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4.1/5 (7 reviews)
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They believe the next wave of transformative technology companies will not come from Silicon Valley, but instead from unexpected ecosystems like the Southeast. Their mission is to minimize risk and increase the chances of success for startups in this region through strategic software development. This means building products with customer acquisition and user engagement in mind and collecting user feedback early and often. Innovation comes through iteration.

Last updated May 13, 2026

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Mobile App Development Web Development Mobile App Design App Marketing iPhone App Development Ethereum Blockchain

Industries Served

Aerospace & Defense Agriculture Retail & E-commerce Government & Public Sector Media & Entertainment

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Software that solved the actual problem rather than the stated one — a crucial difference

Sabrina Vollmer / Chief Innovation Officer - Rheintal Digital AG
Verified
Jan 24, 2026

Project summary: Our audience data was fragmented across eight tools with no single identity layer. Personalisation had become impossible without first solving the data foundation.

Our stakeholder group included board members, clinical leads, compliance officers, and end users — each with different technical literacy and different success criteria. This team navigated that stakeholder landscape as well as any vendor I have seen. They adjusted their communication register depending on the audience without losing the substance. They managed expectations honestly throughout. And they delivered a system that each group can point to as meeting their requirements. That breadth is genuinely uncommon.

PROS

Production system that has performed as specified since go-live without remediation work, documentation thorough enough to support internal maintenance, knowledge transfer that left our team genuinely capable

CONS

Pipeline availability for kickoff required a few weeks of lead time — in hindsight that selection pressure means you are working with a team that is in demand for the right reasons

4.0
Overall
3.5
Quality
3.5
Schedule
4.0
Cost
4.0
Communication
Project TypeSoftware Development
IndustryMedia & Entertainment
Project Cost$150,000 to $499,999
DurationJun 2025 – Oct 2025

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
As Chief Innovation Officer at Rheintal Digital AG I oversee technology investment and delivery across our Media & Entertainment operations in Düsseldorf, Germany. We are a commercially focused business and our technology choices are always evaluated in terms of their direct contribution to business outcomes rather than technical elegance alone.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
The immediate problem was that our Software Development capability had become the bottleneck limiting our ability to grow. Every feature request, every new client requirement, every internal initiative was delayed by a platform that had been extended beyond its original design. We needed a rebuild, not a patch.
What services did the company provide for your project?
The scope covered the full Software Development lifecycle: discovery and requirements definition, solution architecture, iterative development across twelve sprints, integration testing, performance validation, production deployment, and a structured four-week hypercare period. They also provided system documentation and a knowledge transfer programme for our internal team.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We had a failed engagement behind us and were more rigorous in our selection process as a result. We asked detailed questions about how they managed scope change, how they handled estimation, and how they communicated problems. The answers were specific, evidenced, and consistent across the team members we spoke to. That gave us confidence that the process was real rather than rehearsed.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Thoroughly and precisely. The requirements document they produced was detailed enough that our QA team used it directly to write acceptance criteria. Every user story had a defined business objective attached. Nothing was left to interpretation. That discipline in the requirements phase paid dividends throughout development and testing.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
The project management framework was the most structured I have experienced with an external vendor. Sprint planning was tight, acceptance criteria were specific, retrospectives were honest and acted on. The project manager treated the shared backlog as a live document and the risk register as an operational tool rather than a compliance artefact. I never had to ask for a status update.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes. I had privately built a contingency expectation into my planning given the project complexity and the number of integrations involved. None of that contingency was needed. The delivery landed on the agreed date and the final invoice matched the approved budget to within a fraction of a percent. That outcome is rarer than the industry acknowledges.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
We went live four months ago. User adoption exceeded the target we had set by 23 percent in the first month. Support ticket volume has dropped measurably. The features we had deferred because the previous architecture made them prohibitively expensive to build are now in development. The platform they built has opened our roadmap.
What did you like most about working with this company?
The post-launch behaviour. Some vendors consider go-live to be the end of their professional obligation. This team treated it as the transition to a different kind of engagement. The hypercare period was substantive, the documentation was thorough and genuinely useful, and they checked in proactively at the thirty-day and ninety-day marks to review production metrics with us.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Unreservedly. We are in active scoping conversations for a second engagement and I expect this to develop into a multi-year partnership. For any organisation in the Media & Entertainment sector looking for Software Development expertise combined with genuine delivery discipline, I would put this team at the top of the evaluation list.

Real-time dashboards that our executives now open before any other application

Niamh O'Sullivan / Director of Product - Munster Digital Ltd
Verified
Jan 04, 2026

Project summary: Digital service standards required all citizen-facing applications to meet accessibility and performance benchmarks that our inherited systems failed. Remediation was not viable — we needed a replacement.

The integration layer was the part of the project I was most concerned about going in. Our system landscape is complex, several of the upstream APIs we relied on were poorly documented, and two third-party vendors had a history of unpredictable response times on integration questions. This team managed all of that. They documented what the upstream vendors could not, built resilience into the integration architecture where the upstream behaviour was unreliable, and delivered a solution that works as specified in production. I could not have asked for more.

PROS

Production system that has performed as specified since go-live without remediation work, documentation thorough enough to support internal maintenance, knowledge transfer that left our team genuinely capable

CONS

Their discovery process is more rigorous than we were accustomed to and required more preparation from our side than we had initially allocated — but the quality of what followed justified every hour of it

4.0
Overall
4.5
Quality
4.0
Schedule
3.5
Cost
4.0
Communication
Project TypeData & Analytics
IndustryGovernment & Public Sector
Project CostLess than $10,000
DurationSep 2025 – Dec 2025

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I lead technology at Munster Digital Ltd, a growth-stage Government & Public Sector business based in Limerick, Ireland. As Director of Product my remit spans product engineering, platform operations, and strategic vendor partnerships. We had reached an inflection point where our internal capacity was not sufficient to execute our roadmap at the pace our market required.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We had a defined product vision for our next phase of growth in the Government & Public Sector market but lacked the engineering depth internally to execute it. The Data & Analytics requirements in particular required specialist experience that we could not realistically recruit for on the timeline our business plan required.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Primarily Data & Analytics, with adjacent work in solution architecture and quality assurance. They were responsible for the full build from requirements through to go-live, including integration with four existing systems in our technology landscape. The breadth they covered without requiring additional vendors was commercially and logistically valuable.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We ran a structured shortlisting process across five vendors. The technical evaluation eliminated two immediately. Of the remaining three, this team's proposal was differentiated by the specificity of their Data & Analytics approach and the evidence base they provided — reference projects in Government & Public Sector contexts, not generic case studies. The reference calls confirmed a track record that the proposal had described accurately.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Thoroughly and precisely. The requirements document they produced was detailed enough that our QA team used it directly to write acceptance criteria. Every user story had a defined business objective attached. Nothing was left to interpretation. That discipline in the requirements phase paid dividends throughout development and testing.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Outstanding. The discipline around asynchronous communication was particularly effective given the time zones involved between Limerick, Ireland and the delivery team. Written updates were specific and consistent, response times were same-day for anything that required a decision, and nothing fell through the cracks across a six-month engagement.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes. I had privately built a contingency expectation into my planning given the project complexity and the number of integrations involved. None of that contingency was needed. The delivery landed on the agreed date and the final invoice matched the approved budget to within a fraction of a percent. That outcome is rarer than the industry acknowledges.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Quantifying the impact precisely is complicated by other variables in our business, but the metrics we can attribute directly to the Data & Analytics work are meaningful: session duration up, conversion rate up, error rate down, and our NPS for the digital touchpoint has improved by eleven points. Our account managers report that the new capability is coming up positively in client conversations.
What did you like most about working with this company?
The willingness to be direct. When our requirements were unclear they said so. When our priorities were contradictory they explained why. When a technical approach we had assumed was the right one turned out to have significant downsides, they told us before we had committed to it. That kind of intellectual honesty is what I look for in a long-term technology partner.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Absolutely. With a specific note that the value starts in the discovery phase — clients who approach that process with seriousness will get the most from the engagement. We invested appropriately at the front end and the returns are evident in what was delivered.

Company Info

Founded 2014
Employees 10 - 49
Hourly Rate $100 - $149
Client Rating 4.1/5 (7 reviews)

Rating Breakdown

Quality
4.0
Schedule
4.1
Cost
4.0
Communication
4.1

FAQs

What makes LookFar worth considering over other options?
What tends to set LookFar apart usually comes down to some mix of technical depth, relevant industry experience, how clients describe working with them, their development approach, communication habits, and whether they can actually deliver something that scales. Founded in 2014, the company has built a track record of delivering projects across various industries.
What's the easiest way to actually get in touch with LookFar?
Most businesses reach LookFar through its website, a direct email, or a contact form — any of which works for discussing what you need, booking an initial conversation, or asking for a rough estimate. For context, it has experience across industries such as Aerospace & Defense, Media & Entertainment, Government & Public Sector, Agriculture and Retail & E-commerce, and it reports a team size of 10 - 49 professionals.
What are the actual contract options if I want to work with LookFar?
Most companies structured like LookFar give you a choice between a fixed-price contract, a dedicated team arrangement, or time-and-materials billing, so you can pick whichever lines up with your budget and how well-defined your scope already is. For context, it has experience across industries such as Aerospace & Defense, Media & Entertainment, Government & Public Sector, Agriculture and Retail & E-commerce, and its listed capabilities span iPhone App Development, Ethereum Blockchain, Mobile App Design, App Marketing and Web Development.
What should I expect to pay to work with LookFar?
What LookFar charges comes down to a handful of variables — how complex the project is, the number of development hours involved, the tech stack required, team size, and which engagement model you pick. Based on available data, LookFar's typical hourly rate is around $100 - $149, with an average project cost of $10000+.
Is LookFar more of an offshore setup or a local team?
That depends on where LookFar is based and who they primarily serve — some firms like this operate fully offshore, some are local-first, and plenty run a hybrid model that mixes both. For context, its listed capabilities span iPhone App Development, Ethereum Blockchain, Mobile App Design, App Marketing and Web Development, and it has experience across industries such as Aerospace & Defense, Media & Entertainment, Government & Public Sector, Agriculture and Retail & E-commerce.
Will LookFar sign an NDA before we even discuss the project in detail?
Most professional shops, including LookFar, expect to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement before getting into specifics — it's a fairly standard ask and a reasonable one to make before sharing anything sensitive. For context, it has experience across industries such as Aerospace & Defense, Media & Entertainment, Government & Public Sector, Agriculture and Retail & E-commerce, and it reports a team size of 10 - 49 professionals.
What should I actually be looking at when comparing a company like LookFar to others?
When you're weighing up a software partner such as LookFar, it's worth looking past the pitch and checking the portfolio, what past clients say, relevant industry background, technical range, how they communicate, pricing structure, project management style, and what support looks like after launch. For context, its listed capabilities span iPhone App Development, Ethereum Blockchain, Mobile App Design, App Marketing and Web Development, and it reports a team size of 10 - 49 professionals.
What does LookFar's actual delivery process look like week to week?
LookFar generally runs something close to a standard structured process — requirements gathering, UI/UX design, development in agile sprints, QA testing along the way, deployment, and support once it's live. For context, it has experience across industries such as Aerospace & Defense, Media & Entertainment, Government & Public Sector, Agriculture and Retail & E-commerce, and it has been operating since 2014.
What happens with LookFar after the project actually launches?
Like most established software teams, LookFar typically sticks around post-launch for ongoing maintenance — bug fixes, performance tuning, security patching, new feature work, and general technical support. For context, its listed capabilities span iPhone App Development, Ethereum Blockchain, Mobile App Design, App Marketing and Web Development, and its typical hourly rate is around $100 - $149.

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