Katapult Labs

Katapult Labs

Embedded AI-native development squads for startups

Overview

Katapult Labs embeds AI-native software squads inside U.S. company teams to help build products. Senior engineers are primarily based in Colombia, with payroll and HR handled by Katapult to keep teams aligned with U.S. time zones. It speeds up development using AI tools and agentic collaboration, offering four product lines: 0→1 for MVP development, Team Augmentation, Agentic Transformation, and Katapult Ventures. Unlike traditional shops, it integrates talent directly into client teams and focuses on rapid, collaborative delivery of working software to help startups scale.

About Katapult Labs

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Why Katapult Labs is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

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Consulting

Enterprise Software

AI & Machine Learning

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Website pricing shows $55–60 hourly blended rates, supporting healthy gross margins.
  • Field Notes show multiple recent projects across events, housing, and CPG workflows.
  • 2026 listings and site updates signal active demand for bilingual, AI-native engineering talent.

What critics are saying

  • LinkedIn shows only 11-50 employees, limiting delivery capacity and resilience.
  • Katapult competes with cheaper nearshore agencies and in-house hiring for startup budgets.
  • If founder-led sales slow, the firm loses pipeline and stalls before durable scale.

What makes Katapult Labs unique

  • Tomás Gutiérrez and Andrés Blumer bring VC-backed founder operating experience from 2022.
  • Katapult Labs embeds senior Colombian engineers in U.S. teams, matching time zones and costs.
  • Four offerings span 0→1, augmentation, agentic transformation, and venture co-building.

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