Softment

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MVP for Startups

Startup MVP development in the UK: launch fast, validate faster, and keep the foundation scale-ready.

Timeline6-8 weeks
Starting at$900

Who It's For

Perfect for

Early-stage startups needing to validate product-market fit

Founders raising seed funding and need a demo product

Teams with limited budget but need production-ready code

Startups entering competitive markets and need speed

Technical founders who want to focus on business, not code

Use Cases

Built for these scenarios

SaaS platforms with core subscription features
Mobile apps for iOS and Android with essential features
Marketplace platforms connecting buyers and sellers
B2B tools with user authentication and basic workflows
E-commerce stores with product catalog and checkout
Content platforms with user profiles and feeds
Analytics dashboards with data visualization
On-demand service apps with booking and payments

Deliverables

Everything you receive

Production-ready codebase with clean architecture
Core features implemented and tested
User authentication and authorization
Admin dashboard for content management
Analytics integration (Google Analytics, Mixpanel)
Payment integration if needed (Stripe)
Responsive design for mobile and desktop
Deployment on scalable cloud infrastructure
Source code repository with documentation
30 days post-launch support included
Technical documentation and handoff materials
CI/CD pipeline for automated deployments

Timeline

Typical timeline

1
1-2 weeks

Discovery

Requirements gathering, architecture design, and milestone planning

2
4-6 weeks

Build

Core feature development, testing, and iterative feedback

3
1-2 weeks

Launch & Stabilize

Deployment, bug fixes, performance optimization, and handoff

Metrics

Success metrics

Time to market: 6-8 weeks average

Core features delivered: 100% of MVP scope

Code quality: Production-ready with tests

Post-launch support: 30 days included

Scalability: Architecture supports 10x growth

Considerations

Risks & assumptions

Scope creep can delay launch—we use fixed milestones

Third-party API delays may impact timeline

Client feedback cycles need to be timely

Design changes mid-development add time

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

An MVP includes only core features needed to validate your idea. We focus on essential functionality, clean code, and scalability. You can add features later based on user feedback.

Yes. We build MVPs with scalable architecture, so adding features is straightforward. Many clients continue with us for post-MVP development based on user feedback.

We work in weekly sprints with demos. You can request changes, but scope changes may affect timeline. We prioritize communication to avoid surprises.

Yes. For mobile apps, we handle App Store and Play Store submissions, including metadata, screenshots, and compliance requirements.

We provide 30 days of post-launch support for bug fixes and minor adjustments. After that, you can engage us for feature additions, scaling, or ongoing maintenance.

Regional

Delivery considerations for your region

Compliance & Data (UK/EU)

For UK teams, we default to GDPR-first thinking: data minimisation, purpose-limited storage, and clear access boundaries.

We can work under a DPA (template available on request) and implement practical retention/deletion flows when needed.

  • GDPR-first patterns (minimise, restrict, document)
  • DPA template available on request
  • Retention/deletion and export flows where required
  • Least-privilege access and secure session handling
  • PII-safe logging + secure-by-default configuration
  • NDA available for early-stage discussions

Timezone & Collaboration (UK/EU)

We align to UK time and EU overlap (GMT/BST with CET-friendly windows) for fast feedback cycles.

We keep the process lightweight: async updates, clear priorities, and written decisions to avoid ambiguity.

  • UK/EU overlap with GMT/BST windows
  • Async-first delivery with documented scope
  • Weekly milestones and structured demos
  • Clear escalation path for blockers
  • Tight change control with clear sign-offs

Engagement & Procurement (UK)

We support typical UK procurement flows with clear scopes, change control, and invoice cadence.

If you prefer a discovery-first engagement, we can run a short paid discovery to lock requirements before build.

  • GBP-based engagements and invoicing options
  • Discovery-first option to reduce delivery risk
  • Milestone-based billing when appropriate
  • Transparent change control and sign-offs
  • Vendor onboarding pack on request

Security & Quality (UK/EU)

We build for reliability and maintainability: clean PRs, tight review loops, and test coverage that matches risk.

Performance budgets and release checklists keep launches predictable—especially when multiple stakeholders review changes.

  • CI-friendly testing: unit + integration + smoke tests
  • Performance budgets + bundle checks (Core Web Vitals-minded)
  • Structured release notes and rollback-safe deployments
  • Security checklist for auth, roles, and data flows
  • Observability hooks (logs + error tracking) ready for production
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