about the company

Shaping the transformation of bags and backpacks into intelligent companions.

Vintecal  is a German technology company building connected product infrastructure for the bags and luggage sector. As an ESA BIC Hessen alumni company, it operates at the intersection of product security, digital ownership, and brand-controlled customer interaction. Its approach is defined by technological independence, first-party data control, and the ambition to create lasting value for brands through intelligent product ecosystems. Backed by a team that combines technical depth with industry experience, Vintecal is positioned to operate internationally and execute with precision.

Sonja Tafelmeier, MSc, is CEO, Co-Founder and Shareholder of Vintecal. With a background in design and experience across finance, product development, and cross-functional leadership, she combines creative vision with strategic execution. Her work is shaped by a clear understanding of how products, brands, and digital systems need to evolve together as expectations around security, service, and customer relevance continue to rise.

At Vintecal, she leads the company’s strategic direction, brand positioning, and commercial development, with a focus on long-term value creation and international growth.

Vincenzo Galluzzo is CTO, Co-Founder and Shareholder of Vintecal. Trained as an electrical engineer, he leads the technological development behind SIMSIM, with a strong focus on connected systems, modular IoT architecture, and practical product integration. He combines engineering precision with a clear understanding of how secure, scalable technology needs to perform in real products and real market environments.

At Vintecal, he is responsible for turning the company’s technological vision into robust, commercially viable solutions.