Leanware is an AI engineering company founded in 2020. It delivers AI systems built by senior engineers who handle discovery, strategy, and delivery end-to-end. The agency has delivered over 30 AI projects and maintains long-term client relationships averaging over two years.
Leanware is an AI engineering company founded in 2020, headquartered in Bogota, Colombia. The agency focuses on delivering AI systems and custom software built by senior engineers who manage projects from initial discovery through final delivery. Leanware emphasizes understanding each client's business before proposing solutions, ensuring that technical work aligns with operational needs.
The agency has delivered over 30 AI projects and maintains relationships with more than 20 long-term clients, with an average client relationship lasting over two years. Leanware's team size is under 49 employees, and it operates with a minimum project budget of $50,000 and an average hourly rate of $65. The company was founded by CEO Carlos Martinez, who is described as passionate about using technology to simplify daily life.
Leanware's service offerings include AI development, software development, mobile app development, software testing, staff augmentation, product design, and cloud consulting. Within AI, the agency provides AI ROI assessments, custom AI agents, AI product engineering, and dedicated AI engineering teams. Technical expertise spans Python, React, Node.js, Angular, Next.js, Flutter, React Native, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and various AI frameworks such as computer vision, conversational AI, and generative AI.
The agency serves a range of industries including finance, fintech, healthcare, media, dental, software & IT, entertainment, real estate, AI, and professional services. Client types include startups, small businesses, and medium-sized businesses. Leanware's portfolio includes projects such as an algorithmic trading bot for 2Moon Capital, a computer vision SaaS application for Groundlight, a digital platform for property dictation, management software for Elephant CPA, a therapy app for Leena, dental software for COP Canadian Orthodontic Partners, and staff augmentation for ENOVIS.
Client reviews on DesignRush and Google consistently highlight Leanware's deep business understanding, responsive communication, budget discipline, and partnership approach. One client noted that the agency "cared more about identifying and solving the problem our users were facing than about the technology for its own sake." Another praised the team's ability to "embed themselves in the day-to-day, trying to fully understand the impact of everything they build." The agency holds a 5.0 rating from 7 Google reviews and a 4.9 rating from 24 DesignRush reviews.
Leanware has been recognized by CioReview, Tech Times, and ncube for its software development capabilities. The agency's awards include Clutch Champion and Global Company Software Dev Team recognitions. Leanware's approach of using senior engineers who take ownership of projects and maintain transparent communication has led to long-term partnerships and repeat engagements.
Services
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- Staff Augmentation
- Product Design
- Cloud Consulting
Industries Served
Team Size
Pros
- Senior engineers manage projects from discovery through delivery, ensuring continuity and deep business understanding.
- Over 30 AI projects delivered with a 5.0 average client rating and long-term client relationships averaging over two years.
- Responsive and transparent communication, with clients noting quick turnaround on changes and proactive problem-solving.
- 'Strong budget discipline': 'scope changes are flagged and priced clearly before work begins.'
Cons
- Junior developers may require more guidance when first onboarded, as noted in one client review.
Client Review Analysis
5.0 average from 7 Google reviews; clients praise deep business understanding, timely delivery, and partnership approach.