Investment Guide

Flexible Engagement Models for Every Stage of Product Growth.

Whether you're validating an idea, launching an MVP, building software, or scaling with AI and SEO—we have an engagement model designed around your business goals.

Which Service Fits You?

Map your immediate goal to our recommended service.

Goal

Validate an Idea

Recommended

Validation Blueprint

Goal

Launch an MVP

Recommended

MVP Development

Goal

Automate Operations

Recommended

AI Automation

Goal

Build Custom Software

Recommended

Custom Platforms

Goal

Grow Existing Business

Recommended

SEO & Growth

Category 01

Product & Strategy

Validation Blueprint

Startups needing to validate demand before building.

$2,500
Typical timeline
2-3 Weeks

Key Deliverables

Market Demand Analysis
Competitor Teardowns
MVP Feature Scoping
Validation Scorecard
Explore Validation

Brand & UX Architecture

Companies needing institutional-grade design systems.

$4,000
Typical timeline
2-4 Weeks

Key Deliverables

Visual Identity & Branding
User Journey Mapping
High-Fidelity Wireframes
Scalable Design System
Explore UX
Recommended

MVP Development

Founders ready to build and launch their first product.

$10,000+
Typical timeline
8-12 Weeks

Key Deliverables

Fullstack Web/App Build
Cloud Architecture Setup
API Engineering
Zero Technical Debt
Explore MVP Build

Optimization & Scale

Post-launch products needing performance tuning.

$2,500/mo
Typical timeline
Continuous

Key Deliverables

Performance Tuning
Conversion Rate Optimization
System Reliability (24/7)
Growth Analytics
Explore Optimization
Category 02

AI & Automation

Recommended

AI Product Development

Building intelligent applications or AI wrappers.

$15,000+
Typical timeline
8-16 Weeks

Key Deliverables

LLM Integration (GPT, Claude)
Vector Database Architecture
RAG Implementation
AI-Powered Feature Builds
Explore AI

AI Automation

Replacing manual processes with AI workflows.

$5,000+
Typical timeline
4-8 Weeks

Key Deliverables

Workflow Automation
Custom Autonomous Agents
CRM/ERP Integration
Ops Cost Reduction Strategy
Explore Automation
Category 03

Web Engineering

Recommended

Shopify Stores

Ecommerce brands needing custom, high-converting stores.

$8,000+
Typical timeline
4-8 Weeks

Key Deliverables

Custom Theme Development
Headless Commerce Setup
ERP/Inventory Integration
Performance Optimization
Explore Shopify

WordPress Websites

B2B companies needing flexible marketing websites.

$5,000+
Typical timeline
4-6 Weeks

Key Deliverables

Custom Theme Build
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
Technical SEO Foundation
Security Hardening
Explore WordPress

Webflow Marketing Sites

Startups needing high-end animations and fast deployment.

$4,000+
Typical timeline
3-5 Weeks

Key Deliverables

Figma to Webflow Translation
Complex CMS Architecture
Lottie/GSAP Animations
Client Editor Training
Explore Webflow

Custom Web Applications

SaaS companies and complex digital products.

$15,000+
Typical timeline
10-20 Weeks

Key Deliverables

React/Next.js Frontends
Node.js/Python Backends
Custom API Development
Cloud Infrastructure
Explore Custom Dev
Category 04

SEO & Growth

SEO Foundation

Businesses starting their organic growth journey.

$1,500/mo
Typical timeline
Month-to-Month

Key Deliverables

Technical SEO Audit & Fixes
Keyword Research & Mapping
Content Strategy Roadmap
Monthly Ranking Reports
Explore SEO
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Growth SEO

Growing companies ready to aggressively capture market share.

$3,000/mo
Typical timeline
Month-to-Month

Key Deliverables

Advanced Technical SEO
Aggressive Content Production
Digital PR & Link Earning
Competitor Gap Analysis
Explore SEO

Market Authority

Enterprise teams dominating highly competitive niches.

$6,000/mo
Typical timeline
Month-to-Month

Key Deliverables

Enterprise Architecture Fixes
Thought Leadership Content
Custom Data Analytics (Looker)
Dedicated SEO Engineering Pod
Explore SEO

Compare Engagements

Find the exact service that matches your current business challenge.

You need...We recommend
Validate ideaValidation Blueprint
Build MVPMVP Development
WebsiteWeb Engineering
AutomationAI Automation
Grow trafficSEO & Growth

Engagement Models

How we partner with ambitious teams to deliver results.

Fixed Scope Projects

Best for MVPs, websites, branding and one-time engineering projects.

Monthly Growth Retainers

Ideal for SEO, optimization, AI improvements and ongoing product growth.

Long-Term Product Partner

For companies needing continuous engineering and strategic support.

Why companies choose Cohort Tech

Senior Engineers OnlyNo junior outsourcing.
Product-First ThinkingBuilt for business value.
Documentation IncludedNever lose context.
Long-Term SupportA permanent technical partner.
Global StandardBuilt for UK/US scale.

Commercial FAQs

How do payments work?

For fixed-scope projects, we typically structure payments in milestones (e.g., 50% upfront, 50% on completion). For monthly retainers, billing occurs on the 1st of every month.

Fixed price or hourly?

We almost exclusively work on fixed-price contracts or flat monthly retainers. This aligns our incentives—we focus on delivering value quickly, rather than billing for hours.

Can we start small?

Absolutely. We often recommend starting with a Validation Blueprint or a targeted SEO Audit before moving into a full-scale build or retainer.

Can pricing change after discovery?

If the scope remains the same, your price remains the same. If discovery reveals that significant new features are required, we will always provide a revised quote for your approval before writing a single line of code.

Do you work internationally?

Yes. The majority of our clients are based in the US, UK, and Australia. We adapt to your time zones for key syncs and maintain asynchronous communication.

Can we hire you after launch?

Yes. Most of our clients transition into an Optimization & Scale retainer or a Long-Term Product Partnership to continually grow their product.

Can you work with our internal team?

Yes. We often act as an embedded strike team working alongside internal engineering or marketing departments.

Do you sign NDAs?

Yes, we are happy to sign standard NDAs before any discovery calls or deep dives into your proprietary data.

What happens after discovery?

You receive a clear, actionable roadmap and a fixed-price proposal. You own the strategy and can choose to build it with us or take it to another team.

Need help choosing?

Let our senior strategists analyze your business and recommend the exact engagement model you need.

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Founding Partner Program • Limited Availability

21-DAY VALIDATION SPRINTS
8-12 WEEK MVP DELIVERY
LONG-TERM TECHNOLOGY PARTNER
Offer Active
30% FOUNDING DISCOUNT