months after launch, we onboarded approximately 50 clients through the platform, and it processed around 1,000 transactions, demonstrating both early adoption and the platform’s ability to handle operational volume reliably.

How did Vangwe perform from a project management standpoint?

Vangwe’s project management was well-organized and collaborative throughout the engagement. Timelines and milestones were clearly defined, communication was consistent, and deliverables were aligned with the agreed scope. The project was delivered on time, and any adjustments along the way were handled proactively and transparently, which helped keep the project on track.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Having the chance to meet the team in person was very meaningful, and they showed an incredible level of commitment to the project. They were genuinely engaged, proactive in finding solutions, and treated the platform as if it were their own. Their willingness to go beyond the purely technical aspects, combined with strong communication and a clear sense of responsibility, made the collaboration both effective and trustworthy.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Overall, everything went very well. The collaboration was smooth, communication was clear, and expectations were met throughout the project. There were no significant issues, and the experience of working with Vangwe was entirely positive.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of product management of Guesty

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

PMS

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• develop a NACHA file service

SOLUTION

How did you find Vangwe?

• Referral
• conference

Why did you select Vangwe over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Vangwe were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Vangwe was engaged to develop a standalone service for generating NACHA files. Their scope included conducting in-depth research on NACHA specifications as well as custom formatting requirements from major banks. They designed and developed a fully functional service that produces NACHA-compliant files, implemented unit testing to ensure accuracy and stability, and supported integration into our environment. Additionally, they provided post-launch support, including handling change requests and assisting during the rollout phase.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Progress was consistently demonstrated through weekly status meetings, where the Vangwe team presented updates, discussed challenges, and aligned on next steps. They delivered a detailed technical design document early in the project, which provided a solid foundation for development. Code was delivered incrementally through well-structured pull requests, allowing for ongoing review and collaboration. This structured and transparent approach ensured the project stayed on track and met all delivery milestones.

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

Vangwe demonstrated excellent project management throughout the engagement. The team was highly responsive, readily available on Slack, and flexible when it came to scheduling meetings. They were proactive in driving the project forward, consistently ensuring steady progress and clear communication. Deliverables were always submitted on time, and they responded quickly and effectively to any questions or requests. Their organized and collaborative approach made the entire process smooth and efficient.

What was your primary form of communication with Vangwe?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What impressed us most about Vangwe was their can-do attitude and relentless drive for excellence. No matter the complexity of the task, they approached every challenge with confidence, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality results. Their mindset and work ethic set them apart and made them a truly valuable partner in the project.

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

no, they were great! 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a manager at Orbita Ticket

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Órbita is a low-cost ticketing platform that puts event organizers first, offering better margins, fast payments, and a simple, customizable experience.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• To develop our landing page and ticketing platform.
• Support in building custom solutions for our clients.
• Flexibility, personalized attention, and fast go-to-market.

SOLUTION

How did you find Vangwe?

• Online Search
• Referral
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Vangwe over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Vangwe were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Vangwe developed our landing page and ticketing platform from scratch. They also handle UX improvements, user support, CRM integration, and custom features. Key deliverables include the full platform build, a dynamic landing, and ongoing product iterations.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Several events have already been successfully managed through our platform without issues. Client satisfaction is high, and organizers trust us for upcoming events. The platform runs smoothly, and new features are continuously being adopted.

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

Project management has been smooth, with deliverables always on time or even ahead. Vangwe is highly responsive, adapts quickly to our needs, and communicates clearly throughout the process. Their flexibility and commitment stand out.

What was your primary form of communication with Vangwe?

Virtual Meeting

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

Their human quality and commitment truly stand out. They care about the product, bring valuable ideas to improve it, and go beyond just executing tasks. It feels like having a real partner, not just a service provider.

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

Nothing major to mention.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CPO of Mercanto

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Marketplace for foodservice supplies in Latin America.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• High quality full stack team quickly (recent funding and needed to move quickly)
• Fintech expertise
• Multilingual

SOLUTION

How did you find Vangwe?

Referral

Why did you select Vangwe over others?

• Great culture fit
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Vangwe were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We engaged Vangwe for approximately 18 months to support a range of software development projects, with a primary focus on building tools and features to streamline our internal operations and enhance our platform's functionality. Their work spanned full-stack development, DevOps, and project management.

Key Projects and Deliverables:

1. Internal Dashboards for Administrative Tasks:
   Vangwe developed comprehensive dashboards tailored for our internal operations teams. These tools significantly improved the efficiency of administrative workflows by providing real-time data insights, advanced filtering options, and intuitive interfaces.
2. Delivery Module for Sellers:
   They built a robust delivery module enabling sellers on our platform to configure delivery preferences and manage self-executed delivery services. Key features included: 
   1. Flexible configuration of delivery options.
   2. Custom rate card management, allowing sellers to set competitive rates for their services.
3. End-to-End Development Services:
   All projects required:
   1. Frontend Development: Creating user-friendly, responsive interfaces.
   2. Backend Development: Building scalable, efficient APIs and server-side logic.
   3. DevOps: Ensuring seamless deployments, infrastructure optimization, and system reliability.
   4. Project Management: Providing structured timelines, clear communication, and agile delivery.

Throughout the engagement, Vangwe demonstrated technical expertise and a proactive approach to solving challenges, delivering impactful solutions that met our needs effectively.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Enhanced Operational Efficiency:

• The internal dashboards streamlined administrative workflows, reducing the time spent on repetitive tasks by an estimated 25%.
• Real-time reporting capabilities allowed teams to make quicker, data-driven decisions, resulting in a noticeable reduction in delays for key processes.

Seller Adoption and Satisfaction:

• The delivery module was adopted by 80% of active sellers offering self-executed delivery services within three months of launch.
• Positive feedback highlighted the simplicity of configuring delivery options and managing rate cards, improving seller satisfaction scores by an estimated 15%.

Development Speed and System Stability:

• Vangwe’s DevOps work led to a 50% reduction in deployment times, enabling faster feature rollouts.
• System downtime for relevant modules decreased to less than 1% during the engagement, ensuring reliability and trust in the tools they developed.

These outcomes reflected the success of Vangwe’s contributions, both in delivering functional, user-friendly tools and enhancing overall system performance for our platform.

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

Vangwe’s project management was exemplary throughout our engagement. They maintained a high level of transparency, providing regular updates and clear communication about project progress. Their approach made it easy to understand where things stood at any given time and accurately estimate the remaining workload.

They were proactive in identifying potential challenges and addressing them before they became issues, which contributed to their ability to consistently deliver items on time. Vangwe was also highly responsive to our needs, adapting quickly to feedback and prioritizing tasks as our requirements evolved.

Overall, their professionalism and organization ensured a smooth collaboration and helped us meet our objectives effectively.

What was your primary form of communication with Vangwe?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What stood out most about Vangwe was not only the exceptional quality of their work and the clarity of their communication but also the genuine care and investment they demonstrated in the success of our project.

Their team was incredibly kind and always went the extra mile to check in with us, ensuring we were not only aligned on goals but also felt supported throughout the collaboration. Their thoughtfulness extended beyond the project itself—at one point, they surprised us with a gift of a Uruguayan soccer jersey and traditional cookies, which was a touching and memorable gesture that reflected their commitment to building strong relationships.

Their combination of technical excellence and personal connection made working with Vangwe a truly unique and rewarding experience.

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

Overall, Vangwe did an outstanding job adapting to our needs, but one challenge that surfaced occasionally was balancing the demand for quality, resilient solutions versus quick, scrappy fixes. As a young company, our priorities and goals often shifted, and it could be difficult to convey when we needed a broader, long-term solution versus a more immediate, stopgap approach.

While this is a common challenge for external teams working with fast-moving startups, it would have been great to explore ways to more effectively align on these shifting priorities in real time. That said, we recognize this was as much on us to clarify as it was on Vangwe to adapt, and their willingness to adjust to our feedback was always appreciated.

This is a minor consideration in what was otherwise a highly positive and collaborative partnership.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO & Founder of Promptior.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Empowering Businesses with Generative AI.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Semantic search and conversational systems for monitoring market, financial, and political activity using parliamentary and public information.

SOLUTION

How did you find Vangwe?

Referral

Why did you select Vangwe over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fits our budget
• Good value for the cost

How many teammates from Vangwe were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Project Scope: 
  • Web App for Parliamentary Alerts 
• Objective: 
  • Develop a real-time alert system for stakeholders in specific industries, such as the tobacco industry, to notify them about legislative and regulatory changes emerging from the Parliament of Uruguay. The system will leverage artificial intelligence, specifically the ChatGPT model, to analyze vast sources of information. 
• Data Sources: 
  • YouTube channel "Cámara de Senadores | República Oriental del Uruguay" 
  • YouTube channel "Cámara de Representantes | Uruguay" 
  • Other legislative chamber resources 
• Key Features: 
  • Text Extraction: 
    • Automatically extract content from the mentioned YouTube channels and other relevant resources. 
    • Convert video content into text for further analysis. 
  • Text Analysis: 
    • Use the ChatGPT AI model to analyze the extracted texts. 
    • Identify legislative and regulatory changes and other relevant events related to the chosen industry. 
  • Alert Generation: 
    • Generate real-time alerts when significant legislative and regulatory changes are detected. 
    • Send alerts to registered users via the web app, customizable based on user preferences. 
  • Information Access: 
    • Allow users to access verbatim records of the House of Representatives' committees, the list of entered matters, approved bills, and the session diary. 
    • Provide access to entered matters, citations, committee documents, reported matters, committee actions, verbatim versions of committee sessions, and the history of Senate committees. Direct links to each resource will be provided. 
  • Advanced Search: 
    • Users can perform advanced searches within the analyzed text database. 
    • Search by specific terms, dates, legislators, and other relevant criteria. 
  • User-Friendly Interface: 
    • An intuitive and attractive web application interface. 
    • Clear navigation, search, and customized alert settings options. 
    • Mockups of the interface will be provided in the annex section. 

By achieving the above features, the web app will ensure stakeholders are always informed about relevant legislative changes in real time.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The Web App for Parliamentary Alerts achieved a remarkable milestone by ensuring 100% success in the detection and alerting of relevant legislative and regulatory matters, ensuring that no critical updates were missed. This unparalleled accuracy was met with overwhelming approval from the user base, with feedback surveys indicating complete user satisfaction, underscoring the app's effectiveness and its pivotal role in keeping stakeholders informed in real-time.

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

The project management was outstanding. Every deliverable was met on schedule, demonstrating their commitment to punctuality and quality. Furthermore, the team was highly responsive to our feedback, ensuring they consistently met and addressed our needs promptly and professionally.

What was your primary form of communication with Vangwe?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What stood out most about this company was their astonishing speed in addressing issues, especially considering the novelty of the technology involved. Their ability to swiftly understand and rectify challenges in such a cutting-edge domain truly surprised and impressed us.

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

Certainly, while Vangwe's performance was largely commendable, there was room for improvement in the initial user onboarding process. Given the complexity of the Web App for Parliamentary Alerts, a more comprehensive tutorial or walkthrough during the first-time user experience could have eased the learning curve. This would have ensured that users could more quickly harness the full potential of the platform without feeling overwhelmed by its advanced features.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and managing director of NotionV, a small consulting firm. We work with venture capital companies and early-stage startups.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Vangwe?

One of our clients was a company in South Carolina that focused on the outdoor sports space. Years before, they released a product pointed at a very lucrative part of the market. It did well for a while, but then they let it languish. The challenge was to take some of the insights from that previous product and build an MVP that would be new and compelling to the market.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Vangwe has built a mobile application. They’ve done the frontend and backend in React Native for flexibility. We initially designed most of the app and UX, and they’ve developed it from that point.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with nine people so far, including Agustin (Co-Founder & CEO) and Mateo (Co-Founder & CTO). We had 3–5 people on the initial team, and then we expanded the scope. There are 2–3 people working on the frontend and other two on the backend.

How did you come to work with Vangwe?

It was a referral. We mainly chose them because they seemed to want the work. We could tell that beyond the technical aspects, they functioned more like a partner than an outsourcing company. Their questions had to do with the purpose of what we were doing so they could ultimately add value in ways that we didn’t anticipate from a technology group.

Also, they were very flexible on the cost. The value was high, and the price was reasonable.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent close to $50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been together since October 2021, and the relationship is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app has been out for a week, and it’s been a soft launch, so it’s pretty early to tell. However, they’ve done an excellent job building many different aspects of the app that could lead to success. We’re starting to get good data on the different types of experiences. In general, they’ve brought important nuance that will yield the right kind of data so that we can make good decisions.

How did Vangwe perform from a project management standpoint?

Their communication is very clear, and they’re good at doing what they say they’ll do. Also, we value a thoughtful timeline, and they’ve been excellent at delivering according to it, plus or minus a little variability.

We primarily use Slack, and it has worked very well. Since we’re based in New York, the client is in South Carolina, and Vangwe is a distributed team across Europe and South America, that’s the most efficient way to communicate.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They really feel like partners. We’ve worked with other companies, and they might have been good technically, but they felt like a third-party company. Vangwe isn’t like that; they understand what we’re trying to accomplish.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I don’t have complaints. They’ve done an excellent job.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be as forthcoming as you can about what you’re trying to accomplish, the genuine opportunities, and potential obstacles. Getting it all out there requires trust, but Vangwe is an incredibly trustworthy group. You can feel comfortable opening up about everything you know and sharing information with them. They’re problem solvers, so they’ll use it to build good products.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there? 

I’m the founder & CEO of Yala, a fintech platform designed that provides financial tools in the charitable space. Charities, enterprises, donors, and foundations benefit from our platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Vangwe?

We were looking to partner with an external development team.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Vangwe functions as our central development team and some of their responsibilities include front- and backend development. The team is involved in creating concepts, design, strategy, and more. We’ve given them access to our AWS, MongoDB, and GitHub accounts. They also provide CTO and architecture services as needed on projects.

So far, they’ve built all of our clients’ apps and our internal web app, and they continue to optimize them. They’ve built our entire data platform and connected it to API data sources to analyze user behaviors.

What is the team composition?

I’m working with many people from Vangwe, including Mateo (Co-Founder & CTO) and Agustin (Co-Founder & CEO). I also interact with their technical team.

How did you come to work with Vangwe?

I met them through a mutual friend, and I liked that they understood what we needed and that they could provide us with full technical support.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent more than $100,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working together around July 2020, and it’s ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We track the quality and speed of their work as well as the accuracy of their estimates. In those three metrics, they’ve exceeded our expectations. Overall, they provide us with everything we need from a development standpoint, and we have no reason to look for a different partner.

How did Vangwe perform from a project management perspective?

They’ve done a great job of adapting and adding roles as needed. We have daily and weekly calls with various members of their team who are overseeing different tasks and aspects. we use Jira and Confluence and communicate via Slack and Asana.

What did you find most impressive about them? 

They do what they promise in a timely manner without compromising quality.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No. If something doesn’t work, we work together to quickly resolve it.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be transparent about all your goals and desires. Work closely with Vangwe to define deliverables.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Bills Treasury App

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We offer our commercial IT support services only in the states of Colorado and Wyoming. We are also a SaaS ,and video game company studio.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Design of Application

SOLUTION

How did you find Vangwe?

Online Search

Why did you select Vangwe over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Vangwe were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Design all the pages of the app

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Great work. The app now looks world class.

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

Yes. Very professional.

What was your primary form of communication with Vangwe?

Virtual Meeting

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

Great company culture. Very professional and outstanding work!

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

none. everything was very well done.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CTO of Bamboo, a financial services company. We provide an end-to-end payments platform supporting over 200 payment methods and connecting with 600+ banks, enabling seamless pay-ins and payouts for consumers and businesses in cross-border transactions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Vangwe?

We needed help building payment integrations.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Vangwe built payment integration microservices for us. They integrated Cielo for Brazil and Modo for Argentina.

What is the team composition?

We worked with two teammates from Vangwe.

How did you come to work with Vangwe?

We found them through a referral and got a good reference about them.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $26,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from June–September 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Vangwe implemented user stories. We still need to start processing in production to have business results.

How did Vangwe perform from a project management standpoint?

They delivered 80% of the work on time.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Vangwe was a very professional team — they were proactive, focused, and had good experience in building integrations.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there weren’t any.