What Arcanys does

Arcanys is a Philippines-headquartered software development and IT staff augmentation firm founded in 2010 by Alan Debonneville (CEO) and Frederic Joye (Co-founder, Head of Growth). The company delivers three core services: Software Development Outsourcing (full product team delivery including tech leadership and fractional CTO support), IT Staff Augmentation (individual developer placement into client teams), and Dedicated Development Teams (exclusive remote teams with 90%+ retention). An ancillary arm, Arcanys Ventures, invests equity in software startups in exchange for engineering team contributions.

The company operates from its Cebu City headquarters (10th Floor, JY IT Center 3, Lahug) with 320+ employees, 300+ of whom are software developers averaging 7+ years of experience. The technology stack spans full-stack web (Angular, React, Vue, Node.js, .NET, Java, Python, PHP/Laravel) and mobile (iOS, Android), with AWS, DevOps, and QA capabilities. The firm reports hiring less than 5% of candidates and maintains 5% developer attrition, well below industry norms. Operations also extend through a regional office in Camberwell, Australia.

Commercially, Arcanys targets tech-first companies globally (Australia, Sweden, UK, US, Philippines) with a sales-led, co-founder-driven motion. Pricing is quote-based with monthly billing, a minimum engagement of 2 full-time developers for at least 12 months, and a 30-day risk-free trial. Differentiators center on cost arbitrage (56% savings vs. local hiring), English-language fluency and time-zone alignment with Western clients, and brand proof points (NPS of 81, 5/5 Clutch rating from 20+ reviews, consecutive Great Place to Work certifications, and #1 IT Staff Augmentation in the Philippines by Clutch).

Name

Arcanys

Legal name

Arcanys Ltd

Website

https://arcanys.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Arcanys is a Philippines-based software development and IT staff augmentation firm founded in 2010, providing vetted Filipino developers to tech-first companies globally through dedicated teams, staff augmentation, and full outsourcing across Australia, Europe, and the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Staff Augmentation / Software Development Outsourcing

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Application Outsourcing (AO) (BPAEAMAA)

Keywords

• Software development outsourcing
• IT staff augmentation
• Dedicated development teams
• Custom software development
• Offshore development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wan Chai

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Staff Augmentation: Providing dedicated developers to complement client in-house teams on a long-term basis. Minimum 2 full-time developers for at least 12 months.
2. Software Development Outsourcing: Full software outsourcing including tech leadership when clients lack in-house capacity. Includes PMs, engineers, designers, and fractional CTO services.
3. Dedicated Development Teams: Remote dedicated teams exclusively for client organizations, providing extensive collaboration and flexibility with over 90% retention rate.
4. Arcanys Ventures: Equity-based investment in software startups, providing pre-vetted engineering teams and technical expertise in exchange for equity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arcanys is a Philippines-based software development outsourcing and IT staff augmentation firm that extends clients' in-house engineering teams with rigorously vetted Filipino developers for long-term engagements (minimum 12 months, minimum 2 developers). It offers three core service lines — staff augmentation, dedicated development teams, and full software outsourcing — and operates Arcanys Ventures, an equity-based investment arm backing early-stage tech startups.

Product overview

Arcanys is a custom software development and team augmentation company offering three core service lines: Software Development Outsourcing (full-service product delivery with tech leadership), IT Staff Augmentation (individual developer placement), and Dedicated Development Teams (exclusive remote teams). Additionally, Arcanys Ventures provides equity-based investment for software founders. The company connects tech-first companies with Filipino developers, emphasizing rigorous vetting (hiring less than 5% of candidates), rapid hiring timelines, native English speakers, and strong developer retention (5% attrition rate, 5/5 Clutch rating from 20+ reviews, NPS 81). Services require minimum 2 full-time developers for at least 12 months, with a risk-free 30-day trial. Key technology stack includes JavaScript frameworks (Angular, React, Vue, Node.js), .NET, Java, Python, PHP/Laravel, and mobile development (iOS, Android).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Arcanys Ventures: Investment program backing software founders through tech equity partnerships, offering pre-vetted software engineering teams and technical expertise to high-growth tech companies.
• Arcanys Early Learning Foundation

Products and services

• IT Staff Augmentation Embedding pre-vetted Arcanys developers into a client's existing in-house engineering team to scale capacity; minimum 2 developers for a 12-month commitment.
• Dedicated Development Team

Quantifiable outcome

• 148% revenue growth over 3 years for Payment Logic client
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Outsource Accelerator (OA 500)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Partnership with Outsource Accelerator's OA 500 partner program for outsourcing visibility and lead generation
• AcceleranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Partner network for software outsourcing visibility and client referrals
• Mind YoucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Mental health service provider partnership offering comprehensive support including personalized counseling, therapy sessions, and mental health education for employees

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Andela: Global talent marketplace that vets and places software engineers from emerging markets (including Africa and Latin America) into client engineering teams. Closely comparable business model to Arcanys: rigorous vetting, dedicated developers, and enterprise staff augmentation.
• Toptal: Elite freelance platform connecting companies with vetted top 3% software developers. Comparable to Arcanys in the rigorous-vetting, dedicated-developer positioning, though Toptal is more marketplace-style and global, while Arcanys is nearshore and Philippines-centric.
• Turing: AI-powered platform that matches pre-vetted remote software engineers (largely from India and similar geographies) to US tech companies. Direct overlap with Arcanys' staff augmentation and dedicated-team model for tech-first clients.
• Outsourced.ph: Philippines-based staff augmentation and managed services firm offering dedicated remote teams to international clients. Direct nearshore competitor to Arcanys with overlapping geographies, pricing models, and customer segments.
• Full Scale: Cebu-based software development and staff augmentation company serving US and Australian clients with vetted Filipino developers. Head-to-head competitor in the same talent hub and overlapping customer verticals (fintech, SaaS, startups).

Broad incumbents

• Cognizant: Global IT services giant offering application outsourcing, systems integration, and consulting at massive scale. Represents the upper bound of competitive pressure: far larger, broader service portfolio, but less specialized in Philippines nearshore tech augmentation.
• Infosys: Large Indian IT services and consulting firm with deep application development and managed services offerings. Comparable in core staff augmentation and custom development but at vastly greater scale and with a different delivery geography.
• Upwork: Largest freelance marketplace for software developers worldwide. Represents the lower-end, more transactional alternative to Arcanys' curated, long-term dedicated-team model; overlapping buyer base but very different delivery structure.

Others

• Accelerance: Global partner network that connects enterprises with vetted software development firms. Arcanys is itself an Accelerance partner; the relationship matters for referral flow and indirect competitive positioning in the outsourcing channel.

Regional players

• Cloudstaff: Philippines-based outsourcing firm (founded in the Philippines, with Australian roots) providing remote staffing including software developers. Same Philippines delivery hub as Arcanys, competing for Australian nearshore demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/arcanys
• Facebookfacebook.com/ArcanysIT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arcanys
• Instagraminstagram.com/arcanysit

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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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