Press Release
Nov 1, 2025
[ULM, GERMANY] November 1, 2025
A global leader in automotive technology and a Tier-1 supplier has partnered with Hellgate to bridge the gap between hardware and digital services. By integrating Hellgate’s infrastructure, the supplier now offers an "Ecosystem Enablement" package to OEMs, allowing for the rapid deployment of in-car app stores.
"The bridge between Tier-1 suppliers and OEMs is increasingly digital. Our ecosystem enablement allows partners to monetize innovation directly through the vehicle's app store via a secure commerce layer," says Jens Kohnen, Co-Founder of Hellgate.
Key Implementation Details
Partner Type: Tier-1 Global Automotive Supplier
Solution Focus: Digital Service Marketplace and In-Car App Store Enablement
Technology Stack: Integration of Car Wallet, Guardian, and Ecosystem Orchestration
About Hellgate
Hellgate is the leading provider of payment infrastructure for the mobility and automotive industry. With a focus on security, tokenization, and ecosystem orchestration, Hellgate enables brands to build seamless and secure commerce experiences. From high-security vaults to integrated car wallets, Hellgate provides the building blocks for the future of global payment commerce.
Jens Kohnen was driven to co-start the company by the conviction that payment infrastructure should empower businesses, not bind them. Recognizing that many large organizations were locked into monolithic, opaque setups, Jens embarked on a journey to free enterprises from these rigid stacks. His mission is to enable companies to regain full ownership and monetize their flows, transforming payments from a cost center into a strategic lever for growth.
