Currently accepting 3 new projects for Q1 2026

Two experienced founders who actually build your project

Julian (Athens) and Johan (Netherlands) - 50 years combined experience building and stabilizing web software for companies. We started Fuse Web because we kept seeing good companies get burned by agencies who just didn't care. You work directly with us and our Greek dev team, not account managers.

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12 projects completed personallyYou get our phone numbersGreece-based, Northern Europe focused

What we actually build

Three types of projects we excel at

We're two founders who've been doing this for 25+ years each. Julian codes and leads architecture from Athens. Johan handles infrastructure and makes sure your hosting doesn't fall over. We work with a tight network of Greek senior developers we've personally vetted and worked with for years.

Most common

Legacy rebuilds

Your PHP application is falling apart and needs a complete rebuild. We've done this multiple times - most recently for Junior Einstein where we migrated their entire platform to Symfony while keeping their business running.

Budget:€30K-€50K
Timeline:12-16 weeks
Team:2 senior devs + architect

Deliverables:

  • Modern Symfony or Laravel implementation
  • Database migration
  • Zero-downtime deployment
  • Documentation your team can actually use
  • Julian handles architecture, Johan handles infrastructure
Popular

New application MVPs

You need a custom business application or SaaS MVP built from scratch. We validate your requirements, design the architecture, and deliver production-ready code.

Budget:€20K-€40K
Timeline:8-12 weeks
Team:2 senior devs

Deliverables:

  • Full application build with proper database design
  • API development
  • Admin interface
  • Deployment setup
  • 2-week sprints with weekly demos
Quick start

Major features

You need significant features added to your existing application. Payment integrations, complex workflows, API integrations - we integrate with your codebase without breaking what already works.

Budget:€10K-€25K
Timeline:4-8 weeks
Team:1 senior dev

Deliverables:

  • Feature implementation
  • Integration testing
  • Code review
  • Documentation
  • One senior dev, Julian's oversight, done right

How we actually work

No corporate process, just experienced people working together

Here's what working with us actually looks like, without the usual agency theatre.

01

You call Julian

Usually same day. We discuss your project, technical approach, realistic timeline. If we think your deadline is unrealistic, we'll tell you straight. If we can't help, we'll recommend someone who can. No sales pitch, no discovery call theatre.

Day 1→You know if we're a fit and what it'll actually cost
02

Meet the team

We introduce you to the Greek developers who'll work on your project. You can interview them, ask technical questions, see their work. If you don't click with someone, we find different people. These aren't random freelancers - they're people we've worked with for years.

Week 1-2→You've met everyone who'll touch your code
03

Start with a pilot (or don't)

Not ready to commit €30K? Start with €8K for 2 weeks. We prove we're good, you prove you're a good client to work with. Not happy? Keep the code, full refund, part as friends. Or skip the pilot if you're ready to go. We're flexible.

Week 2-3→Risk removed, trust built
04

Weekly calls with Julian

Not status reports from a project manager. Actual technical discussions with someone who's been building software since before Git existed. Julian reviews architecture decisions, spots problems early, keeps the project on track.

Week 3-16→Production-ready application built right

Our guarantee

Not happy after the first week? We refund your money and part ways professionally. No questions, no hard feelings. We've never had to do this, but the offer stands.

Our best project so far

Junior Einstein: The project that proved we could compete

Junior Einstein•EdTech SaaS

The challenge

This is the project that made us believe we could build a real business. The founder came to us with a legacy PHP application that couldn't keep up with growth. Their previous agency had left them with an overly complex mess that was slow and bug-prone. Complete rebuild without disrupting active users - the kind of project that scares most developers.

What we did

Julian designed the new architecture in Symfony. Our Greek team implemented it in 2-week sprints. We migrated the database, redesigned the API, added performance improvements and automated testing. Johan optimized their infrastructure so the new system could handle scale.

  • Complete Symfony migration
  • Database optimization
  • API redesign
  • Performance improvements
  • Automated testing suite

The results

99.95%
Uptime since launch
38%
Cost savings vs local team
Zero
Critical bugs post-launch
12 weeks
Kickoff to production

“Fuse Web's team delivered what our previous agency couldn't. They helped us rebuild the entire structure of our application to allow for rapid growth again.”

What it actually costs

Honest pricing from people who've been on both sides

We charge €60-80/hour for senior Greek developers, €100/hour for architecture work from Julian. Northern European agencies charge €120-150/hour for similar work. The difference? We don't have Amsterdam office rent, account managers, or strategy consultants to pay for.

Small project

€10K-€15K
Duration:4 weeks
1 senior developer + Julian oversight

Best for:

Feature addition, API integration, specific module development

Included:

  • Architecture review
  • Development work
  • Code review
  • Documentation
  • Deployment support
  • 30-day post-launch support
Most popular

Medium project

€25K-€35K
Duration:8 weeks
2 senior developers + Julian oversight

Best for:

New application MVP, significant refactor, multi-module development

Included:

  • Full architecture design
  • Development work
  • Weekly demos
  • Code review
  • Automated tests
  • Full documentation

Large project

€45K-€55K
Duration:16 weeks
2 senior developers + architect + Julian oversight

Best for:

Legacy system rebuild, complex SaaS, enterprise application

Included:

  • Complete architecture design
  • Development work
  • Weekly demos
  • Bi-weekly retrospectives
  • Code review
  • Comprehensive testing

What drives cost

Team composition

Senior devs at €60-80/hour, architect at €100/hour, Johan's infrastructure work when needed

Project duration

4-16 weeks depending on scope and complexity

Technical complexity

Simple CRUD vs complex migrations, integrations, or performance work

Our involvement

Julian's time varies based on how many architectural decisions are needed

We charge transparently for actual hours worked with weekly updates. No surprises, no padding. That's how we work.

Our guarantee

Not happy after the first week? We refund your money and part ways professionally. No questions, no hard feelings. We've never had to do this, but the offer stands.

Why work with us

What you get working with a small, experienced team

Here's what working with us actually means for your project. We're honest about tradeoffs because that's how we'd want to be treated.

When you call, you talk to us

Pros:

  • Julian and Johan answer personally
  • No account managers or sales people
  • Technical discussions with people who've been coding for 25+ years

Cons:

    Verdict:

    You work directly with founders who actually build things

    We can't afford to screw up

    Pros:

    • Big agencies lose a client, they shrug
    • We lose a client, it actually hurts our business
    • Every project matters to our reputation
    • About 12 projects per year - that's all we can handle with quality

    Cons:

      Verdict:

      Small means you get our full attention, not just a ticket number

      Being real

      The honest tradeoffs

      Pros:

        Cons:

        • We're selective. If you need 10 developers tomorrow, find someone else
        • If your project isn't PHP/Symfony, we'll tell you to look elsewhere
        • We're small. No glossy portfolio or Fortune 500 case studies (yet)
        • We don't have massive brand recognition

        Verdict:

        What we have: experience, a network that works, and a reputation we're building project by project

        Why Greece?

        Time zone proximity (1 hour ahead), cost without compromise (40% less than local), European work culture, Julian lives in Athens working directly with the team. We respond within 4 hours, available 24/7 for emergencies. We pick up the phone - try that with a big agency.

        Greek execution with Dutch oversight

        We combine rigorous developer vetting with experienced Dutch founder oversight. Our two founders bring 50+ years of combined experience, ensuring every project meets high standards.

        Our developer vetting process

        01

        Experience verification

        We require a minimum of 5 years professional experience, we do a portfolio review and check references.

        02

        Technical interview

        Interview with team member to determine architecture experience, coding and problem-solving skills.

        03

        Cultural Fit

        Second interview with our founder to determine the character of the developer, to see what they're really like.

        04

        Final discussion

        Final discussion about the collaboration, to see if we're really a good fit together.

        Our founders: 50+ years combined experience

        Julian Gardner

        Julian Gardner

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        Co-founder, PHP developer & architect

        Athens, Greece

        Dutch software architect with 25+ years experience, including CTO at Ubeo (Tech5 fastest growing startup winner) in Barcelona. Managed teams at Vakantieveilingen.nl through critical rebuilds under high pressure. Now based in Athens, personally overseeing every project and bridging northern European companies with Greek development talent.

        Software architectureTeam leadershipPHP/Symfony expertDocker & AWS expert
        Johan Kooijman

        Johan Kooijman

        LinkedIn

        Co-founder & infrastructure specialist

        Netherlands

        Dutch infrastructure specialist with 25+ years experience. Founded cloud.nl, where he built a reputation for honest consulting. Known for telling clients what they actually need, not what makes the most profit. Partnered with Julian at Vakantieveilingen.nl optimizing systems for performance and stability under extreme load.

        Cloud infrastructurePerformance optimizationDevOps & hostingHonest technical consulting

        How Dutch oversight works in practice

        Julian personally manages every project from Athens. Here's what that means for you:

        Daily standup participation

        Julian joins your team meetings, reviews progress, and helps remove blockers in real-time.

        Architecture decisions

        All major technical decisions go through review with 25+ years of experience, preventing costly mistakes.

        Code quality checks

        Regular code reviews ensure maintainability and alignment with best practices before delivery.

        Direct communication bridge

        You get a single Dutch point of contact who understands both your business context and the technical implementation.

        Time zone advantage

        Athens is only 1 hour ahead of Amsterdam, Brussels, and Paris

        When you start your day at 9am CET, we've already been working for an hour. Your morning standup reviews actual progress, not plans.
        No overnight wait for urgent bug fixes. Need something at 4pm? We still have time before end of day to tackle it.
        Same-day feedback cycles mean faster iterations. Questions asked before lunch get answered before dinner.
        Daily standups at 9am CET (10am Athens) align perfectly. We can discuss what happened since yesterday and plan the day together.

        Want to work together?

        Talk to founders who actually care about your project

        Look, we're a small operation. We don't have a massive portfolio or brand-name clients. What we do have: 50 years combined founder experience, zero corporate BS, personal phone numbers you can actually call, and every reason to prove ourselves with your project.

        +31 628332619

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        Money-back guarantee

        Not happy after week one? Full refund, no questions. We've never had to do this, but the offer stands.

        Fast decisions

        Want to change approach mid-project? We decide in a 10-minute call, not a stakeholder meeting next week.

        Start small, scale up

        €8K pilot → Full project → Ongoing support. Prove value at each step.

        Contact us

        Get in touch

        Tell us about your project and we'll give you an honest assessment of how we can help.

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