Red Foundry
VerifiedChicago-based, 100% employee-owned mobile and web app development firm founded in 2009. 17+ years of onshore delivery for clients including Feeding America, JetBlue, Penguin Random House, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
About Red Foundry
Red Foundry was founded in 2009 in Chicago and has grown into one of the Midwest's most respected onshore app development firms. The company is 100% employee-owned, a structural choice that directly ties team incentives to client success and helps explain their consistent 5-star Clutch rating and a 2023 Inc. 5000 placement. Their portfolio spans mobile (native iOS and Android, React Native) and web (React.js) with a growing AI practice. Notable clients include Feeding America (React Native nonprofit app), the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (React Native), Cooper's Hawk (loyalty/hospitality app in React.js), JetBlue, Penguin Random House, and Brookfield Properties. The firm serves both startups launching their first product and enterprises modernizing their digital ecosystem, with a dedicated AppCare maintenance program for post-launch support.
Why They Stand Out
100% employee-ownership aligns the whole team with client outcomes — a genuine differentiator over typical agency structures. 2023 Inc. 5000 honoree validates consistent growth. Proven healthcare (AAOS), nonprofit (Feeding America), and enterprise (JetBlue, Brookfield) portfolio breadth across a long Chicago operating history.
Ideal For
Chicago-area and national enterprises seeking a reliable onshore development partner for mobile and web applications. Strong fit for healthcare, nonprofit, retail, and hospitality sectors based on existing portfolio. Also suitable for companies needing long-term maintenance and iteration support via AppCare.
Potential Drawbacks (Honest Assessment)
Relatively small team (estimated 21-26 employees) limits bandwidth for simultaneous large-scale projects. Less public visibility into fintech or deep enterprise ERP integrations. $150-$199 hourly rate is premium; smaller budgets may struggle.
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