Custom Software
When Off-the-Shelf
Tools Don't Fit.
We build maintainable systems for organizations that need full control of their data and workflows—not another SaaS subscription with features you'll never use.
Founder-led development · EU partnership ready · 19 years engineering
Available for Erasmus+
& EU Research Collaborations
Combining academic teaching experience with software development and practical AI expertise. Registered and ready for EU-funded collaborations.
Partnership Inquiry →Ready
Two Approaches,
One Standard.
We create custom software for organizations and build our own products to prove our methods work. Each approach strengthens the other: venture experience informs consulting, client challenges sharpen product thinking.
Custom Software
For organizations that need systems tailored to their exact workflows—not generic tools with 80% features you'll never use.
Custom internal tools, data management systems, integration platforms, education technology, finance applications
Venture Portfolio
We build and maintain our own products in production. This proves our capability and keeps our skills sharp with real-world complexity.
Active Ventures We
Build and Maintain
Each project demonstrates our coherent philosophy: clarity, control, and practical usefulness.
Expense Hunter
Personal FinanceAfter 15+ years tracking expenses manually, built a system that solves the real problems: fast entry, multi-currency support, AI-assisted CSV import, complete data sovereignty.
Drober
Wardrobe ManagementPhysical closet digitization with AI background removal, outfit planning, offline-first architecture with cloud sync.
Ocean Sky & Sand
Premium nature-inspired wall art ecommerce.
Coming Soon
Lucky Kangaroos
Research-based wildlife education content.
Active
EESI Certificate
Achievement-based digital credential system for school entrepreneurship programs. Maintainable platform that institutions can run independently.
Active ProgramWhy Organizations Choose Us
Founder-Led Development
Direct communication with the person building your system. No account managers, no ticket queues, no handoffs between teams.
Teaching Background
University and school level teaching experience means we explain technical decisions clearly, not in jargon. You'll understand your own system.
Documentation-First
Every project includes complete technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and handoff materials. Your future developers can maintain it without us.
Built for Longevity
We design for 5+ year timelines: standard patterns, upgradeable dependencies, no proprietary frameworks that become obsolete.
Transparent Process
Honest timelines, regular updates, clear milestones. If problems arise, you hear immediately—not weeks later.
Marc Fenz
I build custom software and teach at school level, which means I've learned to explain complex systems clearly, not hide behind jargon.
After 19 years building systems across finance, education, and commerce, I've seen what happens when documentation disappears and technical debt compounds. That's why every project I deliver includes complete handoff materials and sustainable architecture.
MSc Software Engineering (Graz University of Technology). Experience supporting education innovation—available for Erasmus+ partnerships and EU research collaborations.
"Simplicity is prerequisite for reliability."
Technical Partner for
Research & Education Projects
Recherche Ventures e.U. is registered and available for EU-funded collaborations including Erasmus+ programs, Horizon Europe, and national research grants.
What We Bring to Consortia
Technical Implementation
Full-stack development for education platforms, digital credential systems, learning management tools, and research applications.
Teaching Perspective
Active classroom experience provides insight into real-world educational constraints and user needs.
AI Expertise
Practical implementation of AI in education contexts—focused on responsible adoption, not hype.
Documentation & Sustainability
Complete technical documentation and architecture designed for long-term maintenance by institutional teams.
Partnership Opportunities
Joining existing Erasmus+ consortia as technical partner
Collaborating on new grant applications
Short-term technical consulting for EU-funded projects
Long-term research partnerships with academic institutions
Start a
Project
Free 30-minute consultation to discuss your needs. We'll assess whether custom development is the right solution and provide an honest timeline and budget estimate.
Book Consultation →Contact us directly to discuss Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, or other EU-funded collaboration opportunities.
Partnership Inquiry →marc@rechercheventures.com
Graz, Austria · Available for EU projects · Remote work capable