Geekbears
San Francisco, California app development studio founded in 2015, focused on helping entrepreneurs launch mobile and web products. Helped clients raise $340M+ collectively, including SchooLinks ($90M), Treads ($5M+), and Dumpling ($10M+).
How much does Geekbears charge?
Geekbears lists $50–$99/hr with a $50K+ minimum. Confirm a live quote before you budget — these figures come from public materials reviewed 2026-09-18.
- Hourly rate
- $50–99
- Min project
- $50K+
- Team size
- 10-25
- Remote
- Yes
Compared with 107 listed agencies
Midpoint $75/hr vs directory median $125/hr — the lower third (21st percentile, September 2026).
See how hourly rates become project totals in the cost guide.
Who is Geekbears a good fit for?
Founder-operator DNA — the principal ran his own funded startup before building the agency, meaning genuine product empathy. Strong track record of helping early-stage companies reach funding milestones ($340M+ raised collectively). Small, senior in-house team means no offshore handoffs or bait-and-switch staffing.
Best for
First-time founders and early-stage startups seeking a Bay Area agency that thinks product-first, not just delivery. Companies targeting App Store/Play Store launch with investor-ready quality.
Tradeoffs
Small team (11-50) means limited capacity — booking lead times can be long and simultaneous large projects are not feasible. Lower minimum project size ($5k on Clutch) may attract underfunded clients that crowd out more serious engagements. Less experience with complex enterprise or regulated (healthcare, fintech) builds.
About Geekbears
Geekbears was founded in 2015 and is based at 600 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA. The studio was built around the founder's own experience launching SchooLinks, an educational platform that raised $90M and made the Inc. 5000 list. With a tight in-house team of 15+ designers and developers, Geekbears has partnered with 200+ entrepreneurs, launched 140+ apps, and helped clients accumulate over 10,000 five-star reviews across app stores. Their client portfolio spans education (SchooLinks), automotive services (Treads), grocery delivery (Dumpling), and consumer apps. The studio integrates AI tools including OpenAI and Gemini into client products as standard practice.
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Questions about Geekbears
- Does Geekbears work remotely?
- Geekbears is headquartered in San Francisco, California. 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 Geekbears?
- Full code ownership upon final payment. Work-for-hire agreement standard.
- How current is this Geekbears profile?
- Facts on this page were last reviewed 2026-09-18 from public materials. Rates and minimums can change — confirm a live quote on geekbears.com before you budget.
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