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Vetted nearshore tech talent for AI-native teams.

Tecla helps US companies hire vetted nearshore talent for AI-native teams across Latin America. Since 2013, we've placed pre-vetted engineers, AI and data specialists, designers, and other digital professionals through flexible nearshore staffing, working in US time zones for real-time collaboration. Every candidate goes through Tecla's 4-layer vetting — AI screening, recruiter interview, an engineer-to-engineer technical assessment, and an AI-fluency screen — with fewer than 1% accepted. Each is employed under Tecla's EOR with payroll, benefits, and compliance handled, and comes with a 90-day replacement guarantee, backed by 98% talent retention across 18+ Latin American countries. Trusted by teams at companies like Mercedes-Benz, Roche, and BMW, and recognized on the Inc. 5000 list in 2025 and 2026. When you'd rather have th

  • Min project size
    $25,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $25 - $49 / hr
  • Employees
    50 - 249
  • Locations
    Seattle, WA
  • Year founded
    Founded 2013
  • Languages
  • Timezones

2 Languages that we service

  • English
  • Spanish

4 Timezones that we service

CST
Central Standard Time (CST)
EST
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
MST
Mountain Standard Time (MST)
PST
Pacific Standard Time (PST)

5 Locations

  • Seattle , WA
  • Buenos Aires , Argentina
  • Miraflores , Peru
  • Sao Paulo , Brazil
  • Medellín , Colombia

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Industries
Automotive
15%
Consumer products & services
15%
Financial services
15%
Medical
15%
Education
10%
Gaming
10%
Legal
10%
Media
10%
Clients
Midmarket ($10M - $1B)
65%
Small Business (<$10M)
20%
Enterprise (>$1B)
15%
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IT Staff Augmentation Staffing Permanent Staffing

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $25,000+
Avg. hourly rate $25 - $49 /hr
Rating for cost 4.8 /5

What Clients Have Said

Tecla is noted for its competitive pricing and value for cost, with clients appreciating the fit within their budgets. Several engagements mentioned costs ranging from $5,000 to nearly $500,000, highlighting Tecla's adaptability to various project sizes.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

$50,000 - $199,999 based on 13 reviews
< $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000

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Tecla Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

4.9
  • Quality 4.9
  • Schedule 4.8
  • Cost 4.8
  • Willing to Refer 4.8

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

  • Effective Communication and Responsiveness

    Clients consistently praise Tecla for their excellent communication and responsiveness. They maintain clear and proactive communication throughout engagements, ensuring client needs are met promptly and effectively. This contributes to a seamless and efficient client experience.

  • Strong Recruitment and Staffing Services

    Tecla excels in recruiting and staffing, providing high-quality candidates for technical roles across various industries. Clients appreciate their ability to quickly find talent that fits both technical requirements and company culture, resulting in successful hires and project advancements.

  • Impressive Onboarding and Integration

    Tecla is praised for their smooth onboarding processes and the seamless integration of new team members into existing teams. This helps clients quickly ramp up projects and achieve business objectives without significant delays.

  • Cultural and Organizational Fit

    Tecla's strong cultural alignment with clients is frequently mentioned as a key factor in successful partnerships. Their understanding of company values and culture ensures a good fit, which enhances collaboration and project outcomes.

  • Support for Remote and Nearshore Staffing

    Tecla effectively supports remote and nearshore staffing, particularly in Latin America. Clients value their ability to provide resources in similar time zones, which facilitates real-time collaboration and reduces communication barriers.

  • Areas for Improvement in Communication

    While generally praised, some clients suggest that improved communication could further enhance the relationship with Tecla. More frequent updates and clearer communication channels could address any minor issues that arise.

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Staff Augmentation for Immersive Tech Consulting Agency

  • IT Staff Augmentation
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Feb. 2018 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“The founder is always available to talk and is very helpful.”

May 4, 2018
Partner, 3DIQ
Anonymous
Verified
  • Information technology
  • San Francisco, California
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

TECLA provided staff augmentation services to bolster an immersive technology firm’s development team. They assigned resources experienced in various digital reality tools including Oculus, HTC Vive, and ARCore.

e-Commerce Development for Retail Company

  • Web Development
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • Jan. 2015 - Ongoing
4.0
Quality
4.0
Schedule
4.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
4.0

"Their ability to be flexible is a huge benefit to us."

May 24, 2016
Founder & CTO, Witlee, Inc
Drew Schulz
Verified
  • Other industries
  • San Francisco, California
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Using provided designs and API specifications, Tecla Labs is building the frontend of an e-commerce platform. The team was selected fro their skill sets, resources, and cost, and is on a monthly retainer.

Web Development for Employee Management Firm

  • Web Development
  • Other app platform
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • Nov. 2015 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"The biggest thing Tecla Labs provides is that they feel a part of the team."

May 19, 2016
Co-founder, Employee Management Firm
Anonymous
Verified
  • Other industries
  • San Francisco, California
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Tecla Labs augments an in-house team with two full-time developers and one full-time designer. The team assists with web application development and other overflow work to expedite product improvements.

App Development for Moving Company

  • Mobile App Development
  • iPhone iOS App Development
  • $10,000 to $49,999
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"The value they provided was easily double or triple what we actually paid for."

May 18, 2016
Cofounder, Fabio LLC
Abel Martinez
Verified
  • Business services
  • San Diego, California
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Tecla Labs completed end-to-end development of an iOS application. The team designed everything from wireframing to programming and published it in the App Store.

Staffing Services for IT Company

  • IT Staff Augmentation Staffing
  • Permanent Staffing
  • Confidential
  • May - Sep. 2026
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
2.5

"They are settling in and seem to be tracking for a good fit."

Oct 7, 2026
CFO, IT Company
Anonymous
Verified
  • Information technology
  • Longmont, Colorado
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Tecla provided staff augmentation services for an IT company. The team assisted with onboarding and the implementation of an agency management system.

Recruiting Services for Enterprise Software Company

  • Recruiting Recruitment Process Outsourcing
  • Confidential
  • Dec. 2025 - Ongoing
4.5
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.0
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
4.0

"The availability of candidates and the quality of the fit is impressive."

Sep 4, 2026
CTO, VIP Software
Alex Dunn
Verified
  • Information technology
  • United States
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Tecla provides recruiting services for an enterprise software company. The team provides an online platform for reviewing and scheduling interviews, handling background checks, and onboarding candidates.

Staffing & Recruiting for Restaurant Technology Company

  • Recruitment Process Outsourcing Staffing
  • Less than $10,000
  • Jan. - Sep. 2025
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Tecla is always timely and responsive."

Sep 29, 2025
Head of People, Chowly
Jessica Warren
Verified
  • Information technology
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Tecla provided recruitment services for a restaurant technology company. The team helped the client find and onboard a product designer, a backend engineer, and a full-stack engineer.

Recruiting Services for Real Estate Visualization Company

  • IT Staff Augmentation
  • Confidential
  • Aug. - Oct. 2025
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“It was a pleasure working with Tecla.”

Sep 29, 2025
Manager, People & Finance, Three Space Lab
Mayya Bozhilova
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Boston, Massachusetts
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Tecla provided recruiting services for a real estate visualization company. The team was tasked with finding one or two Unity software engineers.

Staff Augmentation Services for AI Software Company

  • Web Development
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • June - Sep. 2025
4.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Their responsiveness was impressive."

Sep 18, 2025
COO, AI Software Company
Anonymous
  • Other industries
  • New York City, New York
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review

Tecla provided staff augmentation services for an AI software company. The team was working on the frontend development of the client's platform.

Recruiting & HR Services for Gaming Company

  • HR Outsourcing Recruiting Recruitment Process Outsourcing
  • Candidate Engagement & Management Candidate Sourcing
  • Confidential
  • Mar. 2025 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Overall, I'm very happy with Tecla."

Aug 5, 2025
Principal PM, Stash
Meit Shah
Verified
  • Gaming
  • Brandon, Florida
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Tecla has recruited and onboarded a QA analyst, a technical writer, and a data analyst for a gaming company. The team has also provided HR and payment management services, and a portal for selecting candidates.

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has had its financial risk status checked (Creditsafe: Moderate Risk), and is backed by 22 verified client reviews averaging 4.9 stars.

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Overall Review Rating
4.9
Source
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Last Updated
October 7, 2026

Business Entity

Business Entity Name Golpe LLC
Source Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Jurisdiction of Formation Texas
Date of Formation June 24, 2019
Status Active
Last Updated June 11, 2024
ID 0803351718

Credit Report Results

International Credit Risk Assessment Moderate Risk
Source Creditsafe
Last Updated January 1, 2022
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