About 172 Tech
A global technology and hiring solutions company — bridging world-class India talent with companies in the USA, UK, Australia, and beyond. Founded 2024.
Our Mission
Simplifying Global Tech Expansion
172 Tech was founded in 2024 with a clear mission: make it effortless for companies anywhere in the world to access India's deep technology talent pool. We are not just a staffing agency — we are a technology-first company that provides end-to-end solutions from custom software development and AI engineering to employer of record services, global capability centers, and fractional executive leadership.
With offices in the USA and India, we serve clients across the USA, UK, Australia, and India — combining the speed and agility of a modern company with the deep technology roots of our ecosystem.
Our Ecosystem
Part of Something Bigger
172 Tech is a sister concern of ESS ENN Associates, a software development and IT consulting firm established in 1993 with deep expertise across 36+ service lines. This relationship gives us access to decades of delivery experience and battle-tested engineering processes.
We are also a partner company of the Chandigarh.IT consortium — a collective of 15+ premier IT companies from Chandigarh — giving us access to a broad and diverse talent pool across every major technology stack.
Startup Ecosystem
Building the Future
Beyond client services, 172 Tech is deeply invested in the startup ecosystem through three initiatives:
- StartupElves — Early-stage investment in technology products. We back promising startups with capital, technology resources, and mentorship.
- Starter Upper — A global community for startup founders. Networking, knowledge sharing, and peer support across geographies.
- UnbuiltStartups — A curated listing of startup ideas waiting to be built. Connecting ideas with founders and builders.
What We Offer
Build
Custom software development, AI/ML, cybersecurity, embedded systems, cloud/DevOps, and enterprise solutions — delivered by skilled engineers across 60+ technologies.
Scale
Employer of Record, Global Capability Centers, dedicated development teams, and staff augmentation — making global expansion simple and compliant.
Lead
Fractional CTO, CPO, and CMO services — on-demand executive leadership for startups and mid-market companies without full-time overhead.