Red Squirrel Technologies

Review

★7.6/10

🇺🇸 Chicago, IL·2-9 employees·Est. 2015·Reviewed Mar 2026

Chicago mission-driven Web2, Web3, and blockchain development firm serving climate tech and social enterprises.

Best For

Mission-driven organizations, climate tech companies, and social enterprises building Web2 or Web3 platforms. Red Squirrel suits organizations with $50,000+ budgets that want technically rigorous partners aligned with their values.

Hourly Rate

$150-$199/hr

Min. Project

$50,000

Industries

Nonprofit, Technology, Energy

About Red Squirrel Technologies

Red Squirrel Technologies is a Chicago, Illinois software development firm founded in 2015, specializing in mission-driven technology for organizations including Handshake, Gitcoin, and Civitech. Their distributed 7-person team builds full-stack web applications using Ruby, Python, Node.js, React, GraphQL, and Go, alongside Web3 and smart contract development. At $150-$199/hr with a $50,000 minimum, they target organizations where technology can drive positive social impact.

Who Red Squirrel Technologies Is Best For

Red Squirrel Technologies is a distinctive choice for organizations building technology for social impact. Their Web3 expertise combined with values alignment makes them one of the few agencies equally suited for blockchain-enabled nonprofits and climate tech startups.

Why Choose Red Squirrel Technologies

Mission-driven focus: climate tech and social enterprise

Web3, blockchain, and smart contract expertise

Notable clients: Handshake, Gitcoin, Civitech

Full-stack: Ruby, Python, React, Go, and GraphQL

Things to Consider

—Very small team (7 people) limits concurrent capacity

—High minimum project size ($50,000+)

—Mission-driven focus limits commercial sector applicability

—Limited Clutch review volume (6 reviews)

Red Squirrel Technologies Services

Custom Software DevelopmentWeb DevelopmentBlockchain DevelopmentIT Consulting

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