HelpingA&EFirmsRunSmarter

Costifys was founded by people who lived the problem. We know what it is like to run an architecture firm on spreadsheets, and we built the platform we wished existed.

Our Story

2023

The Problem

Our co-founder Alex, a principal at a mid-size architecture firm, realized he was spending more time managing spreadsheets than designing buildings. Timesheets lived in one place, budgets in another, invoices in a third, and nothing connected.

2023

The Gap

The tools that existed were either too simple (just time tracking) or too complex (enterprise ERP systems designed for construction, not design). There was nothing built specifically for the way architecture and engineering firms actually operate.

2024

The Solution

Alex teamed up with Priya, a SaaS engineering leader, and they set out to build the platform that A&E firms deserve: one that connects budgets, time, staffing, invoicing, and pipeline in a single, intuitive system.

Today

500+ Firms

Today, Costifys serves over 500 firms across North America, the UK, Australia, and Europe. From 3-person studios to 200-person multi-office firms, our customers share one thing in common: they want to spend less time on operations and more time on the work that matters.

Architecture team collaborating around a table

What We Believe

Four principles that guide everything we build.

Built for Purpose

Every feature is designed specifically for how architecture and engineering firms actually work. No generic project management fluff.

Customer Obsessed

We listen to our customers relentlessly. Over 60% of our feature roadmap comes directly from firm leader feedback.

Trust and Transparency

Simple pricing, no hidden fees, full data ownership. We believe the best business relationships are built on honesty.

Inclusive by Design

Costifys works for 5-person studios and 500-person firms alike. We build tools that scale with you, not against you.

Meet the Team

A mix of AEC industry veterans and world-class engineers building the future of firm management.

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Alex Rivera

CEO and Co-Founder

Former principal at a 40-person architecture firm. Spent 12 years building spreadsheet systems before deciding to build something better.

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Priya Sharma

CTO and Co-Founder

Engineering leader with 15 years in SaaS. Previously led product engineering at a construction tech company.

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Marcus Okonkwo

Head of Product

Product strategist with deep expertise in professional services software. Passionate about simplifying complex workflows.

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Emily Zhang

Head of Customer Success

10 years in AEC industry consulting. Helps firms onboard and get maximum value from Costifys within their first 30 days.

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James Whitfield, AIA

Industry Advisor

Practicing architect and firm owner who ensures everything we build actually solves real problems for real firms.

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Sofia Castellano

Head of Design

Previously designed tools for Autodesk and Figma. Believes enterprise software should be as intuitive as consumer apps.

Where We Work

A distributed team serving firms across the globe.

San Francisco, CA

Headquarters

New York, NY

East Coast Office

London, UK

EMEA Office

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