What 42i does

42i is a privately held digital product development agency founded in 2020 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with a regional office in New York. The firm delivers end-to-end software services across product design, mobile (Flutter, React Native), web (React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, PHP, Node.js), backend (Kotlin/Spring Boot, Java/Spring Boot, Express, Scala/Play Framework/Akka), cloud and DevOps (AWS, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes), and blockchain/Web3 (Solidity/Ethereum, Rust/Solana, Hardhat, Anchor, Chainlink, IPFS). Its stated areas of emphasis include cross-platform mobile apps, real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, DeFi, smart contracts, ICO campaign support, Layer 2 scaling, and cryptocurrency wallet development, alongside a CTO-as-a-Service offering.

42i serves entrepreneurs, startups, and companies of all sizes across LATAM, the United States, and Europe, executing project-based and retainer engagements from a Buenos Aires-anchored delivery team. The company's portfolio of disclosed client projects spans EdTech (Creators/Educatina/AulaYa/Aula365), e-commerce (VentasPOP, Pulip), fitness marketplaces (Alto), automotive content (TheCarBox Ingo), pharmacy/health (Labbi), proptech (Aptuno, Pulppo), multimedia (Anchoita), and Web3/gaming (Fitchin, Black Eyed Creatures). Notable scale outcomes cited from these projects include 15M+ monthly viewers and 300M+ API requests per month for VentasPOP and a platform reaching millions of students for Creators.

The business model is professional services: revenue is generated through fixed-scope and time-and-materials project work, supplemented by CTO-as-a-Service retainers and ongoing advisory relationships. GTM is sales-led and consultative, driven by a portfolio-driven website with detailed case studies, direct-contact channels (web form, WhatsApp, Telegram, email), a bilingual EN/ES site, and word-of-mouth referrals. The company has no disclosed institutional funding, no public revenue figures, and no public pricing; pricing is quote-based on direct contact.

Name

42i

Legal name

42i

Website

https://42i.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

42i is a Buenos Aires-headquartered, New York-supported digital product development agency delivering end-to-end mobile, web, backend, cloud, and Web3/blockchain services for entrepreneurs, startups, and SMEs across LATAM, the United States, and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Software Development Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Digital product development
• Blockchain development services
• Mobile app development
• Web3 smart contracts
• Software development agency

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Digital Product Development Services: 42i provides end-to-end digital product development services including product design, web development, mobile app development, backend development, blockchain/Web3 development, and infrastructure/DevOps. Revenue is generated through project-based engagements, likely on a time-and-materials or fixed-scope basis. The company also offers CTO-as-a-Service engagements, indicating retainer or ongoing advisory relationships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

42i is a digital product development agency that delivers end-to-end software solutions spanning product design, mobile apps (iOS, Android, cross-platform with Flutter), web applications, backend systems, DevOps/cloud infrastructure, and blockchain/Web3 development including smart contracts, DeFi, NFT platforms, and real-world asset tokenization. Engagements are delivered on a project-based or CTO-as-a-Service retainer model, serving entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies across LATAM, the United States, and Europe.

Product overview

42i is a digital product development agency (founded 2020) that provides end-to-end development services for client projects. The company offers a unified service model encompassing Product Design, Web Development, Mobile Development (iOS, Android, cross-platform), Backend Development, Blockchain/Web3 Development, and Infrastructure/DevOps. Rather than a single unified product with modules, 42i delivers client-specific solutions across multiple domains including fintech, healthcare, e-commerce, proptech, EdTech, and gaming. The portfolio includes Anchoita (multimedia platform with iOS/Android/Web/BackOffice), Black Eyed Creatures (NFT with Smart Contracts/Web App/Backend), Fitchin (gaming community with NFTs/crypto), Alto Fitness (fitness marketplace), TheCarBox (historic cars content app), Creators (EdTech with Educatina/AulaYa/Aula365), VentasPOP (e-commerce platform), Labbi (pharmacy delivery), Pulip (discount events marketplace), Aptuno (rental platform), and Pulppo (real estate platform). Services include MVP Development, Project Management, and CTO-as-Service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mobile App Development User-centric cross-platform mobile application development for iOS and Android using Flutter and React Native, including real-time interactions, offline functionality, and integrations with Zoom, Vimeo, health metrics, and deep links. Delivered to entrepreneurs, startups, and companies needing production-ready mobile products.
• Web Application Development Web application and frontend development using React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, PHP, and Node.js for clients requiring responsive, scalable web products and institutional sites.
• Backend Development Scalable backend engineering using Kotlin/Spring Boot, Java/Spring Boot, Express, and Scala/PlayFramework/Akka, supporting backoffice systems, APIs, and data layers for client products.
• Blockchain & Web3 Development Custom blockchain solutions including Web3 dApps, smart contracts on Ethereum (Solidity) and Solana (Rust/Anchor), DeFi applications, ICO campaigns, Layer 2 EVM-compatible protocols, Chainlink/oracle integrations, privacy-preserving transaction protocols, and cryptocurrency wallet development for startups and enterprises building on-chain.
• Infrastructure & DevOps Cloud infrastructure design, migration, and DevOps implementation on AWS and GCP, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, database optimization, and ongoing infrastructure management to enable scale and cost reduction.
• CTO-as-a-Service Strategic technology leadership and advisory engagements delivered as an ongoing retainer relationship, providing technology strategy, architecture decisions, and execution oversight for clients that lack senior in-house technical leadership.
• Product Design Product design services including UX architecture, UI design, and design system creation, delivered as part of end-to-end digital product engagements or as standalone design support.
• Real-World Asset Tokenization Tokenization of real-world assets to improve liquidity, broaden market access, and integrate assets with the broader crypto economy, leveraging Ethereum and Solana smart contract capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced monthly maintenance costs by up to 3x through infrastructure redesign and cloud migration
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• GameloftminorOthersGameloft is listed among the companies in the 'Previous Experience' section of 42i's culture page, indicating that team members have prior work experience at Gameloft before joining 42i. This is not a formal partnership but reflects the team's background.
• Mercado LibreminorOthersMercado Libre is listed among the companies in the 'Previous Experience' section of 42i's culture page, indicating that team members have prior work experience at Mercado Libre before joining 42i. This reflects the team's high-caliber background.
• GlovominorOthersGlovo is listed among the companies in the 'Previous Experience' section of 42i's culture page, indicating that team members have prior work experience at Glovo before joining 42i. Additionally, 42i's founders previously built Kadabra, a last-mile logistics platform that was acquired by Glovo and later by Delivery Hero.
• CitiminorOthersCiti is listed among the companies in the 'Previous Experience' section of 42i's culture page, indicating that team members have prior work experience at Citi before joining 42i.
• DespegarminorOthersDespegar is listed among the companies in the 'Previous Experience' section of 42i's culture page, indicating that team members have prior work experience at Despegar before joining 42i.
• SantanderminorOthersSantander is listed among the companies in the 'Previous Experience' section of 42i's culture page, indicating that team members have prior work experience at Santander before joining 42i.
• EthereumcoreTechnology or Integration42i specializes in Ethereum-based development using Solidity and Hardhat, building smart contracts, DeFi applications, and Web3 solutions on the Ethereum ecosystem. Ethereum is a core technology platform in 42i's blockchain practice.
• SolanacoreTechnology or Integration42i develops Solana smart contracts using Rust and Anchor, as demonstrated in the Fitchin project. Solana is a core blockchain platform in 42i's Web3 practice alongside Ethereum.
• ChainlinkcoreTechnology or Integration42i integrates Chainlink and other oracles to bridge real-world data with blockchain ecosystems, enabling smart contracts to access off-chain data feeds.
• IPFScoreTechnology or Integration42i utilizes IPFS for decentralized storage in Web3 applications, part of their blockchain development ecosystem.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS is the primary cloud infrastructure platform used across 42i's projects, including AWS ECS, ECR, CodePipeline, Lambdas, Route 53, and S3. AWS is referenced across multiple client projects including Anchoita, Fitchin, Creators, Pulip, Labbi, and VentasPOP.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BairesDev: BairesDev is a leading Argentina-headquartered software development agency offering custom web, mobile, and cloud engineering to clients globally. Direct LATAM competitor to 42i with a similar talent-driven delivery model and overlapping US/European client base.
• Rootstrap: Rootstrap is a US/LATAM software development agency building web, mobile, and AI solutions for startups and enterprises. Comparable boutique full-stack agency model targeting similar client segments as 42i.
• Cheesecake Labs: Cheesecake Labs is a LATAM software studio providing web, mobile, and UI/UX design services for startups and enterprises. Comparable boutique agency positioning and full-stack development focus, with similar target verticals.
• Belatrix Software: Belatrix is a LATAM-based software development and consulting firm serving US and European clients across fintech, edtech, and enterprise. Comparable agency model with similar geographic and service profile to 42i.
• Svitla Systems: Svitla Systems is a global software development company with strong LATAM and Eastern Europe presence offering custom development, web, mobile, and cloud services. Comparable full-service agency model serving similar US/European client segments.

Broad incumbents

• Globant: Globant is a large Argentina-headquartered digital transformation firm listed on NYSE, offering end-to-end software and IT services globally. Operates at far greater scale but competes for the same enterprise digital product engagements 42i targets.
• Alchemy: Alchemy is a leading blockchain developer platform providing infrastructure and tooling for Web3 builders. Larger incumbent serving the same developer and Web3 client audience that 42i's blockchain specialization addresses.

Regional players

• Tekton Labs: Tekton Labs is a Peru-based software development agency specializing in web, mobile, and cloud solutions. Comparable LATAM boutique agency model with similar service offerings, though focused primarily on Peruvian and regional clients.
• Lemontech: Lemontech is a LATAM-based technology company offering custom software development and SaaS products, primarily serving legal and enterprise verticals. Comparable in geographic footprint and custom software focus, though more verticalized than 42i.

Emerging players

• ChainSafe Systems: ChainSafe is a Web3/blockchain engineering firm building infrastructure for Ethereum, Polkadot, and Filecoin ecosystems. Comparable blockchain development focus and emerging-player positioning in the Web3 services space that 42i also targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/42iSoftware
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/42i

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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