Brainhub

What Brainhub does

Brainhub is a Poland-based software engineering agency, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Gliwice, providing custom web, mobile, and desktop application development alongside team augmentation, legacy modernization, and product strategy services. The company operates a 100+ engineer team fully located in Poland and sells primarily into US and European enterprise and mid-market technology buyers, with named customers including National Geographic, Paradox Interactive, Star Stable, Business of Fashion, and a Big Four consulting firm. Core technology capabilities center on the JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystem (React, React Native, Node.js, Electron), .NET, and AWS cloud infrastructure, governed by a proprietary Software Delivery Excellence Framework that enforces ISO 27001 and TISAX compliance, structured project governance, and a 10-day kickoff guarantee.

Name

Brainhub

Legal name

Brainhub sp. z o.o.

Website

https://brainhub.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Brainhub is a Poland-based software engineering agency providing custom web, mobile, and desktop development, team augmentation, legacy modernization, and AI/cloud consulting to enterprise and mid-market technology companies primarily in the US and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Software Development Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Custom software development
• Software engineering agency
• Team augmentation services
• Web application development
• Mobile app development

Headquarters

HQ city

Gliwice

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Team Augmentation: Full-stack team augmentation services where Brainhub engineers become integrated members of client teams. Revenue generated through hourly or monthly billing for engineering talent.
2. Custom Software Development: End-to-end software development from scratch, MVP development, and modernization of existing applications. Project-based billing with T&M or fixed fee models.
3. Discovery Workshops: Product discovery workshops lasting 3-5 days to clarify product vision, define business goals, and generate actionable roadmaps. Typically billed as fixed-price engagements.
4. Ongoing Consultation: Long-term consulting engagement with engineers, solution architects, project managers, business analysts, product designers, and fractional CTOs for continuous product development support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Brainhub is a software engineering agency that designs, builds, and modernizes web, mobile, and desktop applications for tech companies. Its primary service is full-cycle Software Development & Delivery, supported by Team Augmentation, Client Enablement, Legacy App Modernization, AI Development, and Cloud Solutions. Engagement models include T&M, fixed-fee, and multi-year partnerships with budgets ranging from $20,000 to over $200,000.

Product overview

Brainhub is a software engineering agency (since 2015) offering a portfolio of technology-specialized development services rather than a unified software product. The core offering is Software Development & Delivery, which encompasses Web Development, Mobile App Development, and Desktop App Development as the primary service lines. These are supported by Client Enablement services (Team Augmentation and Knowledge Transfer) and Product Strategy & Design (Discovery Workshop, Product Design, Business Analysis). The company specializes in modernizing legacy systems through its Legacy App Modernization service and has expanded into AI Development and Cloud Solutions, particularly since joining the STX Next group in 2024. Technology specializations include .NET, Node.js, React.js, React Native, and Electron development. The service delivery is governed by the 'Software Delivery Excellence Framework' built on three pillars: Continuous Delivery, Business-oriented Implementation Decisions, and Disciplined Project Governance. Target industries include Banking, Accounting & Tax, and Fintech.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Software Development & Delivery Full-stack end-to-end software development service providing delivery of web, mobile, and desktop applications through cross-functional teams including Full-Stack Engineers, QA Engineers, Project Managers, Business Analysts, UX/UI Designers, DevOps Engineers, and Solution Architects. Targeted at tech companies needing end-to-end engineering capacity.
• Web Development Scalable, interactive web application development covering frontend, backend, and infrastructure. Specializes in JavaScript, TypeScript, .NET, Node.js, NestJS, and ReactJS with end-to-end delivery approach. Targeted at businesses needing production-grade web applications.
• Mobile App Development Cross-platform mobile application development using React Native, providing iOS and Android apps with secure, scalable business logic, optimized release pipelines, and third-party integration capabilities. For companies needing native-feel mobile apps from a shared codebase.
• Desktop App Development Cross-platform desktop application development using the Electron framework, offering robust installer and update management, multiplatform compatibility, high-performing architecture, and offline-first functionality. For companies needing Mac, Linux, or Windows desktop applications.
• Team Augmentation Flexible team augmentation providing access to full-stack, cross-domain experts who become an extension of the client's in-house team. Offers instant access to niche talent without overscaling, with fast onboarding and smooth offboarding. Targeted at companies needing to scale engineering capacity without permanent hires.
• Client Enablement Comprehensive support service ensuring long-term success from software adoption to sustainable operations, including team augmentation, knowledge transfer, onboarding and training, backoffice development, change management, and ongoing consultation.
• Knowledge Transfer Business continuity service ensuring smooth transitions when team members leave, vendors change, or market conditions shift. Provides documentation, codebases, architectural overviews, and process handover to prepare clients for independent management.
• Product Strategy & Design Strategic product development service combining Discovery Workshop, Product Design, and Business Analysis to ensure clients build the right product correctly, bridging the gap between business objectives, user needs, and technology.
• Discovery Workshop 3-5 day collaborative workshop that clarifies product vision, defines business goals, aligns stakeholders, identifies risks, explores user needs, and generates prioritized feature roadmaps. Delivers a documented workshop summary and actionable next steps.
• Product Design UX/UI design service translating business objectives into intuitive, engaging user experiences. Includes Product Discovery, User Flow & Structure planning, User Research, and Design Optimization. Offered as standalone service or integrated into project teams.
• Business Analysis Business analysis service bridging idea and execution, ensuring product-market fit from day one. Translates vision into clear requirements, project roadmaps, and engineering tasks while maintaining alignment between business goals and development priorities.
• Legacy App Modernization Legacy system upgrade service applying seven modernization strategies: Encapsulate, Rehost, Replatform, Refactor, Rearchitect, Rebuild, and Replace. Upgrades systems seamlessly without disrupting business operations using the Software Delivery Excellence Framework.
• AI Development Pragmatic AI-powered software development service delivering fast and measurable ROI. Capabilities include Large Language Models, Generative AI, Retrieval Augmented Generation, Computer Vision, Predictive Analytics, and MLOps. Expanded as part of STX Next group since 2024.
• Cloud Solutions Cloud-native infrastructure design and consulting covering Cloud-Native Architecture, Cloud Cost Optimization (FinOps), DevOps & Observability, Seamless Cloud Migration, and Cloud Excellence Teams. Delivered through strategic AWS partnership.
• Cloud Consulting Cloud infrastructure consulting covering AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. Includes cloud strategy, migration planning and execution, optimization and management, security consulting, and ongoing support and monitoring.
• .NET Development Specialized .NET development leveraging the cross-platform, open-source framework for building web, mobile, desktop, games, and IoT applications. Emphasizes high performance, reduced expenses, versatility, and enhanced security.
• Node.js Development Specialized Node.js development using the JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 engine. Ideal for scalable network applications, real-time apps, and microservices architecture with event-driven, non-blocking I/O model.
• React.js Development Specialized React.js development leveraging the JavaScript library for building user interfaces. Enables fast applications with automatic updates, reusable components, and Virtual DOM for efficient rendering.
• React Native Development Specialized React Native development for cross-platform mobile apps targeting iOS and Android simultaneously. Delivers native-like performance with shared codebase, faster development cycles, and lower maintenance costs.
• Electron Development Specialized Electron development for cross-platform desktop applications using web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). Packages for Mac, Linux, or Windows with automatic updates and low barrier to entry for web developers.
• Banking Software Development Specialized software development services for banking and financial institutions, offering web development, mobile app development, product design, cloud engineering, software architecture, and quality assurance with 7+ years of banking experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• Time-to-market improved by 450% for National Geographic
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration21 records

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• STX NextcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Since 2024, Brainhub has been part of the STX Next group. This merger enables Brainhub to offer clients a broader range of services by leveraging STX Next's deep expertise in Cloud, AI, and Data Engineering. The partnership enhances Brainhub's capability to deliver comprehensive software solutions.
• AWScoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership with AWS for cloud solutions. Through this partnership, Brainhub's clients benefit from enhanced cloud solutions that ensure reliability, security, and scalability. AWS partnership provides access to cloud architecture expertise and best practices.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Andela: Global talent marketplace specializing in engineering teams from emerging tech hubs (Africa, Latin America, Eastern Europe). Competes with Brainhub for clients seeking cost-effective, high-quality engineering talent via dedicated team models.
• Toptal: Global freelance talent marketplace with rigorous 3% acceptance rate (similar selectivity standard to Brainhub's 1.36%) connecting clients with vetted developers. Competes for the same team-augmentation and software development engagements at higher price points.

Broad incumbents

• Globant: Large-scale IT services firm offering software development, AI, and digital transformation globally. Overlaps with Brainhub in custom software delivery and AI development but at vastly greater scale and with broader service breadth including studios and proprietary platforms.
• EPAM Systems: Global IT services giant with deep Eastern European delivery capability. Offers similar custom software development, team augmentation, and digital transformation services as part of a much broader portfolio including product engineering, consulting, and platform services.

Direct peers

• 10Clouds: Polish software development agency with comparable size (~200 people), similar fintech/web/mobile specialization, and the same dedicated team and custom development model. Directly competes for Polish engineering talent and fintech clients in Europe.
• STX Next: Brainhub's parent company since 2024 and a direct Polish competitor offering Python/django, AI, and cloud engineering services with a similar dedicated-team model and overlapping client base. STX Next's larger scale (600+ engineers) makes it the most direct comparison point.
• Ciklum: Large Eastern European IT outsourcing firm (5,000+) with deep roots in Ukraine and global delivery centers. Comparable dedicated team / ODC service offering targeting enterprise clients needing cost-effective engineering talent.
• Netguru: Polish software development agency offering web, mobile, and product development with team augmentation - the closest head-to-head competitor in size, geography, tech stack (React/Node.js), and target market (US/EU tech companies and scale-ups).
• Future Processing: Polish software house founded in 2000 offering custom development and team augmentation across .NET, Java, and cloud. Direct competitor for the same Polish talent pool and Western European/US clients needing outsourced engineering.
• Infinum: Croatia-based software development agency with similar service portfolio (web, mobile, design, team augmentation) and comparable size (~400 people). Directly competes for Central European engineering talent and similar enterprise clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/brainhubeu
• GitHubgithub.com/brainhubeu
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@bettertechleadership
• Facebookfacebook.com/brainhubapps
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brainhub-pl

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 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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