Abstarc

Based in Varna, Bulgaria, this studio has worked with clients across Europe since its founding in 2016 by Alexandar Borisov. It operates as a small, founder-led team rather than a large agency structure, keeping a core group supplemented by specialists brought in per project and capping how much work it takes on at once. The stated aim is that whoever is hired for a project is also the person who carries out the work, with the founder personally reviewing enquiries and staying involved throughout. Services cover SEO, web development, mobile app development, digital marketing and full strategy work, with design, engineering and strategy handled under one roof rather than outsourced. The process begins with the founder reading and responding to briefs within 48 hours, followed by a 30-minute introductory call to scope the project, then a detailed proposal covering scope, timeline and fixed pricing delivered within five working days. Projects typically start within two weeks of agreement, and the studio offers a 90-day post-launch care period once work is delivered. It positions itself against templated builds, favouring hand-coded websites and applications, and works in both English and Bulgarian. Client budgets referenced on the site range from under €10k to over €120k, indicating work across a range of project sizes.