Draft:Scalefocus
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Draft:Scalefocus
[edit]| Industry | IT, Fintech, Energy & Utilities, Healthcare, iGaming, Aviation |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012, Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Headquarters | Sofia, Bulgaria |
Number of locations | 8 |
Number of employees | 501-1,000 employees |
| Website | https://www.scalefocus.com/ |
Scalefocus was founded in 2012[1] in Sofia, Bulgaria, and is one of the biggest Bulgarian-owned software engineering companies[2].[3]
Scalefocus provides custom software solutions and nearshoring services that cover the entire software development lifecycle: Data and AI, Digital Engineering, Cloud and Operations, and Enterprise Platform Implementations. The company works with Fortune 500 enterprises, innovative start-ups, and established leaders across a variety of industry verticals, including IT, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Healthcare, iGaming, Aviation, and others. It has seven delivery locations in Bulgaria, North Macedonia, and Türkiye.
Early years
[edit]In 2012, Scalefocus was founded in Sofia, Bulgaria. It started as an engineering company that provides tailored software products and solutions that clients couldn’t find off the shelf[4].
In 2013, Scalefocus opened its commercial office in the United Kingdom.
Timeline
[edit]In 2015, the company expanded its commercial presence, opening an office in Germany.
In 2016, investment in AVIQ Systems and a new representative office in Switzerland.
In 2018, acquired Upnetix[5], a leader in custom software development and mobile solutions.
In 2019, acquired Centroida[6], a company specialized in blockchain, ML & AI.
In 2020, Scalefocus opened a new delivery center in North Macedonia[7] and a new commercial office in the United States.
In 2021, Scalefocus opened a new center in Türkiye and a second delivery center in North Macedonia[8].
In 2025, the company entered the 2025 Global Outsourcing 100® list[9] by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP®) – a prestigious global benchmark celebrating the world’s top outsourcing service providers and advisors.
Products, services and partnerships
[edit]Scalefocus provides tailored software solutions and services, including Data and AI, Digital engineering, Analytics, Cloud and operations, Mobile and UI/UX, and Implementations of enterprise platforms like Salesforce, Conga, and MuleSoft.
Bringing together an engineering team and industry expertise, Scalefocus helps businesses navigate the technology maze in IT, Financial Services, Insurance, Energy & Utilities, Healthcare[10], Logistics, E-Commerce, iGaming and Aviation, focusing on the North American, European, and Middle Eastern markets.
Partnerships and Initiatives
[edit]Scalefocus partners with leading educational institutions across Bulgaria and North Macedonia to nurture the next generation of engineering talent. The company collaborates closely with universities and high schools, facilitating practical education and professional training opportunities.
Scalefocus actively contributes to the IT community by sharing insights gained from client projects through regular knowledge-sharing events, notably the Tech Savvy Talks series[11].
Scalefocus also engages in socially responsible initiatives, with its signature campaign "IT Beards," an annual facial hair photo contest aimed at raising awareness about preventive medical examinations and collecting donations for charitable causes. The know-how from the campaign was applied to support broader industry efforts like AIBEST’s "Beard it Forward" campaign[12][13].
Scalefocus has supported promising talent outside IT, notably backing Bulgarian racing driver Nikola Tsolov from his early karting career to becoming the youngest Bulgarian driver to score points in Formula 3, significantly contributing to his journey towards Formula 1[14].
Awards and recognition
[edit]Scalefocus is repeatedly recognized by prestigious international organizations such as International Business Awards, Forbes, Globee® Awards, Financial Times, and Deloitte. In 2025 it was also included in IAOP's Global Outsourcing 100 list.
2021, 2022 – Innovative Company of the Year – Forbes Business Awards[15][16]
2022 – Healthcare Technology Solution – SoundVision – International Business Awards® (Stevie® Awards)[17]
2023 – Best Use of Blended Learning – International Business Awards® (Stevie® Awards for Great Employers)[18]
2023 – Best Advance in Talent Acquisition Process – Brandon Hall Group[19]
2023 - Medical Information Technology Solution – Globee® Business Awards[20]
2023, 2024 – Most Innovative Company of the Year – International Business Awards® (Stevie® Awards)[21][22]
2024 - SEE Innovation of the Year - AIBEST[23]
2024 – Most Innovative Company AI & IT Services, Energy & Utilities Disruptors – Globee® Awards[24][25]
2025 – The Top 100 Outsourci
ng Providers - International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®)[26]
References
[edit]- ^ "Scalefocus turns 10: with over 500 successful projects for 300 clients on 3 continents". aibest.org. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ Capital.bg. "Библиотека / К100: Най-големите компании в България 2023 - capital.bg". www.capital.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ Петров, Христо (2021-06-16). "Как Scalefocus изгради среда за иновации и се превърна в една от най-успешните ИТ компании". forbesbulgaria.com (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Scalefocus turns 10: with over 500 successful projects for 300 clients on 3 continents". aibest.org. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Deal in the Bulgarian IT Sphere: ScaleFocus Acquired Upnetix - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency". www.novinite.com. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ Brezin, Georgi (2019-06-07). "Sofia-based Startup Centroida Joins ScaleFocus". Sofia Investment Agency. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ Capital.bg (2020-01-02). "Българската ScaleFocus инвестира 45 млн. евро в развоен център в Северна Македония". www.capital.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Scalefocus Has Opened a Second Office in North Macedonia". aibest.org. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Scalefocus Named to 2025 Global Outsourcing 100® by IAOP – Powering Digital Transformation from Eastern Europe". Corporate Wire. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ Capital.bg (2022-10-14). "Енергийните компании по пътя към устойчив растеж и конкурентоспособност". www.capital.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Tech Savvy Talks събира IT общността в Пловдив на 6 юни – ProjectMedia.bg" (in Bulgarian). 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "IT specialists grew their beards out to support the youngest ones in their battle to grow up strong and healthy - AmCham Bulgaria". https://amcham.bg/. 2023-02-02. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ "IT specialists grew their beards out to support the youngest ones in their battle to grow up strong and healthy - AmCham Bulgaria". https://amcham.bg/. 2023-02-02. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ "Speed, Grit, and Glory: Nikola Tsolov's Journey I Scalefocus". https://www.scalefocus.com. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ Петров, Христо (2021-06-16). "Как Scalefocus изгради среда за иновации и се превърна в една от най-успешните ИТ компании". forbesbulgaria.com (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "Победители 2022". forbesbulgaria.com (in Bulgarian). 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "Bulgarian Company Wins Award for Device for Blind and Visually Impaired People". www.bta.bg. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "Scalefocus honored with three prestigious Stevie® Awards for Great Employers and named „SEE Employer of the Year" at the AIBEST Awards". aibest.org. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "Scalefocus distinguished at Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards". https://www.scalefocus.com. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ "Scalefocus honored with three prestigious Stevie® Awards for Great Employers and named „SEE Employer of the Year" at the AIBEST Awards". aibest.org. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ Scalefocus. "Scalefocus Wins Three Stevies® at the 20th International Business Awards®". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ България, Forbes (2024-08-19). "Българският софтуерен разработчик Scalefocus е най-иновативната технологична компания в света /обновена/". forbesbulgaria.com (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "Nine Companies Honored with the Prestigious SEE ITS Awards 2024 for Contributions to the High-Tech Industry". aibest.org. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "Winners | Golden Bridge". Globee® Business Awards. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ Awards, Globee (2025-05-27). "2024 Winners | Disruptors". Globee® Business Awards. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "Scalefocus Named to 2025 Global Outsourcing 100® by IAOP – Powering Digital Transformation from Eastern Europe". Computer Newswire. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
External links
[edit]Official website, Scalefocus