What OVEN does

OVEN is a boutique software development company headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, that builds custom applications, websites, and SaaS platforms for a global client base using Agile and Scrum methodologies. The company's core offerings are organized around three service pillars — Agile Solutions (adaptive software development with rapid feature rollout), Feedback Loop (iterative UX refinement driven by user feedback), and Data Driven Solutions (data tracking to inform product decisions) — and it additionally provides Lean Startup Consulting through its Japan-based affiliate GRILL Inc. OVEN's named client roster spans enterprise and startup segments across publishing/media (Conde Nast), luxury retail (Burberry), rail/transit (Odakyu, Climbers), blockchain (Consensys), gaming (Kayac), telecommunications (Telkom Indonesia), and fintech (PaidRight), indicating cross-vertical delivery capability from a small team.

OVEN's business model is project-based custom software development sold directly to global clients; no pricing is publicly disclosed and the company is privately held with 1-10 employees. The company also developed Bun, a JavaScript tool that became strategically significant enough to drive Anthropic's acquisition of OVEN in March 2026, effectively transitioning OVEN from an independent dev shop into a subsidiary of an AI lab. As of the acquisition, OVEN's growth direction and operations are expected to be driven by Anthropic's strategic priorities rather than standalone agency bookings.

No funding rounds, revenue figures, certifications, patents, or management team details are disclosed in available sources. The company is privately held, Vietnam-domiciled, and operates from a single headquarters at 340C/27 Hoang Van Thu Street, Ward 4, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Name

OVEN

Legal name

OVEN

Website

https://oven.bz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OVEN is a Vietnam-based boutique software development company that delivers custom applications, websites, and SaaS platforms using Agile and Scrum methodology to a global, cross-vertical enterprise client base, and was acquired by Anthropic in March 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Core offering

OVEN is a full-service software development company that builds custom applications, robust websites, and cutting-edge SaaS platforms for global clients using Agile and Scrum methodologies. Its services span three integrated pillars: Agile Solutions (adaptive development with rapid feature rollout), Feedback Loop (functional software delivery with user feedback cycles to refine UX), and Data Driven (data tracking to inform business decisions). The company also developed Bun, a JavaScript tool, which was acquired by Anthropic.

Product overview

OVEN is a full-service software development company offering end-to-end tailored solutions from concept to completion. The core offerings consist of three integrated service pillars: Agile Solutions for adaptive software development with rapid feature rollout, Feedback Loop for collecting user feedback to refine UX and meet evolving feature demands, and Data Driven Solutions for leveraging data tracking to make informed decisions. OVEN also provides lean startup consulting services through its affiliate company GRILL Inc. in Japan for zero-to-one startup solutions. The company delivers unique applications, robust websites, and cutting-edge SaaS platforms using Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Agile Solutions Agile software development service that adapts to uncertainty and ensures rapid feature rollout using a flexible and efficient methodology for business clients.
• Feedback Loop Service delivering functional software and collecting user feedback to refine UX and meet evolving feature demands for business clients.
• Data Driven Solutions Data tracking service that enables informed decisions quickly and effectively, turning insights into action to boost business performance for clients.

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GRILL Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGRILL Inc. is OVEN's affiliate company based in Japan, specializing in Lean Startup Consulting. Together they provide zero-to-one solutions for startup projects, leveraging lean approaches to drive efficient innovation and rapid scaling.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Netguru: Custom software development agency using Agile methodologies, serving global enterprise clients with web, mobile, and SaaS builds. Direct competitor to OVEN in the Agile dev-shop segment.
• thoughtbot: Consultancy focused on Agile and Lean software development for product teams. Closely aligned with OVEN's Lean Startup + Agile/Scrum positioning, though more US-centric.
• Deno: Modern JavaScript/TypeScript runtime (competing directly with OVEN's Bun). Both target developer tooling around fast JS execution and serve the same developer audience.
• BairesDev: Large nearshore software development firm delivering Agile-based custom applications and SaaS platforms to global clients. Directly comparable to OVEN in custom dev services and offshore delivery model.
• GRILL Inc. OVEN's affiliate company in Japan providing Lean Startup consulting. Direct affiliate and the closest strategic peer given shared services portfolio and methodology.

Regional players

• FPT Software: Vietnam-based IT services and outsourcing giant offering Agile/Scrum custom development for global enterprises. Comparable to OVEN on geography and methodology, though at vastly larger scale.
• VNG Corporation: Major Vietnamese tech company with software, internet, and AI services. Regional peer for OVEN given shared Vietnam base and overlap in custom software/SaaS delivery.

Others

• Node.js (OpenJS Foundation): Ecosystem-level peer relevant because OVEN's Bun tool is a JavaScript runtime/compiler competing in the same space as Node.js. Useful comparability for the tooling side of OVEN's business.

Broad incumbents

• Pivotal Labs (VMware Tanzu): Historically the canonical Agile/Extreme Programming consultancy, now part of VMware Tanzu. Methodology-defining peer for OVEN's Agile/Scrum-based delivery model.
• Thoughtworks: Global technology consultancy specializing in Agile and Scrum-based custom software delivery. Comparable to OVEN in methodology focus, but with thousands of consultants and much broader enterprise reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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