Utima Solutions

Utima Solutions is a Czech software development shop based in Prague that builds custom web and AI applications, with a particular focus on SaaS products. Founded around 2024 (the site references "Two years of Utima"), the company operates as a small, selective team that treats clients as long-term partners and occasionally takes equity stakes in projects they believe in.

The firm positions itself against generic contract work. On their "What we don't do" list: projects without vision, repetitive tasks, unmanaged processes, and work that skips personal contact. They specialize in construction, sports, e-commerce, and financial sectors, and they explicitly avoid vendor lock-in by delivering projects with full source code handoff, no proprietary dependencies, and open-source-first architecture.

Services and capabilities

Utima offers three main service tracks: AI applications (generative chatbots, knowledge bases, media generation and conversion), web applications (full-stack SaaS and specialized systems like CRM/ERP), and mobile apps (native features including AR, push notifications, CI/CD via Expo.dev for iOS and Android).

Beyond the build itself, they cover the full end-to-end cycle: business model validation, project management, discovery, design, implementation, testing, and long-term support. They explicitly commit to delivering projects without vendor lock-in, building open-source architecture by default, and helping secure funding through relationships with grant agencies and investors (claiming coverage of 40–80% of project costs).

Their development methodology leans on Agile Scrum with rapid prototyping to reach MVP (Minimum Viable Product) quickly. The process starts with validation and discovery, moves through analysis and tech selection, UX/UI design, implementation with infrastructure setup and automated testing (unit and E2E), optional post-production bugfix/polish, and ongoing support. They use small, fast iterations to reduce risk and get working software to users early.

They also offer three auxiliary services: outsourcing (embedding a team member into your project as an internal resource), software development audits (AS-IS and TO-BE assessment with process and technical evaluation), and takeover of existing projects (with handover from the previous vendor and actionable remediation plans).

Notable work

Form Factory (2024): An AI chatbot trained on the fitness chain's communication style to handle thousands of daily customer inquiries, freeing staff for more personal interaction. The marketing director, Jan Rezek, praised the team's responsiveness and deadline discipline.

Dazbog.ai (2024): A Czech AI platform for daily life improvement. The CEO noted the team delivered output that "in most cases exceeded expectations."

Wue.cz (2023): A specialized CRM for renewable energy companies (solar, heat pumps, smart home installers). Utima rebuilt the app on a greenfield architecture to address scaling issues caused by poor technical standards in the original version. The CEO reported the result was "more stable, flexible, and user-friendly."

GenX.cz: E-commerce automation for order management and customer feedback collection. The co-founder noted automation eliminated manual order review and improved data collection efficiency.

Autoplatba: Converted a web solution to a native iOS app, with emphasis on Bluetooth, CarPlay, and API integration. The founder appreciated the technical preparation and systematic approach.

Fonafix (therapeutic app prototype): Built a functional mobile prototype that helped validate the concept and attract investors.

Virtual Gallery: React frontend for an art and collectibles investment platform. Utima designed an intuitive interface that reduced entry barriers and enabled full launch.

BOGI SPORT (sports club management): Built a system covering team statistics, event calendars, attendance, and payment control.

How they work

Engagement typically starts with a no-obligation discovery call. Utima works in Scrum sprints with emphasis on radical open communication. They share decision-making ("we discuss things directly and plainly") and involve clients in regular stand-ups and demos. They prefer in-person meetings and organize joint team-building events with clients.

On the structural side, they stake themselves in projects they believe in via equity arrangements (ESOPs with primary stakeholders). They do not publish fixed pricing but indicate they work with fixed-price and time-and-materials arrangements, and they actively help secure grant and investor funding to reduce out-of-pocket client costs.

Their stated value pillars—fairness, responsibility, courage, and fun—translate to on-time delivery, quality output, willingness to suggest technical alternatives, and a preference for problems they genuinely want to solve. One founder quote: "If we enjoy it, we feel compelled to see it through."

Team and credentials

Utima does not publicly disclose team size or full headcount, but describes itself as a small, hand-picked group of software experts who are also "artists and athletes." They currently are not hiring (per the careers page, "we are not recruiting at the moment but are happy to connect with talented people"). The site emphasizes peer relationships and shared ambition over hierarchy.

No formal certifications (ISO 27001, SOC 2, etc.) are mentioned on the site. They do not list Clutch, G2, or other review platform ratings. Notably, they highlight being "garage programmers who like to be creative"—a deliberate, somewhat tongue-in-cheek positioning away from corporate scale.

The company operates as Utima Solutions s.r.o. (a Czech limited liability company) and references two years of operation as of the site's publication, suggesting a founding around 2022–2023. They are based in the Czech Republic and use Discord, GitHub, Linear, Figma, and Google Workspace for internal collaboration.