FRACTIONAL CTO FOR STARTUPS
We act as your CTO for 3-6 months. Without the cost of a full-time C-level. Without the roulette of bringing in a cofounder you don't know.
The Problem
You need a €80K/year CTO, but:
- You don't have cash for that salary
- You don't want to dilute 10-15% for a cofounder who might not work out
- Investors ask for solid architecture for due diligence
- Your code is a house of cards that's scary to touch
Our Solution
We act as your CTO for 3-6 months. Without the cost of a full-time C-level. Without the roulette of bringing in a cofounder you don't know.
- Scalable architecture (ready for Series A from Day 1)
- Prepare your tech for investor due diligence
- Lead or hire your first technical team
- Critical technical decisions: stack, infra, build vs buy
- Clean up technical debt before it explodes on you
Ways to Work Together
Option A: Fixed Fee
Closed price. Payment by milestones. No surprises.
- • Ideal if you have runway and prefer not to dilute
- • 25% upfront | Execution | Closing
- • From €12,000 (3 months) depending on scope
Option B: Partnership (Equity)
We trade our time for skin in the game.
- • 2-5% equity (depending on stage, scope, and dilution)
- • Ideal if you need to conserve cash for product/sales
- • We only win if you win
Option C: Hybrid
Reduced fee + small % equity. Best of both worlds.
Not For Everyone
We only accept 2-3 startups/year. We're selective because we truly commit.
Minimum requirements:
- → Founding team with execution experience (not looking for "ideas")
- → Market >€50M TAM (has to be worth it)
- → Initial traction: active users, revenue, or solid LOIs
- → Viable tech (not science fiction)
- → Aligned values: obsessive execution, zero bureaucracy
"No problem. We'll tell you quickly and straight. Better that than wasting both our time."
FAQ
Do you replace a permanent CTO?
No. We're the bridge until you can hire one or until you don't need one. We help you define that role and find it if needed.
What if I don't raise a round?
If you chose equity: we both lose. That's why we're selective. If you chose fee: you already paid us, the risk is yours.
Do you work remotely?
Yes. Although if you're in Bilbao/Basque Country, we'll meet for coffee when needed.
Do you sign NDAs?
Yes, no problem. Although your idea isn't as secret as you think. Execution is what matters.
Next Step
Fill out the form (5 min). If there's a fit, we'll talk in 48h.
Apply to Fractional CTO Program