Our Story

Back in 2016, while running my remote retail shop from Malé, Maldives, I faced a problem every retailer knows: I needed to monitor sales and inventory without being physically present or waiting for daily reports from staff.

The Problem

Cloud-based POS systems were just emerging at the time. The big players like Square, Shopify POS, and others were gaining traction. But they all had the same issues:

• × Too expensive for small retailers in emerging markets
• × Packed with features most retailers never use
• × Required US merchant accounts and strong internet
• × No support for local requirements like multi-unit sales

The Solution

So I built my own. Not as a business venture, but as a tool I needed to run my shop better. From design to database, backend to DevOps, I crafted every aspect to solve real problems I faced daily.

The Journey

What started as a personal project quietly evolved over 8 years. Other retailers saw it, tried it, and started asking for access. Word spread organically because the system just worked.

Today, Seyls powers over 700 businesses with 50+ active daily users. We never marketed it aggressively. Every customer came through recommendations because they saw a system that actually understood their needs.

Our Philosophy

Seyls isn't just software; it's a passion project dedicated to liberating retailers from complexity. We believe in:

• Simplicity over features: Every feature must earn its place
• Real-world testing: Every update comes from actual retail experience
• Accessibility: Affordable pricing for emerging markets
• Independence: No venture capital means no pressure to bloat