Build-for-Fee vs Tech Co-Founder: which model fits your startup?
Own it outright, or build it together as long-term partners? A clear, honest breakdown to help you choose the right way to build.
Two very different paths
Both paths get your product built well. The difference is how involved we stay and how long the partnership lasts. Build & Own is clean and self-contained — we build, you own everything. Tech Co-Founder is a true partnership — we become your technical co-founder and share in the journey, well beyond launch.
Choose Build & Own when…
You want full ownership with no strings, and you know roughly what you want built. You prefer a clear scope, milestones you approve, and a clean handover. This is the right path for funded founders and existing businesses going digital.
Choose Tech Co-Founder when…
You have a strong idea and market but no technical team, and you want a long-term partner who is genuinely invested in your success. In this model we become the technical half of your startup and stay with you well beyond launch — the terms agreed privately, case by case.
Still unsure?
That is normal — and fine. When you apply, just choose "Not sure yet". We will look at your idea, stage, and goals and recommend the way of working that genuinely fits. We agree the terms with you privately, never as a public price tag.
Have an idea you want to build?
Apply with your idea