Executive Summary: Stemp

### Overview

Stemp is a sophisticated digital loyalty platform engineered to replace archaic paper punch cards for local businesses. By integrating seamlessly into native Apple Wallet and Google Wallet ecosystems, Stemp provides merchants with an elegant, app-free solution to foster customer retention. The platform's long-term strategy involves establishing a comprehensive ecosystem for local business engagement, bridging the gap between offline physical visits and powerful digital retention channels.

### Core Value Proposition

The "secret sauce" of Stemp lies in its zero-friction onboarding. Historically, SMB loyalty applications have struggled with low adoption rates due to the barrier of forced app downloads. Stemp eliminates this friction by utilizing native mobile wallets and simple QR code scanning. This approach significantly enhances adoption rates while granting local merchants enterprise-level capabilities—such as triggering location or time-based push notifications directly on a customer's lock screen.

### Operational Workflow

1. Setup: Merchants design customized digital stamp cards via the Stemp dashboard, defining branding elements (logos, colors) and reward thresholds (e.g., "Buy 6, Get 1 Free").

2. Issuance: Customers scan a QR code at the point of sale to instantly save the pass to their Apple or Google Wallet.

3. Collection: During subsequent visits, the customer's wallet pass is scanned to digitally log progress.

4. Redemption: Upon reaching the reward threshold, users are notified and can redeem their prize. The system integrates via API with standard POS systems and offers workflow automation through marketplace extensions like `Stemp.email` and `Stemp.page`.

### Founding & Team

Operated by GYP Media UG (haftungsbeschränkt), Stemp was founded by Berlin-based entrepreneurs Niklas Jason Krüger and Johannes Waigel. The entity was established in 2023, with the product conceptualized in late 2025 and fully launched in February 2026. The team is deeply product-led: Krüger spearheads design, branding, and aesthetics, while Waigel directs technical architecture and complex POS integrations.