Engagement models
Three ways to work together.
Most clients engage us for straightforward delivery. For the right ventures, we also share risk and upside through hybrid and equity arrangements — selectively, with terms defined up front.
Compare
How the mix changes.
Choose a model to see how payment, risk and involvement shift. The bar is a conceptual illustration; real terms are agreed per engagement.
Standard engagement
Fixed-scope or ongoing delivery for established organisations that want execution and long-term support.
- AI systems, web & mobile
- Maintenance + iteration
- Clear scope + timelines
Hybrid model
Reduced cash plus an equity component — keeping momentum while aligning incentives on outcomes.
- Defined terms up front
- Shared risk, shared upside
- Predictable delivery cadence
Equity partnership
For validated ideas that need senior engineering leadership to scale into a production-grade platform.
- Milestone-based delivery
- Clear commercial pathway
- Architecture + build leadership
Hybrid & equity
How shared-risk deals run.
We take on a small number of hybrid and equity engagements, where we believe in the idea and can add real engineering leadership.
Validate
We look for evidence: a real problem, early traction or committed customers, and a founding team we can work with.
Agree terms
Scope, cash and equity components, milestones and governance are defined in writing before work starts.
Build to milestones
Delivery is staged against milestones, with the same engineering standards as any engagement.
Scale together
We stay involved in architecture and technical direction as the platform grows.
FAQ
Engagement questions.
Do you publish rates?
No. Every engagement is scoped individually. Send an enquiry and we’ll discuss budget and options after understanding what you need.
Who is the equity model for?
Founders with a validated idea who need senior engineering leadership to build a production-grade platform. We’re selective and take on only a few at a time.
Can a government agency use the standard model?
Yes. Government and enterprise work uses standard engagements under your procurement terms. See supplier information.
Which model fits you?
Tell us about the venture or project. We’ll suggest the engagement that makes sense.