Global Capability Centers in India. Built and operated by Codeft.
Codeft builds and operates GCCs for product companies and enterprises across the US, UK, and EU.
Being founder-friendly is cool. Actually doing it is cooler.
We work like one, think like one, and build for one.
- 10+ Tech Teams Built For Startups Across The US, EU, And UK
- Only 2% Of Engineers Clear Our Multi-Stage Selection
- AI-Assisted Screening With Final Human Judgment
- Approx 12 weeks To Onboard Your First Hire
Trust Codeft
To Be Your Second Brain
We believe that while people and ideas are equally distributed, opportunity and resources are not. That’s why we are committed to increasing access all over the world.
FULLY OPERATIONAL PRODUCT TEAMS
It Takes a Village.
We Help Assemble Yours.
Skills matter. But so does ownership, mindset, and the confidence to say, “I’ve got this.” That’s the kind of energy we look for in every hire.
CHALLENGES
What Most Founders Are Up Against
Building a tech team shouldn’t feel like another startup in itself.
- Finding skilled, reliable talent is harder than ever
- Hiring is slow, costly, and often inefficient
- Offshore teams lack real-time visibility and control
- IP and data security are constant concerns
- Cross-border compliance is complex and unclear
- Cultural gaps can affect team collaboration and trust
- Red tape slows you down and drives up costs
TWO PATHS TO A GCC
Choose your ownership models
01
A long-running engineering team in India, fully managed by Codeft. Your roadmap, your priorities, our hiring, infrastructure, and day-to-day operations. No transfer expectation. Scale up or down on notice.
— Same engineers, multi-year tenure
— Monthly billing, 30-day notice to scale
— Codeft holds entity, infrastructure, compliance
— No long-term ownership commitment
BEST FOR
Product companies and scaling teams who want delivery without taking on India entity, HR, or payroll overhead.
02
A Global Capability Center in India, built and operated by Codeft for an agreed term, then transferred to you as a wholly-owned subsidiary. The entity, the team, and the operating infrastructure all change hands at the end.
— 36 to 60 month engagement, structured phases
— Entity, team, and infrastructure transfer at term end
— Retention pre-structured before the build begins
— 100% IP and code ownership from day on
BEST FOR
Enterprises planning a long-term Indian engineering footprint they intend to own and operate themselves.
WHY HYDERABAD WORKS
A Global Tech City, Built for Startup Speed
You are building in India’s most reliable talent hub.
Hyderabad is home to the R&D centers of Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Salesforce, and Facebook, and is now quietly powering the next wave of global startups.
- IIT Hyderabad. IIIT-H. BITS Pilani.
- 200+ Engineering Colleges Feeding Into Startup Ecosystems
- 20% Higher Dev Retention Than In Bangalore And NCR
- English-Speaking Talent With Product-First Mindsets
- Time-Zone Overlap With EU & Partial US Hours
In short, it is where top-tier builders work quietly and stay longer.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Setting up your Global Capability Center in India
How do I choose between Dedicated Tech Teams and Build-Operate-Transfer?
If you want a managed offshore engineering team without taking on entity setup, HR, or payroll overhead, Dedicated Tech Teams is the right model. If you want to eventually own the Indian operation as a wholly-owned subsidiary, Build-Operate-Transfer is structured for that outcome. Most clients start by mapping their five-year roadmap and let that decide.
How long does it take to get a team operational in India?
Can we start with Dedicated Tech Teams and convert to Build-Operate-Transfer later?
What's the typical engagement size?
Where are your teams based?
Who owns the code and IP?
Let’s Talk. Really Talk.
The complexities of hiring, compliance, and infrastructure can be overwhelming for a growing startup. Codeft streamlined the entire process. Leveraging their Build-Operate-Transfer (BoT) model, they successfully established our offshore team in Hyderabad within just three months. From recruitment and office setup to backend operations, Codeft managed every detail seamlessly, allowing us to remain focused on product development and scaling. The experience was smooth, efficient, and aligned perfectly with our needs. For any company looking to scale without the operational burdens, Codeft is an exceptional partner
Tandeep Chadha
Co Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Applied Particle Technology (APT)
Simply fantastic.
Our experience with the team has been simply fantastic. They consistently delivered work at a higher standard than any previous developers we’ve worked with. Communication was frequent, helpful, and concise, giving us confidence to focus on what we do best.
Ben Caton
Managing Director, WellMi
Working with Codeft on the launch of appOFF! has been an outstanding experience. Their team has demonstrated exceptional technical depth, precision, and an unwavering commitment to getting things right.
What truly sets Codeft apart is their reliability and dependability combined with extremely strong technical execution. They consistently go beyond expectations—solving challenges quickly, paying attention to detail, and ensuring that every aspect of the product is built correctly.
For any founder, having a tech partner you can completely trust is invaluable, and Codeft has proven to be exactly that. Their support throughout this journey has been remarkable, and we’re proud to have them as the team helping bring appOFF! to life.
Jyotika Singh
Founder, appOFF!
Working with Codeft on PawTime was the kind of experience that makes you realize how much the right team matters. I came in with a very personal idea rooted in real experiences, with a brand that needed to feel warm and considered, not just functional.
Codeft understood that from the start. The MVP development process was collaborative and grounded, and they were thoughtful about every decision, from the product architecture to how the brand actually felt to interact with. We went from an idea to a fully deployed, live platform with a visual identity that genuinely reflects what PawTime is about. If you are building something that matters to you and needs a team that will treat it that way, Codeft is who I would go to.
Sanjana
Founder, PawTime
From poor support to real partnership.
One of the biggest issues we previously faced was a lack of quality support, lack of transparency and poor communication. We needed a team that understood our vision and believed in our innovation. Codeft delivered transparency, quality, and high standards throughout.
Shane Monahan
Founder & CEO, Limor
They made it manageable.
As a new, small business owner, establishing a legitimate presence online and through social media is so important for reaching potential clients. As a new business owner with no technical background, I was overwhelmed. Codeft helped me establish a legitimate online presence with clarity and confidence.
Shane Monahan
MA, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Therapy Outside
I’ve worked with a number of development teams, and Codeft stands out at a different level. They’ve been instrumental in bringing my iOS app to life with a high degree of precision, speed, and attention to detail.
What I appreciate most is that they don’t just execute tasks, they think alongside you. They understand product, user experience, and how to build something that actually feels polished and intentional.
Beyond development, they’ve also been a valuable partner on the digital marketing side. From thinking through user acquisition to helping position the product, they bring a well-rounded perspective that goes far beyond just writing code.
Communication has been seamless, timelines are respected, and the quality of work consistently exceeds expectations. They’ve been a key part of turning my vision into a real, scalable product.
Skyler
Founder, Plnnr
Let’s build great things together!
Ready to build your engineering team in India?
Tell us what you’re planning and where you want to land in five years. We’ll come back with the right model, a timeline, and a starting point within a week.