Pepper Square is a digital innovation agency focused on creating human-centered digital experiences. Founded in 2002, it has helped over 400 clients from startups to Fortune 500 companies. The agency offers UX strategy, product design, and engineering across web, mobile, and software platforms.
Pepper Square is a digital innovation agency founded in 2002 that specializes in creating human-centered digital experiences. The agency has served over 400 clients, ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies, and focuses on simplifying complexity and enhancing usability across web, mobile, and software platforms. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Pepper Square also has offices in Dallas, New York City, and Bengaluru, India, giving it a global operational footprint.
The agency employs a team of 50 to 99 professionals, including strategists, designers, developers, and storytellers. The minimum project budget is $25,000 to $50,000, with an average hourly rate of $65. Pepper Square has been in business for over two decades and has incubated 86 startups in the last 15 years. Key leadership includes founder Muki Regunathan, who has worked with senior leaders of over 300 companies.
Pepper Square offers a comprehensive range of services: mobile app development, web design, software development, UI/UX design, branding, product design, and video production. The agency's technical expertise includes Drupal for CMS, Java for custom languages, React Native for mobile app technology, and iPhone app development. These capabilities allow the agency to deliver end-to-end product design and engineering solutions.
The agency serves clients in the consumer goods, fintech, and finance industries. It works with small businesses, medium businesses, and enterprise/corporate clients. Notable clients in the portfolio include Airbnb, Fujitsu, AXA, Abbott, Mindtree, Microsoft, Honeywell, Cisco, Bosch, Wipro, Tesco, HP, and AIG. This diverse client base demonstrates the agency's ability to handle projects of varying scale and complexity.
Pepper Square has one Google review, which gives a perfect 5.0 rating, indicating high client satisfaction. The agency's portfolio showcases projects such as a mobile app for a market leader in the hospitality space, software development for Fujitsu, mobile app development for AXA and Abbott, and web design for Mindtree and Airbnb. These examples highlight the agency's capability to deliver polished, user-friendly digital products.
The agency's team includes experienced professionals such as Nilesh Pancholi (Chief Operating Officer), Jyothi Kiran (Director, Digital & Creative Strategy), Eric Papcun (Advisor, Client Experience), and Alka Jha (Lead, UX & UI Design). Their collective expertise in design, technology, and client management supports Pepper Square's commitment to innovation, empathy, and measurable impact.
Services
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Video Production
Industries Served
Team Size
Pros
- Over 400 clients served including Fortune 500 companies
- Founded in 2002 with more than 20 years of experience
- Global presence with offices in the US and India
- Expertise in Drupal, Java, React Native, and iPhone app development
- Portfolio includes major brands like Airbnb, Fujitsu, AXA, Abbott, and Mindtree
Client Review Analysis
One Google review with a perfect 5.0 rating.