Overview
Onside.io is an Amsterdam-based developer infrastructure company that provides an alternative iOS app store for the European Economic Area. The platform enables software developers to distribute applications outside Apple's App Store and offers users methods to discover and install these applications through independent distribution channels.
The company was established in 2024 in response to the European Union's Digital Markets Act, which created regulatory requirements for alternative app distribution in Europe. This legislation opened the possibility for developers to reach users through channels other than Apple's official marketplace, creating demand for infrastructure to support such distribution.
Activities and products
Onside.io's primary offering is an alternative iOS app store platform designed for compliance within the EEA. The company has developed a proprietary payment SDK that enables developers to process in-app purchases and subscriptions outside Apple's billing system. This infrastructure allows developers to publish applications and manage transactions independently, whilst maintaining compliance with EU regulations.
Stage and funding
Onside.io is at seed stage and is currently bootstrapped and profitable. The company was founded by Alexander Baksheev. No external funding rounds have been publicly announced.
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Company details
- Legal name
- Onside.io
- Website
- onside.io
- Headquarters
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Founded
- 2024
- Sector
- Developer Infrastructure
- Funding stage
- Seed