About Component.app

Built around how SMEs actually work.

We turn real workflows into custom, production-ready business software.

Custom by designFirst version in 7 days

What we believe

Every business, no matter how small, should not have to choose between rigid SaaS and a long custom project.

Where Component.app fits

Component.app sits between SaaS and traditional custom development. We turn industry best practices into templated solutions, then customise them around your business workflow.

Whether you need a Starbucks-style loyalty programme or an operations system connecting contracts and invoices through to payments, we can deliver it quickly and affordably.

More flexible than SaaSMuch faster than traditional custom

Who we build for

Growing teams that need custom software.

01

You have outgrown spreadsheets

Important work is split across files, inboxes, chats, and people, with no single source of truth.

02

Standard SaaS does not fit

Your roles, approvals, handoffs, or client experience are too specific for fixed workflows.

03

You need a system that can grow

Start with one application, then add more workflows on the same platform and shared data.

What we build

Custom business software that fits your current workflow.

Build customer-facing websites and client portals, or run the business with CRM, booking, contracts, invoices, inventory, project management, HR portals, internal admin, and connected ERP-style operations systems.

Industry starting points

Begin with patterns proven in your industry.

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How we work

7 days to your first working system

Once requirements are confirmed, we deliver your first version within 7 business days.

Day 1

Requirements confirmed

Your workflow, users, and first-version scope are agreed.

Day 3

Structure and UI ready

The core data structure and screens are ready for review.

Day 5

Business logic review

Roles, rules, and key workflows are tested against real scenarios.

Day 7

First version delivered

Your team receives a working system for review and testing.

Your first version is a working system for review and testing. Final launch timing depends on data migration, integrations, and approval requirements.

Our founders

Built by people who have seen both sides of the software gap.

Component.app began with the same conclusion from two different careers: standard software rarely fits the work, while traditional custom software remains out of reach for too many businesses.

Cao Liang, Founder and CEO of Component.app

Cao Liang

Founder & CEO

13+ years in business software
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Liang has more than 13 years of business software experience. An engineer and former Microsoft team member, he has served more than 100 enterprise clients in Singapore—including DBS, Temasek, Wilmar, Singapore Airlines (SIA), SATS, Changi Airport, IKEA, and CapitaLand—alongside many SMEs.

Across companies of every size, he saw the same mismatch: standard SaaS could not adapt to real operating needs, while custom software remained expensive and slow to deliver.

He founded Component.app to use AI to make tailored business software accessible—not only to large enterprises.

Vivien Yao, Co-founder and COO of Component.app

Vivien Yao

Co-founder & COO

8+ years in B2B services
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Vivien has more than 8 years of B2B service experience across media, real estate, and other sectors, progressing into director-level leadership roles.

She has led business digitalisation using SAP and custom-built systems. Large transformation projects took time and were difficult to predict, while many smaller needs stayed unresolved as the business changed.

She co-founded Component.app to make continuous software improvement practical for growing companies.

About Component.app

Frequently asked questions

What is Component.app?

Component.app is a Singapore-founded business software company and all-in-one platform for building custom, production-ready systems for SMEs.

Who is Component.app for?

Component.app is designed for SMEs that have outgrown spreadsheets, use too many disconnected tools, or cannot fit their workflow into standard SaaS.

What can Component.app build?

Component.app can build almost any browser-based business application—from a website, CRM, or client portal to a more complex ERP system. We currently build web applications; native iOS and Android apps are not yet available.

Do we need a developer?

No. Your team can work directly with Component.app to define, review, and launch the system. Developers can participate when specialist integrations are required.

What happens after the first version?

Your team tests the working system and gives feedback. The workflow, screens, roles, and integrations can continue to improve on the same platform.

How is Component.app different from a software outsourcing agency?

Component.app gives you a platform you can keep using—not only a finished project.

  • You receive an all-in-one platform and working software your team can maintain.
  • When your business changes, you can build more applications on the same platform and share one database—creating your own connected custom software system.
  • A typical first version is delivered in 7 business days, usually faster than traditional custom development.
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Built for change

Your workflow will change. Your software should too.

Component.app is designed for companies that have outgrown spreadsheets, do not fit off-the-shelf tools, and do not want every improvement to become another software project.