ABOUT SWIFTLY
Built by operators. For operators.
We experienced the pain of fragmented business tools firsthand. So we built the platform we always wished existed.
OUR STORY
Swiftly started with a simple frustration: running a business shouldn’t require a PhD in software integration.
As operators ourselves — running development agencies, marketing firms, and consulting practices — we lived the pain of fragmented tool stacks every single day. A CRM that didn’t talk to our project management. Procurement handled in spreadsheets. Operations coordinated over WhatsApp. Every tool had its own login, its own learning curve, and its own monthly bill.
When AI matured enough to genuinely augment business workflows — not just as a chatbot, but as a real operational layer — we saw the opportunity to build something fundamentally different. Not another point solution. Not another tool to add to the stack. A complete business operating system, built with AI at the core from day one.
We started building in late 2025. By early 2026, Swiftly Workspace was live and serving businesses across Europe. We ship fast, we listen to our users, and we’re just getting started.
October 2024
Swiftly Developed founded
Software development agency established in Antwerp, Belgium.
June 2025
The idea for Workspace
After experiencing tool fragmentation across our own companies, we began designing a unified platform.
September 2025
Development begins
Built on Swift server-side with AI-native architecture from day one.
January 2026
First beta users
Early access launched with Sales, Projects, and Operations modules.
March 2026
Public launch
Swiftly Workspace goes live with 4 core modules and AI agents on every task.
OUR MISSION
Give every business the tools that only enterprises could afford — powered by AI, delivered in days.
We believe the next generation of business software should be intelligent from day one. Not a chatbot bolted onto a spreadsheet, but a platform that genuinely understands your workflows and handles the repetitive work so your team can focus on what matters.
The Team
Ben Van Aken
Founder & CEO
Software engineer turned operator. Built and ran multiple service businesses before founding Swiftly. Obsessed with removing friction from business operations through intelligent software.
LinkedIn →What We Believe
Ship Fast, Learn Faster
We believe in velocity over perfection. Every week we ship, every week we learn. Our users don’t wait for quarterly releases — they get improvements continuously.
AI as a Co-Worker, Not a Gimmick
AI in Swiftly isn’t a marketing checkbox. Every AI feature must demonstrably save time or improve outcomes. If it doesn’t, we don’t ship it.
Built for Operators, by Operators
We use Swiftly to run Swiftly. If something doesn’t work for us, it won’t work for our customers. We eat our own cooking every single day.
Join us on the journey
Whether you want to use Swiftly, build with us, or invest in what we’re creating — we’d love to hear from you.