Helmes
Helmes is an Estonia‑founded digital transformation and custom software partner (founded in 1991), with 1,500+ experts working from 20 locations and experience across 500+ customer organizations. Known for helping build and run mission‑critical systems, Helmes is publicly credited with powering more than 30% of e‑Estonia’s digital solutions. In the UK, Helmes has supported well‑known brands and institutions – such as Gumtree, Cosworth and NHS and works internationally with organizations including Airbus, Kuehne+Nagel, OECD and the European Space Agency (ESA). Its services span IT consulting, software development, cloud and data, plus AI initiatives such as the AI Value Scan, delivered with an emphasis on measurable service quality (70+ NPS).
Long third-party description of your company: Helmes is an Estonia founded digital transformation and software development group (founded in 1991) that helps organizations build and modernize business critical digital systems – securely, reliably, and at scale. With 1,500+ experts working from 20 locations and experience across 500+ customer organizations, Helmes supports global enterprises and public institutions with end to end delivery – from shaping digital strategy and service design through engineering, integration, and long term operations.
A meaningful part of Helmes’ credibility comes from Estonia itself – one of the world’s most digitized states. Helmes has been one of the long term partners behind e Estonia and is publicly credited with powering more than 30% of its digital solutions. That experience translates into practical know how for building high trust, integration heavy services: platforms that must be dependable, secure by design, and maintainable over many years – exactly the kind of outcomes organizations look for when digital systems become central to service delivery.
In the UK, Helmes has delivered work for a wide array of prominent brands and organisations – among them Gumtree, Cosworth, and the NHS. On the international stage, Helmes’ client list further includes Airbus, Kuehne+Nagel, OECD, and the European Space Agency (ESA), alongside numerous others. These examples merely illustrate Helmes’ breadth of experience in complex, regulated, and mission critical environments, with many more successful partnerships across diverse sectors.
Helmes’ services span custom software development, cloud and data services, legacy modernization, and AI enablement – including structured offerings to help organizations prioritize AI use cases and turn experiments into shipped value.
Helmes takes a practical approach to digital systems, building lasting relationships with clients globally. Boasting an impressive NPS of over 70 (a measure of client satisfaction), Helmes is recognized for consistently dependable outcomes and authentic partnerships that empower organizations to succeed long-term.