What DaCodes. does

DaCodes is a privately held nearshore software development company headquartered in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, with additional offices in Mexico City, Houston, and Phoenix. Founded in 2013, the company has grown from approximately 30 local engineers to a distributed workforce of 270+ "DaCoders," including 220+ senior engineers, operating across seven Latin American countries. It serves US-based startups, enterprises, and government clients through three primary revenue streams: staff augmentation, dedicated teams, and end-to-end software outsourcing.

The company delivers work through a structured portfolio of four specialized Studios—AI & Data, Cloud & DevOps, Product Strategy & Design, and Software Engineering & QA—alongside a catalog of 15 modular product offerings (CRM, Marketing, E-Commerce, Analytics, HR, LMS, Recruit, Finance, Projects, Inventory, ERP, Desk, Sign, Automate, Chat). DaCodes' technology stack spans OpenAI, Anthropic, AWS, React, Node.js, Python, Flutter, LangChain, and other mainstream frameworks. AI capabilities include generative AI applications, RAG architectures, autonomous multi-agent systems (LangGraph, CrewAI, Autogen), predictive analytics, and process automation. The firm holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification and aligns with GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOC 2 standards.

DaCodes operates a B2B services model with quote-based, multi-year contracts and a GTM combining enterprise field sales (US offices), inside sales, and channel partner referrals. Named customers include Rappi, Healthcare.com, Soriana, Royal Resorts, Brightcell, Duro Labs, Auronix, and PriceTravel. The company is founder-controlled by three Co-CEOs (Mauricio Moreno, Carlos Vela, Jorge Campos), reports no disclosed institutional funding rounds, and appears bootstrapped. Cumulative scale metrics include 900+ projects delivered, 150+ clients served, and operations spanning 18 industries.

Name

DaCodes.

Legal name

DaCodes

Website

https://dacodes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

DaCodes is a privately held nearshore software development company headquartered in Mexico that designs, builds, and operates digital products and AI-enabled applications for US startups, enterprises, and government clients via staff augmentation and dedicated engineering teams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Software Development Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Workplace Services (DaaS/Workplace-as-a-Service) (BPAEAIAA)

Keywords

• Nearshore software development
• AI engineering services
• Cloud infrastructure services
• Dedicated development teams
• Talent augmentation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mérida

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Staff Augmentation: Providing nearshore developers to augment client engineering teams on a contracted basis.
2. Dedicated Teams: Full dedicated development teams assigned to client projects for extended engagements.
3. Software Outsourcing: End-to-end software development outsourcing services for enterprise clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DaCodes is a nearshore software development company that designs and codes digital products for enterprises, startups, and governments. It provides AI, engineering, cloud, and data expertise through four specialized studios (AI & Data, Cloud & DevOps, Product Strategy & Design, Software Engineering & QA) delivered via Talent Augmentation, Dedicated Teams, and Fixed Scope engagements. DaCodes also offers a modular product platform of 15 pre-built applications spanning Growth, Talent, Operations, and Platform categories that can be adopted independently or as a unified suite.

Product overview

DaCodes is a nearshore software development company offering a platform of modular products and professional services. The product portfolio includes 15 functional modules spanning Growth (CRM, Marketing, E-Commerce, Analytics), Talent (HR, LMS, Recruit), Operations (Finance, Projects, Inventory, ERP), and Platform (Desk, Sign, Automate, Chat) categories. These modules can be used independently or as part of a unified platform. The company also operates through four specialized Studios: AI & Data Studio (focusing on machine learning, generative AI, and data engineering), Cloud & DevOps Studio (cloud architecture, migration, and infrastructure), Product Strategy & Design Studio (UX/UI design and prototype testing), and Software Engineering & QA Studio (full-stack development, mobile apps, and quality assurance). Engagement is delivered through structured models including Fixed Scope, Dedicated Teams, and Talent Augmentation, as well as specialized accelerators like GenAI Accelerator, Launch Pod, Discovery Sprint, and AWS Migration Pod.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DaCodes Studios: Four specialized studios covering AI & Data, Cloud & DevOps, Product Strategy & Design, and Software Engineering for end-to-end digital product development.

Products and services

• AI & Data Studio Studio service offering covering AI and data solutions including data engineering, machine learning model development, generative AI applications, data analytics, AI integration, MLOps, and AI governance. Targeted at enterprises and startups building AI-enabled products.
• Cloud & DevOps Studio Cloud architecture, infrastructure design, AWS migration, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, monitoring, cloud cost optimization, and security compliance services delivered by a dedicated cloud studio.
• Product Strategy & Design Studio Studio covering UX/UI design, prototype testing, mobile app design, enterprise system design, SaaS platform design, and AI/blockchain interface design for product teams.
• Software Engineering & QA Studio Studio providing full-stack development, mobile application development, QA and testing, performance testing, security testing, and maintenance services for client engineering organizations.
• Fixed Scope Engagement Defined-scope software development engagement with predetermined costs and structured timeline, including a Discovery prerequisite phase, suitable for projects with clear requirements.
• Dedicated Teams Engagement Cooperation model enabling rapid assembly of qualified development teams aligned to client project goals for ongoing development work.
• Talent Augmentation Engagement Provision of dedicated, full-time senior development teams that integrate with clients' own engineering organizations on a long-term basis with specialization in required technologies.
• GenAI Accelerator Structured engagement model for taking organizations from generative AI concept to production-ready applications in weeks, with embedded AI engineers, data scientists, UX designers, and cloud specialists.
• DaCodes CRM Customer relationship management module for managing leads, contacts, and customer interactions, offered as part of the DaCodes modular product platform.
• DaCodes Marketing Marketing automation module for campaign management, lead nurturing, and customer engagement, available on the DaCodes products page.
• DaCodes E-Commerce E-commerce platform module for online retail operations, inventory management, and sales channels, available on the DaCodes products page.
• DaCodes Analytics Business intelligence and analytics module for data visualization, reporting, and decision-making insights, available on the DaCodes products page.
• DaCodes HR Human resources management module for employee records, benefits administration, and HR operations, available on the DaCodes products page.
• DaCodes LMS Learning management system module for training programs, course delivery, and employee development tracking, available on the DaCodes products page.
• DaCodes Recruit Recruitment and applicant tracking module for hiring workflows, candidate management, and talent acquisition, available on the DaCodes products page.
• DaCodes Finance Financial management module for accounting, invoicing, expense tracking, and financial reporting, available on the DaCodes products page.
• DaCodes Projects Project management module for task tracking, resource allocation, and project lifecycle management, available on the DaCodes products page.
• DaCodes Inventory Inventory management module for stock tracking, warehouse operations, and supply chain visibility, available on the DaCodes products page.
• DaCodes ERP Enterprise resource planning module integrating core business functions including finance, HR, supply chain, and operations, available on the DaCodes products page.
• DaCodes Desk Help desk and customer support module for ticket management, customer service, and support operations, available on the DaCodes products page.
• DaCodes Sign Electronic signature module for document signing, contract workflows, and digital agreement management, available on the DaCodes products page.
• DaCodes Automate Workflow automation module for business process automation, task orchestration, and operational efficiency, available on the DaCodes products page.
• DaCodes Chat Chat and messaging module for customer communication, team collaboration, and conversational interfaces, available on the DaCodes products page.

Quantifiable outcome

• 900+ projects delivered successfully
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability12 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS partnership providing cloud infrastructure and platform services for client projects.
• HubSpotcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance with HubSpot for marketing and sales technology integration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Arc.dev: Remote developer hiring platform with strong LATAM presence that connects US companies to senior engineers. Competes for similar staff augmentation contracts targeting US startups and growth-stage companies.
• Toptal: Vetted freelance talent marketplace connecting clients with elite software engineers globally, including strong LATAM representation. Competes for the same US enterprise freelance/staff-augmentation demand but via marketplace rather than dedicated delivery.
• BairesDev: Largest nearshore software development company from Latin America, headquartered in Argentina with thousands of engineers serving US enterprises. Direct competitor for staff augmentation and dedicated team engagements and the dominant scale benchmark in DaCodes' core market.
• Belatrix Software (now part of Globant): Former nearshore software development firm from Mexico/LATAM, now part of Globant, that historically competed directly with DaCodes for US enterprise nearshoring contracts in Mexico City and other LATAM hubs.
• Revelo: LATAM-focused nearshore talent platform that sources, vets, and manages software engineers for US companies. Direct peer with overlapping geographic sourcing (including Mexico) and similar GTM into US tech firms.
• Turing: AI-powered remote developer matching and management platform with a deep pool of LATAM engineers serving US enterprises. Directly competes for dedicated nearshore engineering team engagements with similar value proposition.

Broad incumbents

• Globant: Global IT and digital transformation services firm headquartered in Latin America (Argentina) with deep AI, cloud, and engineering capabilities. Larger incumbent with similar nearshore-to-US positioning but broader portfolio and public-company scale.
• Thoughtworks: Global technology consultancy specializing in software engineering, cloud, and digital transformation for enterprises. Broad incumbent competing for the same enterprise software delivery and AI transformation engagements at the higher end of the market.
• Cognizant: Large global IT services and consulting firm with significant nearshore delivery capabilities in Latin America. Competes for enterprise digital transformation, cloud migration, and AI implementation contracts that DaCodes targets.

Regional players

• Rootstack: Panama-based nearshore software development company serving US clients with similar staff augmentation and dedicated team models. Regional peer with comparable LATAM delivery footprint and overlapping US enterprise customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dacodesmx

Compliance5 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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