Name

Cheesecake Labs

Legal name

Cheesecake Labs Software S/A

Website

https://cheesecakelabs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Outsourcing Services: End-to-end product delivery services for clients, handling entire software development projects from concept to launch. Revenue generated through project-based engagements with flexible scoping.
2. Dedicated Teams: Cross-functional squads aligned with client roadmap, working as integrated team members. Recurring engagement model with ongoing team allocation.
3. Staff Augmentation: Vetted talent provided to boost client team capacity and speed. Flexible scaling up or down based on client needs, billed as time and materials or per-person engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cheesecake Labs is a nearshore software design and development firm that builds custom digital products for startups and enterprises. Its portfolio spans AI Strategy & Development (LLM, Generative AI, Agentic AI Systems), Data Engineering & Modernization (medallion architecture, AI-ready data infrastructure), Blockchain Solutions (digital wallets, DeFi, asset tokenization), Product Strategy, UX/UI Design, Mobile and Web App Development, and Cloud & DevOps. Services are delivered through three engagement models: end-to-end Software Outsourcing, Dedicated Teams, and Staff Augmentation.

Product overview

Cheesecake Labs is a software design and development company offering a unified suite of services for building and scaling digital products. The portfolio comprises AI Strategy & Development (including LLM/Generative AI and Agentic AI Systems), Data Engineering & Modernization (with medallion layer architecture and AI-ready infrastructure), Blockchain Solutions (digital wallets, DeFi, asset tokenization), Product Strategy, UX/UI Design, Mobile App Development (React Native, Flutter), Web App Development (ReactJS), and Cloud & DevOps. These services are delivered through three flexible engagement models: Software Outsourcing (end-to-end delivery), Dedicated Teams (embedded cross-functional squads), and Staff Augmentation (individual talent placement). Founded in 2013, the company operates from San Francisco and Brazil, serving Fortune 500s and US startups with 12+ years of experience and a 4.9/5 average client rating.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AI Strategy & Development Strategic identification of AI opportunities and production-grade AI application development including LLM integration, agentic AI systems, and AI-powered web/mobile applications for US mid-market and enterprise clients.
• Data Engineering & Modernization End-to-end data capabilities from architecture design through production-grade pipelines, analytics dashboards, and AI-ready data infrastructure using medallion layer architectures (bronze, silver, gold).
• Blockchain Solutions Scalable blockchain solutions for digital wallets (custodial and non-custodial), DeFi integration, asset tokenization, and decentralized platforms across Stellar, Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, and Hyperledger networks.
• Product Strategy Strategic blueprint development transforming ideas into actionable plans through market research, user journey mapping, MVP specifications, interactive prototyping, and product roadmaps.
• UX/UI Design User-centric design services including information architecture, design systems, user personas, prototyping, visual design, and user experience optimization aligned with business goals.
• Mobile App Development Custom mobile app development for iOS and Android using React Native, Flutter, and cross-platform migration, including IoT integration and architecture/DevOps support.
• Web App Development Scalable, high-performance web application development using ReactJS, NodeJS, Python, GoLang, and modern frameworks with platform architecture services.
• Cloud & DevOps DevOps and cloud infrastructure services using AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure with CI/CD pipelines via CircleCI and containerization via Docker.
• Software Outsourcing End-to-end product delivery engagement model handling complete software development from initial MVP through full-scale production, including engineers, designers, DevOps, and project managers.
• Dedicated Teams Cross-functional squad engagement model aligned with client roadmap, integrated into client tools, culture, and US time zones for ongoing product development.
• Staff Augmentation Vetted tech talent placement on US time zones, English-fluent and fully integrated into client workflow for capacity scaling and speed acceleration.

Quantifiable outcome

• 600,000+ app downloads for Cresol mobile banking app
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Anthropic (Claude Partner Network)coreTechnology or Integration · 16 June 2026Cheesecake Labs joined Anthropic's Claude Partner Network, beginning with 50+ engineers certified on Claude with plans to scale to 100+ next year. Partnership focuses on helping US mid-market companies move AI from pilot to production, building on Cheesecake Labs' two years of experience shipping Anthropic-powered systems for regulated industries.
• VIA LabsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2025Partnership to power real cross-chain interoperability across Stellar, Cardano, and EVM networks. Enables Cheesecake Labs to offer true cross-chain solutions beyond single-network implementations.
• Hyperledger FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2025General member of Hyperledger Foundation with expertise in Besu and Hyperledger Fabric through LF Decentralized Trust Development Services. Introduced Stellar Connector for Hyperledger Cacti.
• Stellar Development FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFive-year partnership as go-to Stellar integration partner with official ambassador role. Experience includes Stablecoin issuance, CBDC pilots, and Tokenized Assets on Stellar with regulated entities. Main partner in Latin America for institutional partners issuing assets on Stellar.
• BTG PactualminorOthersEQI Investimentos, a Cheesecake Labs client, was acquired by BTG Pactual, the largest investment bank in Latin America. EQI app was built using React Native for Android and iOS with full product delivery.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Netguru: Poland-based software consultancy offering AI, web, and mobile development for enterprise and growth-stage clients. Comparable mid-sized nearshore-style services firm frequently appearing alongside Cheesecake Labs in industry rankings.
• Toptal: Vetted freelance talent network specializing in software engineers, designers, and finance experts. Direct competitor in the staff augmentation and dedicated team engagement models that anchor Cheesecake Labs' go-to-market.
• BairesDev: Latin America-based nearshore software development firm with similar engagement models (dedicated teams, staff augmentation, outsourcing) and overlapping Fortune 500/startup client base. Closest direct competitor given comparable size, geography, and service portfolio.
• CI&T: Brazilian-born global technology services firm (NYSE: CINT) with end-to-end digital product delivery, AI, and data modernization offerings. Operates at significantly larger scale with overlapping enterprise client base and similar nearshore-to-US delivery model.
• Exadel: Global software engineering services firm with nearshore/offshore delivery centers and practices spanning AI, mobile, web, and enterprise modernization. Comparable mid-sized peer with similar engagement models and enterprise focus.
• Thoughtworks: Global technology consultancy specializing in custom software development, AI engineering, and digital transformation for enterprise clients. Overlaps with Cheesecake Labs across custom engineering, AI deployment, and consulting-led delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Globant: Large Latin American-headquartered IT services and digital transformation firm (NYSE: GLOB) with broad portfolio spanning AI, blockchain, mobile, and data. Represents a scaled incumbent competing for the same enterprise digital product mandates.
• Cognizant: Global IT services leader (NYSE: CTSH) with large digital engineering and AI practice. Competes for enterprise software development and modernization mandates, particularly in financial services and regulated industries.
• Accenture: Global professional services giant with extensive digital engineering, AI, and cloud practices. Competes for the same Fortune 500 digital transformation and AI deployment mandates, though at vastly greater scale.

Emerging players

• Arc.dev: Remote developer hiring platform connecting companies with vetted global engineers for staff augmentation. Emerging competitor in the talent-placement layer that complements Cheesecake Labs' staff augmentation offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cheesecakelabs
• GitHubgithub.com/CheesecakeLabs
• Facebookfacebook.com/cheesecakelabs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cheesecake-labs
• Instagraminstagram.com/cheesecakelabs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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