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Your Digital Transformation Partner

Software Development
& Consulting
Partner.

Focus on your core business and let us take care of all your IT software related requirements — from concept to completion, at competitive prices.

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— About Us

About Us.

Innovator, strategist and leader for digital solutions — with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of IT and business strategy.

Cüneyt Göktekin – Founder & CEO TrustNow GmbH
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Cüneyt Göktekin
Founder & CEO
TrustNow GmbH

Innovator, Strategist & Digital Leader

An experienced entrepreneur and technology expert with over 20 years of experience shaping innovation and transformation at the intersection of IT and business strategy. As CTO, founder and CEO, he has led numerous successful initiatives — particularly in complex digital ecosystems and data-driven environments.

His core competencies lie in the design and implementation of modern cloud infrastructures, the introduction of integrated ERP systems, and the development of secure and scalable cybersecurity architectures.

He combines technological expertise with strategic foresight to successfully master challenges in digital transformation processes. With a clear focus on future-proof solutions, he helps organisations translate complex requirements into practical and sustainable innovations — always with an eye on operational excellence and measurable added value.

Throughout his career, he has gained extensive international experience, particularly in collaboration with American companies as part of his technology ventures. This ranges from successful projects with mid-sized companies to cooperations with publicly listed corporations, where he combined technological innovation with intercultural competence and strategic business development.

Cloud Infrastructure ERP Systems Cybersecurity Digital Transformation Business Strategy International Projects
01

Open Methodology

We don't hide behind complexity. Our processes are documented, clear and built around your goals.

02

Structural Integrity

We build software with the longevity of proven architecture and the speed modern businesses demand.

03

Partnership, Not Vendor

We grow with you — from first line of code to scaling your business across markets.

— Our Mission

"To empower businesses with technology solutions that are as reliable as they are innovative — at prices that make sense."

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Architektur-Detail – Track Record und Auszeichnungen von TrustNow
— Track Record

Milestones & Achievements.

Over 20 years of building companies, developing patents, and driving innovation.

Patents
20+

Patents worldwide

VC Raised
5.4M

Venture capital raised

Exits
3

Successful exits

Awards
5

Awards & recognitions

▲ Awards & Recognitions
5 entries · 2008—2017
2010

Land der Ideen 2010

Selected location under the patronage of Federal President Horst Köhler — for developing smartphone-based text recognition technology.

2009

Land der Ideen 2009

Selected location under the patronage of Federal President Horst Köhler — for developing a reading device for the visually impaired.

▲ Ventures & Exits
8 entries · 1999—present
2023 — CTO

Gatter3 Technik GmbH

Energy solutions company with €100M annual revenue. Led cloud migration, ERP rollout, and cybersecurity architecture.

2021 — Co-Founder

Scanify GmbH & Scanify Inc (US)

Patented PrintID anti-counterfeiting technology — invisible, printable security markers verifiable via smartphone.

2017 — Founder & CEO

TrustNow GmbH

Investment management, real estate, and venture capital. Advisory and financing in IT, HR consulting, and IP development.

2016 — 2021 Founder & CEO Exit

goldentech GmbH

Legal Tech automation for one of Germany's leading law firms handling ~25,000 Dieselgate claims. 37 employees, €1.5M revenue. Shares sold in 2021.

2013 — 2019 Founder & CEO Acquired

Snaptrust GmbH

Anti-counterfeiting markers for product authentication. €2.8M venture capital raised, DE & US patents granted. 29 employees, €1.5M revenue. Acquired in 2019 by a top-10 German label printer.

2007 — 2012 Co-Founder Acquired

beyo GmbH

Reading device for blind & visually impaired, smartphone OCR technology, collaboration with Deutsche Telekom AG. €2.6M venture capital raised. 27 employees, €2.1M revenue. Assets acquired by Nuance Communications, Inc. (now Microsoft).

2003 — 2007 Software Architect

Daimler AG, Berlin

R&D division Methods & Tools. Led a 5-person development team in India. Built a requirements & testing tool used by 200+ engineers for the Mercedes S-Class navigation system.

1999 — 2003 Researcher

Free University of Berlin — Dept. of AI

Developed a wearable reading glasses prototype with high-resolution camera. RoboCup team member. Created the Konrad Zuse Internet Archive and reconstructed the Z3 — the world's first binary floating-point computer.

Architektur und Materialität – TrustNow Solutions
— What We Do

Our Solutions.

Software engineering, strategic consulting, and growth capital — under one roof.

Technische Struktur – Softwareentwicklung bei TrustNow
Core Service 01 / 04

Software Development

Custom engineering from first concept to production. Robust, documented, maintainable systems that move your business forward.

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Architektonische Klarheit – IT-Consulting von TrustNow
Strategy 02 / 04

Consulting

Management consulting to identify and solve your most pressing business challenges. Complex problems, simple solutions.

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Response
24h

Garantierte Reaktionszeit auf alle Anfragen.

Goldene Materialität – Finanzierungsleistungen von TrustNow
Capital 03 / 04

Financing

Angel investment für Unternehmer mit großen Visionen. Wir verbinden Geschäftsmodelle mit dem passenden Kapital.

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— Why Us

Complex problems. Simple solutions.

With our extensive industry experience, we transform complex business problems into simple, achievable solutions — providing our clients with the best possible outcomes at very competitive prices.

Pricing Model
Competitive
Industry Expertise
Deep
Solutions
E2E
Core Services
3

Full-service software development from design to deployment.

Strategic management consulting across all industries.

Angel investment services for growth-stage companies.

Stadtmotiv – Karriere bei TrustNow in Dortmund und Potsdam
— Join Us

We're Hiring.

Become part of a growing, innovative team and help shape the future of digital transformation.

▲ Open Positions
Dortmund · Potsdam · Remote
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Dortmund / Remote

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Potsdam / Remote

Architektur-Detail – Kontakt zu TrustNow
— Get in Touch

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Office Hours
Mon – Fri, 9:00 – 17:00
Location
Potsdam, Germany
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