mvp development
MVP development, from idea to a validated product.
Most MVPs get built feature-first — and most of those features never earn their keep. We build MVPs to answer questions, not to ship everything. Rapid, lean, and validated in real code, with a clear decision at the end.
A working MVP in 2–3 weeks, fixed price, code you own. Related reading: prototype vs MVP and startup validation with code.
why MVP development matters
An MVP exists to reduce risk, not to be a smaller version of the finished product. Its job is to answer the question that keeps you up at night — will anyone use this, does the technology hold up, can the economics work — before you spend a full budget finding out.
The failure mode we see most often is building broadly and shallowly: a bit of everything, none of it pressure-tested. By the time the gaps show up, the runway and the timeline are already gone. A focused MVP flips that. You spend on the one thing that matters, get evidence early, and make the build-or-pivot call with data instead of a hunch.
It also changes the conversation with investors and stakeholders. A live, working prototype in a user's hands is a different kind of proof than a deck. It's the difference between "we think" and "we've shown."
how we build MVPs
A fixed sequence, from riskiest assumption to a clear decision. Every step is scoped and time-boxed.
- 1
Map the riskiest assumption
We start by finding the one thing that, if wrong, sinks the idea — and define what proving it actually looks like in measurable terms.
- 2
Design the minimal architecture
We build for the next 12 months, not the next 5 years. The smallest feature set and the fastest stack to prove the point.
- 3
Build the MVP in real code
A working prototype, not mockups — with tight feedback loops so we adjust as reality pushes back on the plan.
- 4
Test with real users or data
We put the MVP in front of actual usage and watch what happens. Behaviour is the evidence; opinions are not.
- 5
Deliver a decision
A clear go / no-go / iterate recommendation, plus the full code and docs, owned by you.
what's included in our MVP service
Every MVP engagement delivers evidence and an asset you keep — not a demo that evaporates when the invoice is paid.
- Real, runnable code focused on your core hypothesis
- Minimal but correct architecture — no gold-plating
- Live user or data testing to gather real evidence
- A written go / no-go / iterate decision summary
- Demo and code walkthrough
- 100% code ownership, with handover documentation
MVP development by domain
The kinds of MVPs we build, each linked to a real case study rather than a stock example.
AI / ML MVP
Chatbots, RAG systems, recommendation and NLP features. Prove the model actually answers well before you productionise it.
Bulgarian legal chatbot — FastAPI, LangChain, pgvector
FinTech MVP
Trading logic, low-latency systems, and analytics. Prove the mechanism and the performance before capital is at risk.
Delta-neutral basis trading bot — 520 tests, eight stages
Data & analytics MVP
Ingestion, modelling, and a queryable data mart — without a heavyweight ETL pipeline you'll regret maintaining.
ClickHouse + a single Go binary replacing Kafka, Spark, Airflow
Infrastructure MVP
Prove a simpler, cheaper architecture carries the load before you commit to migrating your whole setup onto it.
7 WordPress sites on one $5 VPS with CloudPanel
a stack built for fast MVPs
We pick technologies for speed and proof, then justify each choice. These are the tools behind our case studies.
Backend & languages
Data & messaging
AI / ML
Cloud & DevOps
Frontend
pricing & packages
Fixed prices, fixed timelines. You know the cost and the finish date before we start.
Prototype Sprint
€6,000 – €9,000
2–3 weeks
A working, validated MVP that proves or disproves your core idea in real code.
start a prototype sprintBuild-Ready Blueprint
€3,000 – €4,000
1–2 weeks
Architecture, stack choices, and a proof-of-concept to enable confident full development.
create my blueprintTechnical Validation Add-On
from €1,500
scoped per risk
A focused spike on one technical risk — API feasibility, AI/ML PoC, or performance testing.
validate a technical riskfaq
MVP development FAQ
What does MVP development cost at codebefore?
A prototype sprint — a working, validated MVP — is €6,000–€9,000 fixed, depending on scope. A build-ready blueprint is €3,000–€4,000, and focused technical validation add-ons start at €1,500.
How long does it take to build an MVP?
A prototype sprint runs 2–3 weeks. A build-ready blueprint runs 1–2 weeks. Both end on a fixed date with a concrete deliverable, not an open-ended timeline.
Is this a real MVP or just a mockup?
Real, runnable code — always. We don't ship clickable wireframes. The MVP is built to answer your riskiest question under real conditions, and you own the codebase at the end.
Do I own the MVP code?
Yes, 100%. Use it as your product foundation, as a reference for your engineering team, or as a starting point for a larger build with another vendor.
What if the MVP shows the idea won't work?
That's a successful outcome. We document what you learned, which assumptions broke, and what to test next. Learning this on a fixed-price sprint is far cheaper than discovering it after a full build.
Can you build an AI or LLM-powered MVP?
Yes. AI/ML proof-of-concepts are a core part of our work — RAG systems, LLM integrations, and vector search. See our Bulgarian legal chatbot case study for a real example built with FastAPI, LangChain, and pgvector.
ready to build your MVP?
Tell us what you want to prove. We'll map the fastest path from idea to a validated product.
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