MVP Development UK from idea to launched product in 8–14 weeks
An MVP isn't a half-built website — it's the smallest version of your product that lets real users do the one thing your business depends on. I've built MVPs for SaaS founders, marketplaces, EdTech, video platforms, matchmaking apps and internal ops tools. Narrow web tools can be live in 4 to 8 weeks; most full MVPs with billing, roles and an admin layer take 8 to 14.
I work fixed-price rather than time-and-materials, so you know what you're getting before we start. That price comes out of a paid scoping week where we settle the data model, the billing model and — most importantly — what gets cut. The stack is React, TypeScript, Postgres and Stripe: mainstream enough that any developer or future in-house hire can take it forward. You own the GitHub repository from day one.
Every MVP includes authentication, an admin dashboard, Stripe billing if you're charging, analytics on your key activation event, and a launch plan. I'm deliberately brutal about scope — features that don't test your riskiest assumption get pushed to version two, so you learn from real users sooner and spend less doing it. Most UK MVPs land between £15,000 and £60,000, depending on the product's scope and complexity.
Everything you need to launch
Which kind of MVP do you need?
The scoping process is the same; the build, the cost and the risks differ a lot. Start with whichever fits your product.
SaaS MVP
Accounts, teams, roles and Stripe subscriptions done properly, so customers can onboard and pay without you. Usually £25,000–£60,000.
SaaS MVP developmentApp MVP
Web app first where possible, or a full App Store and Google Play launch when the phone is genuinely part of the product.
App MVP developmentLondon founders
In-person scoping days in central London, remote delivery with twice-weekly demos, and no agency layers in between.
MVP development LondonHow it works
Scoping week
One paid week cutting the idea back to the smallest thing worth building, ending in a fixed price.
Design
Mockups and a clickable prototype — signed off before a line of production code.
Build
6–10 weeks of focused build in two-week increments with a working demo at the end of each.
Launch
Soft launch to a beta cohort, analytics review, then public launch with a marketing site.
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Frequently asked questions
What does an MVP cost?+
Most UK MVPs land between £15,000 and £60,000. Genuinely narrow web tools can be validated from £8,000 to £15,000; two-sided marketplaces and regulated products often need more. You get a fixed price after a paid scoping week rather than an hourly estimate.
How long does an MVP take?+
Typically 8 to 14 weeks from kick-off to real users, or 10 to 16 weeks if it needs App Store and Google Play review. A narrow single-workflow web tool can be live in 4 to 8 weeks.
How quickly can you start?+
Usually a scoping week can start within one to two weeks of an initial call, depending on what's already in the build queue.
Do I own the code and the IP?+
Yes — the GitHub repository, the design files and all IP are yours from day one, in your accounts rather than mine. I'll sign an NDA before detailed discussions if you'd like.
Can I extend the MVP after launch?+
Most founders move onto a monthly build retainer after launch, so version two is shaped by real usage data rather than the original wish list.
What tech stack do you use for MVPs?+
React and TypeScript on the front end, Postgres with row-level security for data, Stripe for payments. Modern, scalable, and straightforward for any developer to pick up later.
Do you help with the go-to-market launch?+
I build the marketing site, wire up analytics and provide a launch checklist. For Product Hunt or press launches I'll introduce you to marketing specialists I trust.
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The studio is based in Windsor and works across Berkshire, Surrey, Buckinghamshire and London — plus remotely across the UK.
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