Press on Koombea AI

Koombea Celebrates Outstanding Wins at the 2025 Indigo Design Awards

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 21:53:50 +0000

We are excited to share that Koombea has won eight prestigious awards at the 2025 Indigo Design Awards, highlighting our commitment and excellence in user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design. This recognition showcases the impact of our creative solutions that empower our clients and delight their users.

Our Award-Winning Projects:

Kunstrux: “Mobilize Construction”

Silver in Mobile App Category
Bronze in UX, Interface & Navigation Category

Kunstrux is transforming the construction industry with an intuitive mobile solution that simplifies project management and improves real-time communication on-site.

Koombea Named Among Inc.’s Best Workplaces for 2024

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 19:45:28 +0000

Koombea has been named one of Inc.’s Best Workplaces for 2024. The list is built from an anonymous survey of each company's own employees, which is the only reason a workplace award is worth anything.

Koombea has four stated values: passion, innovation, respect and discipline.

Jonathan Tarud, CEO of Koombea, said:

“At Koombea, our people are our greatest asset. This recognition highlights our dedication to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered. I am immensely proud of our team and look forward to our future achievements.”

Koombea Shines in UX/UI at the 2024 Indigo Awards

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:40:06 +0000

Koombea won multiple awards at the 2024 Indigo Design Awards, across UX, interface and navigation, and apps.

The awards went to four client projects.

Tuily

Three Silvers for this FinTech app, in Apps, in UX, Interface & Navigation, and in Mobile App, plus a Bronze in UX, Interface & Navigation.

Award: https://indigoaward.com/winners/8219

Sword and Scale

A Silver in Mobile App and a Bronze in UX, Interface & Navigation.

Award: https://indigoaward.com/winners/8074

FCC

A Silver in Apps and a Bronze in UX, Interface & Navigation.

Koombea Wins the Clutch Global and Champion Awards

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 18:05:36 +0000

Koombea has received two Clutch awards this fall: Clutch Global and Clutch Champion. Clutch Global covers the top 10% of companies on the platform worldwide.

Both are decided on verified client reviews rather than on a submission we wrote, which is the part that makes them worth publishing.

Jonathan Tarud, CEO of Koombea, said: “These honors from Clutch, especially the Clutch Global award, are a testament to the tireless efforts and dedication of our entire team. It reflects our position as a leader in the industry. We are immensely grateful to our clients and partners for their trust and for being an integral part of our journey.”

Inc. Business Media Names Koombea a 2023 Power Partner

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 16:33:38 +0000

October 24, 2023 - Inc. Business Media has announced the recipients of the second annual Power Partner Awards, which recognize B2B firms for the work they do behind other people's companies.

Koombea was named in the ‘Outsourcing Solutions’ category.

The 2023 list runs to 389 companies across marketing and advertising, health and wellness, financial services, legal, logistics and productivity, among other sectors.

Inc. selects on the strength of what clients say about the work, which is the part of this we care about.

Koombea Takes On TechCrunch Disrupt 2023

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 20:24:52 +0000

Koombea is a sponsor of TechCrunch Disrupt 2023. If you are going, come and find us.

What we can talk about

Apps, since 2007. Startup or enterprise, the conversation is the same one: what you want to ship, what it takes to build it, and what it costs.
Your industry. We have shipped in FinTech, health services and IoT. Bring the specific problem rather than the category.
Tech trivia at the booth. There are prizes. They are better than the usual conference tote bag.

Event details

When: September 19 to 21
Where: Moscone Center
Find us: Table F25

Come by the table. If you want time set aside rather than whoever is free when you arrive, tell us before the event and we will hold a slot.

Koombea, Proud Sponsor of Stripe Sessions 2023

Wed, 10 May 2023 14:13:54 +0000

Staying up to date with the latest FinTech and eCommerce trends is one of the things that makes our team at Koombea excel. That is why we couldn’t miss the Stripe Sessions event being held in San Francisco on May 3, 2023.

This event was an excellent opportunity for our team members to learn more about the most important payment technology trends and see for ourselves where the industry is heading. Additionally, attending this event was a great opportunity for us to interact with some of the industry’s most innovative companies and leaders.

Fashioned Health’s App Wins 3 Indigo Awards

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 20:56:22 +0000

We are pleased to announce that our client, Fashioned Health, won 3 Indigo Design Awards for their MedTech app. This important achievement is a statement of the effort and dedication that the Fashioned Health and Koombea teams have put into the app in order to craft its unique User Experience.

The awards are for the following categories:

Mobile Responsive Design (Gold Winner)
Mobile App (Silver Winner )
UX, Interface & Navigation (Bronze Winner)

Having received a total of 3 Indigo Design Awards is a powerful recognition that speaks highly of the capabilities of our team of experts. These awards are granted to exceptional digital products from companies all across the globe. To us, they are a not only a sign of high quality but also a motivation to keep designing the great products we’ve always built. Ultimately, these awards confirm that our user-centered design approach adds value to our clients’ products.

NINI and LOLI’s App Wins 2 Indigo Awards

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 20:53:42 +0000

We are very proud to share that our client, NINI and LOLI, won 2 Indigo Design Awards for their eCommerce website built using Shopify. This milestone is a recognition of the effort and dedication that the NINI and LOLI and Koombea teams have put into the app in order to craft its unique User Experience.

The awards are for the following categories:

UX, Interface & Navigation (Silver Winner)
Website Design (Bronze Winner)

Having received a total of 2 Indigo Design Awards is a great achievement that speaks positively of the capabilities of our team of experts. These awards are only granted to the best digital products in the market. To us, they are a not only a sign of excellent work but also a reason to keep doing incredible things. Ultimately, they acknowledge the importance of our user-centered approach to everything we do.

Wait Time’s App Wins 3 Indigo Awards

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 20:25:52 +0000

It comes as great news to us that our client, Wait Time, won 3 Indigo Design Awards for their crowd-sourced app. These important design awards recognize the dedication and attention to detail that the Wait Time and Koombea teams have put into the app.

The awards are for the following categories:

Mobile Responsive Design (Silver Winner)
UX, Interface & Navigation (Silver Winner)
Mobile App (Bronze Winner)

Being awarded a total of 3 Indigo Design Awards is a great honor that speaks highly of the capabilities of our design team. These are some of the best awards in the industry and they will surely motivate us to continue doing the great work our clients are happy with. Ultimately, they are a proof of the importance of following a user-centered approach.

RefMasters’ App for Referees Wins 3 Indigo Awards

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 20:14:08 +0000

It is very exciting for us to announce that our client RefMasters has won 3 Indigo Design Awards for their innovative sports app. These awards are the result of the hard work and dedication on behalf of the RefMasters and Koombea teams.

The awards correspond to the following categories:

Mobile Responsive Design (Gold Winner)
Mobile App (Silver Winner)
UX, Interface & Navigation (Bronze Winner)

Winning 3 Indigo Design Awards is a great honor for any app, as it speaks highly of the design built into the app. It is a proof of the attention to detail and the commitment to designing a powerful User Experience.

Trainerz Fitness’ Platform Wins 3 Indigo Awards

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 19:39:01 +0000

We are very excited to announce that our client, Trainerz Fitness, won 3 Indigo Design Awards for their fitness platform. This comes as great news as it recognizes the dedication and attention to detail that our design team and Trainerz Fitness have put into the app.

The awards are for the following categories:

Mobile Responsive Design (Silver Winner)
Mobile App (Bronze Winner)
UX, Interface & Navigation (Bronze Winner)

Being recognized with 3 Indigo Design Awards is a great honor for our team. These are some of the best awards in the industry and they speak strongly of the design capabilities built into the app. Ultimately, they are a proof of the focus on delivering a unique and powerful User Experience.

Koombea Wins 14 Awards in the 2023 Indigo Design Awards Edition

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 22:02:08 +0000

We are delighted to announce that 5 of our projects at Koombea won a sum of 14 awards in the 2023 version of the Indigo Design Awards. In total, these include 2 gold awards, 6 silver awards, and 6 bronze awards.

These awards are the result of the hard work, passion, and dedication that our clients and our team put into every project. We are very proud of their work and the outstanding results that, year after year, surpass even our wildest dreams.

Koombea Recognized As Top Global Service Provider

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 20:20:00 +0000

It comes as great news for us to be recognized as part of Clutch’s 1000 global service providers. To us, this is more than a mere acknowledgment. It is a validation of the hard work and commitment that our team puts in every day to help our clients build world-class digital products. We are very thankful to Clutch for this, as it ratifies our goal to become one of the leading app development partners for businesses worldwide.

Avidus’ Active Investment Management App Wins 3 Indigo Awards

Thu, 05 May 2022 22:10:06 +0000

Koombea would like to acknowledge the dedication and commitment of its team and client, Avidus, for receiving three Indigo Design Awards. These awards reflect the hard work put into building a FinTech app with a powerful user experience and innovative features for iOS devices.

The Indigo Design Awards received by Avidus include:

Silver in Mobile App 2022
Silver in UX, Interface & Navigation 2022
Bronze in Mobile Responsive Design 2022

The Indigo Design Awards have become one of the most important distinctions in the design industry. Selected by a high-level panel of judges, winners of the Indigo Awards include some of the world’s best design projects, making them a crucial benchmark when it comes to building digital products. Koombea is humbled to have received this recognition.

Do It Center’s Home Improvement App and Website Win 5 Indigo Awards

Thu, 05 May 2022 19:05:36 +0000

Koombea recognizes the hard effort and dedication of its team and client, Do It Center, for receiving five Indigo Design Awards. These awards are the result of a high level of attention to detail and a strong commitment to delivering a user-friendly website and mobile app for both iOS and Android that offer a powerful and unique experience.

The Indigo Design Awards received by Do It Center include:

Gold in Mobile Responsive Design 2022
Silver in UX, Interface & Navigation 2022
Silver in Mobile App 2022
Silver in UX, Interface & Navigation 2022
Bronze in Website Design 2022

Thanks to its high-level panel of judges, the Indigo Design Awards have become one of the most important recognitions in the design industry. The panel includes some of the world’s leading designers, making it an important reference point for anyone building digital products. Koombea is humbled to have received such a distinction.

We Are Now 200

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 20:27:59 +0000

The past couple of years have been very challenging to almost every industry across the world. That is why it is with great pride that we announce that our company has reached the critical milestone of 200 team members.

Despite the hardships faced, our team has doubled its size in a sustainable and organized way. On the one hand, this has helped us consolidate our culture as one of the best app development companies to work with. On the other hand, this allows us to provide our current and future clients with a more extensive skill-set and continue to present the high-quality service they are looking for.

Koombea Wins 5 Indigo Awards for Its Website

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:47:36 +0000

In 2020 we launched the latest version of our website, www.koombea.com. This year, it is with great excitement that we share with you that our website has won 5 Indigo Design Awards:

1 Gold Award in Website Design 1 Gold Award in Interactive Design 1 Gold Award in Mobile Responsive Design 1 Silver Award in UX, Interface & Navigation 1 Bronze Award in Animation & Illustration for Websites

Luna’s Mobile Medtech App Wins Indigo Awards

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Koombea would like to congratulate its team members and its client, Luna, for winning two Indigo Design Awards: Gold for Mobile App 2020, and Silver in UX, Interface & Navigation. This certifies each company’s commitment to high quality, outstanding design, and delivering great products.

The Indigo Design Awards are one of the design industry’s most important recognitions. The jury is made up of some of the brightest minds in design from all over the world. Koombea would like to thank the jury for recognizing its team’s efforts within a pool of highly qualified competitors. This recognition is the result of dedication and passion for delivering outstanding results.

Nab’s Innovative Website Wins Four Indigo Awards

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Koombea recognizes its team and its client Nab for receiving four Indigo Design Awards. This is the result of great effort and dedication to detail and delivering a great design experience. The awards received are: Gold in Mobile Interaction & Experience 2020; Silver in UX, Interface & Navigation 2020; Silver in Interactive Design 2020; and Silver in Website Design 2020.

The Indigo Design Awards are one of the design industry’s most coveted recognitions. Every year the most outstanding projects are chosen by a select group consisting of some of the world’s leading designers. Koombea would like to thank the jury for these awards that were carefully selected from a group of highly qualified competitors.

Koombea Named a Clutch App Development Leader Again

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Running a company and building an app at the same time is hard, and the second one is usually what slips. Koombea builds mobile, web and hybrid apps for companies that would rather it did not.

In light of our success and impact, we’ve once again been named a leading app development firm on Clutch, a ratings platform, and market research firm. They leverage a one of a kind rating methodology to compare and contrast a gamut of service sector leaders. Their findings help vendors gain verified feedback for their profiles and offer buyers an objective opinion on their services.

Koombea Earns Placement on Clutch 1000 List of Global B2B Leaders

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Clutch, a globally-recognized B2B ratings and reviews platform, included Koombea on its annual list of the world’s top 1,000 providers. This is a huge milestone for our team, and we’re excited to share this news with our clients and colleagues.

Custom iOS, Android, and web app development is our specialty, and clients from all across the globe partner with us because of our innovative digital solutions. Our software engineers boast expertise in a wide range of technologies, including WordPress, Ruby on Rails, Shopify, and Angular. Our track record of success delivering world-class products for small to medium-sized organizations makes us an ideal provider for startups and larger enterprises that are looking to grow their impact.

Koombea and Atlánticonnect: Advancing Innovation

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Koombea has always been known for supporting technological and innovative initiatives. One of our company pillars is to use technology as a means to help others solve problems and give advice optimally, leveraging our expertise in this sector.

Jonathan Tarud, CEO of Koombea, has been responsible for contributing from his position to the technological growth of the region that saw him grow because he firmly believes that this sector has everything ahead to develop and become the engine of the Caribbean Region of Colombia and the rest of the country.

Koombea Named a Top Mobile App Dev Company in Latin America

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Koombea, a leading web and mobile app development partner, was named to The Manifest’s list of Top 50 Mobile App Development Companies in Latin America in January 2019.

The list is comprised of the top development companies in Latin America that consistently deliver for their clients and build lasting professional relationships by offering high rates of English fluency, solid cultural compatibility with western firms, and a burgeoning digital economy. The list features client reviews, ratings, and intricate profiles of each firm.

Koombea Recognized as one of Clutch’s Top Developers in Latin America

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Koombea was recently awarded as one of the top software development and web agencies in Latin America by Clutch. Clutch is a leading B2B research and client reviews platform that rates technology development, marketing, design and related digital services companies based on their proprietary methodology. Their analysts examine these companies’ success in delivering high-quality and reliable results to their clients.

Our team has built and launched hundreds of apps for clients around the world since 2007. We deliver incredible mobile and web applications on time and on budget. We’ve been doing this for innovative companies, and we hope you’re the next success story we work with. We value collaboration, excellent design, and software quality. We believe that investing heavily in our team and specializing in open-source tools like Ruby on Rails are the best ways to translate these values into innovative software products for our clients.

The Perks and Perils of Being Rockstars: A JavaScript Story

Thu, 10 Aug 2017 05:00:00 +0000

I think it was George Washington who, in a characteristic display of brilliance, said that “with great power comes great responsibility.”

Wait. Was it Albert Einstein? My brain tends to be a little fuzzy on details lately. Even more so when considering that, just in the past 4 years, I’ve crammed so much front-end-related information into it, it’s an achievement worthy of admiration that I still remember how to tie my shoelaces. Or at least I hope I do. I’ve been using moccasins for an entire week, and I’ve been reading about React Native, so I guess it’s just a matter of time.

The Story Behind the Name and Meaning

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 05:00:00 +0000

At Koombea, this year we are turning the big 1-0 and we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than to share some of our stories, experiences, ups and downs with you (who have been with us on this journey).

Every dream has to begin somewhere, and ours is no exception. Starting with a small city as the inspiration behind a very unique name, Koombea’s history is still being written.

A Website Crafted With Love: A Note From the Design Team

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 05:00:00 +0000

Late last year, we decided it was time to take our website to the next level by aligning it with the company’s new enterprise approach.

Before we started, a thorough research was required in order to understand the new target and prospects of the company. Having clarified everything with regard to said approach, a challenging, but really fun design journey began. Finding the correct path was not easy; therefore, a lot of iteration through the different look-and-feel versions was necessary, until we finally crafted a style aligned with the objectives of the company.

Koombea, Emprendimiento Desde Colombia Para Silicon Valley

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 05:00:00 +0000

Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from an article originally published on Dinero.com.

La experiencia alcanzada por Jonathan Tarud como ingeniero espacial en el programa del Boeing 787 en Seattle, Estados Unidos, lo llevó a tomar la decisión de empacar la maleta y regresar a Colombia para embarcarse en la creación de su propio negocio y en la consecución de un sueño llamado Koombea.

Reconoce que al comienzo todo fue bien complicado y que, con sus ahorros, logró instalar la primera oficina en 2007 en su natal Barranquilla. “Las primeras nóminas me tocó pagarlas con mis recursos”. Fue un gran esfuerzo que más adelante se vería muy recompensado.

Koombea Workshop: Advanced JavaScript With Kyle Simpson

Tue, 01 Sep 2015 05:00:00 +0000

JavaScript has morphed from an everyday scripting code into an all-encompassing programming language that covers everything from mobile apps and websites to databases and cloud technologies. It’s time we took it seriously.

Last week Koombea brought Kyle Simpson to train our team with his famous workshop “Advanced JS”. Three days of full immersion in the JavaScript world with the latest insights about this awesome language.

“As developers, this was a great experience with inspiring and detailed insights of the language that will help us to have a better understanding of this tool and taught us practical skills to apply on a daily basis. This workshop really opened my eyes, because I understood that we need to take JavaScript language seriously, understanding all the details behind to make the most of it” said Richard Roncancio, Senior front-end developer.