Strategic Technology Leadership Without the Full-Time Cost
Get expert CTO guidance to scale your technology, lead your team, and make critical technical decisions — starting from €400/month
Challenges Growing Companies Face
Can't Afford a Full-Time CTO
Senior technology leadership costs €150K-200K+ per year — out of reach for most startups and SMBs
Technology Decisions Without Expertise
Making critical architecture and vendor choices without experienced technical leadership leads to costly mistakes
Team Growing, No Leadership
Your development team is expanding, but there's no technical leader to guide architecture, processes, and best practices
Preparing for Funding
Investors want to see solid technology strategy and clean architecture before committing capital
The Fractional CTO Solution
Access seasoned technology leadership without the overhead of a full-time executive. Fractional CTO services provide flexible, cost-effective strategic guidance tailored to your business needs.
Unlike a traditional full-time CTO, a fractional CTO offers expert oversight on a part-time basis, delivering the same high-level insights and direction without the long-term commitment or expense.
This approach allows startups, scale-ups, and SMBs to benefit from immediate access to senior technology experience, helping them navigate complex technical challenges and plan for sustainable growth.
Whether you’re refining your technology strategy, modernizing systems, or exploring innovative solutions, a fractional CTO ensures you receive professional, strategic leadership whenever you need it — all while maintaining budget efficiency and operational agility.
Who Benefits from a Fractional CTO?
Early-Stage Startups
Get strategic technology leadership from day one without breaking your budget. Make the right technical decisions as you build your MVP and scale.
Growth-Stage Companies
Scaling from 5 to 50 people? You need senior technical leadership to guide architecture decisions, mentor your team, and establish scalable processes.
Established SMBs
Digital transformation, legacy modernization, or new technology initiatives require strategic technical oversight without full-time executive costs.
What's Included in Fractional CTO Services
Technology Strategy & Roadmap
Align your technology decisions with business goals. Create a realistic roadmap that balances innovation with pragmatism.
Architecture Reviews & Guidance
Ensure your architecture scales. Review technical decisions, identify risks, and guide your team toward maintainable solutions.
Team Leadership & Mentoring
Mentor your developers, establish coding standards, improve processes, and build a high-performing engineering culture.
Technical Debt Management
Identify critical technical debt, prioritize fixes, and create a plan to modernize legacy systems without disrupting business operations.
Investor & Funding Support
Prepare technology presentations for investors. Demonstrate solid architecture, realistic timelines, and professional development practices.
Vendor & Technology Selection
Evaluate and select the right tools, platforms, and vendors. Avoid expensive mistakes and vendor lock-in.
How We Work Together
Initial Assessment
Free 60-minute consultation to understand your current situation, challenges, and goals. We'll determine if fractional CTO services are right for you.
Onboarding & Discovery
Deep dive into your technology stack, team structure, processes, and business objectives. Create initial recommendations and priorities.
Regular Engagement
Scheduled sessions (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly) plus on-demand availability via Slack/email. We become part of your leadership team.
Ongoing Support & Evolution
As your business grows, our support evolves. Scale up or down as needed. Our goal: make ourselves obsolete by empowering your team.
Transparent, Flexible Pricing
Choose the level of engagement that fits your needs and budget
Starter
4 hours/month
- Monthly strategy session
- Architecture review
- Email support
- Technology recommendations
- Quarterly roadmap updates
Growth
8 hours/month
- Everything in Starter
- Bi-weekly sessions
- Slack support
- Team mentoring
- Process optimization
Scale
16 hours/month
- Everything in Growth
- Weekly sessions
- Priority support
- Investor presentations
- Technical due diligence
Common Scenarios Where Fractional CTO Services Help
Pre-Funding Preparation
Clean up your architecture, document your technology strategy, and prepare investor presentations to demonstrate technical credibility.
Rapid Scaling
Growing from 3 to 15 developers? Establish processes, coding standards, and architectural patterns before chaos sets in.
Technology Modernization
Legacy system holding you back? Create a pragmatic modernization plan that delivers value incrementally without big-bang rewrites.
Team Transition
CTO leaving? Interim leadership while you search for a permanent replacement. Or determine if you even need a full-time CTO.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a Fractional CTO different from a consultant?
A consultant provides advice and leaves. A Fractional CTO becomes part of your leadership team, participates in strategic decisions, mentors your team, and has ongoing accountability for technical outcomes. We're invested in your long-term success.
What if I need more hours some months?
Absolutely flexible. Your plan sets the baseline, but we can scale up (or down) based on your needs. Preparing for a funding round? We'll increase hours. Quiet month? We can reduce. This flexibility is exactly why fractional works.
Can you help us hire a permanent CTO?
Yes! We can help define the role, screen candidates, conduct technical interviews, and onboard your new CTO. Many clients start fractional, grow to need full-time leadership, and we help make that transition smooth.
Do you write code or just provide guidance?
Primarily guidance, but we can review code, contribute to critical architecture decisions, and even write proof-of-concept code when needed. Our value is in strategic leadership, not day-to-day coding.
What's the minimum commitment?
No long-term commitment required. Month-to-month arrangements with 30-day notice. Start with 3 months to see real value, but you're not locked in.
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