GROW Design and Development

What GROW Design and Development does

GROW Design and Development, Inc. is a private, approximately 20-person full-stack design and development agency headquartered at 200 Auburn Folsom Rd., Suite 300, Auburn, California, legally incorporated in California (USA). The firm delivers custom cloud-based web applications, websites, learning management systems, blockchain/DApp and NFT solutions, digital product design, systems integrations, and in-house growth marketing for federal, state, and local government agencies and mid-market enterprises. Notable deployments include the California Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training LMS for CDSS (300,000+ registered users, ~200,000 certificates issued in year one), the MyDCAS Learning Management System for DC's Department of Health Care Finance, and digital platforms for The Railyards, McClellan Business Park, the City of Folsom's Johnny Cash Trail, Jada Windows, Atlas Lift Tech, Aegis Insurance Markets, and JV Lucas Paving.

The firm's technology stack spans Azure Cloud and AWS for web applications, Salesforce Service Cloud and Salesforce Knowledge Center for case management and LMS, the Simple LMS framework for SCORM-compliant training, XModPro CMS, Hugo and Netlify for website delivery, and Web3/blockchain tooling for NFTs and crypto payments. Reported integrations include Salesforce, DocuSign, and QuickBooks, with documented WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility compliance. Revenue is generated exclusively through professional services engagements priced on a custom, project-scoped, quote-based basis, with multi-year contract cadence noted for at least some government clients. Go-to-market is sales-led and consultative, relying on direct outreach, a public portfolio of case studies, and inbound contact via a "Let's Talk" web form.

Ownership appears founder- and family-controlled: CEO Toby Briggs leads the firm, with Jill Briggs (Creative Director, 25 years in client relations) and COO Natalie Santana among the leadership. No institutional investors, funding rounds, parent companies, or M&A activity are disclosed. The company maintains active marketing channels including a corporate blog, SEO-oriented resources such as a public Web3 Glossary, and social profiles across Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, OpenSea, and Bluesky.

Name

GROW Design and Development

Legal name

GROW Design and Development, Inc.

Website

https://growdnd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GROW Design and Development is a private, ~20-person full-stack design and development agency in Auburn, California. It builds custom web applications, websites, learning management systems, and blockchain/DApp solutions for government agencies and mid-market enterprises across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Software Development Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Graphic Design Services (54143), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAEAFAF

Low-Code/No-Code Application Development & Modernization

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/Application Development & Modernization

SECONDARYBPAFAAAB

Creative & Brand Campaign Development

Business & Public Services/Marketing, Advertising & PR Services/Full-Service Advertising Agencies

SECONDARYEDAGAKAC

Corporate Learning & Training Content Development

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Instructional Design & Content Development Services

SECONDARYHDAEAKAI

Developer Experience Platforms for Enterprise (IDEs, CI/CD, Dev Portals)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Enterprise Platforms & Databases/Enterprise Application Development Platforms (Low-Code/No-Code & PaaS)

Keywords

• Custom web development
• Blockchain application development
• Learning management systems
• Systems integration services
• Digital marketing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Auburn

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, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Professional Services / Custom Development: GROW generates revenue through bespoke software development, website design and development, blockchain development, digital product design, and growth marketing engagements. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, serving government agencies, enterprises, and mid-market companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GROW Design and Development is a full-service design and development agency that delivers custom web applications, blockchain/DApp platforms, websites, digital product designs, systems integrations, and growth marketing for government agencies and enterprise clients. Engagements are bespoke and project-based, built on cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS) and integrated with platforms such as Salesforce, DocuSign, and QuickBooks. They also develop SCORM-compliant learning management systems with role-based user experiences for public-sector training programs.

Product overview

GROW Design and Development is a full-service design and development agency offering a portfolio of services including Web App Development, Blockchain Services (DApp/NFT development), Website Development, Digital Product Design, Systems Integrations, and Growth Marketing. The company also develops client-specific products and platforms including Learning Management Systems (MyDCAS LMS, California Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training), enterprise websites (Jada Windows, Atlas Lift Tech, Aegis Insurance Markets), and custom web applications. Services are delivered using modern frameworks (Azure Cloud, AWS, Salesforce, DocuSign, Netlify, Hugo) with a focus on user-first responsive design.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Web App Development Custom cloud-based web application development for enterprises and government agencies, including single-page apps and SaaS platforms. Built on Azure Cloud and AWS with a focus on responsive UI/UX, user-first experience, and advanced frameworks to expedite business growth and transformation.
• Blockchain Services Blockchain development services specializing in Decentralized Applications (DApp), Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT), crypto payment integrations, NFT validation, tokenizing certificates, and decentralized finance applications.
• Website Development Full-service website development using CMS platforms, Netlify, and Hugo. Delivers cutting-edge, non-templated websites with strategy, responsive design, and latest software development technology tailored to client business goals.
• Digital Product Design End-to-end digital product design combining strategy, research, UX, art, and development under one roof. Uses a hybrid agile/methodical project management approach to deliver custom digital products with intuitive UI/UX designs that increase client productivity and profitability.
• Systems Integrations Software systems integration services connecting business tools such as Salesforce, DocuSign, and QuickBooks into unified platforms. Enables data flow between applications, automation, and custom dashboards with reporting.
• Growth Marketing Data-driven marketing strategy focusing on SEO, social media engagement, ongoing website content creation, blog, and email campaigns. Includes monthly optimization based on analytics and audience insights to help clients reach more of their ideal customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Drop in help desk calls within one month of MyDCAS LMS launch (Salesforce whitepaper)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 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

Integration5 records

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• California Department of Social Services (CDSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGROW developed the California Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training LMS in partnership with CDSS and the Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP). The platform provides online training for mandated child abuse reporters across California, issuing certificates and managing learner accounts at scale.
• Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF), Washington DCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGROW built the MyDCAS Learning Management System for DHCF, the District's Medicaid agency. The LMS integrates with the MyDCAS Internal Website Portal and Salesforce Knowledge Center, serving employees across multiple government health and human service programs.
• SalesforcecoreTechnology or IntegrationGROW integrates with Salesforce Service Cloud and Salesforce Knowledge Center for government client projects, including DHCF's MyDCAS portal. Salesforce is referenced as a key technology platform for case management, knowledge access, and LMS integration.
• Secco Sistemi (Italy)minorOthersSecco Sistemi of Italy supplies thermally broken profile metal systems used in Jada Windows' all-metal product line launched in 2009. GROW worked with Jada Windows on their website and digital presence.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Perficient: Large global digital consultancy with deep Salesforce, custom development and CMS practices serving enterprise and government — represents the scaled-up competitive set GROW faces on larger RFPs.
• Slalom: Consultancy combining strategy, technology and creative services including custom application development and government-sector work — overlapping buyer profile at larger deal sizes.
• Globant: Global digital engineering firm offering custom software, cloud and experience design across industries — comparable service stack at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• Granicus: Government-focused technology vendor delivering digital communications, training and service-delivery platforms to U.S. state and local agencies — overlaps with GROW's government LMS/government web practice from a productized angle.

Direct peers

• Neoteric: Custom web application and product development studio with web stack and AI/ML capabilities serving European and U.S. clients — comparable custom full-stack development agency profile.
• Bounteous: Mid-sized digital experience agency offering custom web/app development, Salesforce and Adobe implementations, UX design and growth marketing — closely comparable service mix and target buyer profile to GROW.
• SmartSites: U.S. digital agency offering custom web development, SEO and integrated marketing services for small-to-mid-market clients — comparable website + growth marketing bundle.
• Cyber-Duck: Mid-sized digital agency specializing in UX-led web/app development, systems integration and digital transformation for enterprise and public-sector clients — comparable integrated design-and-engineering model.
• Verndale: Digital experience agency building custom web platforms, CMS implementations, PIM/CRM integrations and marketing technology for mid-market and enterprise clients — directly comparable capabilities and go-to-market.
• Active Theory: Boutique digital experience agency delivering immersive, custom-built web platforms and WebGL/Web3-style experiences for brand clients — comparable custom-application, design-led ethos at similar scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GROWdnd
• Facebookfacebook.com/GROWdnd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grow-design-and-development/mycompany
• Instagraminstagram.com/growdnd

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 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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