Software, built and held
for the next generation of startups.

We build software and hold the intellectual property rights to it on behalf of emerging startups — so founders can launch, ship, and operate without the weight of building everything from scratch.

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What We Do

A studio that builds, owns, and licenses the software underneath young companies.

Most emerging startups don't need a tech team on day one — they need software that already works. We build it, hold the IP, and license it to the founders who put it to work.

We Build

Custom software, designed and engineered in-house. From mobile apps to operational dashboards, we ship products end-to-end.

We Hold

Firefly Studios retains the intellectual property — code, designs, and platform rights — keeping it protected and well-stewarded.

We License

Emerging startups license the software they need from us. They focus on customers and operations. We focus on the code.

Great products shouldn't wait for a great engineering team. We are that engineering team — held in trust for the founders we believe in.

Who It's For

Built for founders moving fast in new markets.

We work with early-stage operators who need real software in customers' hands — not pitch decks. Especially in places where the off-the-shelf options don't quite fit.

Pre-seed and seed-stage teams Founders validating demand before they can hire engineers of their own.
Operators in emerging markets Companies serving customers where reliability, offline-first, and low-bandwidth matter.
Mission-driven utilities Infrastructure, logistics, and service businesses that need durable software underneath.

Portfolio

Software currently in market.

A growing portfolio of products held by Firefly Studios and operated by the startups we partner with.

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Clearwater

Clearwater — mobile platform improving water access in Accra, Ghana.

Visit clearwaterafrica.com

Contact

Let's talk.

If you're an early-stage founder, an investor, or a partner curious about how we work — we'd love to hear from you.

ryan@fireflystudios.io

Phone

+1 (210) 909-9744