How do you turn a one-off client request into a scalable product for a regulated global industry? In a recent webinar, Edwin and Andrey, co-founders of AxiomaSoft, shared their startup journey building Certikeeper — a compliance and certification management solution for the food industry — using the Jmix platform.
The Challenge: Food Safety Meets ESG Pressure
Certikeeper was born out of a real-world client need: managing complex food safety documentation and ensuring traceability in supply chains. But the challenges extended far beyond food. As Edwin and Andrey explained, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) requirements are transforming supply chains across industries — from cosmetics to automotive.
Companies now face intense pressure to maintain transparent, audit-ready certification records. They must track carbon footprints, prove historical compliance, and support global regulations. This is where Certikeeper shines.
Why Jmix?
The product’s first iteration was built with .NET. But the team quickly hit limitations — particularly with scalability, speed of development, and vendor lock-in. The pivot to Jmix was a strategic decision.
“With Jmix, we could deliver faster, own our code, and build exactly what we needed — no compromises,” Andrey noted.
- Jmix’s multi-tenancy support, API tools, and modular architecture enabled the team to:
- Serve multiple clients from a single deployment
- Retain control of the source code
- Avoid escalating costs from proprietary platforms
Key Takeaways from the Webinar
🚀 From Custom to Product
What started as a tailored project evolved into a reusable, multi-tenant SaaS platform. This kind of pivot is common in early-stage startups — and Jmix gave AxiomaSoft the flexibility to adapt fast.
🔍 Regulatory Complexity = Product Opportunity
The food industry’s certification landscape is fragmented and opaque. Certikeeper centralizes data that would otherwise be scattered across standard registries. This transparency gap exists in many sectors, giving Certikeeper a path to expand beyond food.
🌍 ESG Is a Global Game
Regulations aren’t just a European phenomenon. Global ESG compliance is reshaping how businesses think about software. Certikeeper helps clients manage cross-border certification demands and product passports.
💡 Platform Ownership Matters
One of the most powerful insights? Own your code. For startups, avoiding lock-in is essential. It provides strategic freedom, lowers risk, and makes the company more attractive to investors or acquirers.
🔗 Seamless Integration Is Essential
Certikeeper connects with clients’ ERP systems and certification authorities using APIs. The team is also developing a supplier-facing portal to make documentation sharing even easier.
🤝 Real Talk for Founders
The conversation wasn’t just technical. Edwin and Andrey talked honestly about stress, tough decisions, and lean execution. Their advice: Stay focused, iterate fast, and don’t promise what you can’t deliver.
Why It Matters
This story isn’t just about one product — it’s a case study in how startups can thrive in compliance-heavy markets by making smart tech choices and staying flexible. For any founder trying to scale under pressure, this is a must-watch conversation.
Watch the full webinar to learn how Jmix helped ship Certikeeper fast — and why platform ownership is your startup’s greatest asset.