Questions we get all the time
Answers about paid builds, equity partnerships, upgrades, ownership, and working with Codullam.
We work with founders and established businesses. You do not need a technical background: we explain the work clearly and help you define what to build or improve.
Paid Build suits businesses with a development budget that want to retain full equity. Equity Partnership is selective and exchanges an agreed minority stake for MVP development. Choose Help Me Decide in the enquiry form if you are unsure.
Use the enquiry form to share your project and choose a partnership option. We will reach out within 48 hours to discuss your needs. Scope, timing, and terms are agreed before work begins.
We provide custom quotes based on scope, complexity, and any existing software. Your proposal identifies deliverables, project fees, and external costs. There is no fixed price for every build.
Payment arrangements are agreed before development starts. We discuss upfront payments and milestone schedules as part of your proposal; the final schedule is documented in your agreement.
Yes. We assess the relevant code and systems before committing to scope. We can discuss features, integrations, performance improvements, and migrations. Any paid assessment is agreed separately before it starts.
No. Paid Build is compensated through agreed project fees. You retain full equity in your business.
We discuss the impact on cost and timing, then agree any revised scope before proceeding with additional work.
We consider early-stage startups with a clear customer problem, committed founders, a feasible MVP, and a market opportunity. You can apply before you have a finished product. Acceptance depends on our assessment of the fit.
Typically 8–12%, depending on scope, complexity, and product stage. The final minority stake and terms are agreed before work begins. There is no upfront development fee for the agreed MVP under an accepted partnership.
Hosting, third-party services, and other external costs are identified during scoping. We agree who covers them before work begins.
You continue to lead your company. We take a non-controlling minority stake, with any governance rights documented in the partnership agreement.
Buyback terms can be negotiated in your agreement. A buyback is not automatic and depends on the terms agreed by both parties.
If the business fails, the equity may have no value. We assess this risk when selecting partnerships.
We build web and mobile applications, MVPs, business platforms, APIs, and internal tools. Paid projects can also cover upgrades and integrations for existing software.
Timing depends on scope and complexity. Most MVPs take 6–12 weeks, but upgrades and larger platforms have their own agreed timelines. We confirm the schedule during scoping.
For equity partnerships, the custom code and product belong to your company. For paid builds, your agreement defines ownership and transfer of custom code and deliverables. Third-party software remains subject to its own licences.
The agreed deliverables include the relevant code and documentation, along with release and access arrangements defined for your project. We confirm what your team needs before handover.
Your agreement defines any included post-launch support, bug-fix period, and limits. Ongoing maintenance and new features are scoped separately. Neither option includes unlimited development.
We agree communication channels and regular check-ins for your project. Raise concerns with your project contact so we can review them against the agreed scope and revision process.
Yes. We can arrange an NDA before detailed product discussions.
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