Startup software consulting
Can a startup launch without a technical co-founder?
Startup software consulting: fractional CTO, MVP roadmap, and team-building advisory for non-technical founder startups.
We make tech decisions together via monthly retainer; help build your team; deliver or guide MVP delivery.
Standard for startup consulting delivery
- Monthly retainer (not hourly)
- Fractional CTO or tech review
- MVP roadmap creation
- Team setup (interview, hire, onboard)
- Pre-fundraise technical due diligence
Three main paths in startup software consulting
1) Fractional CTO: a defined monthly contact window, tech decisions, code review, architecture approval, technical leadership over the team. 2) MVP roadmap: technical scope, budget, and time estimate for non-technical founders. 3) Team setup: senior, frontend, backend interview and hire process.
We pick based on the founder's need. Some startups need only tech review; others fractional CTO; others team setup.
Pre-fundraise due diligence
Investors run technical due diligence before Series A. Existing code quality, team capacity, architectural sustainability, technical-debt level — all assessed.
We prepare on the startup side: technical audit and report. Ready answers to investor questions; proactive risk surfacing — speeds up close.
Build vs. buy vs. partner choice
Startups' most frequent wrong decisions: trying to build what they can't (custom CRM) and customizing where ready solutions suffice. This balance is a key part of consulting time.
We decide on the cost, speed, team capability, and long-term sustainability axis. Some pieces we deliver; others we recommend Salesforce / Stripe / Auth0 etc.
Early team setup
A startup's first 5 engineers shape its 'company DNA.' Above 30% wrong hires can sink a young company. So we interview the first 5 and run second-/third-round technical assessments.
Senior/mid/junior balance, special competency areas (frontend, backend, mobile, devops), team culture — drawn together with founders.
Frequently asked questions
Monthly retainer price?
We work on a monthly retainer (not hourly). It varies by company need and consulting scope; a written quote follows the discovery call.
How long is the contract?
Month to month; you can end any time. Typical retainer runs 3–12 months.
Just consulting or MVP development too?
Both. Consulting only (fractional CTO) or consulting + MVP development package; per need.
Which sectors have you worked in?
Fintech, e-commerce, SaaS, mobile, AI/LLM, healthcare — across a wide range of startups. We learn sector specifics from you and bring the tech side.
Can you present technically to investors?
Yes — we can support founders on the technical part of investor decks and answer investor questions during DD.
Locations
Locations where we provide startup consulting
We provide startup software consulting across global hubs.
Selected projects
FitTrack Mobile App
Personal fitness tracking and workout planning app. 50,000+ active users on iOS and Android platforms.
ShopZone E-Commerce Platform
Multi-vendor e-commerce platform. Integrated payment system, inventory management, and analytics dashboard.
Nova Corporate Website
Modern corporate website for Nova, an energy sector company.
Related guides
Articles to read before deciding on consulting
Guides on startup roadmap.
Startup
MVP Roadmap: A Market-Validated Product in 4–6 Weeks
We map the MVP roadmap as a structured process with fixed scope, fixed price, and fixed delivery time.
6 min
Startup MVP
How Long Does a Startup MVP Take? The Right Way to Move Fast
A short guide to why clarity of scope drives MVP speed more than simply writing less code.
5 min
SaaS
SaaS Development Roadmap: A Phased Plan
We map SaaS development as a roadmap across MVP, growth, and scale phases — what to invest in at each phase.
7 min
Start a startup consulting call
30-minute discovery call is fully free; we clarify consulting scope together.