Dogtown Media
Venice Beach, Los Angeles mobile app development studio founded in 2011. 200+ apps launched for clients including Barclays, HSBC, and the London Metropolitan Police. Deep specialization in healthcare (HIPAA/FDA-adjacent compliance) and financial services.
How much does Dogtown Media charge?
Dogtown Media lists $100–$149/hr with a $25K+ minimum. Confirm a live quote before you budget — these figures come from public materials reviewed 2026-09-18.
- Hourly rate
- $100–149
- Min project
- $25K+
- Team size
- 10-25
- Remote
- Yes
Compared with 107 listed agencies
Midpoint $125/hr vs directory median $125/hr — the middle third (48th percentile, September 2026).
See how hourly rates become project totals in the cost guide.
Who is Dogtown Media a good fit for?
Inc. 500 #271. Barclays and HSBC banking apps at multinational scale for a sub-30-person studio. HIPAA/FDA-adjacent healthcare practice with operational compliance, not marketing claims.
Best for
Healthcare and financial services companies seeking a specialized LA-based agency with proven compliance expertise and enterprise-scale fintech clients. Startups through mid-market enterprises wanting a partner who has built products at Barclays/HSBC scale. Ideal for teams that value Los Angeles market presence combined with global delivery reach.
Tradeoffs
Small team (19-30 employees) limits parallel project capacity. Venice Beach headquarters signals lifestyle-first culture that may not suit very formal enterprise procurement processes. Limited public portfolio detail makes independent verification of specific project claims difficult. Multiple office locations (SF, NYC, London) at this team size suggests thin geographic coverage outside LA core.
About Dogtown Media
Dogtown Media was co-founded in 2011 by Marc Fischer and Rob Pope in Venice Beach, California. The firm grew 1,600% to earn a spot at #271 on the Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing private companies. Over 200 native and cross-platform apps have shipped from their Venice Beach studio across iOS, Android, HTML5 web, AR, IoT, and machine learning implementations. Their healthcare practice is notably deep: the team has extensive knowledge of HIPAA compliance, FDA-adjacent regulations, and clinical workflow requirements, building platforms for healthcare systems that include referral tools, diagnostic apps, and mHealth solutions. Their fintech credentials are equally strong — Barclays and HSBC are verified portfolio clients. Additional offices in San Francisco, New York City, and London extend delivery capabilities globally while Venice Beach remains headquarters. Their 19-30 person team serves a range from venture-backed startups to multinational enterprises.
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Questions about Dogtown Media
- Does Dogtown Media work remotely?
- Dogtown Media is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. Remote delivery is listed as available on this profile. Timezone overlap and communication cadence usually matter more than the office city.
- Who owns the code after hiring Dogtown Media?
- Full code ownership transferred to client upon final payment. Work-for-hire standard.
- How current is this Dogtown Media profile?
- Facts on this page were last reviewed 2026-09-18 from public materials. Rates and minimums can change — confirm a live quote on dogtownmedia.com before you budget.
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