What Cuttlesoft does

Cuttlesoft is a privately held, women-owned custom software development consultancy founded in 2014 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The firm operates as a professional services organization, delivering bespoke engineering for web, iOS, Android, IoT, and cloud platforms to mid-market and enterprise clients. Its service catalog spans 18 distinct offerings, organized around technology stacks (React Native, Ruby on Rails, Python/Django, TypeScript, JavaScript/Node.js, Next.js, React), design (UI/UX), cloud consulting (AWS, GCP), and emerging practice areas such as AI/ML development. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, established after consultation and scope specification; engagements range from weeks to months depending on scope.

The firm serves clients across six named verticals — healthcare, life sciences, e-commerce, non-profits, education, and finance — with a recurring set of recognizable enterprise and institutional logos including Gusto, Bio-Rad, Sphero, Streamlit, Bevy, Mariana Tek, Good Karma, Hunt A Killer, Beterra Health, Easeday, and university and government clients such as Western Kentucky University and Florida A&M University. Domain work extends into fleet management/logistics (an 800-truck deployment for Coraluzzo) and energy (Dash Energy), with HIPAA-compliant healthcare platforms among the more complex case studies. Distribution is direct via a sales-led enterprise motion, supported by a content-driven marketing approach centered on the firm's TWIL blog, case studies, open-source presence, and developer community involvement (PyColorado, PyLadies CO). All engineering is delivered on-shore by an in-house team; leadership includes Co-Founder Frank Valcarcel and Director of Engineering Emily Morehouse, a Python Core Developer. The firm discloses no funding, no parent company, and no headcount figures.

Name

Cuttlesoft

Legal name

Cuttlesoft, LLC

Website

https://cuttlesoft.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cuttlesoft is a women-owned custom software development consultancy that builds bespoke web, mobile, IoT, and cloud applications for mid-market and enterprise clients across healthcare, life sciences, e-commerce, education, finance, and non-profits, with on-shore in-house delivery from Denver, Colorado.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Software Development Services: Cuttlesoft generates revenue through professional services engagements including custom software development, mobile app development, web development, AI/ML development, UI/UX design, and cloud consulting (AWS/GCP). They work on project-based engagements with timelines ranging from weeks to months depending on scope.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cuttlesoft is a women-owned custom software development consultancy that crafts bespoke, highly scalable solutions for web, iOS, Android, IoT, and cloud platforms. The firm delivers end-to-end engagements—from ideation and UI/UX design through development, deployment, and ongoing support—using modern stacks such as React, React Native, Ruby on Rails, Python/Django, TypeScript, Node.js, and cloud providers AWS and GCP. Projects span custom web apps, native and cross-platform mobile apps, AI/ML applications, SaaS platforms, and enterprise software for regulated industries.

Product overview

Cuttlesoft is a women-owned custom software development company that crafts beautifully designed and highly scalable solutions for web, iOS, Android, IoT, and Cloud platforms. The company operates as a services firm rather than a product company, offering a comprehensive portfolio of development services. Their service offerings include Web Development, Mobile Development (iOS, Android, React Native), UI/UX Design, AI/ML Development and Consulting, Full Stack Development, and Cloud Consulting (AWS and GCP). They specialize in modern technology stacks including React, Next.js, Ruby on Rails, Python/Django, TypeScript, JavaScript/Node.js, and offer specialized services in SaaS development and Enterprise Software Development. The company serves diverse industries including Healthcare, Life Sciences, Education, Finance, E-Commerce, and Non-Profits, with clients such as Gusto, Sphero, Bevy, Bio-Rad, and Streamlit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Software Development

Quantifiable outcome

• React Native development cuts development time by 30% to 50% compared to maintaining separate native apps
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GustocoreTechnology or IntegrationGusto, a cloud-based payroll, benefits, and HR management software company, works with Cuttlesoft for custom software development services.
• SpherocoreTechnology or IntegrationSphero, a leading STEM learning company with interactive robotics and education kits, works with Cuttlesoft on software development for their littleBits science kits including Microsoft MakeCode integration.
• Bio-RadcoreTechnology or IntegrationBio-Rad, a global leader in life science research and clinical diagnostic products, works with Cuttlesoft to develop software for cell biology, gene expression, protein purification, drug discovery, and science education.
• StreamlitcoreTechnology or IntegrationStreamlit, an open-source app framework for ML and Data Science teams (part of Snowflake ecosystem), works with Cuttlesoft to enhance their software integration and delivery.
• Mariana TekcoreTechnology or IntegrationMariana Tek, an enterprise business management platform for fitness companies, works with Cuttlesoft to develop customized desktop and mobile products enabling fitness companies to run their business operations.
• BevycoreTechnology or IntegrationBevy, an in-person, virtual and hybrid conference and community events software platform, works with Cuttlesoft to develop tools for planning, promoting, and executing events and managing community events at scale.
• Western Kentucky University (WKU)coreTechnology or IntegrationWKU, a student-centered applied research university, works with Cuttlesoft to develop custom software supporting their educational mission.
• Florida A&M University (FAMU)coreTechnology or IntegrationFAMU, a public historically black land-grant university (third largest HBCU by enrollment), works with Cuttlesoft for technology transfer software development including the Digital Technology Transfer Department (DTTD) platform.
• Good KarmacoreTechnology or IntegrationGood Karma, the first choice for dairy- and nut-free milk products, works with Cuttlesoft for custom software development services.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Atomic Object: US-based custom software consultancy building web, mobile, and embedded products for clients across healthcare, finance, and other verticals. Comparable in being a regionally anchored, employee-owned firm competing on craftsmanship rather than scale.
• Mutual Mobile: Custom software and mobile app development consultancy serving enterprise clients across healthcare, logistics, and energy. Comparable to Cuttlesoft on mobile-first delivery, IoT expertise, and cross-industry enterprise customer base.
• DockYard: Digital consultancy specializing in Elixir, Ruby on Rails, React, and mobile development. Directly comparable to Cuttlesoft on tech stack overlap (Rails, React), boutique size, and full-lifecycle custom product delivery.
• thoughtbot: Boutique US consultancy offering custom web and mobile development with a Ruby/Rails and modern JS focus. Closely comparable to Cuttlesoft in size, tech stack emphasis, and project-based delivery model targeting mid-market and enterprise clients.
• ArcTouch: Custom mobile and web app development firm with strong IoT and connected-product expertise. Compares to Cuttlesoft on iOS/Android/cross-platform development focus and serving branded enterprise clients needing bespoke product builds.

Broad incumbents

• Thoughtworks: Global technology consultancy specializing in custom software, platform engineering, and cloud-native delivery. Overlaps with Cuttlesoft on modern stack web/mobile/cloud development but operates at a vastly larger scale and enterprise tier.
• Slalom: Global technology and business consultancy with a sizeable custom software and cloud practice. Competes with Cuttlesoft for enterprise digital transformation work but offers far deeper scale, geographic reach, and practice breadth.
• Rightpoint: Larger digital consultancy offering custom development, design, and platform engineering across enterprise clients. Comparable capability set to Cuttlesoft but operates at significantly greater scale with a broader service portfolio.
• West Monroe Partners: US-based business and technology consultancy with a custom software development practice serving mid-market and enterprise clients. Comparable in targeting similar enterprise verticals and offering bespoke engineering, but at substantially greater scale.
• Cognizant Softvision: Global digital engineering services firm delivering custom software at scale across enterprise customers. Competes for the same custom development RFPs as Cuttlesoft but leverages offshore delivery and significantly larger headcount.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cuttlesoft

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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