Smart Touch Technologies
On This Page
Romanian deep tech startup offering Apollo intelligent document processing platform for automated B2B data exchange across retail, logistics, and accounting sectors.
Overview
Smart Touch Technologies provides Apollo, a document processing platform for B2B data exchange automation. Founded in November 2020 by Octavian Radu (former Innovation Program Leader at Keysight Technologies with 20+ years in software/hardware and AI doctoral studies) and Decebal Popescu (Founder of Transport Academy, former CEO Cartrans Romania with 17+ years transport & logistics experience), the Bucharest-based startup launched Apollo in August 2022.
As a startup in the IDP vendor landscape, Smart Touch differentiates by targeting underserved sectors, competing against established ABBYY and newer Acodis solutions with cost-effective automation for logistics and real estate.
The platform operates in a market experiencing significant shifts. Industry analysis shows the IDP sector is moving from per-page OCR models toward end-to-end workflow automation, while 66% of IDP projects are replacements for failed implementations, indicating ongoing vendor selection challenges for enterprises.
Apollo collects documents from email, ERP systems, browsers, and Google Drive, processing PDF, PNG, DOCX, JPG, and handwritten documents with AI-powered extraction and human-in-the-loop validation. The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications and operates with 5 full-time technical employees plus founders.
Key Features
Apollo delivers multi-source document capture across email, ERP systems, browser uploads, and Google Drive. The platform specializes in processing handwritten documents and non-standardized formats, extracting structured data where traditional OCR methods fail. Cross-validation mechanisms enforce business rules and human approval workflows, ensuring data accuracy for critical operations. Smart Touch provides no-code configuration, enabling non-technical users to build and customize workflows without programming expertise. As a compliance-focused solution, Apollo maintains ISO 27001 certification, supporting secure document processing and archiving for regulated industries.
Use Cases
Smart Touch serves businesses across multiple document-intensive sectors requiring automated data extraction with compliance assurance and human oversight capabilities.
Transport and Logistics Automation
Logistics companies process transport documents, bills of lading, and delivery notes from multiple carriers. Apollo extracts shipment data from non-standardized formats and integrates with ERP systems for automated order processing.
Retail Invoice Processing
Retail businesses automate supplier invoice processing including handwritten documents. The system validates extracted data against purchase orders and transfers approved information to accounting systems.
Real Estate Document Management
Real estate agencies process contracts, property documents, and financial records through Apollo with human verification for critical fields and ISO 27001-compliant archiving.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Core Product | Apollo IDP Platform |
| Document Formats | PDF, PNG, DOCX, JPG, handwritten documents |
| Input Sources | Email, ERP systems, browser, Google Drive |
| Validation | Cross-matching, human-in-the-loop approval |
| Configuration | No-code, user-customizable |
| Deployment | Cloud-based platform |
| Certifications | ISO 9001, ISO 27001 |
| Target Industries | Retail, transport & logistics, real estate, accounting, fuel distribution, archiving |
Resources
Company Information
Headquarters: Bucharest, Romania
Founded: November 2020
Founders: Octavian Radu, Decebal Popescu
Employees: 5 full-time technical employees plus founders
Platform Launch: Apollo launched August 2022