Pay the way that fits.

Some clients pay cash. Some pay us in equity. Some start a company with us. Pick the deal that suits your stage and your bank balance.

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Five ways to pay us.

Select a model to see how it works and who it suits.

Model 03

Reduced Fee + Equity

Lower upfront payment in exchange for ownership in the startup.

We discount our fees and take an agreed equity stake, so we are invested in the company’s long-term value.

Upfront investment Low

Risk & reward shared Medium

Best for

Early-stage startups with strong potential but limited capital to fund development.

The fine print, in plain English.

ModelHow it worksUpfrontShared riskBest for
Fixed FeeWe agree on scope, deliverables and price up front, and you own what we build.HighLowFunded startups and businesses with a clear scope and budget who want full ownership.
Monthly PartnershipA dedicated team works as your extended tech and business department, with priorities set together each month.MediumLowTeams who need continuous product development and support without hiring in-house.
Reduced Fee + EquityWe discount our fees and take an agreed equity stake, so we are invested in the company’s long-term value.LowMediumEarly-stage startups with strong potential but limited capital to fund development.
Revenue SharingWe build the product and are paid an agreed percentage of the revenue it generates, with upfront costs agreed case by case.LowHighProducts with a clear path to revenue, where the founder wants to keep their equity.
Joint VentureWe co-found the business: you bring the idea, domain expertise or market access; we bring technology, AI and execution. We share ownership and operations.SharedHighFounders and businesses with a strong idea or market position who want a true co-founding partner.

Before we take equity, we look for four things.

When we take equity or revenue instead of cash, we’re investing our own time. So we’re choosy.

  • A real problem

    Customers feel the pain today and are looking for a fix.

  • A committed founder

    Someone who will own the business, the customers and the outcome.

  • A path to revenue

    A believable way for the product to make money.

  • A fit with our strengths

    Where technology, AI and fast execution make the difference.

Questions founders ask us.

Is my idea safe with you?

Yes. We’re happy to sign an NDA before you share the details, and every partnership agreement sets out clearly who owns the idea, the product and the code.

Can we combine models?

Yes. A common path is a fixed-fee validation stage first, then a monthly, equity or revenue-share arrangement once there is evidence the idea works.

Who owns the product and the code?

Under fixed-fee and monthly models you own everything we build. Under equity, revenue-share and joint-venture models, ownership and rights are set out clearly in the partnership agreement before work begins.

Do you take equity in every project?

No. Equity, revenue-share and joint-venture partnerships are offered selectively, to opportunities where we believe we can genuinely help build a successful business.

What if the idea doesn’t validate?

Then we tell you early, before you’ve spent on a full build. A clear ‘stop’ or ‘pivot’ is a good outcome of the validation stage.

Tell us what you’re building.

A free 30-minute call. You’ll get an honest view of the idea, the risks we see and what we’d do first, whether or not we end up working together.