AI Development Company for Startups and Product Teams

From MVPs to enterprise-level products with an AI development partner that combines product thinking, senior engineering, and human-led delivery

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Top 100 fastest growth 2026
30 Forbes
100% of new projects started in 2026 are built with AI inside
raised in 2023
50+ successful AI-powered Projects in 2024-2026
Y Combinator
6 Y Combinator alumni are among our clients
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We have clients from Fortune 500 and S&P 500

Since 2013, we delivered

over 300 projects for 23 markets

AI Tools we use at Empat

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AI Development Services We Offer

Custom AI Development for Production-Grade Products

Custom AI development services for production-grade software products with scalable architecture, launch readiness, and strong technical oversight.

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AI MVP development for rapid startup validation

AI MVP development services to get first user feedback with clear deliverables and fast time to market - built as a fast fixed-scope MVP.

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Vibecode Rescue

You vibecoded an app but it doesn’t work as it should? We can help.

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BigSister AI

This is a system designed for tracking and analyzing the performance of sales departments. It's like having a sales superhero that analyzes data in real-time, predicts stuff, and lets you customize reports.

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ShredSpots

ShredSpots is not just an app, it was created from a dream to spread the comfortable skating experience among those who practice skating sports. ShredSpots is now a community with 200k+ skaters and 100k+ skating spots.

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200K+

Obimy

Obimy, is a mobile application that brings together loved ones who are at a distance from each other. This app has more than 10M downloads on iOS and Android.

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10M+

HealUa

The HealUA app facilitates Ukrainian doctors in seeking expert assistance from colleagues worldwide.

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5000

VitalAI

We built an AI-driven remote monitoring system that helps hospitals and care teams track patients after discharge using wearable data and predictive alerts. As a result, patients stay engaged, risks are identified early, and readmissions are reduced.

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Check out reviews and press mentions. Short and sweet, find out what we do that customers love us.

Empat team is trustworthy, brilliant, honest, attentive, and highly professional. They communicate via virtual meetings, emails, and messages.

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Varvara
Product Manager
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Empat team is trustworthy, brilliant, honest, attentive, and highly professional. They communicate via virtual meetings, emails, and messages.

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The team provides timely updates and is constantly available to help or resolve any concerns. Although the app is in development, the client is impressed with Empat's professionalism and the personality they inject into their work.

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Jonathan
Founder
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The team provides timely updates and is constantly available to help or resolve any concerns. Although the app is in development, the client is impressed with Empat's professionalism and the personality they inject into their work.

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Empat provided frequent updates and held collaborative conversations. The team was extremely communicative, responsive, and professional.

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Jenna
Founder
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Empat provided frequent updates and held collaborative conversations. The team was extremely communicative, responsive, and professional.

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Empat's design expertise ensures my personal brand is presented effectively, attracting a wider audience.

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Nat
CEO & Musician
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Empat's design expertise ensures my personal brand is presented effectively, attracting a wider audience.

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Empat designed and developed my Shopify store that is visually appealing and user-friendly. This resulted in increased customer engagement, reduced bounce rates, and higher conversions.

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Namik
Chief Executive Officer
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Empat designed and developed my Shopify store that is visually appealing and user-friendly. This resulted in increased customer engagement, reduced bounce rates, and higher conversions.

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Empat provided fast solutions and delivered all tasks on time. They also ensured excellent project management and professional communication were commendable.

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Daniel
Community Manager
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Empat provided fast solutions and delivered all tasks on time. They also ensured excellent project management and professional communication were commendable.

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Thanks to Empat, the client witnessed a considerable increase in website traffic, search engine rankings, and user engagement. They also boosted dwell time and CTR and reduced bounce rates.

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Severin
CEO
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Thanks to Empat, the client witnessed a considerable increase in website traffic, search engine rankings, and user engagement. They also boosted dwell time and CTR and reduced bounce rates.

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Empat’s work meets all expectations. The team is efficient, communicative, and serves as a great sounding board for new ideas.

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Zhenya
Founder & CEO, Obimy
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Empat’s work meets all expectations. The team is efficient, communicative, and serves as a great sounding board for new ideas.

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The Empat team completed the project on time and with utmost quality. They worked thoroughly, going through each aspect of the project in detail to avoid any mistakes.

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Lubov
Personal Assistant, AirDoc
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The Empat team completed the project on time and with utmost quality. They worked thoroughly, going through each aspect of the project in detail to avoid any mistakes.

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Thanks to Empat, the client has increased their app users by 80% and sales by 50% and tripled their revisits rate.

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Yaroslav
CEO & Founder, Dental Care
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Thanks to Empat, the client has increased their app users by 80% and sales by 50% and tripled their revisits rate.

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The team instilled reliability and willingness to perform their task in the best possible way.

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Natalia
CEO & Co-Founder, Caries Monster Fighters
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The team instilled reliability and willingness to perform their task in the best possible way.

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Since launching the product several months ago, the app has gained over 1,200 users who've consistently praised the app's efficiency and user-friendliness.

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Abdullah
Founder & CEO, Powerfull
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Since launching the product several months ago, the app has gained over 1,200 users who've consistently praised the app's efficiency and user-friendliness.

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Empat together with the international organization Global Medical Knowledge Alliance launched the HealUA. Ukrainian doctors can receive professional advice from their colleagues from all over the world.

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Empat together with the international organization Global Medical Knowledge Alliance launched the HealUA. Ukrainian doctors can receive professional advice from their colleagues from all over the world.

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Ukrainians have created a dental care app. How did the idea come up, and what can it do?

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Ukrainians have created a dental care app. How did the idea come up, and what can it do?

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The team leads excellent project management, meets the timeline, and communicates well through a weekly call. Their integration with the client's team stands out.

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Zhanna
Co-Founder & CEO, POSY
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The team leads excellent project management, meets the timeline, and communicates well through a weekly call. Their integration with the client's team stands out.

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Charity groups and even the military have seized on the desire of Ukrainians to voice their anger as a mechanism to raise funds.

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Charity groups and even the military have seized on the desire of Ukrainians to voice their anger as a mechanism to raise funds.

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The MVP developed by Empat was well-received by the client's users, who found it engaging and user-friendly.

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Stuart
Executive, Monitree App
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The MVP developed by Empat was well-received by the client's users, who found it engaging and user-friendly.

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The Washington Post
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The website RevengeFor, launched three weeks ago by a Kyiv native and IT worker, Nazar Gulyk, appeals to foreigners with historical grievances against Moscow who would like to support Ukrainians as their proxy.

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The website RevengeFor, launched three weeks ago by a Kyiv native and IT worker, Nazar Gulyk, appeals to foreigners with historical grievances against Moscow who would like to support Ukrainians as their proxy.

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Empat delivered a high-quality app, as 92% of the total bugs were found before deployment. The team was great at problem-solving, so they addressed all the client’s concerns efficiently.

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Anonymous
Product Manager, Marine Computing Company
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Empat delivered a high-quality app, as 92% of the total bugs were found before deployment. The team was great at problem-solving, so they addressed all the client’s concerns efficiently.

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The Ukrainian mobile application Obimy became the leader in the US App Store, ahead of Tinder, Pinterest and Netflix.

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The Ukrainian mobile application Obimy became the leader in the US App Store, ahead of Tinder, Pinterest and Netflix.

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Thanks to Empat, the client successfully created new software from scratch. The team was highly reliable throughout the process, showing that they were ready for everything.

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Valentyn
CEO & Co-Founder, Big Sister AI
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Thanks to Empat, the client successfully created new software from scratch. The team was highly reliable throughout the process, showing that they were ready for everything.

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March 21, 2023
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In mid-February Nazar Gulyk, CEO of Empat launched the Deruny recruiting platform together with the Winterthur IT start-up Circleup. The goal: is to bring Ukrainian developers together with Swiss companies.

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In mid-February Nazar Gulyk, CEO of Empat launched the Deruny recruiting platform together with the Winterthur IT start-up Circleup. The goal: is to bring Ukrainian developers together with Swiss companies.

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Empat successfully delivered the client's application, and the customers that used their new software attracted 20% more employees. The digitization of the client's product helped them understand the needs of their customers.

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Andrii
CEO, Kuka
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Empat successfully delivered the client's application, and the customers that used their new software attracted 20% more employees. The digitization of the client's product helped them understand the needs of their customers.

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How We Deliver End-to-End AI Development

At Empat, our AI software development services combine product thinking, senior engineering, and human-led delivery. We help teams move faster without sacrificing architecture, product quality, or long-term maintainability.

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We start with the product, not the model

We begin with the business goal, user flow, and product context before selecting any AI approach. That helps us avoid unnecessary complexity and focus on where AI can create real value. Instead of forcing a model into the product, we shape the solution around the problem that needs to be solved.

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We use AI where it creates leverage

AI should improve the product, not just make it sound more innovative. We use it where it can automate workflows, improve decision-making, support search and recommendations, power assistants, or speed up content-heavy processes. The goal is to create measurable value for users and the business, not to add AI for the sake of it.

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Senior engineers stay in control

AI can accelerate parts of delivery, but critical decisions remain in human hands. Our senior team oversees architecture, business logic, integrations, quality assurance, security, and release readiness. Every important part of the product is reviewed and validated by experienced engineers, so speed never comes at the cost of reliability.

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We build for production, not just for demos

A working demo is not the same as a working product. We build AI solutions designed for real environments, real users, and real product growth. That means stable infrastructure, scalable architecture, thoughtful integrations, testing, and a delivery process that supports launch, iteration, and long-term product development.

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We connect AI to real product delivery

We do not treat AI as a standalone experiment. We integrate it into the full product delivery process, including UX, backend, web or mobile development, QA, and launch planning. This allows us to turn promising AI ideas into real digital products that teams can release, support, and grow with confidence.

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FAQ

What AI development services does Empat provide?

Empat provides end-to-end AI development services for startups and digital products, including AI-accelerated product development, fixed-scope MVP delivery, and rescue or stabilization of unstable products. We help teams move from concept to production with a focus on real delivery, not just experimentation.

Can you build a production-ready AI product, not just a prototype?

Yes. We focus on production-grade delivery, which means architecture, backend logic, integrations, QA, and release readiness are treated as part of the product from the start. AI helps us move faster, but final quality is always controlled by experienced engineers.

Do you work with startups, or only with larger companies?

We work with both, but this section is especially relevant for startups, founders, and product teams that need to move quickly without losing product quality. We can support early-stage validation, MVP launch, and the next stages of product growth.

Can you build an AI MVP with a fixed scope and clear budget?

Yes. If your goal is speed, predictability, and a clear launch plan, we can define a fixed-scope MVP with agreed deliverables, realistic timelines, and transparent boundaries. This is especially useful for investor demos, early users, and market validation.

Can you improve or rescue an existing AI-built product?

Yes. If a product was built too quickly, has unstable code, or is difficult to scale, we can audit the current state, stabilize critical parts, and rebuild what is necessary. We do not assume everything must be rewritten from scratch.

How do you use AI in development without sacrificing quality?

We use AI to accelerate parts of the workflow such as research, prototyping, documentation, and engineering support. However, architecture, business logic, code review, testing, and release decisions stay under human control. This lets us increase speed without lowering standards.

How long does an AI development project usually take?

It depends on the scope, product complexity, and business goal. A focused MVP can move much faster than a full-scale product build. We usually begin with discovery and scoping so the timeline reflects the real delivery path rather than a rough guess.

Can you add AI features to an existing product?

Yes. We can help extend an existing platform with AI capabilities such as workflow automation, smart search, recommendation logic, content generation, support tools, or other AI-powered features. The right solution depends on your product, users, and technical setup.

What makes Empat different from teams that only offer AI implementation?

We do not treat AI as a standalone add-on. We approach it as part of product development, which means strategy, UX, architecture, delivery discipline, and business goals stay connected. The result is a product that is more useful, more stable, and easier to grow.

How do we get started?

The best first step is a discovery call. We review your idea, product state, goals, and timeline, then recommend the most suitable path: AI-accelerated development, a fixed-scope MVP, or product rescue and stabilization.

Let's build the right AI product for your team

Tell us what you're building, who it's for, and what stage you're at — from a new AI product to an MVP or an unstable existing build. We'll respond within 1 business day with an initial technical perspective and 2–3 relevant cases.

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