Building software R&D teams in East.Europe & LATAM

Alcor is a tech R&D accelerator. We help US and European product tech companies scale their engineering teams in Latin America and Eastern Europe. Unlike generic outsourcing vendors, we focus exclusively on tech recruitment and full-cycle operational support – making us the go-to partner for building software R&D centers from the ground up since 2017.

Here’s what you get with Alcor:

Min project size
$50,000+
Hourly rate
Undisclosed
Employees
50 - 249
Locations
Palo Alto, CA
Year founded
Founded 2007
Languages
Timezones

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Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $50,000+

Avg. hourly rate Undisclosed

Rating for cost 4.9 /5

What Clients Have Said

Alcor is praised for their competitive pricing and strong value for cost across various engagements, with clients reporting satisfaction in meeting budgets and delivering quality services. Specific project costs range from $100,000 to $250,000 monthly, with teams ranging from 2 to 30 members.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

> $200,000 based on 6 reviews

< $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000

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Alcor Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

4.9

Quality 4.9
Schedule 4.9
Cost 4.9
Willing to Refer 5.0

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

Cost-Effective Services

Clients highlight Alcor's services as providing good value for money, with pricing that fits within budgets while maintaining high service standards.
Strong Project Management Skills

Alcor consistently delivers projects on time and within budget, maintaining transparent communication. Their proactive and organized approach is frequently highlighted as a key strength.
Expertise in Recruitment and Staff Augmentation

Alcor is praised for sourcing top-notch talent and expanding teams efficiently, often filling positions others find challenging. They are effective in diverse industries, from cybersecurity to telemedicine and fintech.
Proactive Market Intelligence and Trends

Some clients suggest that Alcor could enhance their service by proactively sharing market trends and insights, which would add further value to their offerings.
Responsive and Communicative

Alcor's team is noted for being highly responsive and supportive, fostering strong partnerships through effective communication via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.
Efficient Handling of Complex Legal and Operational Issues

Clients commend Alcor's ability to handle complex legal negotiations and operational challenges, ensuring smooth transitions and compliance with local regulations.

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IT Staff Augmentation Staffing
Confidential
Jan. 2022 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"They are all very responsive and supportive."

Dec 27, 2024

VP People & Culture, Chartbeat, Inc

Katherine Laggos

Other industries
Austin, Texas
201-500 Employees
Online Review
Verified

Alcor provides staff augmentation services for a digital content company. The team has helped the client expand their team outside the US and worked on various projects related to their products.

Alcor has been a great partner throughout the engagement. Moreover, the team has been very responsive to the client's needs and has communicated effectively via virtual meetings, email, and messaging apps. Overall, the client has praised the team's responsiveness and support.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the VP of People & Culture at Chartbeat, Inc

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Chartbeat provides analytics and optimization tools for digital content creators.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Alcor to accomplish?

Expand our team outside the US

SOLUTION

How did you find Alcor?

Other

Why did you select Alcor over others?

My predecessor chose it but we are very happy

How many teammates from Alcor were assigned to this project?

10+

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Alcor has helped us augment our staff outside the US to work on a number of different projects related to our products.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

I dont' have enough info to comment

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Alcor is very responsive to our needs - great partners!

What was your primary form of communication with Alcor?

Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They are all very responsive and supportive.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Alcor could have done differently?

RATINGS

5.0

Business Consulting Financial Consulting Recruiting
Confidential
Jan. 2021 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"They deliver on time and keep us informed and updated during our collaboration."

Nov 2, 2024

Head of Ukraine R&D, Anti-Fraud Solutions Company

Anonymous

Information technology
Kyiv, Ukraine
201-500 Employees
Online Review
Verified

Alcor provides recruitment, legal, and operational support for an anti-fraud solutions company. Over the last three years, the team has helped the client build an R&D center of 40 engineers.

The client is pleased with Alcor's work. The team has a solid group of technical experts and delivers on time. Alcor keeps the client informed and updated through in-person and virtual meetings and email. The client is impressed with the team's quick response to their requests.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Ukraine R&D of an information technology company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Anti-fraud solution

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Alcor to accomplish?

Recruitment
Legal support
Operational support

SOLUTION

How did you find Alcor?

Referral

Why did you select Alcor over others?

Close to my geographic location
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Referred to me
Company values aligned

How many teammates from Alcor were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

For 3 years we build R&D center of 40 engineers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Solid team of technical experts

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They deliver on time and keep us informed and updated during our collaboration.

What was your primary form of communication with Alcor?

In-Person Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Quick reaction on all our requests.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Alcor could have done differently?

Send surveys more often and persistently

RATINGS

5.0

Recruiting
$10,000 to $49,999
Apr. - June 2024

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"Alcor was exceptionally easy to work with."

Jun 17, 2024

CEO, A2 Labs

Waleed Atallah

Other industries
Boston, Massachusetts
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified

Alcor provided recruiting services for an AI software company. They were responsible for searching for and hiring candidates with specific technical skills in GPU optimization to join the client's team.

Thanks to Alcor, the client was able to hire new resources. The team was competent, responsive, and very easy to work with, placing them as one of the best recruiting agencies. Moreover, they found excellent candidates within a very specific niche, while other agencies struggled in doing so.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of A2 Labs

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Make AI software go fast

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Alcor to accomplish?

Hire engineers
asd

SOLUTION

How did you find Alcor?

Online Search

Why did you select Alcor over others?

Alcor was one of many

How many teammates from Alcor were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Alcor sought out candidates with very specific technical skills around GPU optimization.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Hired candidates

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Alcor was exceptionally easy to work with. They are very competent, respond quickly, and stay on top of deliverables. They were by far the best recruiting agency we worked with.

What was your primary form of communication with Alcor?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They were able to find and reach candidates with a very specific and niche skill set. Many other agencies struggled to even find a single qualified candidate, while Alcor's stream of highly qualified candidates were of the best quality.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Alcor could have done differently?

No. They were exceptional in every regard.

RATINGS

5.0

"I will exclusively use Alcor for my recruiting needs."

IT Staff Augmentation Recruiting
Confidential
Jan. 2022 - Jan. 2023

5.0

Quality: 4.5

Schedule: 4.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"Alcor was very responsive and partnered very well with us."

Jan 31, 2024

Department Senior Manager, Live Person

Anonymous

Information technology
New York City, New York
1,001-5,000 Employees
Online Review
Verified

A conversational AI platform company hired Alcor for recruitment services. The team helped the client recruit and screen candidates to build their staff based on market intelligence research.

The client was happy with Alcor's work, which resulted in good market intelligence for a good number of hires. Alcor's team was responsive, communicative, and on top of the project's process. The client praised the team's collaborative approach and professionalism.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Senior Manager, Glocal Talent Acquisition of Live Person

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Conversational AI platform

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Alcor to accomplish?

Partner with our internal recruiting team to hire in Poland and Bulgaria

SOLUTION

How did you find Alcor?

Online Search

Why did you select Alcor over others?

High ratings
Pricing fit our budget
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Company values aligned

How many teammates from Alcor were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Assist with building LP's team in Poland primarily and also Bulgaria
Source quality candidates to build recruiting pipeline in Poland
Provide market intelligence with regards to compensation, talent pool and challenges for hiring in Poland
Screen and submit quality candidates and help process through our recruiting cycle

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Number of hires
Market intelligence
Great partnership

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Alcor was very responsive and partnered very well with us. They participated in in take calls and very very communicative and very much on top of the recruiting process

What was your primary form of communication with Alcor?

Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Very collaborative.
Effective and professional.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Alcor could have done differently?

Sometimes there were some challenges with finding the right candidates for challenging positions - but they were working on improving that.

RATINGS

5.0

Accounting Recruiting
Confidential
Dec. 2021 - May 2022

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"They delivered everything on time and at a high level."

Sep 8, 2023

Head of Engineering & Operations, Velory

Kirill Latish

Other industries
Sweden
51-200 Employees
Online Review
Verified

Alcor provided recruitment and accounting services for a SaaS company. The team hired four developers and a designer for the client and managed their payroll.

Thanks to Alcor, the client successfully filled the vacant positions within their company and expanded their product reach to two new countries. Alcor demonstrated efficient and smooth project management, executing all tasks in a timely manner. Ultimately, the client was pleased with the engagement.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Engineering and Operations Ukraine of Velory

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are building assets management platform with store

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Alcor to accomplish?

Hire developers to strengthen our team

SOLUTION

How did you find Alcor?

Referral
Other

Why did you select Alcor over others?

Great culture fit
Company values aligned

How many teammates from Alcor were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Hire 4 developers and designer to strengthen current teams. Take care of payroll

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

People were hired in time Development goals weee reached Product expanded to 2 new countries

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Yes, everything went smooth

What was your primary form of communication with Alcor?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They delivered everything on time and at a high level.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Alcor could have done differently?

Can’t think of anything that requires improvement

RATINGS

5.0

IT Staff Augmentation Recruiting Staffing
$50,000 to $199,999
Jan. 2022 - Mar. 2023

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"We got professionals without the need to hire."

Jul 18, 2023

Development Lead, Chromaway

Yaroslav Dvorovenko

Other industries
Sweden
201-500 Employees
Online Review
Verified

Alcor provided staff augmentation services to a blockchain development company. Their work included searching candidates for various positions and different seniority, as well as providing continuous support.

Thanks to Alcor, the client expanded their team with professional developers easily and without hiring staff internally. Alcor's team was highly responsive to the client's changing needs and was able to stick to a small budget. Moreover, they worked fast and shared the client's mentality.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Development Lead of Chromaway

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Blockchain solution for L0-L2

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Alcor to accomplish?

assistance in staff expansion

SOLUTION

How did you find Alcor?

Other

Why did you select Alcor over others?

Close to my geographic location
Great culture fit
Good value for cost

How many teammates from Alcor were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Alcor helped with the search for candidates for various positions with different seniority, the first contact with candidates and their support

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

we got professionals without the need to hire to find people for the team. It was very easy to start work, we constantly saw the work of Alkor on what we needed and a very quick reaction to the change of our needs. Candidates were found for a smaller budget, quickly and with minimal requirements on our part

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

yes, very quick response to any of our needs

What was your primary form of communication with Alcor?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

mental closeness, excellent response to needs, speed of work

Are there any areas for improvement or something Alcor could have done differently?

Can't see any areas now

RATINGS

5.0

Back Office Outsourcing Recruiting
Confidential
Jan. - Oct. 2022

4.5

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 4.5

"Their regular updates, prompt reactions, and consideration of feedback were impressive."

Jun 22, 2023

Engineering Manager, Telemedicine Company

Artem Manaenko

Other industries
Manhattan, New York
1,001-5,000 Employees
Online Review
Verified

Alcor provided staff augmentation services for a telemedicine company. They recruited Java, Kotlin, and Swift developers and were responsible for recruiting talent within a constrained timeline.

The client expressed satisfaction with the engagement with Alcor, experiencing higher retention rates. The team provided regular updates and was responsive to feedback, ensuring effective communication. Their efficient screening process has resulted in fewer unsuitable candidates.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Engineering Manager of a Telemedicine Company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Product company in the Telemedicine field

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Alcor to accomplish?

Hire Android Java/Kotlin developers
Hire iOS ObjC/Swift developers

SOLUTION

How did you find Alcor?

Referral

Why did you select Alcor over others?

contract with Alcor

How many teammates from Alcor were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

I am extremely satisfied with the recruiting company's performance in their search for Android and iOS developers for the platform team. The specific requirements set for the candidates were exceptionally high, and the terms were quite short, but the recruiting company rose to the challenge and surpassed expectations.

Their ability to identify and attract top-tier talent within such a constrained timeline is commendable. The candidates presented were exceptionally skilled and well-suited for the roles. The recruiting company's dedication and commitment to fulfilling the company's needs is highly appreciated. They truly achieved their goal and delivered outstanding results. I would wholeheartedly recommend their services for any future recruitment needs.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Delivery results and retention rate.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Their regular updates, prompt reactions, and consideration of feedback were impressive.

What was your primary form of communication with Alcor?

Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Low amount of inappropriate candidates.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Alcor could have done differently?

RATINGS

4.5

Back Office Outsourcing Recruiting
Confidential
Jan. 2022 - Jan. 2023

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"I received exactly what I wanted."

Mar 29, 2023

VP R&D, POS Financing Solution Company

Anonymous

Other industries
Tel Aviv, Israel
51-200 Employees
Online Review
Verified

A POS financing solution company hired Alcor to help them integrated with US-based lenders.

Alcor delivered the client's requirements successfully. The team delivered great services that were also cost-effective. No areas for improvement were cited. Overall, the engagement was a success.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the VP R&D of (a/an) Software

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A global network to provide a complete solution for Point-of-Sale Financing from multiple lenders.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Alcor to accomplish?

Lenders Integration

SOLUTION

How did you find Alcor?

Online Search

Why did you select Alcor over others?

Great culture fit
Good value for cost

What was the size of Alcor’s team?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Integration with lenders in US

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Software deliverables

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

I received exactly what I wanted.

What was your primary form of communication with Alcor?

Virtual Meeting
Email
Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Great company with good value to money

Are there any areas for improvement or something Alcor could have done differently?

RATINGS

5.0

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Our Story

Alcor was created to help tech companies scale their engineering teams transparently, efficiently, and without outsourcing their core IP. Since 2007 we’ve built fully operational R&D centers and hired top engineers for US and EU product companies across Eastern Europe and LATAM.

Our model combines deep recruitment expertise, local legal & payroll support, and a commitment to long-term partnerships — giving clients full control over their tech teams while we handle the rest.

What Sets Us Apart

Full Team Ownership Model

Unlike outsourcing or EORs, we help companies build engineering teams they fully own. From hiring to legal setup, we ensure long-term stability and seamless integration with the client’s internal culture and processes.

Proven Tech Recruitment Expertise

Our recruiters specialize exclusively in tech roles and have access to deep-niche talent pools across Eastern Europe and LATAM. With market-leading hiring speed and a 98% client satisfaction rate, we help companies close even the hardest roles.

Transparent, Fixed-Fee Approach

We operate on a predictable, cost-efficient model with no hidden markups on salaries. Clients get full financial transparency, stable budgets, and the ability to scale engineering operations on their terms.

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Verified Client Reviews: 18

Overall Review Rating: 4.9

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Last Updated: October 13, 2025

Business Entity

Business Entity Name	ALCOR-UKRAINE LLC
Source	Youcontrol
Jurisdiction of Formation	Ukraine
Date of Formation	May 23, 2017
Status	Active
Last Updated	February 14, 2025
ID	41350399

Credit Report Results

International Credit Risk Assessment	Not Rated
Source	Creditsafe
Last Updated	February 22, 2025

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Cost-Effective Services

Strong Project Management Skills

Expertise in Recruitment and Staff Augmentation

Proactive Market Intelligence and Trends

Responsive and Communicative

Efficient Handling of Complex Legal and Operational Issues

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Staff Augmentation for Digital Content Co

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HR, Legal & Operational Support for Anti-Fraud Solutions Co

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Recruiting for AI Software Company

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Recruitment for Conversational AI Platform Co

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Recruitment & Accounting Services for SaaS Company

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IT Staff Augmentation for Blockchain Development Company

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Staff Augmentation for Telemedicine Company

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Lender Integration Services for POS Financing Company

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