The story behind Cichlify and why we build differently.
In 2023, we worked as individual freelancers for various startups. We noticed a pattern: founders were trapped. Big agencies quoted $50k+ for simple MVPs, and cheap freelancers on gig platforms often ghosted or delivered broken code.
There was no middle ground. No partner who would say "I'll handle the tech, you handle the business" at a price that made sense for a pre-seed startup.
We decided to band together. A team of senior developers, designers, and product managers. We built a system optimized for speed and transparency. We cut out the bloat of traditional agencies. No expensive offices, no account managers who don't code.
To give every non-technical founder the same unfair advantage as a technical co-founder.
Today, we've helped over 15 founders launch their dreams. From fintech apps to social platforms. We are not just a dev shop; we are your long-term technology partner.