For Funded Startups& PE

Build Products
That Fund Your
Next Round.

We don't just ship code. We build revenue-generating mobile apps for founders who need to prove traction, retention, and ROI to close Series A.

React Native ExpertsSpeed to MarketOutcome Based
Raised by Clients

$0M+

Successful Exits

0

Users (10K → 200K)

0K

Monthly Revenue (Top Client)

$0K+

Why Vermillion?

Mobile Monetization Experts

50+ subscription systems, paywalls, and IAP flows built. RevenueCat, Stripe, Apple/Google payments - we know what converts.

React Native Full-Stack

One codebase. iOS + Android. Backend, payments, push notifications, and analytics included.

Performance-Based Pricing

We win when you hit revenue and retention targets. Not when you spend more hours.

React Native • Node.js • Stripe • RevenueCat • PostgreSQL • AWS

Most Funded Startups Burn $200K+
and Still Can't Raise Series A.

Agencies Ship, Then Disappear

You get code and invoices, but no accountability for the metrics that actually matter - retention, revenue, or conversion.

You're Locked Into Monthly Retainers

Fire your agency and the product knowledge walks out the door. You're trapped paying forever - or starting over.

Developers Build Features, Not Momentum

Your roadmap is a wish list, not a growth strategy. No one's tracking the metrics that drive revenue or prove ROI.

There's a better way. One where we win when you win - and you own the team that built it.

We're Not a Dev Shop.
We're Your Technical Co-Founder
Until You Don't Need One.

The Vermillion Model

Pricing

Fixed fees, hourly billing

Traditional Agency

Pricing

Base + performance upside tied to your KPIs

20-40% upside only when you hit targets

VERMILLION

Alignment

They win when you spend

Traditional Agency

Alignment

We win when you hit revenue, retention, and growth targets

Skin in the game on your success metrics

VERMILLION

Team

You rent their devs forever

Traditional Agency

Team

We hire & train YOUR team

Exit to independence, not endless retainers

VERMILLION

Exit

Lock-in or painful handoff

Traditional Agency

Exit

Clean exit with knowledge transfer

Own your product and team in 12-18 months

VERMILLION

Accountability

Ship on time

Traditional Agency

Accountability

Ship products that perform - revenue, retention, conversion

Measured on outcomes, not output

VERMILLION
"Most agencies want you as a customer for life. We want you generating revenue and independent in 12-18 months."

Full-Cycle Product Development
for Startups That Need to Move Fast.

Strategy & Validation

Market analysis, competitive positioning, and go-to-market planning. We define success metrics before writing a line of code.

Design & Development

Mobile apps, B2B platforms, and marketplaces. React Native full-stack with subscription and payment infrastructure built in.

Growth & Optimization

Post-launch optimization focused on what matters: retention, LTV, conversion rates, and MRR growth.

Team Building & Handoff

We recruit, hire, and train your permanent team. Designers, developers, PMs. You keep the talent.

$27M+ Raised. Three Exits.
Real Venture Outcomes.

PicklePlay → Universal Tennis
View Case Study
Consumer Social App

PicklePlay → Universal Tennis

The Challenge

Niche sports app needed to prove network effects, retention, and engagement to become acquisition-worthy.

What We Built

Consumer social platform for pickleball players. Real-time matchmaking, engagement loops, court finder, and viral invite mechanics.

10K → 200K

User Growth

Seven Figures

Exit Value

Acquired by UTR

Outcome

Became the leading pickleball community platform

Read the Full Story
Washlava
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Marketplace Platform

Washlava

The Challenge

On-demand laundry marketplace needed to prove unit economics, order density, and scalability for institutional investors.

What We Built

Full marketplace stack: consumer app, driver app, and logistics backend. Payment splits, real-time tracking, and supply-side tools.

$19 Million

Capital Raised

Successfully Acquired

Outcome

Multiple Rounds

Timeline

Proven marketplace playbook

Read the Full Story
Group Home App
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HealthTech Platform

Group Home App

The Challenge

Behavioral health professionals and families struggled to find quality group homes due to a fragmented, manual process.

What We Built

Mobile and web platform connecting professionals, homes, and families with AI-powered matching and real-time availability.

Verified

Listings

Cleveland Market

Launch

Placement Speed

Impact

Transforming behavioral health placement

Read the Full Story
Buildove
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Construction Tech

Buildove

The Challenge

Construction projects in Africa plagued by delays, poor communication, and lack of professional verification.

What We Built

All-in-one management platform with mobile apps, AI estimation, geofencing, and automated client updates.

Curated Pros

Network

Expanding

Growth

Cost Saving

Value

Bringing digital transformation to African construction

Read the Full Story
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Anonymized Client

Telemedicine

Sports Medicine Platform

The Challenge

Broken patient care in sports with conflicting needs for HIPAA compliance and real-time medical attention.

What We Built

HIPAA-compliant telemedicine platform for team trainers and doctors with secure file transmission and real-time management.

$5 Million

Raised

100+ Partners

Adoption

Industry Pioneer

Status

Recognized as forward-thinking pioneer in sports medicine

Read the Full Story
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Anonymized Client

Consumer App

Music Discovery Platform

The Challenge

Pre-seed startup needed an MVP that could prove retention and engagement to close their first institutional round.

What We Built

Consumer app for music discovery and social sharing. Onboarding optimization, engagement loops, and analytics infrastructure.

$4.2M Pre-Seed

Raised

Top Quartile

Retention

Scaling

Status

Client requested anonymity during active growth phase

Read the Full Story

By The Numbers

$27M+

Raised by clients

3

Successful exits

10K → 200K

Largest user growth

$300K/mo

Highest client MRR

12-16 weeks

Average build timeline

89%

Client success rate

Why this makes
financial sense.

The Math

Total Cost (18 months)

In-House Team$2,000,000
Salaries + Benefits + Equity
Vermillion$400,000
Base Price
Less $80-160K R&D tax credit = $240-320K net

Save $1.6M+ in 18 months

Time to Production

In-House Team12-18 months
Hiring + Onboarding + Build
Vermillion10-20 weeks
Start in 2 weeks

Ship 3-6x faster

0%
Equity Dilution
2 weeks
Start Time
$27M+
Client Funding Raised

Q4 Budget Opportunity

If you have unallocated budget before Dec 31, our development services qualify for federal R&D tax credits - a 20-40% effective discount.

A $400K project costs you $240-320K net after credits.

Learn About R&D Tax Credit Strategy →

How We Work.

A proven process that aligns our success with yours from day one.

Week 1-2

Discovery & Alignment

Define success metrics: revenue targets, retention goals, conversion benchmarks

Months 1-4

Build Phase

Senior-led team builds your product with full-stack execution

Months 3-6

Growth Phase

Post-launch optimization focused on the metrics that matter

Months 6+

Performance Bonuses

We earn performance bonuses as you hit milestones

Who This Is For.

Ideal For Series A+ Companies Who:

  • Raised $3M+ and need to deploy capital strategically
  • Already validated concept, need to scale to 100k+ users
  • Want a development partner invested in outcomes, not billable hours
  • Value senior-level execution over cheap offshore labor
  • Need apps built AND grown, not just launched

Who This Isn't For:

  • Pre-seed companies without funding
  • Projects under $300k budget
  • Companies looking for cheapest option

We're selective about who we work with. Our performance model only works with funded teams who have budget allocated and are ready to execute.

Our Investment Ranges.

We don't nickel-and-dime. Our projects are scoped for outcomes, not hours.

MVP Build & Launch

$150K - $300K

(base + performance)

Best for

Seed-stage startups proving product-market fit

Strategy, design, development
Launch & initial optimization
Performance tied to launch metrics
R&D tax documentation
Most Popular

Scale & Growth Optimization

$300K - $500K

(base + performance)

Best for

Series A startups scaling revenue

Everything in MVP tier
6-month growth sprints
Performance tied to retention/revenue KPIs
Hiring support for 1-2 roles

Full-Cycle + Team Build

$400K - $750K

(base + performance)

Best for

Series B+ and PE-backed companies building for scale

Everything in Scale tier
Recruit, hire & train your full team
12-month engagement with clean exit
Fractional CTO/advisory option post-handoff

All pricing includes R&D tax credit documentation. Your effective cost is 20-40% lower after federal credits.

Book a Call to Discuss Your Project

Frequently Asked Questions.

Ready to Build an App
That Actually Scales?

Book a 30-minute strategy call. We'll assess fit, review your goals, and outline a performance-based engagement.

Book Your Strategy Call →

Qualified leads only - $100K+ budget required

We respond within 24 hours

Custom proposal if we're a fit