To be a leader in the creative industry by providing enhanced services, relationships and profitability.
— About Popaya · est. 2017 —
Shaping tomorrow's digital frontiers — since 2017.
A multidisciplinary technology studio based in Mumbai, serving partners across North America, the UK, Europe and beyond — with 8+ years of end-to-end delivery on the clock.
- Years Building
- 8+
- Projects Shipped
- 200+
- Practices
- 3
- DIPP Registered
- 180150
— Our story —
Where we came from.
Popaya Technologies began on October 13, 2017, with a vision to reshape the digital landscape from the ground up — one customised solution at a time.
We started small, with a simple belief: every industry deserves software built for its own particular shape, not stretched from a template. From day one, that meant listening before building. Eight years later, that hasn't changed.
Today, Popaya is a multidisciplinary technology studio organised into three practices — Designs, Lab and Studio — covering product design, immersive technology and real-time experiences. We work with teams across North America, the UK and Europe, with extensive timezone overlap to keep the working hours genuinely shared.
Most of our partners are still with us 3+ years in. That's the metric we care about, and the bar we hold ourselves to on every new project.
"We optimise for renewal, not the first invoice."
Purpose, mission, vision, goal.
The four sentences we keep on the wall.
To empower businesses with cutting-edge technology — fostering innovation, pushing boundaries, and giving our clients the tools they need to thrive.
A future where technology seamlessly integrates with the unique needs of diverse industries — unlocking new possibilities and enhancing user experiences.
To stay on top of the creative field and build a strong base of long-term partners.
— How we operate —
Six principles.
How we run a project — and what we expect of ourselves before anything ships.
- 01Listen first
Listen first, build second
Before any code, we want to understand the business. Most rework comes from skipping this step.
- 02On time
Deliver on the date we wrote down
We commit to dates in writing in week one — and structure delivery to keep them. 98% on-time across 200+ ships.
- 03Long-term
Long-term partnership, not transactions
We optimise for renewal, not the first invoice. Most relationships are 3+ years deep.
- 04Transparency
Open by default
Status, progress, decisions — kept in the open. You always know where the project stands.
- 05Adaptive
Anticipate change
Industries move. We design solutions and teams that can adapt without starting over.
- 06Senior
Senior people on the work
No bait-and-switch. The team you meet in week one is the team that ships.
A four-step delivery rhythm.
Discovery & alignment
A week of intake — goals, constraints, success metrics. Nothing gets built until the brief is sharp.
Scope, team & dates
Fixed scope, fixed dates, in writing. The pod is named in week one and stays through delivery.
Weekly demos, shared hours
Working software every week, in your timezone. No status decks. No surprises in week six.
Sustain & evolve
Most partners stay on a monthly retainer for evolution and support after first ship.
— Where we are —
204, Malwa, Patanwala EstateMumbai · India
LBS Marg, Ghatkopar (W)
Mumbai 400 086 · MH · India
Mon–Fri · 09:30 → 18:30 IST
Founded October 13, 2017DIPP — 180150
