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Vault Innovation

Vault Innovation

Review
8.2/10
🇺🇸 Chicago, Illinois·10 - 49 employees·Est. 2012·Reviewed Mar 2026

Chicago agency that launched 50+ tech companies through design, AI, and custom software development.

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Best For
Chicago tech startups and enterprises needing product strategy, custom software, AI solutions, and design from an agency with 50+ launch successes.
Hourly Rate
$150-199/hr
40% above the $125/hr median for software agencies in United States
Min. Project
$25K+
Industries
Technology, SaaS, Finance
Vault Innovation

Clients

Neuropeak ProLeaf TradeiCopyProduceDeskWaywardMappdPetCentricMyYield

About Vault Innovation

Vault Innovation is an award-winning Chicago, Illinois digital solutions agency founded in 2012. Their 25-person team has successfully launched 50+ tech companies and is deeply embedded in Chicago's startup ecosystem through mentorship and community involvement. They specialize in custom software, AI-powered solutions, UX/UI design, visual design, branding, web and mobile applications, and product strategy for technology startups and enterprise clients.

Who Vault Innovation Is Best For

Vault Innovation is ideal for founders and product leaders who want a Chicago agency with proven startup launch experience and strong design capability. Their 50+ tech company launches demonstrate a reliable product-to-market track record. Enterprises seeking innovation partners with startup agility will appreciate their community-rooted approach and award-recognized delivery.

Why Choose Vault Innovation

50+ tech company launches with deep Chicago startup ecosystem involvement
Award-winning custom software, AI solutions, and UX/UI design
Product strategy expertise from concept through market launch
25-person team with principal-level involvement on engagements

Things to Consider

$25K+ minimum may limit very early pre-product startups
$150-199/hr rates reflect premium Chicago agency positioning
Team size limits capacity for very large enterprise programs
Limited public case study depth for non-startup enterprise work

Vault Innovation Services

Custom Software DevelopmentAI DevelopmentMobile App DevelopmentWeb DevelopmentUI/UX DesignProduct Design

Selected Work

Neuropeak Pro Breathing Coach

Neuropeak Pro Breathing Coach

Neuropeak Pro

VAULT rebuilt Neuropeak Pro’s wearable and app on Movesense so athletes and everyday users can track respiration and heart-rate variability without $2,500 third-party hardware, then aggregate scores for training.

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iCopy Nimbus Records Platform

iCopy Nimbus Records Platform

iCopy

VAULT designed and shipped Nimbus, proprietary medical-records retrieval software for iCopy Legal. Two years after launch client volume was up ~300% and revenue more than 10x.

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ProduceDesk Subscription Marketplace

ProduceDesk Subscription Marketplace

ProduceDesk

VAULT built ProduceDesk’s subscription marketplace, ProduceSOS distressed-produce recovery, and supply-chain analytics after the farm’s first in-house platform had to be shelved.

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Reviews from Google

5.0/5 (17)
5/5· 4 months ago

The VAULT team was an incredible partner that we brought in to support our company's system implementation. Their support allowed us to get the data integrations & UAT functions completed to prepare us for the next phase of the project. Specifically, the team played a key role in developing and standing up the UAT program, providing structure, rigor, and hands‑on support that enabled effective testing and issue resolution. Their responsiveness, technical expertise, and willingness to lean in during high‑pressure moments made a meaningful difference in the success of this effort. Quite simply, we would not be at this stage of the project without the VAULT team’s dedication and collaboration.

5/5· 9 months ago

For 4 years Vault has been my go-to for high-level fractional work. I have worked with them on a software development project and more recently for fractional marketing work. They have consistently over-performed.

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