For Founders, Startups & SMBs
Software Development for Startups, Idea to Launch
Our field-tested 5D Process takes your idea from discovery to a live product. Build your MVP without giving up equity to a technical cofounder.
- 200+ custom B2B and B2C software solutions built since 2008
- Nearshore teams at a third of U.S. costs, same time zone
- Discovery, design, build, launch and support in one team
Since 2008. 25 senior developers, designers, testers and project managers.
Prefer to talk? Call +1 573-321-3030
Tell us about your startup idea
Share a few details and a U.S.-based business analyst will get back to you about your project.
Why founders build with us
Keep your equity
You get a full product team instead of trading shares for a technical cofounder.
A proven path to launch
The 5D Process moves you through Discovery, Design, Development, Deployment and Support. No guesswork.
One-third the cost of U.S. teams
Nearshore developers in Latin America work in your time zone and your language.
Founders who have done it
Our leaders have 30+ years as business owners, founders and investors. We think about your business, not just the code.
Built to scale
AWS hosting, 24/7 server monitoring, database backup and disaster recovery keep your app steady after launch.
AI where it helps
Add generative AI, custom GPTs, chat assistants or workflow automation when it makes your product better.
What startup software development looks like here
Most founders come to us with a clear idea and a lot of open questions. We start with Discovery to define goals, key features, integrations, a business model and a tech stack. From there you get a clickable prototype, then a working product, then a launch.
We build B2B and B2C web and mobile apps for healthcare, fintech, real estate, senior care, retail, SaaS and social platforms. If you already have an app built by someone else, we can take it over and keep it moving.
- D1 Discovery: goals, features, integrations, budget and plan (2-4 weeks)
- D2 Definition and UX Design: specs, designs and a clickable prototype (4-6 weeks)
- D3 Development: agile build of a functional, scalable product (2-3 months)
- D4 Deployment: cloud launch with 24/7 server monitoring (1 month)
- D5 Support and Maintenance: monthly plans starting at $625 for up to 5 hours
- Nearshore staff augmentation: developers, designers, testers and PMs on your team
- AI services: generative AI, custom GPTs, conversational AI and process automation
- Marketing and business support: market validation, branding, positioning, go-to-market
Startups we have helped build
“Eric Owen saw an immediate opportunity in the senior living space. Our founder-approved 5D process delivered ALBedFill's MVP in just three months.”
“By leveraging 10+ custom integrations for athlete payments, mobile video streaming, SMS and email notifications, and more, Booster Athletes launched just in time for college football season.”
“A new internal predictive analytics engine gave Bigg Whale's reps a competitive edge and positioned Susan Horowitz to scale her investment firm.”
What happens after you submit
We talk about your idea
A short call to hear your vision, your users and what you want the product to do.
We scope the work
We outline a Discovery plan or project approach, with the team and budget it takes.
We start building
Once you approve, your product team starts on design and development through the 5D Process.
Frequently asked questions
How much does startup software development cost?
It depends on features, integrations and team size. Discovery builds your budget, plan and schedule before development starts. Ongoing support plans start at $625 per month for up to 5 hours.
How long does it take to build an MVP?
Our phases run about 2-4 weeks for Discovery, 4-6 weeks for Definition and UX Design, 2-3 months for Development and about 1 month for Deployment. Your scope sets the final timeline.
Do I have to give up equity?
No. We work as your product development partner, so you do not need to hand shares to a technical cofounder to get your product built.
Can you take over an app another developer built?
Yes. We support apps built by our team or by other developers, and we can integrate with your existing codebase or transition you from your current developer.
Where is your team based?
We are headquartered in Arizona with U.S.-based business analysts and nearshore delivery teams across Latin America and the Western Hemisphere, working in your time zone and language.
What happens after launch?
D5 Support and Maintenance covers 24/7 server monitoring, database backup, performance work, feature updates, app store submission and maintenance, with tiered monthly hour packages.
Ready to turn your idea into a product?
Tell us what you want to build. We will walk you through the 5D Process, the team you need and what it takes to get to launch.
- 200+ custom B2B and B2C software solutions built since 2008
- Nearshore teams at a third of U.S. costs, same time zone
- Discovery, design, build, launch and support in one team
Prefer to talk? Call +1 573-321-3030