What Uptech Studio does

Uptech Studio is a US-based boutique strategic technology partner that designs, builds, and modernizes custom software for technology companies ranging from seed-stage startups to growth-stage organizations. Its core offering is end-to-end software product development spanning product strategy, UX and design, and full-stack engineering across mobile (iOS, Android, Flutter), web (React/NextJS, Angular), and backend (NestJS, NodeJS, PostgreSQL on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Supabase, Deno) — with explicit positioning as a partner rather than a typical outsourced dev shop. The firm also operates a small in-house product, AppFit, an analytics tool for measuring feature adoption in mobile applications, and has productized AI-powered capabilities such as the Claude 4.5-driven Foggy Find game for KQED and the Prism Labs 3D bodymapping SDK.

Revenue is generated through project-based consulting engagements priced via quote, with budget tiers ranging from under $50,000 to over $500,000 per project and multi-year contract cadences. Go-to-market is sales-led via the website contact form supplemented by content marketing (blog, LinkedIn, monthly newsletter). The 18-person team — three founding partners (Adam Korman, Claude Ciocan, Matthew New), three designers, and twelve developers — is distributed across the United States, with offices in Tustin, California and Bend, Oregon. The firm complements consulting revenue with selective angel investments in roughly 22 client companies and advisor roles in regional venture funds (SUM Venture Fund, Cove Fund, Bend Venture Conference), tying consulting economics to portfolio upside.

The client base spans fintech (Trovata, RentPlus, Float, Fan inc.), public media (KQED), EdTech (SDES Works), fitness technology (Prism Labs), health technology (Invoy), fleet management (Verizon Connect), insurance (Driveway), audio streaming (Radio Paradise), and additional logos including Noom, Burner, 8i, Dovly, UNest, and Phillips Connect. Long-tenured engagements (Trovata since 2017, KQED since 2021) anchor the portfolio alongside shorter, transactional work. The firm emphasizes an "agentic engineering" development practice combining AI-assisted coding with disciplined TDD/BDD review loops, and integrates third-party AI (Claude) and computer vision capabilities into client deliverables rather than developing proprietary foundation models.

Name

Uptech Studio

Legal name

UpTech Works, LLC

Website

https://uptechstudio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Uptech Studio is an 18-person US boutique consultancy that partners with seed-to-growth-stage technology companies to design, build, and modernize custom software — spanning product strategy, UX, full-stack engineering, and AI integration — via project-based engagements with clients such as Trovata, KQED, and Prism Labs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Software Development Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Application Development (Web/Mobile/Desktop) (BPAEAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Platform Engineering & Internal Developer Platforms (IDP) (BPAEAKAC)

Keywords

• Custom software development
• Product design services
• Mobile app development
• AI integration consulting
• Flutter development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tustin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Development Consulting Services: Uptech Studio provides strategic technology partnership services, helping companies design and build custom software, modernize systems, and integrate emerging technology. Revenue is generated through project-based consulting engagements with varying budget ranges from under $50K to over $500K.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Uptech Studio is a U.S.-based strategic technology partner that provides custom software development, product design, and AI integration services to seed-stage and growth-stage technology companies. They build, launch, and refine software products across mobile (Flutter/iOS/Android), web, and emerging tech platforms, while also offering their own in-house analytics product called AppFit for mobile app engagement measurement.

Product overview

Uptech Studio is a U.S.-based strategic technology partner that designs and builds custom software, modernizes systems, and integrates emerging technologies for companies ranging from seed-stage startups to growth-stage organizations. The core offering is custom software development services encompassing product strategy, UX and design, and full-stack development with AI integration across mobile and web platforms. Their primary technology specializations include Flutter cross-platform development (iOS, Android, web, macOS, Windows) and AI integration (agentic engineering, LLM implementation, computer vision). They have built and offer AppFit, their own analytics product for measuring feature adoption in mobile applications. Their client portfolio includes public media apps (KQED), fintech solutions (Trovata, RentPlus), EdTech platforms (SDES Works), fitness technology (Prism Labs SDK with Tempo), and fleet management (Verizon Connect), among others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AppFit: A product built by Uptech Studio - an analytics platform for mobile apps

Products and services

• Custom Software Development Services End-to-end strategic technology partnership offering product strategy, UX and design, and full-stack development with AI integration across mobile (iOS, Android, Flutter) and web platforms. For seed-stage to growth-stage technology companies needing an extended product, design, and engineering team.
• AppFit In-house analytics product built by Uptech Studio that enables mobile app teams to measure feature adoption and user engagement. Targeted at product managers and developers seeking lightweight in-app analytics.
• Flutter Development Services Specialized cross-platform mobile development using Google's Flutter framework, enabling single-codebase deployment to iOS, Android, web, macOS, and Windows with native performance. Includes CarPlay and Android Auto integration capabilities. For companies seeking unified mobile experiences.
• AI Integration Services Strategic AI integration offering that includes agentic engineering practices (orchestrating AI agents for code generation, review, and testing), large language model implementation (e.g., Claude pipelines), and computer vision solutions. Designed to accelerate development and embed AI-powered features into client applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• App ratings improved from 3.2 to 4.2-4.8 stars
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TrovatacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Uptech Studio partnered with Trovata (fintech startup) starting in 2017 to enhance their MVP and help secure seed funding. They assembled an agile development team to refine the product, add features including cash reporting, forecasting, bank integration, and data exporting. The partnership culminated in Trovata raising $5.5M seed round led by JPMorgan Chase. Uptech Studio also ensured seamless knowledge transfer to Trovata's newly hired in-house engineering team.
• KQEDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2021, Uptech Studio has been KQED's mobile development partner, rebuilding their iOS and Android apps using Flutter. They added CarPlay and Android Auto support, and continue to ship features. Uptech Studio helped KQED differentiate their mobile experience and improve app ratings from 3.2 to 4.2-4.8 stars.
• Prism LabscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUptech Studio collaborated with Prism Labs to develop a mobile SDK for 3D bodymapping capabilities. The SDK enables developers to integrate body scanning and health metrics (body fat percentage, lean muscle mass) into mobile applications. Implementation was done for Tempo fitness platform.
• SDES WorkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUptech Studio partnered with Specially Designed Education Services (SDES) to digitize their paper-based Functional Academics program for special education teachers and students. The engagement included discovery, user research, persona development, and full-stack development with iterative approach. Platform launched to 20 beta customers in Spring 2024.
• RentPlus / Viva EquitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUptech Studio worked with Viva Equity to create the RentPlus banking experience for renters. They performed user research, UX design, and Flutter & backend development to build a custom fintech experience including debit card, money movement, and banking core integrations.
• QA CampminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLong-time QA testing partner with depth and breadth of QA experience. Worked together on SDES project and other initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/uptechstudio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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