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For Startups

From Idea to Product. Fast.

We have launched 50+ MVPs for startups across Europe and the US. Yours could be next. Senior engineers who understand that speed matters — but so does building it right from the start.

The challenge

The startup problem

You need to move fast to validate your idea. But you also need quality — because technical debt kills startups just as surely as running out of runway. And you need a team that gets your vision without weeks of onboarding.

Hiring full-time engineers is slow and expensive. Freelancers disappear mid-project. Large agencies assign junior developers and charge enterprise rates. None of these options work when every week and every euro counts.

You need a partner who has done this before — many times — and who can move at startup speed while building foundations that scale. That is exactly what we do.

50+
MVPs launched
8-12w
Average MVP time
100%
Senior engineers
5.0
App Store rating (GolfyApp)
Our approach

How we work with startups

A phased approach that matches how startups actually grow: validate first, then iterate, then scale.

Phase 1

MVP

Define core features, build the minimum viable product, launch to real users. Typically 8-12 weeks. Clean architecture from day one so you never have to rewrite.

  • User research & feature prioritisation
  • UX/UI design (mobile-first)
  • Core feature development
  • Testing & QA
  • App Store / production deployment
Phase 2

Iterate

Measure user behaviour, gather feedback, iterate fast. Add features that matter, remove what doesn't. Data-driven decisions, not gut feelings.

  • Analytics integration
  • User feedback loops
  • Feature iterations (2-week sprints)
  • Performance optimisation
  • Growth feature development
Phase 3

Scale

Product-market fit confirmed? Now scale the platform, the team and the infrastructure. We grow with you or hand off cleanly to your in-house team.

  • Architecture scaling
  • Team augmentation
  • CI/CD & DevOps maturity
  • Documentation & knowledge transfer
  • Ongoing partnership or handoff
MVP scope

What is included in an MVP

Every MVP we build includes these foundations. No shortcuts that will haunt you later.

UX/UI Design

Research-driven interface design. Mobile-first, accessible, tested with real users before a single line of code.

Frontend Development

React, Next.js or React Native. Clean component architecture, design system, responsive across all devices.

Backend & APIs

Node.js, Python or Go. RESTful APIs, database design, authentication, and real-time features where needed.

Cloud Infrastructure

AWS or GCP deployment. CI/CD pipeline, staging environment, monitoring and alerting from day one.

Testing & QA

Automated tests, manual QA, cross-device testing. Your MVP launches stable and production-ready.

Analytics & Tracking

Event tracking, user behaviour analytics, conversion funnels. Measure what matters from launch day.

The comparison

Agency vs Freelancer vs In-House

For early-stage startups, a boutique agency offers the best balance of speed, quality and flexibility.

Freelancer In-House Team Boutique Agency
Time to start 1-2 weeks 2-4 months 1-2 weeks
Full-stack capability Rarely If you hire right Always
Design included Separate hire Separate hire Integrated
Availability risk High (single point) Low Low (team backup)
Scalability Limited Slow to scale Flexible up/down
Product experience Varies widely Needs PM hire Built-in (50+ MVPs)
FAQ

Startup questions

How long does an MVP take?
Typically 8-12 weeks from kickoff to launch, depending on complexity. A simple mobile app can be faster; a complex platform with integrations may take longer. We will give you an honest timeline in our first call.
Do you work with pre-revenue startups?
Yes. Many of our clients are pre-seed or seed-stage. We understand runway constraints and design our engagement to maximise learning per euro spent. We can work in phases aligned with your funding milestones.
Can you help with investor materials?
We can build interactive prototypes and demos that help you pitch to investors. A working product speaks louder than slides. Several of our startup clients have raised funding shortly after launching their MVP with us.
What happens after the MVP launches?
We can continue as your tech partner (iterating, scaling) or hand off cleanly to your in-house team with full documentation and knowledge transfer. Many startups keep us for Phase 2 and 3.
Do you take equity?
We primarily work on a project-fee basis. In exceptional cases we consider equity arrangements for projects that deeply align with our expertise and interests, but this is evaluated case by case.
Let's build

Ready to bring your idea to life?

Tell us about your startup. We will give you an honest assessment of scope, timeline and approach within 5 business days. No commitment required.

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