Rubean AG, a Munich-based fintech company specializing in software-based point-of-sale solutions, has officially installed its new leadership team. Stephan Kuck, former CEO of Computop Paygate GmbH, has joined Jochen Pielage as Co-CEO, effective July 1, 2026. The new duo aims to accelerate the company's growth by expanding sales operations and strengthening partnerships.
Kuck brings extensive experience from his tenure at Computop, one of Germany's leading payment service providers. "I know the company very well from the long-standing collaboration between Computop and Rubean, and I'm looking forward to further expanding the already significant growth," said Kuck. Pielage expressed optimism about the partnership: "I'm looking forward to working together and, above all, to Rubean now being able to better capitalize on its enormous opportunities in the market."
Rubean's core product, PhonePOS, is a SoftPOS solution that replaces traditional card readers with a smartphone app, enabling merchants to accept cashless and mobile payments without additional hardware. The company is already a market leader in Germany and Spain and has successfully entered markets in Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and North and South America with support from major banks and payment service providers.
As part of the leadership transition, former Chief Sales Officer Dr. Hermann Geupel will remain with the company as Sales Director for the DACH region. Rubean plans to further expand its sales operations and strengthen existing partnerships. To finance these efforts, the company is considering capital measures.
The appointment of Kuck signals a strategic push to capitalize on the growing demand for contactless payment solutions. SoftPOS technology is increasingly adopted by retailers, food service businesses, and delivery services, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional hardware. Rubean's technology also supports the girocard (EC card) in Germany, a key differentiator in the market.
For business leaders, this leadership change underscores the importance of strategic partnerships and sales expansion in scaling fintech innovations. Rubean's growth trajectory highlights the potential for software-based payment solutions to disrupt traditional point-of-sale infrastructure. The company's focus on the European and American markets suggests significant opportunities for merchants to reduce costs and streamline operations.
Rubean is listed on m:access and over-the-counter trading venues, including XETRA, under the symbol R1B:GR. Further information is available at www.rubean.com.
