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Company information, visuals, and the origin of SIMSIM.


Find key information about Vintecal, founder background, product visuals, and the story behind the name SIMSIM.


The Story of SIMSIM:

The Pact of Protection


In ancient times, when the world was shrouded in mystery, someone guarded the gates to treasures.


A spirit that dwelled within a mountain of stone. It was called Sesame. Solely the phrase - ‘Open Sesame’ - could summon the spirit to open the gate to the mountain, which was otherwise considered inaccessible. This sentence unlocked everything that had been kept hidden: riches, secrets and a world accessible only to the confident.


As time passed, the mountain on which Sesame lived was forgotten. People turned their attention to the visible world, leaving the old wisdom behind. Centuries passed. The spirit Sesame waited patiently for the time of its return. But the world had changed dramatically.

 
The age of technology had catapulted people into an era of hyper-connectivity, where the internet and social media had become a part of everyday life. Everyone was connected everywhere and at all times, but the old dangers of being robbed of one's own treasures remained. Trust and the feeling of safety increasingly disappeared - especially when out and about.


'Sesame' reappeared to protect by seeking the right partners - people who could translate its vision of trust and security into the modern age.


Having just recovered from a traumatic incident in which valuable items were stolen from their bag, Sonja and Enzo brood intently about ways to prevent such a disaster from happening again.


Ultimately, Sesame recognized them as inventive minds who understood that true security lies not only in technology, but also in the philosophy behind it. The ancient wisdom of protection was given the meaning he wanted. The two founders of Vintecal combined it with the latest cutting-edge technology.


This is how the access to a world of protection, connection, trust, and relaxed well-being came to be known as 'SIMSIM'. 


Sesame has found a new hiding place — inside the savvy bags of visionary brands.

Its protection is reserved for the initiated only.


Vintecal, Sonja & Enzo, June 2025


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About Vintecal


Building the infrastructure behind connected products.


Vintecal is a German technology company developing proprietary infrastructure for the next generation of connected products in the bags and luggage sector. With SIMSIM, Vintecal brings secure access, verified ownership, and direct brand interaction into one coordinated system. As an ESA BIC Hessen alumni company, Vintecal combines technical ambition with a clear focus on real market needs. The company builds for brands that want more control over the product experience, the customer relationship, and the data behind it.


Fast Facts


Key information at a glance.


Items:

  • German technology company
  • ESA BIC Hessen alumni company
  • Focused on bags and luggage
  • Proprietary connected product infrastructure
  • Combines hardware, app, and dashboard
  • Built for secure access and verified ownership
  • Enables direct brand-to-customer interaction
  • Designed for first-party data and platform independence


What is SIMSIM


One system that connects product, user, and brand.


SIMSIM is Vintecal’s connected product platform for bags and luggage. It links product access, ownership verification, app-based interaction, and intelligent brand services in one system. Instead of adding disconnected features, SIMSIM helps brands create a product experience that feels secure, connected, and measurable from day one.


Leadership


Built by founders with vision, technical depth, and global perspective.


Vintecal is led by a founding team that combines business thinking, product vision, and deep technical expertise.


Sonja Tafelmeier  CEO & Co-Founder

Sonja Tafelmeier leads the strategic direction and market positioning of Vintecal. Her work focuses on turning SIMSIM into a category-defining platform for connected products, with a strong emphasis on market relevance, business model design, and long-term brand value.


Vincenzo Galluzzo CTO & Co-Founder

Vincenzo Galluzzo leads the technological development of Vintecal’s platform architecture. He focuses on secure system design, product integration, and the technical foundation that connects hardware, app, and data into one reliable ecosystem.

Media Assets


Selected visuals and brand material for editorial use.


Vintecal provides a curated set of media assets for press and editorial use. These include founder portraits, product visuals, interface imagery, and selected brand materials.

Asset list:

  • Logos
  • Founder photos
  • Product visuals
  • App and dashboard visuals
  • Event and presentation material


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Brand Origin


Why it is called SIMSIM.


SIMSIM is more than a technology name. It also carries a symbolic meaning tied to protection, trust, and access. To express that idea in a more visual and emotional way, Vintecal created a separate story and comic-based narrative around the name SIMSIM. It adds depth to the brand, while the main platform story stays focused on technology, product value, and business impact.


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