Austin, Texas — US & Canada
Results-driven
solutions
We build custom software for US and Canada companies that need more than off-the-shelf tools. Senior engineers. Production-grade code. Real results.
$100M+
in transactions processed
180K+
active users
100%
serverless
What we do
Engineers who build, not consultants who advise.
We write the code. We own the architecture. We deploy to production. Our team has processed over $100M in transactions on platforms we built from scratch.
$100M+
in transactions processed on platforms we built
180K+
active users across systems we operate today
100%
serverless AWS — zero ops overhead for your team
Services
Three things we're exceptional at
Custom Software Development
Full-stack platforms built with Next.js, React, and TypeScript. Multi-tenant SaaS, payment systems, internal tools. CI/CD from day one.
Cloud Architecture (AWS)
Design, migration, and optimization. Serverless-first using Lambda, DynamoDB, and S3. We cut infrastructure costs by up to 90%.
AI-Powered Applications
Natural language interfaces, automated document workflows, intelligent data processing. Production AI that actually works.
How we're different
Not your typical software shop.
| Criteria | Typical Agency | Cartwheel Galaxy |
|---|---|---|
| Team composition | Mix of junior and senior | Senior engineers only |
| Communication | Account manager layer | Direct engineer access |
| Tech ownership | Handoff and disappear | We stay through production |
| Pricing model | Hourly, unpredictable | Fixed-scope, transparent |
| Architecture | Template-driven | Purpose-built for your product |
| AI capabilities | Bolted on post-build | Integrated from day one |
Featured work
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Axzon — Austin, TX
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Our stack
How we work
Our Process
Five clear phases, zero ambiguity. You know what we're doing and when from day one to launch.
Discovery
01We understand your business, users, and technical constraints. We ask the hard questions up front so there are no surprises downstream.
Architecture
02We design for scale, security, and maintainability. You review and approve the full technical blueprint before we write a single line of production code.
Build
03Iterative development with weekly demos. Working software every sprint — not promises, not mockups. You see real progress from week two.
Launch
04Production deployment with monitoring, observability, and runbooks in place. We don't call it launched until it's stable under real load.
Evolve
05Ongoing partnership for continuous improvement. Bug fixes, feature development, performance optimization, and architecture evolution as your product grows.
Verticals
Industries We Serve
Deep experience across industries that require the most demanding software — where reliability, security, and scale are non-negotiable.
Financial Services & Fintech
Payment platforms, transaction processing, compliance workflows, and financial dashboards built for reliability.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
HIPAA-aware architectures, patient data workflows, clinical tools, and secure data platforms.
SaaS & Enterprise Software
Multi-tenant platforms, subscription billing, role-based access control, and B2B SaaS infrastructure.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces
High-traffic storefronts, marketplace platforms, inventory management, and optimized checkout flows.
Government Contractors
Federal software for US government contractors. Secure, compliant, and built to public sector standards.
Deep Tech & AI
AI-native products, data pipelines, ML integrations, and intelligent automation for technology companies.
FAQ
Common questions.
Where is your team based?
Austin, TX with engineering teams across North America. We're in the Central timezone, which means we overlap naturally with both coasts — no scheduling gymnastics required.
What's your typical project size?
We work on projects from $50K MVPs to $500K+ enterprise platforms. The right fit depends on scope and complexity — we'll give you an honest estimate after a 30-minute call.
Do you work with startups?
Yes. We've helped early-stage startups go from idea to production-ready product, and we've helped funded companies scale their existing platforms. Stage is less important than having a clear problem to solve.
What does ongoing support look like?
Dedicated engineering hours, monitoring, bug fixes, and feature development. Most clients keep us on retainer after initial delivery — we become an extension of their team rather than a one-time vendor.
How do you handle IP and code ownership?
You own 100% of the code and intellectual property from day one. We work under a standard work-for-hire agreement. No lock-in, no vendor dependency — the codebase is entirely yours.
Ready to build something that matters?
Tell us what you're building. We'll tell you if we're the right team. No sales pitch. Just a direct conversation with engineers.