Fractional CTO & Developer

Your Fractional CTO
and developer

Senior tech leadership and hands-on development for startups and scale-ups — embedded in your team, aligned with your goals, without the cost of a full-time hire.

Typical engagements: 10–30 hours/week, tailored to your stage.

Not satisfied after month 1? You don't pay for it.

Fractional CTO, without the usual hassle

Invoice-only

No payroll, no benefits, no admin. You pay for the work delivered — not for a hire.

No lock-in

You can end the engagement whenever it makes sense for you. We prove our value every month — not through a long contract.

Live in days

No months-long recruiting or onboarding. We start as soon as you're ready — typically within a week.

Scalable engagement

From 10 to 30 hours per week. Scale up or down as your needs change — without renegotiating an employment contract.

What is a Fractional CTO?

A Fractional CTO is an experienced technology leader who works with your company part-time or on a fixed-scope engagement. You get the experience and judgment of a full-time CTO — strategic, architectural, and hands-on — without the cost of a full-time executive hire.

Midnyte steps in as your technical co-founder. We have a track record of building and launching real products, leading development teams, and turning product vision into scalable code. We work as part of your team — not as a consultant on the sidelines.

Selected cases

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"Midnyte moved faster than any agency we'd worked with before. They had a working prototype in two weeks and a live product in eight. The quality was genuinely surprising — it felt like having a co-founder who actually knew how to build."

"We came with a rough idea and zero technical background. Midnyte helped us shape the product, design the UX, and ship to the App Store in under three months. We're live, we're growing, and we didn't have to hire a CTO."

See what you save

Compare the full cost of a full-time CTO hire with a Fractional CTO engagement. Adjust the numbers to match your situation.

Full-time CTO — expected annual salary £110,000
Fractional CTO — hours/week 15 hrs/wk
Fractional CTO — hourly rate £100/hr
Full-time CTO, annual
Fractional CTO, annual
You save

Illustrative estimate based on your own numbers — not a binding offer. The hourly rate depends on scope: £125/hr under 10 hrs/week, £100/hr at 10–20 hrs/week, £75/hr over 20 hrs/week.

Everything your tech team needs

Technical strategy

We define your tech roadmap, make architecture decisions, and ensure your stack is built to scale — so you never have to rebuild from scratch.

Hands-on development

We don't just advise — we ship. From MVPs to production-ready systems, we write clean, maintainable code across web, mobile, and cloud.

Team building & management

We help you hire the right engineers, structure your team, run sprints, and build a culture of accountability and fast iteration.

Security & infrastructure

From cloud setup and DevOps pipelines to data security and compliance, we make sure your infrastructure is solid from day one.

Vendor & tool selection

We cut through the noise and recommend the right tools, APIs, and third-party solutions — saving you time, money, and technical debt.

Investor & board communication

We help you translate technical progress into language investors understand — from due diligence support to tech narratives in pitch decks.

Built for founders who move fast

Non-technical founders

You have the vision and the market — we bring the technical execution. We make sure you're never at the mercy of developers you can't evaluate.

Early-stage startups

You're pre-seed or seed and need to move fast without burning runway on a full-time CTO salary. We get you efficiently from idea to launch.

Growing companies

You've launched and need to scale your product and dev team. We bring oversight and seasoned judgment while you find your permanent hire.

Companies in transition

You're rebuilding your tech stack, switching vendors, or recovering from bad technical decisions. We step in and stabilize things fast.

How we work together

01

Initial call

We get to know your business, your current tech, and where you want to go. No fluff — just an honest conversation.

02

Technical audit

We review your existing codebase, infrastructure, and team — and identify the biggest opportunities and risks.

03

Engagement begins

We integrate into your team on a flexible arrangement. Weekly syncs, Slack access, sprint planning — whatever your pace requires.

04

Launch & scale

We execute alongside your team, hold the technical vision, and help you build something that lasts.

Frequently asked questions

How is a Fractional CTO different from a consultant?
A consultant delivers a report and moves on. A Fractional CTO is embedded in your team, accountable for outcomes, and involved in day-to-day decisions. We think of it as co-founding without the equity dilution of a full-time hire.
How many hours per week do you commit?
It depends on your needs. Typical engagements range from 10 to 30 hours per week. We scope an arrangement that matches your stage and budget — from advisory retainers to near full-time build sprints.
Do you work with our existing developers?
Absolutely. We manage, upskill, and coordinate with your existing team. We can also help you hire new engineers and structure your team as you grow.
What industries do you have experience in?
Midnyte has built products across health tech, fintech, SaaS, media, and consumer apps. Our experience spans iOS, Android, React Native, Node.js, and cloud infrastructure on AWS — giving us flexibility across most verticals.
What does it cost?
Engagements are scoped individually based on hours, complexity, and duration. Reach out and we'll put together a proposal that fits your stage and runway.
What if I'm not satisfied?
Then you don't pay for the first month. We offer a money-back guarantee on your first month of working with us, because we'd rather prove our value than lock you into a contract.
Get started

Tell us what you need

Four short steps — we'll get back to you within one business day.

What do you need?

Pick whatever fits best — you can always add detail later.

Fractional CTO
Technical strategy and leadership
Fractional Developer
Hands-on development
Both
Strategy and execution
Not sure yet
Let's figure it out together

Where are you right now?

This helps us understand your situation.

Non-technical founder
Have the vision, missing the tech
Early-stage startup
Pre-seed or seed
Growing company
Scaling product and team
Company in transition
Rebuilding the tech stack

How many hours per week?

An estimate is fine — you can adjust later.

15 hrs/wk

Last step

We'll get back to you within one business day.

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