Software and AI built around your business.
We build software, automate processes and strengthen teams. Turnkey solutions for businesses in Portugal and international markets.
- 16+
- years of technical experience
- 400+
- daily users on CarBase24
- 10+
- products shipped
- 100%
- IP ownership transfer
Products & platforms built
How we can help
Turnkey software, applied AI and engineering capacity. We help you choose the right model for your goals, timeline and budget.
Client-owned code & IP
100% of the intellectual property in custom-developed code transfers after payment, under the contract. Third-party components retain their own licences.
Privacy from the design stage
Access, data handling and hosting requirements defined with the client.
Direct access & follow-through
A technical point of contact, visible progress and agreed support terms.
Custom software
Scoped proposalWe scope, price and deliver a solution ready to use on your infrastructure or Caravel cloud.
- Portals, business platforms and web applications
- Integration with existing systems and workflows
- Testing, deployment, documentation and handover
AI & RAG solutions
Scoped proposalAssistants grounded in company knowledge and automation connected to your tools, with access controls and quality evaluation.
- Search and answers with source references
- Document automation and team assistance
- A pilot with acceptance criteria before scaling
Development teams
from €8,000/moSenior capacity matched to your roadmap: a dedicated team, part-time specialists or a stable core with targeted support.
- Architecture, development, AI, testing and product
- Priorities and capacity agreed for each cycle
- Direct communication and regular demonstrations
EU-Readiness & Legacy Audit
from €2,500A technical review of your architecture, code and product risks, with a prioritised improvement plan.
- Legacy code, security & architecture refactoring review
- Technical assessment of privacy and accessibility
- Prioritized fix list with clear effort estimates
Fractional CTO
from €2,500/moTechnical leadership without a full-time hire — strategy, architecture, and hiring you can trust.
- Architecture & technology decisions
- Team hiring, mentoring & process
- Board-ready technical due diligence
Cybersecurity, QA & Pen Testing
Scoped proposalFull-stack penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, OWASP compliance auditing, and automated QA testing for web and mobile applications.
- OWASP Top 10 penetration testing & vulnerability assessment
- Automated E2E QA testing & regression suites
- Actionable remediation report & re-testing validation
Outcomes, not output.
Client platforms we delivered from architectural inception to daily production scale.
Testimonials and Client Feedback
“When we started, we had manual bottlenecks and legacy infrastructure. Caravel re-architected our platform from scratch, enabling us to scale daily B2B operations with zero downtime since 2022.”
“Caravel listens to complex problems and delivers clear technical execution. We launched our platform in record time across all 308 municipalities with zero production downtime.”
“Exceptional technical leadership in the automotive sector — they eliminated critical architecture bottlenecks and cut our engineering cycle times in half.”
Your project in safe hands
Clear scope, technical accountability and a handover your team can continue to operate.
Code & intellectual property
100% of the intellectual property in custom-developed code transfers after payment, under the contract. Third-party components retain their own licences.
Confidentiality
We can put an NDA in place before sensitive information is shared and define the access required for the project.
Clear scope & budget
Deliverables, milestones and acceptance criteria are set out in the proposal. Scope changes are assessed and approved before work proceeds.
Handover & continuity
Deployment, documentation and knowledge transfer. Hosting, maintenance and service levels are itemised where applicable.
Expanding into Europe? Land it right the first time.
Coming to Europe from Asia or the Gulf? The code is rarely the hard part. It’s everything Europe expects around it — and we handle that.
- GDPR compliance (EU data protection law)
- EU payment systems (SEPA, local methods)
- Local languages, currencies and formats
- Hosting and data kept inside the EU
- Certified invoicing (legally required e-invoicing formats)
A short path from problem to shipped.
- 01
Audit
We map the terrain — product, code, compliance, and the gap to your goal.
- 02
Plan
A concrete plan with scope, milestones, and honest estimates.
- 03
Build
Senior engineers ship in short cycles you can see and steer.
- 04
Scale
We harden, hand over, or stay on — whatever the next stage needs.
100% IP & Code Ownership
100% of the intellectual property in custom-developed code transfers after payment, under the contract. Third-party components retain their own licences.
Built and run by us
Products we ship and operate ourselves — where we pressure-test the tech we later recommend to clients.
GPD
Portuguese B2B & B2C e-commerce platform engineered for high-volume digital catalogs and sales transactions.
Beetravel
AI-powered travel planning app offering personalized itineraries.
Beecard
Smart digital business card platform for instant contact sharing and professional networking.
Trakki
AI job application tracker and career copilot for managing resumes and cover letters.
EuroSwitch
Directory and comparison tool for discovering European software alternatives to US tech.
AutoGest
Automotive marketplace connecting buyers directly with verified Portuguese dealerships.
BFAutomóveis
Tailor-made 360° management platform and digital showroom for automotive dealerships.
Colorir Portugal
Gamified local tourism app tracking visited municipalities across all 308 Portuguese councils.
Forgea
Instant custom PC hardware compatibility engine and recommendation generator.
TurtleMancer
Specialized AI assistant and macro code generator for legacy game syntax.
Delivery Squad & Core Architecture
We deploy full multidisciplinary pods ready to ship from Day 1 — senior architecture in Portugal, hand-picked senior execution in Brazil, 100% EU-aligned timezone.
Fractional CTO & Lead Architect
Product strategy, system architecture & technical governance
Lead Frontend Engineers
Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS and mobile interfaces
Lead Backend Engineers
Node.js, Python, Laravel, cloud infrastructure and databases
AI & Data Engineer
LLM integrations, search pipelines & data analytics
SEO & GEO Marketing Specialist
Generative engine optimization, organic search & growth
Product Managers / Agile Owners
Sprint velocity, scope management & stakeholder alignment
Cybersecurity & QA Specialists
Penetration testing, OWASP vulnerability scanning & automated E2E QA testing
Caravel Software
Architecture & Delivery
Built by teams who have shipped.
Caravel SoftwareIndependent Architecture & Delivery Practice · Porto, Portugal
16+ years building and leading software teams across Europe — hands-on from first commit to enterprise scale.
Senior architecture in Portugal, hand-picked senior delivery team in Brazil, EU-aligned timezone. Dedicated engineering pods with zero junior bloat and 100% IP transfer.
- 16+
- Years shipping software
- 10+
- Products shipped
- 100%
- IP ownership transfer
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we help your business solve?
Tell us your goal, the systems involved and your target timeline. We will respond with a concrete next step.
Headquarters
Porto, Portugal · WET (GMT/UTC+0)