What Cogniteq does

Cogniteq is a privately held custom software development services company founded in 2005, headquartered in Ząbki, Poland, with additional offices in Lewes, Delaware (USA) and Vilnius (Lithuania). The firm operates as a full-cycle software agency, delivering mobile applications (native iOS/Swift and Android/Kotlin, plus cross-platform Flutter and React Native), web applications (.NET, PHP, Java, JavaScript), enterprise software, UX/UI design, and dedicated quality assurance services. Beyond core software engineering, Cogniteq offers five specialty expertise areas: Internet of Things (IoT) development, AR/VR, live streaming platforms, machine learning, and artificial intelligence integration. Notable delivery references include the Chelsea FC Hospitality mobile app (with Transport for London integration), Altyn Bank's mobile banking platform in Kazakhstan, the StepUp Horse IoT monitoring application, an agent-portal modernization for a European pension insurance fund, and a process-management system for a Swedish fire-retardant manufacturer that reportedly doubled sales within a year.

The business model is professional-services based. Cogniteq generates revenue through three primary engagement structures: project-based custom development (time-and-materials or fixed-price), Dedicated Development Center (DDC) arrangements in which Cogniteq specialists are embedded into client teams under client management, and Staff Augmentation placements for individual specialists. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, and contracts are described as multi-year. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, supported by content marketing (technical blog), case-study publishing, and an active presence on procurement-driven directories (Clutch, GoodFirms, DesignRush, TechReviewer). The company serves roughly 100+ named clients across 30+ countries, spanning enterprise, mid-market, and startup segments with primary verticals in eLearning, healthcare, banking and finance, logistics, and sports/fitness.

Cogniteq employs 150-200+ in-house specialists (most recent corporate self-description cites 200+ experts), with leadership including Managing Director Vitali Zahorski, CTO Andrei Kastsiuk, and COO Anastasiya Konovalova. The company has pursued a deliberate compliance build-out, completing ISO 27001 certification in 2024-2025, SOC 2 Type 2 examination in 2026, and ISO 9001:2015 certification in June 2026 — a posture targeted at enterprise and regulated-industry buyers. The company is privately owned with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or institutional investment in the source material, and operates with no subsidiaries or parent-company relationships.

Name

Cogniteq

Legal name

Cogniteq

Website

https://cogniteq.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cogniteq is a Poland-headquartered custom software development agency founded in 2005, employing 200+ specialists across offices in Poland, Lithuania, and the USA. It delivers mobile, web, enterprise, IoT, and AI/ML software for enterprise, mid-market, and startup clients across 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Software Development Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Offshore Development Center (ODC) / Dedicated Team Services (BPAEAMAL)

Keywords

• Custom software development
• Mobile app development
• Dedicated development teams
• Enterprise software solutions
• IoT development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vilnius

HQ country

Lithuania

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Software Development Services: Project-based custom software development including mobile app development (iOS, Android, Flutter, React Native), web app development, and enterprise software development. Revenue is generated through time and materials billing or fixed-price contracts.
2. Dedicated Development Center (DDC) / Staff Augmentation: Providing dedicated development teams or individual specialists that integrate into client's processes. Specialists are managed by the client and work on defined projects for specified periods.
3. UX/UI Design Services: User experience and interface design services bundled with development projects or as standalone service.
4. Quality Assurance and Software Testing Services: End-to-end QA services including software quality assurance, testing consulting, QA automation, quality assessment, CI/CD integration, and one-time testing engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cogniteq is a custom software development services company that designs, builds, and maintains mobile applications, web applications, and enterprise software for business clients. It also offers UX/UI design, quality assurance, and Dedicated Development Center (staff augmentation) engagements, with specialization in IoT, AR/VR, AI/ML, and live streaming solutions across industries such as healthcare, banking, logistics, and sports.

Product overview

Cogniteq is a custom software development company founded in 2005, operating as a services firm rather than a product company. The company offers a unified portfolio of software development services organized around six core offerings: Mobile App Development (covering iOS, Android, Flutter, and React Native), Web App Development, Enterprise Software Development, UX/UI Design, Quality Assurance & Software Testing, and Dedicated Development Center/Staff Augmentation. These core services are complemented by five specialized expertise areas: Internet of Things (IoT) Development, AR/VR Development, Live Streaming, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence. Cogniteq serves clients across multiple industries including Healthcare, eLearning, Banking & Finance, Sports, Logistics, Social Networking, Energy, and eCommerce. The company operates with 150+ specialists across offices in Poland and Lithuania, maintaining SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001:2015 certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mobile App Development Full-cycle mobile application development service for iOS and Android, including native development (Swift, Kotlin) and cross-platform frameworks (Flutter, React Native), from requirements gathering through implementation and ongoing support, targeting enterprise and startup clients.
• Web App Development Custom web application development service using modern frameworks (including .NET, PHP, Java, JS) delivering scalable and secure solutions for enterprise and startup clients.
• Enterprise Software Development Development service for complex enterprise-level software solutions including ERP, CRM systems, business process management platforms, and internal corporate systems for business optimization.
• UX/UI Design User experience and interface design service creating intuitive, user-centered designs that enhance product usability and customer satisfaction, offered bundled with development or standalone.
• Quality Assurance Comprehensive software testing service including manual and automated testing, performance testing, security testing, and QA outsourcing for mobile, web, IoT, and enterprise software solutions.
• Dedicated Development Center Staff augmentation and dedicated development team service providing flexible team composition, senior specialists, and seamless integration with client processes to accelerate software development.
• Internet of Things (IoT) Development IoT application development service for connected devices including Industrial IoT, IoT consulting, and IoT solutions for healthcare, with expertise in Bluetooth connectivity, sensor integration, and real-time data monitoring.
• AR/VR Development Augmented and virtual reality application development service including VR apps for museums, AR experience applications, and immersive technology solutions for various industries.
• Live Streaming Development Live streaming platform development service enabling real-time video content delivery for eLearning, entertainment, and enterprise communication applications.
• Machine Learning Development Machine learning development service including ML algorithm development, predictive analytics, and AI-powered feature integration for applications in dating, fitness, sports, and enterprise analytics.
• Artificial Intelligence Development AI development service incorporating natural language processing, computer vision, and generative AI capabilities for intelligent application features.

Quantifiable outcome

• Agents can manage 40% more clients simultaneously with new agent portal
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Netguru: Poland-headquartered custom software, web, and mobile development agency with a comparable nearshore delivery model and similar mid-market/enterprise customer profile, making it one of Cogniteq's closest direct competitors in the CEE custom-dev market.
• BinarApps: Polish mobile and web app development agency with overlapping service offerings in iOS/Android, cross-platform, and IoT, and a comparable SME-to-enterprise client base.
• Eleks: Eastern European (Ukraine/Poland) custom software development and IT services company with similar IoT, AI/ML, and enterprise software capabilities and a comparable nearshore value proposition.
• Itransition: Custom software development company with a strong Eastern European delivery base and a similarly broad vertical mix spanning healthcare, finance, logistics, and eCommerce.
• Andersen Lab: Eastern European custom software development company offering web, mobile, cloud, and IoT services to enterprise clients globally, directly competing with Cogniteq in nearshore staff augmentation and DDC engagements.
• Intellias: Ukrainian-headquartered software engineering services firm with overlapping expertise in mobility, IoT, and enterprise platforms, competing for the same Western European and US enterprise DDC and project mandates.
• SoftwareHut: Polish software house offering custom web, mobile, and IoT development with a comparable SME/mid-market focus and shared nearshore delivery positioning.
• Oxagile: Custom software development company with deep video streaming, IoT, and AI expertise — directly overlapping with Cogniteq's stated expertise in live streaming, IoT, and machine learning.

Broad incumbents

• EPAM Systems: Large publicly listed IT services and digital engineering incumbent with deep Eastern European roots, competing with Cogniteq for enterprise DDC mandates but operating at significantly greater scale and across a broader portfolio.
• Ciklum: Global digital solutions company with a substantial Eastern European delivery footprint, offering custom development, DDC, and engineering services comparable to Cogniteq's model but at materially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cogniteq
• Xx.com/cogniteq

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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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