SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT FOR STARTUPS
Build software at startup
speed. Without shortening
your runway.
Team up with top 1% nearshore engineers to accelerate delivery without blowing up your burn rate. We typically land teams in 2 weeks. So you can hit the milestones that matter to your next stage of growth.
Let's see how we can help you hit your next milestone:
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STARTUP SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Accelerate product development with full lifecycle support.
From early-stage MVPs to platforms serving millions of users, we've shipped software across industries for startups at every stage of growth. Whatever you're building, we can help.


CUSTOM SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS
Work with specialists with real experience in what you're building.
Don't waste runway on a 3-month learning curve. With numbers of specialists across 100+ technologies, we match you with engineers who've built products like yours before. So you get faster ramp up and better solutions.

SaaS Platforms
Ship a reliable, scalable SaaS product without burning months rebuilding core plumbing. We design the architecture, implement the core features and APIs, set up data models and cloud infrastructure, and structure everything for rapid change. Our team focuses on clean, maintainable code and performance so you can keep evolving the product without re-platforming as your user base grows.
Copilots and AI Agents
Launch AI agents that can handle real-world workflows. We design the agent workflows, pick and integrate the right models, build retrieval over your data, and connect them to tools and third-party APIs so they can take meaningful actions. Our team focuses on reliability, latency, and cost control so features are fast and dependable enough to be a real differentiator.
GenAI Apps
Launch apps with text, audio, image, and video generation. We design the user flows and prompts, select and integrate suitable models, build retrieval over your data, and add guardrails and evaluation. Our approach emphasizes latency, output quality, and cost control so you can expand AI use cases without losing user trust or inflating your spend.
Marketplace Platforms
Build a marketplace platform that can support millions of daily transactions. We define the domain model, implement listing, search, and transaction flows, integrate payments and payouts, and set up essential trust and safety workflows. Our team focuses on performance, data integrity, and security so you can grow volume and GMV without constant engineering overhead.
e-Commerce Platforms
Stand up an e-commerce platform that manages catalog, checkout, and orders reliably. We design the architecture and data model, build the core product and checkout flows, and integrate payments and key backend systems. We focus on reliability, performance, and clear monitoring so you can run campaigns and grow sales without losing orders or reworking the purchase flow.
Mobile Apps
Release fast, stable mobile apps for iOS and Android. We cover the full spectrum of mobile development, from app architecture and core flows to integrations and testing. Our focus is performance and consistency across platforms. So you can capture and retain users on any device without doubling your engineering effort.
Why work with Agency






Ship more software.
De-risk delivery.
When the stakes are high, every sprint counts. Team up with our nearshore engineers to deliver ambitious roadmaps with even the tightest timelines.
CASE STUDIES
Join hundreds of startups who build with Agency.
We have the experience to architect ecosystems that handle massive scale, deep complexity, and business-critical workflows. It's why top startups choose us as their engineering partner.
Developed AI Tool to Summarize 10,000 Legal Transcripts Daily
Automated GenAI Video Integration for HubSpot Campaigns
Built an IDE That Simplifies AI Pipeline Prototyping
Looking for a team with this kind of track record?
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WHO WE WORK WITH
Get development support at any growth stage.
From early MVPs to scaled platforms, we plug into your team to keep product development moving.
HOW WE WORK
Built for performance and predictable delivery.
Yes, you can build software without constant trade-offs. Here’s how we make it happen:
We hire the top 1% of over two million applicants, so you only work with the best.
We give you engineers who've already proven they can deliver. Our rigorous evaluation process includes technical tests, English assessments, soft skill screening, problem-solving simulations, and more. Out of over 2 million applicants who apply yearly, fewer than 1% get the chance to join our team. This is how we ensure you get highly qualified developers who are experts in their fields.




RUNWAY-FRIENDLY PRICING.
Cut costs.
Keep quality.
You don't have to choose between quality and cost savings. We give you both. Get premium tech talent at 40-50% less than U.S. rates, without the hidden costs that come with bargain offshore vendors.
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Plug us in where you need us most.
We customize every engagement to fit your workflow, priorities, and delivery needs.
STAFF AUGMENTATION
Need a couple of extra software engineers on your team?
Get senior, production-ready developers who integrate directly into your internal team. They work your hours, join your standups, and follow your workflows—just like any full-time engineer.
DEDICATED TEAMS
Need a few teams to deliver several projects simultaneously?
Spin up focused, delivery-ready pods to handle full builds or workstreams. Together we align on priorities. Then our tech PMs lead the team and drive delivery to maintain velocity and consistency.
SOFTWARE OUTSOURCING
Want to offload everything to us, from start to finish?
Hand off the full project lifecycle, from planning to deployment. You define the outcomes. We take full ownership of the execution and keep you looped in every step of the way.
Need a couple of extra software engineers on your team?
Staff Augmentation
Get senior, production-ready developers who integrate directly into your internal team. They work your hours, join your standups, and follow your workflows—just like any full-time engineer.
Need a few teams to deliver several projects simultaneously?
Dedicated Teams
Spin up focused, delivery-ready pods to handle full builds or workstreams. Together we align on priorities. Then our tech PMs lead the team and drive delivery to maintain velocity and consistency.
Want to offload everything to us, from start to finish?
Software Outsourcing
Hand off the full project lifecycle, from planning to deployment. You define the outcomes. We take full ownership of the execution and keep you looped in every step of the way.
Kick off projects in 2-4 weeks.



We have reps
across the US.
Speak with a client engagement specialist near you.
Discuss solutions and decide team structure.
Tell us more about your needs. We'll discuss the best-fit solutions and team structure based on your success metrics, timeline, budget, and required skill sets.
Onboard your team and get to work.
With project specifications finalized, we select your team. We're able to onboard developers and assemble dedicated teams in 2-4 weeks after signature.
We track performance on an ongoing basis.
We continually monitor our teams' work to make sure they're meeting your quantity and quality of work standards at all times.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Get AI results you can stand behind.
Our work holds up in reviews, in production, and in front of the board.
Digital Commerce
Developed BitForge's Modern Digital Commerce Platform
"Finding engineers who could quickly understand our product vision and execute at a high level was our biggest challenge. Agency consistently provided outstanding developers who became trusted contributors, helping us build BitForge into a reliable and scalable digital marketplace."
Digital Commerce
Developed BitForge's Modern Digital Commerce Platform
BitForge was created to provide a secure digital marketplace for buying and selling software products, digital assets, and downloadable content. Our engineers developed a scalable full-stack platform featuring secure authentication, role-based access control, payment processing, cloud storage integration, and an optimized user experience that supports reliable transactions and future platform growth.
HEALTHCARE
Healthcare & MedTech
"What stands out most about Agency is the quality of its people. They consistently provide talented, experienced developers who quickly become trusted members of our team, helping us deliver reliable software on time and at a high standard."
Networking
Developed new Communication Platform
"Agency helped us transform an ambitious idea into a successful product. Their ability to rapidly source experienced developers and seamlessly integrate them into our team allowed us to accelerate development without compromising on quality."
Networking
Developed new Communication Platform
A growing business needed a modern communication platform to connect teams and customers more efficiently. Our engineers designed scalable backend services, built real-time messaging capabilities, integrated secure APIs, and optimized the user experience to support rapid growth, high availability, and seamless collaboration.
Platform as a Service(Paas)
Scaled and Maintained Deployra's AWS Infrastructure
"Agency has been an outstanding technology partner throughout our growth. Their engineers consistently delivered high-quality solutions, adapted quickly to evolving requirements, and helped us build a reliable deployment platform were confident will scale with our business for years to come."
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FAQ
What startups ask before bringing us in:
Yes. We've partnered with funded startups from Seed through Series C, helping them transform MVPs into scalable products, accelerate feature delivery, and improve platform reliability. Our teams understand the pressure of investor milestones, rapid product iterations, and tight launch schedules. We focus on building software that grows alongside your business without compromising quality or speed.
You'll work exclusively with senior software engineers, architects, and technical leads. Most of our developers have 8–10+ years of hands-on experience building production-grade applications across modern technologies. Every engineer is carefully vetted for technical expertise, communication, and problem-solving ability, ensuring your project is handled by professionals who require minimal supervision.
Our engineers integrate directly into your existing workflows. They join your Slack or Microsoft Teams channels, participate in daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, code reviews, and collaborate through your preferred project management tools like Jira, Linear, or Azure DevOps. We function as an extension of your engineering team rather than an external vendor.
We work with your existing technology stack whenever possible. Our engineers are experienced across more than 100 programming languages, frameworks, and cloud platforms, allowing us to improve existing systems, modernize architecture, eliminate technical debt, and add new features without unnecessary rewrites. A complete rebuild is only recommended when it provides clear long-term business value.
We typically assemble and onboard dedicated teams within 2–4 weeks. Because our engineers are senior-level professionals, they often begin contributing meaningful code during their first week. Full productivity depends on project complexity, but our streamlined onboarding process allows us to deliver value significantly faster than traditional hiring.
Every engagement is customized around your product goals. Depending on your requirements, we assemble backend developers, frontend engineers, mobile developers, AI/ML specialists, DevOps engineers, QA automation experts, UI/UX designers, technical leads, product managers, and cloud architects. As your project evolves, we can easily scale the team up or down.
You retain complete ownership of all source code, intellectual property, documentation, designs, and deliverables created during the engagement. Once development is complete, every asset belongs exclusively to your organization, as clearly defined in our contracts.
Absolutely. We primarily work using Agile methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid frameworks. Our teams adapt to your existing engineering process instead of forcing a new one, ensuring seamless collaboration through sprint planning, continuous delivery, regular demos, and transparent progress reporting.
We begin by validating both the product vision and business objectives. Depending on your stage, we create prototypes, clickable wireframes, proof-of-concepts, or MVPs to gather user feedback before investing in full-scale development. Analytics, user testing, and iterative improvements help minimize risk while maximizing product-market fit.
Our development process begins with discovery and planning, followed by architecture design, UI/UX design, Agile development, automated testing, continuous integration, deployment, and long-term maintenance. Throughout the project, we provide regular sprint reviews, transparent communication, code reviews, and continuous quality assurance to ensure reliable software delivery.
Security is built into every stage of development. We follow secure coding standards, role-based access control, encryption for data at rest and in transit, secure secrets management, audit logging, vulnerability assessments, and least-privilege access. We also help clients meet compliance requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and other industry-specific regulations.
Yes. Alongside web, mobile, and cloud development, we build AI-powered products including LLM applications, AI agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, recommendation engines, predictive analytics, computer vision, MLOps pipelines, prompt engineering solutions, and custom machine learning models tailored to business requirements.
We combine senior engineering talent, transparent communication, flexible engagement models, and deep expertise across modern technologies. Instead of simply delivering code, we focus on long-term partnerships, scalable architecture, business outcomes, and rapid delivery. Our clients gain an experienced engineering team capable of supporting everything from MVPs to enterprise-scale digital transformation.