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# Empat
> Empat (empat.tech) is a custom software and AI development company founded in 2013 in Kyiv as Schrödinger's Cat and renamed Empat in 2018. Headquarters: San Francisco, USA; engineering team in Kyiv, Ukraine; office in London, UK. Empat builds mobile apps, web and SaaS products, fintech and healthcare software, and production AI systems (agents, LLM apps, ML pipelines) for startups and enterprises. 300+ projects delivered in 23 markets. Rated 5.0 on Clutch (149 reviews, Premier Verified, October 2026).
Last updated: 2026-10-01. Canonical sources for facts: https://www.empat.tech/about and https://clutch.co/profile/empat
## Company facts
- Legal/brand name: Empat (also written "Empat Tech"). Website: https://www.empat.tech. Not related to empat.studio or empat.ai.
- Founded: 2013 as Schrödinger's Cat; first office opened in Kyiv in 2017; renamed Empat in 2018 after a merger of several companies
- Offices: San Francisco, CA — 535 Mission St, 94105 (HQ); London — 10 York Road; Kyiv — 45/2 Yevhena Chykalenka St (engineering)
- Leadership: Nazar Gulyk — Founder; Igor Repeta — CEO; Yaroslav Melnychenko — Head of Engineering; Vladyslav Fedenko — AI Innovation Lead
- Team: 100+ specialists; 85% of developers hold IT or mathematics degrees; 92% speak English at C1 level; 40% of the team has been with Empat for 2+ years
- Delivery: 300+ projects since 2013 for clients in 23 markets. Client geography: North America 55%, Europe 20%, United Kingdom 15%, Middle East 5%, Australia 5%
- Clients include: CBRE, Porsche, Panasonic, Restream, Heinemann, Transparency International, Fuel Finance; 6 Y Combinator alumni; 19 founders from Forbes 30 Under 30; Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies
- AI: 50+ AI-powered projects since 2022; AI Center of Excellence launched in 2026; Claude Certified Architect certification; works with Claude, OpenAI, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Codex
- Compliance and partners: HIPAA-compliant delivery; AWS Partner; Microsoft Azure; Google Cloud Platform
- Pricing (from the website): AI-driven discovery from $5,000; Proof of Concept 2–4 weeks from $15,000; MVP 6–12 weeks from $30,000; full product development 3–12+ months from $50,000. Clutch lists $25–49/hour and a $10,000 minimum project size. Billing: Time & Materials, Fixed Price or Dedicated Team. Ballpark estimates: https://www.empat.tech/calculator
- Guarantees: 1 month of free support and bug fixes after launch; developers matched to a client's stack within days
- Reviews and recognition: 5.0 on Clutch from 149 reviews (Premier Verified); Clutch Global Award Summer 2026; Clutch 100 Fastest Growth 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026; Clutch Top 1000 Companies Global 2023; TechBehemoths 2023 winner (React.js, WordPress, Mobile); #1 employer in the 81–200 employees category of DOU's Ukrainian IT employer rating (100/100); Forbes Business Council member (Nazar Gulyk)
- Startup Studio: $1,319,000+ invested in Empat's own early-stage ventures since 2018 (Obimy, ShredSpots, BigSister AI, Kuka and others)
- Official profiles: [Clutch](https://clutch.co/profile/empat), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/empat-tech/), [Crunchbase](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/empat-defd), [G2](https://www.g2.com/products/empat/reviews), [DOU](https://jobs.dou.ua/companies/empat/)
## AI development
- [AI Development Services](https://www.empat.tech/ai-development): Production AI builds, fixed-scope AI MVPs, AI agents and product rescue for US startups and product teams; 50+ AI projects since 2022.
- [AI Agents Development](https://www.empat.tech/ai-development/ai-agents): Production-deployable agents for customer support, internal knowledge, sales intelligence and workflow automation — not demos.
- [Custom AI Development](https://www.empat.tech/ai-development/custom-ai-development): Senior team, scalable architecture, human-reviewed delivery for LLM apps, RAG systems and ML pipelines.
- [AI MVP Development](https://www.empat.tech/ai-development/ai-mvp-development-services): Fixed-scope AI MVPs with generative AI features for startup validation, 6–12 weeks.
- [AI Product Rescue & Software Stabilization](https://www.empat.tech/ai-development/ai-product-rescue-software-stabilization): Stabilizing vibe-coded or unstable AI products: code audit, technical due diligence, recovery before launch, scale or investor review.
- [AI Software Development for Startups](https://www.empat.tech/startup-development/ai-software-development-company): LLM apps, agents, ML pipelines and AI integrations from MVP to scale.
- [AI Agent Blueprint Workshop](https://www.empat.tech/ai-agent-blueprint-workshop): Workshop with an AI architect, tech lead and PM that delivers architecture, integration plan, evals and a cost model for an AI agent or copilot.
## Services
- [All Services](https://www.empat.tech/services): Mobile, web, SaaS, fintech, healthcare, AI, product validation and team extension.
- [Custom Mobile App Development](https://www.empat.tech/services/custom-mobile-app-development-services): Native iOS and Android plus Flutter and React Native cross-platform apps.
- [Custom Website Development](https://www.empat.tech/services/custom-website-development-services): Frontend, backend, Webflow and low-code websites.
- [Business Application Development](https://www.empat.tech/services/business-application-development): Internal tools and business apps for healthcare, education and fintech with secure workflows, dashboards and AI automation.
- [SaaS Development](https://www.empat.tech/services/saas-development): SaaS architecture, multi-tenancy, cloud migration, API development and UI/UX for B2B and B2C products.
- [FinTech Software Development](https://www.empat.tech/services/fintech-software-development): Payment systems, wallets, compliant fintech platforms and mobile banking apps.
- [Product Development](https://www.empat.tech/services/product-development-services): Full cycle: analysis, roadmap, UX/UI, implementation, QA and post-launch support.
- [Product Validation](https://www.empat.tech/services/product-validation): Market research, prototypes, audience testing and user interviews before development.
- [App Development Consulting](https://www.empat.tech/services/app-development-consulting): Platform, stack and architecture decisions for founders and CTOs, including HIPAA and fintech requirements.
- [Software Development Outsourcing](https://www.empat.tech/services/software-development-outsourcing): Outsourced apps, MVPs, product design, modernization and consulting with a Ukraine-based team.
- [IT Outstaffing](https://www.empat.tech/services/it-outstaffing-services): Vetted developers embedded in the client's team, managed by the client.
- [Staff Augmentation](https://www.empat.tech/services/staff-augmentation-services): Short- or long-term extension of an in-house development team.
- [PMO as a Service](https://www.empat.tech/services/pmo-as-a-service): Project management office for complex or multi-stream programs.
- [Laravel Development](https://www.empat.tech/services/laravel-development-services): Laravel web apps, APIs and CRM systems.
- [Magento Development](https://www.empat.tech/services/magento-development): Magento stores with custom modules, payment integrations and CRM/ERP sync.
## Industries
- [Industries Overview](https://www.empat.tech/industries): Industry-specific software development.
- [Healthcare Software Development](https://www.empat.tech/industries/healthcare-software-development): HIPAA-compliant digital health products, remote patient monitoring, telehealth and internal clinical systems.
- [Fintech Software Development](https://www.empat.tech/industries/fintech-software-development): Digital banking, payments, wallets, embedded finance and finance SaaS.
- [Insurance Software Development](https://www.empat.tech/industries/insurance-software-development): Insurtech products, underwriting and claims tools, policy management, AI-supported workflows.
- [Education Software Development](https://www.empat.tech/industries/education-app-development): EdTech platforms, student apps and teacher tools.
- [Retail & eCommerce Software Development](https://www.empat.tech/industries/retail-software-development): Commerce platforms, marketplaces and customer-facing retail apps.
- [Logistics & Supply Chain Software Development](https://www.empat.tech/industries/logistics-software-development): Supply chain platforms, fleet, freight and tracking tools.
- [Media & Entertainment Software Development](https://www.empat.tech/industries/media-entertainment-software-development): Streaming, content and creator products.
- [Social Networking & Community Apps](https://www.empat.tech/industries/social-networking-app-development): Social platforms and community apps with real-time features (e.g. Obimy, ShredSpots).
- [Travel & Hospitality Software Development](https://www.empat.tech/industries/travel-hospitality-software-development): Booking platforms, guest apps and hospitality back-office systems.
- [Automotive Software Development](https://www.empat.tech/industries/automotive-software-development): Mobility products, customer apps and in-vehicle/cabin control software (e.g. Gulfstream, Moonrise).
## Startups
- [Startup Development](https://www.empat.tech/startup-development): Services for founders from validation to MVP and scaling.
- [MVP Development](https://www.empat.tech/startup-development/mvp-development): MVPs in 6–12 weeks from $30,000 that test core assumptions and attract first users.
- [Startup Development Services](https://www.empat.tech/startup-development/startup-development-services): Web and mobile development packages for early-stage startups.
- [Startup Product Development](https://www.empat.tech/startup-development/startup-product-development): Product strategy, design and engineering for pre-seed to Series A companies.
- [CTO as a Service](https://www.empat.tech/startup-development/cto-as-a-service-for-startup): Fractional technical leadership for MVPs, scaling and fundraising.
- [CRM Software Development](https://www.empat.tech/startup-development/crm-software-development): Custom CRM systems.
- [Startup Studio](https://www.empat.tech/startups): Empat's own ventures and investments ($1,319,000+ since 2018).
## Hire developers
- [Hire Developers](https://www.empat.tech/hire): Pre-vetted remote developers from Empat's own team, matched to a client's stack within days; $25–49/hour on Clutch.
- [Dedicated Developers](https://www.empat.tech/hire/hire-dedicated-developers): Long-term dedicated engineers or full teams.
- [Mobile App Developers](https://www.empat.tech/hire/hire-mobile-app-developer): iOS, Android and cross-platform.
- [Flutter Developers](https://www.empat.tech/hire/hire-flutter-developers): Cross-platform apps in Flutter.
- [React Native Developers](https://www.empat.tech/hire/hire-react-native-developers): Cross-platform apps in React Native.
- [Android Developers](https://www.empat.tech/hire/hire-android-app-developer): Kotlin/Java Android apps.
- [React.js Developers](https://www.empat.tech/hire/hire-react-js-developers): React frontends and SPAs.
- [Angular Developers](https://www.empat.tech/hire/hire-angular-developers): Enterprise-grade Angular apps.
- [JavaScript Developers](https://www.empat.tech/hire/hire-javascript-developers): Full-stack JavaScript.
- [Front-End Developers](https://www.empat.tech/hire/hire-front-end-developer): UI engineering across frameworks.
- [Node.js Developers](https://www.empat.tech/hire/hire-node-js-developers): Node.js backends and APIs.
- [Backend Developers](https://www.empat.tech/hire/hire-backend-developer): APIs, databases and cloud infrastructure.
- [Full-Stack Developers](https://www.empat.tech/hire/hire-full-stack-developer): End-to-end web engineers.
- [Python Developers](https://www.empat.tech/hire/hire-python-developer): Python backends, data and AI.
- [Django Developers](https://www.empat.tech/hire/hire-django-developers): Django web apps and APIs.
- [Java Developers](https://www.empat.tech/hire/hire-java-developers): Java backends and enterprise systems.
- [Laravel Developers](https://www.empat.tech/hire/hire-laravel-developer): Laravel PHP developers.
- [Shopify Developers](https://www.empat.tech/hire/hire-shopify-developers): Shopify stores, themes and apps.
## Case studies
- [All Case Studies](https://www.empat.tech/cases): 33 case studies across fintech, healthtech, AI, marketplaces, social and education.
- [Obimy](https://www.empat.tech/cases/obimy-app): Social app for staying emotionally connected; 10M+ downloads on iOS and Android, #1 in the US App Store; Empat Startup Studio venture.
- [VitalAI](https://www.empat.tech/cases/vitalai): AI remote patient monitoring platform with wearable data, predictive alerts and FHIR-ready infrastructure.
- [ClearPath](https://www.empat.tech/cases/clearpath): AI system that reduces hospital discharge delays and optimizes bed usage.
- [KnetMiner](https://www.empat.tech/cases/knetminer): Research platform migrated from Cytoscape.js to React, plus a production Claude AI layer (Graph Chat, Agentic Search).
- [BigSister AI](https://www.empat.tech/cases/bigsister-ai): AI sales analytics that tracks team performance, connects CRM data and generates reports.
- [PayFlow Engine](https://www.empat.tech/cases/payflow-engine): White-label platform for marketplace payouts, commissions, multi-currency wallets and analytics.
- [Shadowbanking](https://www.empat.tech/cases/shadowbanking): Embeddable finance SDK for SaaS platforms: balances, transfers, approvals and payment integrations.
- [FuelFinance](https://www.empat.tech/cases/fuelfinance): AI-powered finance SaaS that replaces spreadsheet reporting and planning.
- [Monitree](https://www.empat.tech/cases/monitree): Gamified financial education app for NHS staff and students.
- [ShredSpots](https://www.empat.tech/cases/shredspots): Skateboarding community app with 200K+ users and 100K+ spots; Startup Studio venture.
- [Dental Care](https://www.empat.tech/cases/dental-care): Dental healthcare ecosystem with iOS/Android apps, CRM and an AI tracker.
- [Dr. Alexa](https://www.empat.tech/cases/dr-alexa): Telehealth platform for doctor consultations, tests and prescriptions.
- [Aurora](https://www.empat.tech/cases/aurora): AR jewelry try-on app using LiDAR; 3.9x increase in conversions.
- [Gulfstream](https://www.empat.tech/cases/gulfstream): Private-jet cabin control app for lighting, climate and passenger experience.
- [AIN](https://www.empat.tech/cases/ain): Migration and rebuild of a Central and Eastern European tech media platform with 2M+ users.
- [Kuka](https://www.empat.tech/cases/kuka): Corporate e-reading service with licensed books, offline access and AI research tools; 100K+ users.
## Guides and comparisons
- [Blog](https://www.empat.tech/blog): 118 articles on AI development, software outsourcing, hiring developers, startups, fintech and healthtech.
- [AI Software Development Cost (2026)](https://www.empat.tech/blog/ai-software-development-cost): Cost ranges by project type and what drives them.
- [Mobile App Development Cost (2026, US guide)](https://www.empat.tech/blog/mobile-app-development-cost-in-2026-full-breakdown-us-guide): Full cost breakdown by app type, platform and team model.
- [MVP Development Cost (2026)](https://www.empat.tech/blog/mvp-development-cost): What an MVP costs and how to scope it.
- [Nearshore Software Development Cost (2026)](https://www.empat.tech/blog/nearshore-software-development-cost-2026): Rates by region and engagement model.
- [How Much Does It Cost to Hire an App Developer](https://www.empat.tech/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-hire-an-app-developer): Freelance vs agency vs in-house costs.
- [CTO as a Service: Cost, Benefits & When to Hire](https://www.empat.tech/blog/cto-as-a-service): Fractional CTO models and pricing.
- [Top 10 AI Development Companies (2026)](https://www.empat.tech/blog/top-10-ai-development-companies-2026): Vendor shortlist with selection criteria.
- [Top AI Agent Development Companies (2026)](https://www.empat.tech/blog/top-ai-agent-development-companies-2026): Companies building production AI agents.
- [Top SaaS Development Companies (2026)](https://www.empat.tech/blog/top-saas-development-companies-2026): SaaS vendor shortlist.
- [Top Fintech & Healthtech Development Companies (2026)](https://www.empat.tech/blog/top-fintech-healthtech-development-companies-2026): Regulated-industry vendors.
- [Top Mobile App Development Companies](https://www.empat.tech/blog/top-mobile-app-development-companies): Mobile vendor shortlist.
- [How to Build an AI App](https://www.empat.tech/blog/how-to-build-an-ai-app): Step-by-step guide from idea to production.
- [RAG Implementation Guide](https://www.empat.tech/blog/rag-implementation-guide): Architecture, retrieval, evals and costs.
- [AI Integration Services: Scope, Architecture & Cost](https://www.empat.tech/blog/ai-integration-services): Adding LLMs and ML to existing products.
- [AI Workflow Automation](https://www.empat.tech/blog/ai-workflow-automation): Where agents and automation pay off.
- [What Is an AI Agent](https://www.empat.tech/blog/what-is-an-ai-agent): Definitions, architectures and use cases.
- [Vibecode Rescue](https://www.empat.tech/blog/vibecode-rescue): Fixing AI-generated codebases before launch.
- [Technical Due Diligence Checklist (2026)](https://www.empat.tech/blog/technical-due-diligence-investor-m-a-checklist-2026): Checklist for investors and M&A.
- [In-house vs Outsourced AI Development](https://www.empat.tech/blog/in-house-vs-outsource-ai-development): Trade-offs and decision framework.
- [Outstaffing vs Outsourcing (2026)](https://www.empat.tech/blog/outstaffing-vs-outsourcing-2026): Models, costs and when each fits.
- [Flutter vs React Native (2026)](https://www.empat.tech/blog/flutter-vs-react-native): Performance, cost and team considerations.
- [Toptal vs Upwork](https://www.empat.tech/blog/toptal-vs-upwork): Pricing, vetting, pros and cons, and when a dedicated team is better.
- [Toptal vs Turing](https://www.empat.tech/blog/toptal-vs-turing): Comparison of two developer-hiring platforms.
- [Toptal Competitors & Alternatives](https://www.empat.tech/blog/toptal-competitors): Alternatives for hiring vetted developers.
- [Upwork Competitors & Alternatives](https://www.empat.tech/blog/upwork-competitors): Alternatives for hiring freelancers and teams.
- [HIPAA-Compliant Healthcare App Development](https://www.empat.tech/blog/hipaa-compliant-healthcare-app-development): Compliance requirements and architecture.
- [Remote Patient Monitoring Software](https://www.empat.tech/blog/remote-patient-monitoring-software): How RPM platforms are built.
- [CRM Implementation Guide (2026)](https://www.empat.tech/blog/crm-implementation-guide-2026): Planning and rolling out a CRM.
- [Concierge MVP](https://www.empat.tech/blog/concierge-mvp): Definition, when to use it and how to run it.
- [Empat Earns Claude Certified Architect Certification](https://www.empat.tech/blog/empat-earns-claude-certified-architect-certification-what-it-means-for-our-clients): What the certification covers and why it matters for clients.
- [Empat Is a 2026 Clutch 100 Award Winner](https://www.empat.tech/blog/empat-is-a-2026-clutch-100-award-winner): Clutch 100 Fastest Growth 2026.
## Company
- [About](https://www.empat.tech/about): History, leadership, values, certifications and client geography.
- [Team](https://www.empat.tech/team): Team members and culture.
- [Awards](https://www.empat.tech/awards): Recognition from Clutch, GoodFirms, DesignRush, TechBehemoths and The Manifest.
- [FAQ](https://www.empat.tech/faq): Estimates, tech stack choices, engagement models, IP ownership and delivery process.
- [AI Cost Calculator](https://www.empat.tech/calculator): Free ballpark cost and timeline estimate based on 300+ past projects.
- [Careers](https://www.empat.tech/careers): Open positions.
- [Contact](https://www.empat.t
