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Software Development for Startups

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13

Years on the market

200+

Projects launched

$90M

Raised by our clients

Sloboda Studio is an offshore partner for:

  • Idea-stage projects
  • Startups with prototypes
  • Growing startups
  • Small Businesses

Featured Industries

Real Estate

FinTech

MedTech

Education

Media & PR

E-commerce

...and more

Software Development Services for Startups

Discovery Phase

Our company offers startups a comprehensive discovery phase to analyze their idea, evaluate challenges, and find solutions for the right solution delivery.

Creating a Product Prototype

In the discovery phase, or as a separate UX service, we analyze market needs and client requirements to create prototypes that bring project ideas to life. The prototype is a tangible visualization of a product idea in a digital form.

MVP Development

Our startup software development company focuses on creating cost-effective Minimum Valuable Products with core functions and attractive designs to gain initial traction

Implementing New Features

Our company develops custom software solutions and improves existing MVPs for startups in both early and scaling stages.

Full-Cycle Product Development

Our company provides comprehensive end-to-end startup product development services, from idea analysis to lifelong maintenance and support, with expertise in technology solutions, architecture design, UI/UX, project management, and more.

Dedicated Development Teams

Our company offers a cost-effective solution for startups by providing quality offshore software development teams skilled in Rails, Python, Java, React, Angular, Vue, Swift and React Native.

Why Work with Sloboda Studio

We care about the products we work on

We understand startups and focus on business

With 13 years of experience in developing startup projects, we understand the importance of learning and adapting to meet the requirements and deadlines of each project. We remain flexible and adaptable to changes.

Not just an outsourcing company

As a remote partner, we take ownership of projects and collaborate with clients to understand their motivations, obstacles, and goals to work together towards achieving them.

Life-long tech support

We provide life-long maintenance and support to all clients to ensure continued tech back-up, even after launch, for long-term projects.

Transparency and Direct access to the executive team

Our company provides top talents while maintaining a focus on each client, and our C-level specialists actively participate in client projects as serial entrepreneurs.

Daniel Vartanov ex-CTO, Veeqo

Startup Development Process

1. Workshop with our experts

  • Analyzing a project idea
  • Developing a product roadmap
  • Selecting an MVP functionality
  • Choosing the best tech solution
  • Coming up with a tech stack

2. Discovery phase

  • Validating the startup concept
  • Conducting a thorough discovery phase
  • Researching the market, competition, and potential customers
  • Understanding the target audience and their needs
  • Defining the product features, user flow, and technical requirements

3. Creating Product Prototypes and wireframes

  • Creating product prototypes and wireframes
  • Developing a visual representation of the product
  • Designing the user interface
  • Getting feedback and test the product concept

4. Assembling a team

  • Recruiting developers, designers, and other specialists (if needed)
  • Creating a collaborative work environment
  • Working together to bring the product to life

5. Developing an MVP

  • Including only essential functionality
  • Solving the customer problem
  • Releasing the product to the market
  • Getting feedback from early adopters

6. Developing a Fully Featured Product

  • Refining and expand the product based on customers’ feedback
  • Including additional features and functionality
  • Continuous development process

7. Maintenance and Support

  • Providing ongoing maintenance and support
  • Ensuring the product continues to function properly
  • Addressing bugs and issues
  • Providing updates and new feature development

Technologies We Use

Back-end:

Python

Python

Django

Django

Ruby

Ruby

Ruby on Rails

Ruby on Rails

Front-end:

Angular

Angular

JavaScript

JavaScript

React

React

Vue.js

Vue.js

TypeScript

TypeScript

Databases:

Cassandra

Cassandra

MySQL

MySQL

PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL

Redis

Redis

Apache Spark

Apache Spark

Clouds:

AWS

AWS

DigitalOcean

DigitalOcean

PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL

Azure

Azure

Mobile Technologies:

Flutter

Flutter

Swift

Swift

Kotlin

Kotlin

React Native

React Native

Success Stories

Raised Money from the Norway's Largest Financial Services Group
#FinTech Norway
Raised $20M Applift
#Marketing & Advertising Germany
Raised over $4M CityFalcon
#FinTech UK
CityFALCON

CityFALCON is a financial news aggregator that analyzes and collects financial tweets, news, and authors by using Natural Language Processing.

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Raised over $1.5M Salita
#Media & PR Norway
Salita

Salita is a B2G and B2C online marketplace for interpreting services.  

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Clients about Sloboda Studio

Ruzbeh Bacha
Ruzbeh Bacha
Founder and CEO, of CityFALCON, UK
“Sloboda Studio is a consulting company that has helped CityFALCON.com to scale up the business very rapidly with its Ruby on Rails development services.
They delivered a high-quality product, paying particular attention to the testing phase.”
Daniel Vartanov
Daniel Vartanov
CTO, Veeqo
“One of the greatest things about working with you is that we are getting exactly what we are expecting, it is a very nice feature of yours.”

Gautam Chandna
Gautam Chandna
CEO at Salita Oslo, Norway
Sloboda Studio's quality and breadth of talent secured a long-term partnership. They've helped catalyze an eightfold growth in revenue annually. The team features an array of uniquely skilled technical specialists.
Ruzbeh Bacha
Ruzbeh Bacha
Founder and CEO, of CityFALCON, UK
“Sloboda Studio is a consulting company that has helped CityFALCON.com to scale up the business very rapidly with its Ruby on Rails development services.
They delivered a high-quality product, paying particular attention to the testing phase.”
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Daniel Vartanov
Daniel Vartanov
CTO, Veeqo
“One of the greatest things about working with you is that we are getting exactly what we are expecting, it is a very nice feature of yours.”

Read case study
Gautam Chandna
Gautam Chandna
CEO at Salita Oslo, Norway
Sloboda Studio's quality and breadth of talent secured a long-term partnership. They've helped catalyze an eightfold growth in revenue annually. The team features an array of uniquely skilled technical specialists.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is startup software development?

Startup software development refers to the process of creating software applications for newly established business ventures or startup companies. This process involves several key stages: gathering data, designing, developing, testing, and deploying software solutions. These stages are executed by a team, focusing on meeting specific business software requirements or addressing market gaps.

 

The primary objective is to develop a sustainable and profitable software product for clients. This is achieved through innovation, experimentation, and risk-taking in a dynamic and agile work environment. The ultimate aim of startup software development is to leverage these efforts to build long-term success and value in the software product.

What programming languages do startups use?

Startup companies select software development programming languages for their products based on specific needs. Popular languages among developers include JavaScript, Python, Ruby, and React. The choice of language for a software development team hinges on several factors: the project’s needs, scalability, the necessity for cloud solutions, team expertise, data availability, compatibility with existing systems, and the desired timeframe.

 

In addition to development software, startups also require design tools to craft an appealing user interface for their apps. Graphic design tools like Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator, and prototyping tools such as Sketch or Figma, are commonly used. Effective data management software is crucial for storing and analyzing customer and business data. Tools like Google Analytics are useful for tracking user behavior, while databases like MySQL are suitable for storing app data. Project management tools such as Trello, Asana, or Jira are essential for keeping teams organized and on schedule.

 

MVP is a critical step for startups to test their products. Tools like Bubble, Glide, or Webflow can expedite the creation of a functional MVP for mobile or web apps. Collaborating with experienced developers and designers can assist startups in selecting the most appropriate software tools and streamline their development process.

How much does it cost to start a software startup?

The cost of developing technology for a software startup varies significantly, influenced by factors such as the type of software, business model, location, design requirements, team size, and time frame. Costs can range from $25,000 to over $100,000. However, it is now feasible to start a new business with minimal upfront investment by utilizing free technology software products and adopting remote work practices. The specific cost of software development ultimately depends on the unique needs and goals of the business, as well as factors like available data, cloud solutions, and the business’s time frame. By prioritizing the development of essential features for a MVP, businesses can reduce costs while still delivering valuable software to their users.

How do tech startups hire?

Tech business owners employ various methods and data sources to hire development staff for their new products. These methods include networking, utilizing job portals, engaging with outsourcing and recruitment agencies, and leveraging data from freelance marketplaces. They seek candidates who are not only passionate about technology and design but also possess relevant skills and a startup mindset.

 

A startup mindset in app platform software development encompasses adaptability, creativity, a willingness to learn new data, and comfort with risk-taking. These traits are crucial for success in the dynamic and constantly evolving field of software development. Additionally, employers in the app sector prioritize candidates who can contribute to an application’s Minimum Viable Product (MVP). This capability enables them to rapidly develop their application in alignment with user needs and within the desired timeframe. Ultimately, the right software development team, equipped with relevant technology skills, can significantly impact the success of a startup’s app.

Where can I find a software developer for a startup?

When building software for a startup, it’s essential to invest time in research and select the best development partner to ensure a solid foundation for success.

 

Software development outsourcing and outstaffing companies industry are effective approach options for new application startups to find skilled software developers quickly and efficiently. These software development companies provide cost-effective solutions and allow service startups to focus on their core business. When selecting software development developers for your platform, it’s essential to consider their skills, reputation, pricing, service options (including cloud solutions), and communication processes.

 

Sloboda Studio developers have 13 years of product software development experience, necessary data, and many highly skilled application software developers that can be formed into dedicated teams for your startup or work with your project as a part of your team. Contact us to start our software development collaboration and discuss all necessary data and available time frames.

What software does a startup need?

Startups need application platform developers who are good with development software, design tools, cloud tools, data management software, project management tools and approach, and an MVP to help them start the process of building their industry app for mobile or web.

 

Working with experienced software developers and designers with top-tier approach is essential to choose the right web and mobile software and streamline the app creation process. Experienced developers in your industry and the right approach can streamline the app software creation process, ensuring the app or MVP is efficient and meets user needs.

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    Alex, VP of Client Engagement
    alex@sloboda-studio.com