Equity Model

We bet on you. You keep control.

No invoices. No retainers. No hidden fees. Codullam takes a small equity stake in exchange for building your MVP — aligning our success completely with yours.

Why This Model Works

When we only win if you win, everything changes

Traditional agencies charge by the hour or milestone. They get paid whether your product succeeds or fails. That misalignment leads to bloated timelines, mediocre work, and a vendor relationship that ends at go-live.

By taking equity instead, Codullam becomes a genuine stakeholder in your business. We care about your user acquisition, your retention, your fundraising — because all of it directly affects the value of what we hold.

Traditional Agency
  • Paid upfront
  • No skin in the game
  • Disappears at launch
  • Bloated timelines
Codullam Model
  • Zero upfront cost
  • Equity aligned
  • Partners for growth
  • Focused on speed
How It Works

Four steps to a fair, transparent deal

01

We scope your project

Together we define the full scope — features, complexity, timeline, and what a successful MVP looks like. This scoping shapes the equity conversation.

02

Equity is agreed upfront

Before a single line of code is written, we agree on the equity percentage. Typically 8–12%, documented in a clear, plain-English agreement. No surprises.

03

We build your product

Our team gets to work. As equity holders we treat your product like our own — because in a very real sense, it is.

04

We grow together

Post-launch, we remain invested partners. We're motivated to help you raise, scale, and succeed because your growth directly increases the value of our stake.

How We Compare

Codullam vs. your other options

FactorCodullamAgencyFreelancer
Upfront cost$0$1,200–$10,000+$300–$3,000+
AlignmentFull — we share your upsideNone — paid regardless of outcomeMinimal — paid by milestone
Ongoing supportYes — equity motivates itExtra costRarely
Senior talentVetted seniors onlyMixedHit or miss
Founder coachingIncludedNoNo
Speed to market6–12 weeks3–6 monthsUnpredictable

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