About Kiip

Our Vision

At Kiip, we recognize that today's payment systems are relics of the past. We believe that the technology now exists to revolutionize these systems, but the world remains anchored in an outdated structure. This system, riddled with middlemen, has grown increasingly complex and resistant to change, maintaining a status quo that benefits those who profit from it at the expense of innovation.

Our Mission

Our mission is to cut through this outdated framework, eliminating unnecessary intermediaries, drastically reducing fees, and introducing a new standard for user loyalty and retention. We are here to transform payments - making them not just cheaper and more secure but also more connected and beneficial to all participants.

What We Do

Kiip empowers businesses to redefine their payment processes. By integrating our platform, partners offer seamless and secure transactions, transforming payments from a mere operational cost into a valuable revenue stream, enhancing user experience and fostering deeper customer loyalty.

Be a part of the movement to transform payments. Step into a future where the payment system is as modern as the technology it is built on. Let’s revolutionize the industry together and pave the way for a more efficient, user-friendly payment experience.

The Team

We are a team with backgrounds from economics, innovation and technology.

  • Asgeir Sognefest

    Founder

    Asgeir has a master’s in software development and over 11 years of experience in emerging financial technologies. He is a co-founder of dOrg, a technology consultancy that has been providing expertise since 2018 to clients including the Ethereum Foundation, eToro, Safe, Compound Finance, and Amnesty International.

  • Maren Sognefest

    Co-founder

    Maren, our marketing manager, is currently pursuing a master's degree in innovation and economics. She brings a valuable user-centered perspective to the team, which is perfect as we develop a product that is technically advanced, yet very simple to use.

  • Ronny-André Steinslett

    Tech Lead

    Ronny is a tech wizard with experience from multiple startups, including his role at Firi and as CTO at InvestorWeb, where he developed their technical infrastructure. His expertise is driving our technical capacity and helping us achieve our goals.

Advisors

Our advisors are experts in their fields.

  • Magne Fretheim

    CTO at SPENN Technology AS

  • Hoang Minh Trinh

    Head of Ventures at Agens

  • Stig Ørnvall

    Co-Owner at T:lab Capital

Our values

Our core values are more than just words - they are the foundation of everything we do.

Our products are practical, valuable and accessible: All products are developed in collaboration with those who need the technology, so we are confident that everything we develop is practical and valuable for customers. Our products are accessible to everyone and are not limited by competence or location.

We stay ahead: Innovation is at the core of our business. We are experts in the technology, continuously stay updated and see practical use cases before others.

We create value by doing smart, but difficult things: We have stamina and accomplish what others thought was impossible.