Six positioning scores, 1 to 10.
See Methodology.
| Dimension | Score | vs.Entire Market | vs. Revenue Cohort |
|---|---|---|---|
AI-first Headline 'WE BUILD AI DRIVEN PRODUCTS', AI Center of Excellence, multiple AI services (AI MVP, Vibecode Rescue), 50+ AI projects, partners Claude/OpenAI/Codex, ai_emphasis 72 — AI is central to the pitch. | 8Strong | Top 38% | Top 36% |
Consultative partner Has advisory framing (CTO as a Service, Product Validation, AI-Driven Discovery) and cites outcomes (cost reductions), but core identity is custom build/MVP and staff augmentation rather than strategic transformation partner. | 5Present | Top 87% | Top 64% |
Clear differentiator Sharp specifics: AI-augmented dev with 'every line reviewed by humans', fixed-scope MVP with predictable pricing tiers, and the distinctive Vibecode Rescue niche — clearly stated and differentiated. | 7Strong | Top 28% | Top 36% |
Thought leadership * A prolific ~92-piece blog spanning all core service lines but it reads as an SEO content-marketing engine that is editorially thin, sporadic in cadence, with minimal author seniority and no distinctive point of view. | 4Emerging | Top 77% | Top 64% |
Industry specialization Named depth in healthcare (telemedicine, RPM) and fintech, plus tech/SaaS, with sector-specific framing; retail moderate and public-sector light — solid focus but somewhat startup-generalist. | 6Present | Top 53% | Top 55% |
Technology-forward, owns IP Several branded assets (AI Center of Excellence, AI Estimator, Fast Fixed-Scope MVP, Vibecode Rescue, AI-Driven Discovery) but mostly medium/low substantiveness — service models and named tools without published proprietary tooling. | 5Present | Top 54% | Top 36% |
* A below-average thought-leadership score may reflect limitations in our automated crawl (some firms publish on JavaScript-driven hubs we cannot fully read), not an actual gap in published volume or frequency.
Size
51 to 200 people
Revenue
$1M to $10M(low confidence)
HQ
Wilmington, DE
AI emphasis
Normal
Homepage positioning
“We build AI driven products people care about”
Empat is a custom software and mobile app development firm founded in 2013, serving startups and product teams across 23 markets. The firm offers AI-accelerated development, MVP launches, product rescue, and staff augmentation, with offices in San Francisco, London, and Kyiv. It positions itself as a senior engineering team augmented by AI tooling, delivering production-grade products with clear scopes and predictable execution.
Selling points
- 10+ years in business
- 300+ projects delivered across 23 markets
- 50+ successful AI-powered projects from 2022
- 19 founders among Forbes 30 under 30
- 6 Y Combinator alumni among clients
- Clients from Fortune 500 and S&P 500
- Top 100 fastest growth 2026 (Clutch)
- Full product development from $50,000 (3–12+ months)
- MVP from $30,000 (6–12 weeks)
- PoC from $15,000 (2–4 weeks)
- AI-driven discovery from $5,000 (1–2 weeks)
- 75% reduction in AWS RDS daily costs and 40% reduction in overall AWS infrastructure costs cited in client review
Named clients
- Obimy
- Dr. Alexa
- Trigga
- BigSister AI
- ShredSpots
- HealUA
- VitalAI
- AirDoc
- Monitree App
- Powerfull
- POSY
- Kuka
- Dental Care
- Caries Monster Fighters
Services and capabilities
AI and ML
Custom AI Development for Production-Grade Products
Custom AI development services for production-grade software products with scalable architecture, launch readiness, and strong technical oversight. Senior team, AI-augmented; every line reviewed by humans.
AI and ML
AI MVP Development with Fixed Scope
AI MVP development services for startups and product teams that need fast validation without scope chaos. Combines senior engineering and product thinking to launch a fast fixed-scope MVP with clear deliverables and predictable execution.
AI and ML
Vibecode Rescue — AI Product Rescue & Software Stabilization
Software rescue and stabilization service for startups that vibecoded (AI-generated) an app that doesn't work as it should. Turns fragile builds into products that are safer to launch, easier to scale, and stronger in front of investors or stakeholders.
Advisory and strategy
AI Agent Blueprint Workshop
A new workshop offering to help teams blueprint AI agent solutions before development begins.
Advisory and strategy
CTO as a Service for Startup
Top-rated CTO services that assist with project discovery, difficult technical solutions, and project audits for startups.
Product engineering
Mobile App Development
Custom mobile app development services to build interactive apps from scratch for iOS and Android.
Product engineering
Startup Development & Full Product Development
End-to-end product development for startups, guiding from idea validation through PoC, MVP, to full-scale product launch. Includes AI-driven discovery to validate idea, scope, and architecture.
Product engineering
Staff Augmentation & Hire Dedicated Developers
Staff augmentation and dedicated developer hiring services covering front-end, back-end, website and mobile app development across a variety of tech stacks including Python, Java, Laravel, Django, and React.
Product engineering
Fintech Software Development
State-of-the-art digital banking solutions and financial transaction software to enhance overall user satisfaction and replace traditional financial services.
Advisory and strategy
App Development Consulting & PMO as a Service
App development consulting and Project Management Office (PMO) as a service to guide product teams through delivery.
Industries
Healthcare
Deep focusAI-driven remote monitoring, doctor consultation, and healthcare apps
Financial services
Named focusFintech software development and digital banking solutions
Technology
Named focusStartup product development and AI software for technology companies
Education
Named focusEducation apps and Empat School tuition-free coding school
Media and entertainment
MentionedSocial and entertainment apps including eSports and social networking
Retail and consumer
MentionedShopify store development and e-commerce solutions
Thought leadership
Empat runs a prolific, SEO-driven blog of ~92 pieces covering their core service lines — AI, mobile, fintech, healthcare, and talent hiring — supplemented by award announcements and occasional founder/startup perspective pieces. The program is broad but shallow in editorial depth, functioning primarily as a content-marketing engine rather than a distinctive point-of-view platform.
Volume
Prolific
Cadence
Sporadic
- Empat is a 2026 Clutch 100 Award WinnerPosts
- CRM Implementation Guide 2026Guides
- 4 Real Life Lessons from Running a StartupArticles
- AI App DevelopmentArticles
- Best Marketplaces to Hire AI EngineersArticles
- Building Future Ready Businesses – Nazar GulykArticles
- CTO as a Service CostArticles
- Empat Top 100 Startup Dev 2025Posts
- Empat Top 100 Retail Software 2025Posts
- AI Influence on IT ProductsArticles
Owned IP
Surfaced from what the firm names on its homepage and primary navigation, plus what a quick crawl turns up. Large firms may own more than is shown here.
Empat AI Center of Excellence
FrameworkAn internal AI-driven workflow hub integrating tools such as Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Cursor, and Codex to deliver AI-accelerated development, Fast Fixed-Scope MVP, and Vibecode Rescue services.
Our assessment: Branded internal workflow framework; named prominently on the homepage but light on methodological detail beyond the tool list.
AI Estimator
ToolAn online calculator/estimator tool allowing prospects to scope and estimate AI projects.
Our assessment: Mentioned in navigation and homepage; no detail on methodology or outputs beyond its existence as a calculator.
ViewVibecode Rescue
FrameworkA branded service/methodology for rescuing and stabilizing AI-generated or vibecoded apps that are broken or unstable, encompassing code stabilization, software rescue, and technical due diligence.
Our assessment: Distinctively branded and has its own dedicated page, but described at a high level without a detailed proprietary methodology.
ViewHot-words
The buzzword spaces this firm chooses to lean into.
“AI Agent Blueprint Workshop”
“Fast Fixed-Scope MVP — real product for users or investors, fixed scope, fast delivery, no surprises”
“AI-Accelerated Development — senior team, AI-augmented, every line reviewed by humans”
“75% reduction in AWS RDS daily costs and 40% reduction in overall AWS infrastructure costs”
Contact surface
Ways we found to reach this firm.