We are proud to share that TAGBASE has been nominated for the RIZ GENIUS Ideen- und Gründerpreis 2025 — one of the most respected awards for innovation and entrepreneurship in Lower Austria. Out of nearly 100 submissions, only 5 startups … Read More
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How I Stopped Worrying and Started Loving the Umbrella
When we first started tagbase.io, my co-founder Manuel had already built a working prototype in Node.js. It did the job—users could scan their NFC tags and get verified—but it was just that: a prototype. We shipped it, polished the UI … Read More
Paper Certificates That Can’t Be Faked — Real-World Verification with Rubberduck Labs
At TAGBASE, we believe authenticity shouldn’t stop at luxury goods or high-tech devices — it should apply to anything that matters. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our latest collaboration: Rubberduck Labs, a creative tech company pushing the boundaries of … Read More
A Thank You to My Co-Founder – And a Look Back on Our First 12 Months – We’re Just Getting Started
Exactly one year ago, I picked up the phone and called someone I’ve known for over 20 years. Someone I had traveled the world with, shared countless ideas and experiences with. I asked him one simple but bold question: “Do … Read More
TAGBASE Accepted into the egg International Entrepreneurship Accelerator
We’re excited to share that TAGBASE has been officially accepted into the egg International Entrepreneurship – Mini Acceleration Program, a highly selective and fully funded pre-acceleration program powered by Eurobank and the European Business Angel Network (EBAN). From July 3rd … Read More
Interview with Manuel Mertl, CEO & Co-Founder of TAGBASE: When AI Meets NFC – Building the Smartest Products on Earth
Kathrin: Manuel, TAGBASE recently launched its product verification app, but your next move might be even more transformative. Can you tell us about it? Manuel Mertl: Absolutely. We’re about to launch a feature we call “Chat With Your Product.” It … Read More
We’ve Just Launched the Future of Product Verification — And It’s So Much More Than “Authentic / Not Authentic”
At TAGBASE, we’ve always believed that authenticity is just the beginning. That’s why today, we’re proud to announce the launch of our new verification website — a major leap forward in how physical products are experienced, validated, and trusted in … Read More
TAGBASE Joins ACCENT: Accelerating the Future of Product Authenticity
We’re thrilled to announce that TAGBASE has been accepted into the prestigious ACCENT accelerator — Austria’s leading program for deep-tech startups (accent Inkubator GmbH) This milestone isn’t just another line on our roadmap — it’s a validation of the work … Read More
Pricing, Unit Economics, and Scaling Smart: TAGBASE x Rick Rasmussen
At TAGBASE, we believe fighting counterfeiting is not just a technological problem — it’s an economic one. That’s why we recently had the opportunity to go deep into pricing strategy, unit economics, and revenue architecture in a private workshop with … Read More
Data Is King: Why TAGBASE Is a Data-Collecting Beast and What That Means for Brands
We recently had the pleasure of attending a powerful workshop with startup advisor and investor Shomit Ghose. One standout moment was when Shomit spoke about the data-driven business model: “Create a data stream — then make money by understanding that … Read More