Full Product Build in Chicago for Founders

The challenge for founders

Founders in Chicago, Illinois building products for the Chicago startup ecosystem face the same challenge: investors want to see a working product, not just a pitch deck. Whether you are raising seed, preparing for Series A, or landing enterprise customers, you need a product that functions, is secure, and proves your concept. Blackhount helps Chicago founders build and secure products that hold up under investor scrutiny and enterprise security reviews.

What we build

• Custom product development for Chicago startups
• A complete production ready product with authentication, billing, dashboards, and deployment
• Security assessment and hardening included in every build
• Cloud infrastructure setup and deployment
• Investor ready product delivery for Chicago founders
• Ongoing support and product iteration

Frequently asked questions

What makes Blackhount different from a dev shop?

We are a cybersecurity and software development company. Every product we build is secure by design, not secured as an afterthought.

What is your development process?

We start with a scoping call, then move to design, build, test, and deploy. You see progress every week.

How much does it cost to build an MVP?

Every project is scoped individually. Contact us for a free consultation and we will give you a clear timeline and price.

Do you offer equity arrangements?

We primarily work on a project basis. Talk to us about your situation and we will find a structure that works.

What if I already have a team?

We can augment your existing team or take on the full build. We adapt to your situation.