About

Our passion is to bring ideas to life

From startups to large multinationals, many projects stall in the idea phase. We're committed to helping you bring your vision to life—efficiently, cost-effectively, and with a solid final product.

Our mission

At Phico, our mission is to transform how businesses implement technology by moving them away from standardized solutions that either are expensive or don't completely fullfill the business's needs. Instead, we create tailored, cost-effective software that aligns perfectly with each company's specific needs, avoiding unnecessary complexities and high licensing fees.

Our focus is on developing agile, custom-built applications and systems that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and boost scalability both vertically and horizontally. By working closely with our clients, we identify and address their core challenges, ensuring that our solutions streamline operations, save labor hours, and adapt to evolving business needs.

Ultimately, our goal is to empower businesses with the right tools—technology that works for them, not the other way around—ensuring that they achieve their objectives efficiently while growing sustainably and competitively.

Who is Phico?

Philippe van Amerongen, Founder of Phico
Philippe van Amerongen,
Founder of Phico

Phico is a software development agency founded by Philippe van Amerongen, a versatile one-person powerhouse with a background in astrophysics and a master's degree in Data Science. Originally from the Netherlands and now based in Barcelona, Philippe brings a wealth of expertise in creating full-fledged MVPs, handling everything from backend and frontend development to functional design and AI. Phico embodies Philippe's "do it" mindset, favoring action over endless ideation, and emphasizing that a solution doesn't need to be perfect—just effective in meeting the objective. This approach ensures rapid validation of ideas, with perfection and scalability pursued in subsequent stages as the solution becomes integral to the business. Philippe's agile yet objective-focused philosophy enables Phico to adapt fluidly to evolving business needs while delivering tailored, impactful technology solutions.