What Cosmonaut does

Cosmonaut Technologies Pvt Ltd is a private IT services firm founded in 2017 that provides custom web and mobile application development, e-commerce platform implementation, AI/ML services, and IT staff augmentation to SMB and mid-market clients globally. The company operates a three-region footprint with headquarters in the UAE, a sales office in the USA, and a development center in Ahmedabad, India, structured to combine offshore cost advantages with regional client proximity.

The firm's technology stack spans PHP frameworks (Laravel, WordPress), e-commerce platforms (Magento, Shopify, WooCommerce), mobile development (Android, iOS, Unity 3D), and front-end frameworks (React, Node.js). Its AI/ML practice covers AI strategy consulting, NLP development, Generative AI, LLM consulting, MLOps, and AI agent development. The firm also offers specialized Dynatrace and AppDynamics application performance monitoring consulting as a differentiated add-on, alongside test automation services using Selenium, JMeter, and XCTest/XCUITest. Across 92+ portfolio projects and 100+ Magento implementations, the company has accumulated depth in e-commerce and CMS-based development.

Cosmonaut monetizes through three primary streams: project-based custom development (with entry-level Magento stores priced from $1,200 USD), monthly staff augmentation retainers for dedicated developers, and professional services for AI development and monitoring consulting. Go-to-market combines direct sales outreach, an official UpWork marketplace profile, SEO and content marketing through a company blog, and portfolio/testimonial-driven credibility building. Customer segmentation is largely vertical-based, spanning retail and e-commerce, food and restaurant, healthcare, education, finance, real estate, and senior care, with project-based engagements that lean SMB-heavy rather than anchored by a few large enterprise contracts.

Name

Cosmonaut

Legal name

Cosmonaut Technologies Pvt Ltd

Website

https://cosmonautgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cosmonaut Technologies is a private IT services firm founded in 2017 that delivers custom web and mobile application development, e-commerce, AI/ML, and staff augmentation services to SMB and mid-market clients via delivery centers in India and offices in UAE and USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Software Development Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

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
• Mobile app development
• E-commerce development
• Staff augmentation services
• AI development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahmedabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Development Projects: Project-based custom web and app development services including e-commerce stores, mobile apps, AI solutions, and CMS implementations. Pricing varies by project scope with a noted example of Magento store development starting at $1200 USD.
2. Staff Augmentation / Dedicated Developer Hiring: Monthly engagements providing dedicated developers on contract. Developers available for PHP, Laravel, WordPress, Magento, React, Android, iOS, Front-end, UI/UX, and QA roles. Billed on monthly retainer basis.
3. Monitoring & Consulting Services: Dynatrace and AppDynamics consulting including implementation, configuration, monitoring, and ongoing management services for application performance optimization.
4. AI Development Services: AI strategy consulting, custom AI development, NLP, Generative AI, chatbot development, deep learning, LLM solutions, and MLOps services billed as professional services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cosmonaut is an IT services firm that builds custom web applications, mobile apps, and e-commerce platforms for clients using PHP/Laravel, WordPress, Magento, Shopify, WooCommerce, React, Node.js and Unity 3D. It also delivers AI/ML development services (NLP, Generative AI, LLM, MLOps, AI Agents), application performance monitoring consulting on Dynatrace and AppDynamics, and staff augmentation engagements that supply dedicated developers on monthly contracts.

Product overview

Cosmonaut is a web and app development company offering a comprehensive suite of technology services. The core offering includes Artificial Intelligence Services (encompassing NLP Development, Generative AI Development, Deep Learning, LLM Consulting, MLOps, and AI Agents Development), Mobile App Development (Android, iOS, Unity 3D), PHP Development (Laravel, WordPress), E-commerce Development (Magento, Shopify, WooCommerce), and UI/UX Design Services. The company also provides Staff Augmentation for flexible team scaling and Application Performance Monitoring services using Dynatrace and AppDynamics. Additionally, they offer a Hire Developers platform where clients can contract dedicated developers across multiple specialties including PHP, WordPress, Laravel, Android, iOS, Front-End, Magento, and QA engineering. Test Automation Services using Selenium, JMeter, and mobile testing frameworks complement their development offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Artificial Intelligence Services End-to-end AI consulting and development services including NLP, Generative AI, Deep Learning, LLM and MLOps for businesses seeking AI-powered applications.
• Mobile App Development Custom Android, iOS and Unity 3D mobile application development for businesses that need responsive, cross-platform mobile apps.
• PHP Development Services Laravel and WordPress development services for building custom web applications and content management systems.
• E-commerce Development Magento, Shopify and WooCommerce development for online retail stores and marketplaces, including payment gateway and inventory integration.
• Staff Augmentation Contract and dedicated team staffing providing pre-screened developers across PHP, Laravel, WordPress, Magento, React, Android, iOS, UI/UX and QA roles.
• Application Performance Monitoring Consulting Dynatrace and AppDynamics consulting for real-time monitoring, AI-powered root cause analysis and performance optimization of client applications.
• UI/UX Design Services User research, prototyping and visual design services for web and mobile applications.
• Front-End Development Front-end engineering using HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap and modern frameworks to build responsive, fast-loading web interfaces.
• Hire Dedicated Developers Dedicated developer hiring platform supplying PHP, WordPress, Laravel, Android, iOS, Front-End, Magento and QA engineers on contract or monthly engagements.
• CMS Frameworks Development Webflow development services for building modern, visually-driven websites on a CMS platform.
• CRM Software Solutions Custom CRM software development for businesses that need tailored customer relationship management systems.
• ERP Software Development Custom ERP software development for businesses needing tailored enterprise resource planning systems and process automation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ Magento implementations completed over a decade of experience
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability14 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• 5 ElementsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner or integration partner featured in company partner section
• LemosysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner featured in company partner section
• RishabhsoftminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner featured in company partner section
• TechifyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner featured in company partner section
• SinelogixminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner featured in company partner section

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Simform: US-headquartered software development firm with delivery in India offering custom web, mobile, cloud, AI/ML, and staff augmentation services — closely mirrors Cosmonaut's service mix and SMB-to-mid-market positioning.
• PixelCrayons: India-based digital services agency providing custom web development, mobile apps, e-commerce, and dedicated developer hiring — overlaps with Cosmonaut across nearly every service line and customer segment.
• ValueCoders: Indian IT outsourcing and software development company specializing in custom development and dedicated developer teams — direct competitor for Cosmonaut's staff augmentation and project-based work.
• TatvaSoft: Custom software development company with delivery centers in India offering web, mobile, e-commerce, and AI/ML services to mid-market clients globally — comparable scale and capability profile.
• Cybage Software: India-headquartered IT services firm with strong e-commerce (including Magento/Adobe Commerce) expertise and dedicated development teams — competes for the same Magento and digital commerce engagements.
• Konstant Infosolutions: India-based mobile and web app development agency offering AI, IoT, and staff augmentation services to SMB and mid-market clients — comparable service breadth and target customer.
• HiddenBrains: Indian software development and IT services company offering web, mobile, AI/ML, and enterprise solutions — directly comparable in size, services, and target market to Cosmonaut.

Broad incumbents

• Thoughtworks: Global technology consultancy providing custom software development, digital transformation, and AI services — a much larger incumbent operating in the same space with overlapping capabilities.
• Globant: Large digital transformation and software engineering firm with strong AI/ML practice and global delivery — overlaps with Cosmonaut's AI and custom development offerings but at significantly larger scale.
• Tata Consultancy Services (TCS): India-headquartered global IT services giant offering custom development, AI/ML, and IT staffing across all major verticals — represents the ceiling competitor for offshore development and staff augmentation deals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cosmonautgroup

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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