Tech9

What Tech9 does

Tech9 (legal entity Cogitech Solutions, LLC) is a US-based custom software development firm founded in 2015 and headquartered in Lehi, Utah, with 101-250 employees. The company delivers outsourced development teams, UX/product design, staff augmentation, and bespoke software projects primarily to mid-market and enterprise clients across Insurance, Financial Services, and Logistics, alongside other verticals such as Healthcare, Education Technology, and Automotive. Its core technology approach is technology-agnostic, selecting optimal stacks per engagement, and it increasingly markets itself around AI-accelerated delivery and "agentic engineering" as a productivity multiplier for senior engineers.

The business model is professional services revenue generated through project-based fees, dedicated team contracts, staff augmentation resource fees, and recurring ongoing delivery and maintenance engagements; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales complemented by inbound from content marketing (case studies, vertical landing pages, thought leadership blogs), a formal 5% referral program, and an AWS partnership, with over 50% of business reportedly originating from word-of-mouth. Notable engagements include a fractional CTO engagement with Total Care Auto (saving over $1M in third-party licensing), the Infinite Mind consumer app (2M+ users, Top 10 iOS App Store ranking), and platform work for clients such as Davinci, Lashbrook Rings, 1-800-Accountant, McLeod Software, Imagine Learning, Ark, Previdence, and TruWill.

In April 2026, founder Nick Stice transitioned to Chairman and COO/CFO Jeff Conley was promoted to CEO, accompanied by broader internal leadership promotions. The company is founder-owned, private, has not disclosed external funding, and operates with a codified 9-step delivery methodology, Catalyst Sessions, and a Braintrust cross-disciplinary review practice as differentiators.

Name

Tech9

Legal name

Cogitech Solutions, LLC

Website

https://tech9.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Tech9 is a US-based custom software development firm delivering outsourced development teams, UX design, and staff augmentation to mid-market and enterprise clients across Insurance, Financial Services, Logistics, and other verticals, with senior-level-only staffing and AI-accelerated delivery positioning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Software Development Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

IT & Software Engineering Staffing (BPACADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Software Development (Programming, Frameworks, Dev Tools) (EDABAFAA)

Keywords

• Custom software development
• Outsourced engineering teams
• Staff augmentation services
• UX design services
• Agentic engineering delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Draper

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Software Development: Tech9 provides fully outsourced custom software development teams that create custom solutions. Engagement models include dedicated development teams, fractional CTO services, and project-based development. Revenue is generated through project fees and ongoing engagement contracts.
2. Staff Augmentation: Tech9 provides additional talent (designers, developers, project managers) to existing teams on a flexible basis. Resources can be onshore, offshore, or nearshore, with short- or long-term commitments. Revenue is generated through resource fees.
3. UX/UI Design Services: Strategic product design with intuitive UX, delivered through discovery, wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity design handoff. Includes consultative design services and ongoing design support.
4. Referral Program Commission: Tech9 pays a 5% commission to referral partners for successful referrals during the entire first year of the engagement. This is a cost of customer acquisition rather than a revenue stream.
5. Ongoing Delivery & Maintenance: Ongoing talent and support services for clients after initial launch, including dedicated team retention and individual expert support. Provides recurring revenue through continued client engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Tech9 builds custom software for mid-market and enterprise clients through four core service lines: Tech9 Teams (fully outsourced development teams), Custom Software Development, Staff Augmentation (onshore/nearshore/offshore), and Design Services. The company emphasizes senior-level talent, AI-accelerated delivery, and a proprietary 9-step delivery process, with primary vertical focus on Insurance, Financial Services, and Logistics clients.

Product overview

Tech9 is a custom software development company offering outsourced development services through four core service lines: Tech9 Teams (fully outsourced development teams), Design Services (strategic UX/product design), Staff Augmentation (flexible talent sourcing), and Custom Software Development (bespoke software solutions). These services are supported by complementary tools including an Alignment Session (complimentary consultation), Coverage Mapping Tool (delivery assessment), and Catalyst Sessions (structured workshops). The company focuses on AI-accelerated delivery and agentic engineering. Tech9 serves clients across industries including Financial Services, Insurance, Logistics, and operates as an embedded delivery partner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tech9 Teams A completely outsourced custom software development team service providing fully integrated teams of developers, UX designers, software architects, and project managers to build custom software solutions for clients.
• Custom Software Development Bespoke custom software built to exact client specifications across any industry, including MVP development, product suite building, launch, expansion, and ongoing maintenance.
• Staff Augmentation Flexible talent sourcing service that adds senior engineers, designers, and project managers to client teams, with onshore, nearshore, and offshore resources on short- or long-term commitments.
• Design Services Strategic product design with intuitive UX delivered through discover, define, iterate, and deliver phases, with designers partnering closely with product and engineering teams.
• Referral Partner Program Formal partner referral program offering a 5% commission on successful client referrals during the first year of engagement, with no minimum commitments and partnerships team support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $1 million in savings for Total Care Auto by replacing $60,000/month third-party licensing with custom software
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationTech9 is a member of the AWS Partner Network, indicating cloud infrastructure expertise and capabilities. AWS Partner status enables Tech9 to deliver cloud-native solutions on AWS infrastructure.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Andela: Andela is a global tech talent marketplace and outsourced engineering services provider focused on senior software engineers. Comparable to Tech9 in custom software delivery and staff augmentation offerings, though distinguished by its global talent platform model and emerging AI-skills positioning rather than US-based delivery.
• Toptal: Toptal is a freelance talent network specializing in top-tier software developers, designers, and product managers for enterprise clients. Comparable to Tech9 in senior-only talent positioning, custom development services, and project-based engagements, with overlap in the same buyer personas seeking premium outsourced engineering.
• BairesDev: BairesDev is a nearshore software development and staff augmentation firm offering dedicated engineering teams to enterprise and mid-market clients. Comparable to Tech9 in custom development, staff augmentation, and UX delivery model, though differentiated by its nearshore cost structure and Latin American talent base rather than senior-only US positioning.
• Thoughtworks: Thoughtworks is a global custom software development and digital transformation consultancy with a strong senior-engineer, technology-agnostic culture and emphasis on design-led delivery. Comparable to Tech9 in service mix (custom dev, UX, staff aug), enterprise client base, and thought-leadership positioning, though at significantly larger scale.
• Insight Global: Insight Global is a US staffing and IT services firm offering staff augmentation, custom software development, and project-based delivery to enterprise and mid-market clients. Comparable to Tech9 in staff augmentation and custom development service lines, though operating at significantly larger scale with a broader geographic footprint.
• Slalom: Slalom is a US-based consulting and custom software delivery firm with strong regional presence, senior-only talent philosophy, and emphasis on local-market relationships and outcome-based engagements. Closely comparable to Tech9 in GTM motion, talent model, and project-based delivery across mid-market and enterprise clients.
• Globant: Globant is a global digital engineering firm offering custom software development, UX, and AI-accelerated delivery to enterprise clients across financial services, insurance, and logistics. Directly comparable to Tech9 in service portfolio, vertical focus, and AI-native delivery narrative, though operating at much greater scale and global footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Accenture: Accenture is the largest global IT services and consulting firm, offering custom software development, digital transformation, and managed services across all verticals including insurance, financial services, and logistics. Comparable to Tech9 at the enterprise end of the market, but vastly larger and offering a much broader portfolio of capabilities.
• Deloitte Digital: Deloitte Digital is the digital transformation arm of Deloitte, providing custom software, design, and technology consulting to enterprise clients in financial services, insurance, and other regulated industries. Comparable to Tech9 in targeting enterprise buyers seeking premium custom delivery, but operating as part of a much broader professional services portfolio.
• EPAM Systems: EPAM is a large IT services and custom software engineering firm with deep vertical expertise in financial services, insurance, and logistics. Comparable to Tech9 in core service offerings and enterprise client base, but operates at vastly greater scale with a global delivery model and broader digital transformation portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tech9social
• Facebookfacebook.com/Tech9Social
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tech9

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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