Munich Startup: Tenum AI, what does your startup do? What problem are you solving?
Tenum AI: Our platform enables companies to develop custom software applications up to ten times faster and thus at a fraction of previous costs. The problem we solve: companies often face time- and resource-intensive tasks when they need bespoke software. With Tenum AI, we reduce these hurdles of traditional software development through automation and abstraction of complex development steps.
Munich Startup: But that already exists, doesn’t it!
Tenum AI: Yes and no, there are many providers in the field of AI-driven software development – but Tenum AI is different. Our core technology, which has been developed over the last four years, stands out through its unique abstraction layer, which enables AI agents to deliver significantly better results than competing solutions. Once developed components never need to be programmed again, and all applications on Tenum are automatically compatible.
In the long term, we also want to create a marketplace where we act as a technology provider, specifically for custom software solutions. Together, this gives us a clear competitive advantage and sets new standards in software development.
Founded from a “frustrating aha moment”
Munich Startup: What’s your founding story?
Tenum AI: The idea for Tenum AI came from a frustrating aha moment: we ourselves repeatedly faced the challenge of developing complex software solutions, which was often unnecessarily time-consuming and expensive and felt like reinventing the wheel every time.
We realized there had to be a better way. With this vision in mind, we combined our expertise in software development and entrepreneurship and developed Tenum Core – a platform that fundamentally rethinks how software is created.
Munich Startup: What have been your biggest challenges so far?
Tenum AI: One of our biggest challenges was defining the point at which our product had reached the necessary level of maturity to introduce it to the public. This was about finding the right balance between innovation and user-friendliness.
It was equally demanding to explain the value of our complex technology in a way that everyone could understand. This balance between technical depth and clear communication cost us a few iterations and some nerves, but ultimately significantly strengthened our product and our message.
“In five years we see Tenum AI as a global PaaS provider”
Munich Startup: Where do you want to be in one year, where in five years?
Tenum AI: In one year, we want to establish ourselves as a serious technology alternative on the market and prove this through projects already in development. This applies especially to freelancers and agencies working with SMEs.
In five years we see Tenum AI as a global PaaS provider that empowers companies worldwide to implement digital innovations efficiently and cost-effectively, regardless of their technical expertise.
Munich Startup: How have you experienced the Munich startup location so far?
Tenum AI: Munich provides us with exactly what we need: access to tech enthusiasts, established companies, and a dynamic startup scene. UnternehmerTUM and other local initiatives offer great support.
Munich Startup: Risk or security?
Tenum AI: As a startup, risk is simply part of what we do – it’s the foundation for innovation. At the same time, security is our promise to our customers: stable, efficient, and high-quality solutions that ease the path to digital transformation.
