ArcTouch
VerifiedSan Francisco app pioneer founded in 2008 at the dawn of the App Store. 350+ team delivering 500+ apps. Acquired by WPP/AKQA in 2016, now serving global brands with offices in SF, NYC, and Brazil.
About ArcTouch
ArcTouch was founded in 2008 by Eric Shapiro and Adam Fingerman from a garage in San Francisco, just months after Apple announced the App Store. They quickly became a premier US mobile developer and grew to 350+ professionals across San Francisco, New York, and Florianopolis, Brazil. After delivering 500+ apps, websites, and connected experiences, they were acquired by WPP and joined AKQA in 2016. Their journey from iPhone's earliest days gives them deep institutional knowledge of mobile platform evolution. They focus on creating lovable digital products that combine technical excellence with thoughtful user experience design.
Why They Stand Out
App Store pioneer with experience since iPhone's launch in 2008. Part of AKQA/WPP global network providing enterprise resources. Unique US-Brazil delivery model balancing quality with cost efficiency.
Ideal For
Companies seeking established mobile expertise with global agency backing. Organizations wanting teams that deeply understand mobile platform history and best practices.
Potential Drawbacks (Honest Assessment)
Acquisition by WPP may mean less startup agility than independent agencies. Distributed team across US and Brazil adds coordination complexity. Corporate parent structure could introduce bureaucratic overhead.
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