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Acid Labs

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Santiago, Chile digital transformation agency founded in 2006. 600+ professionals deliver web and mobile development, e-commerce, AI, and cloud solutions for major Latin American enterprises including Falabella, Latam Airlines, Walmart, and Itaú.

$50-99
Hourly Rate
$50K+
Min Project
250+
Team Size
2006
Founded

About Acid Labs

Acid Labs was founded in 2006 by Carlos Contreras and Gert Findel in Santiago, Chile, initially as a software development boutique. Over nearly two decades the firm grew to 600+ collaborators and expanded into North America, positioning itself as the go-to digital transformation partner for Latin American enterprises entering complex technology transitions. With 350+ completed projects and 1,000+ e-commerce enhancements, Acid Labs has built a strong track record in retail tech, financial services, and airline digital products. Key clients include Falabella (one of LatAm's largest retailers), Cencosud, Banco Ripley, Latam Airlines, Walmart Chile, Itaú, and Sky Airline. Services span mobile and web app development, AI consulting and integration, cloud migration and DevOps, data intelligence, UX/UI design, IT staff augmentation, and cybersecurity. Their AWS and GCP-native cloud practice is complemented by deep Vtex and Salesforce integration expertise for retail clients.

Why They Stand Out

Blue-chip LatAm client roster (Falabella, Latam Airlines, Itaú, Walmart) demonstrates credibility at enterprise scale. 20-year operating history provides institutional process maturity rare among LatAm agencies. Strong e-commerce practice (1,000+ enhancements) is particularly relevant for retail transformation projects. US office (Tampa, FL) supports North American client engagement.

Ideal For

Latin American enterprises or multinational companies operating in LatAm markets needing a large, experienced digital partner. Strong fit for retail, financial services, airlines, and logistics companies undergoing digital transformation. North American companies expanding into LatAm can benefit from Acid Labs' regional market understanding.

Potential Drawbacks (Honest Assessment)

Primary client base is large LatAm enterprises — smaller companies or early-stage startups may not be the typical engagement model. Services are broad (staff aug, BI, AI, cloud) rather than pure app development, so mobile-specific expertise sits alongside many other practices. Chile timezone (UTC-3 to UTC-4) has limited US West Coast overlap.

Tech Stack

AWS Google Cloud Vtex Salesforce React Node.js Python Kubernetes

Platforms

iOS Android Web Cross-Platform

Industry Expertise

Retail Finance Aviation Logistics E-Commerce

Pricing Information

Hourly Rate
$50 - $99
Minimum Project Size
$50K+
Prices based on publicly available information. Contact agency for current rates.

Company Details

Headquarters
Santiago, Chile
Team Size
250+ employees
Founded
2006
Remote Work
Available

Verification

Last verified: 2026-05-29

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