We started orvynexado because budgeting felt broken
Back in 2018, we were just two people frustrated with budget tools that made simple things complicated. So we built something different—software that actually helps you understand where your money goes without needing an accounting degree.
The people behind your budget tools
We're not a massive corporation. Just a small team in Wagga Wagga who care about making financial management accessible to everyone. And yeah, we use our own software every day.
Stellan Fjeldstad
Founder and Financial Advisor
Spent 15 years as an accountant watching people struggle with overly complex budget systems. Got tired of it and decided to build something that actually makes sense. These days I'm still answering support emails because I genuinely want to know if our tools are working for you.
Rigby Culhane
Budget Strategy Specialist
My background's in behavioral economics, which is just a fancy way of saying I study why people make the money decisions they do. Turns out most budget failures aren't about math—they're about motivation and clarity. That's what I focus on when designing our features.
How we got here
Started in a spare bedroom, grew into something that helps thousands of families. Here's the honest version of that journey.
The Beginning
Stellan quit his accounting job after one too many clients asked "why is this so complicated?" Built the first version of orvynexado on weekends while working part-time at his brother's carpentry business. The early version was rough but it worked.
Finding Our Users
Word spread slowly through local community groups. Rigby joined after using the software and sending a long email about what was missing. We realized our best features came from actually listening to how people wanted to manage their money, not from copying other apps.
Growing Carefully
Hit 2,000 active users without spending a dollar on advertising. Moved into an actual office space in Wagga Wagga. Added features people kept asking for—like shared budgets for families and better expense tracking. Kept it simple though. That's always been the point.
Where We Are Now
Still independently run, still focused on making budgeting less painful. We've helped over 3,200 Aussies take control of their finances without resorting to complicated spreadsheets or expensive financial advisors. And we're constantly improving based on what our users tell us they actually need.
What matters to us
Keep It Simple
If you need a manual to use our software, we've failed. Budget management should be straightforward.
Listen First
Our best features come from user feedback. We actually read and respond to every email we get.
Stay Independent
No venture capital, no corporate ownership. This keeps us focused on what users need, not what investors want.