IT development agency Startups & Scale-ups

For a start-up, every investment must be strategic. Calling on a specialist development agency allows you to benefit from comprehensive support, combining technical expertise, business vision and agility, to transform an idea into a reliable, scalable digital product.

The benefits for a start-up

• Speeding up the launch of the project an experienced agency can help you develop a MVP (Minimum Viable Product) quickly, to test the market and obtain user feedback without delay.
  
  
• Multi-technology expertise whether it's for a customised web application, a iOS/Android mobile application or a cloud solution, An agency provides a range of skills that are difficult to bring together in-house.
  
  
• Risk reduction Support: support includes technical and functional scoping, so that costly mistakes can be avoided and essential functions can be prioritised more effectively.
  
  
• Business and product vision Beyond the code, an agency helps build a solution that really meets market expectations and is in line with a growth strategy.
  
  
• Agility and scalability agile development mode, with rapid iterations and the ability to adapt the product to changing user needs.
  
  
• Access to strategic advice A specialised agency understands the challenges faced by start-ups, and can propose solutions tailored to their needs: financing, technological choices, scalability, integration with other tools.
  
  

In short, working with a digital agency enables a start-up to save time, secure your technological choices and maximise your chances of success.
Contact Iterates to turn your idea into a tangible digital product.

A MVP (Minimum Viable Product) is a first simplified version of a digital product (application, web platform, SaaS) developed with the help of essential functions only. Its aim is to quickly test an idea on the market, gather user feedback and validate the project's potential before investing in full development.

Why is the MVP essential for a start-up?

• Validate an idea quickly Rather than spending months developing a complete solution, the MVP allows you to test market interest with a functional product.
  
  
• Reducing costs By concentrating only on key functionalities, the start-up limits its initial expenditure and can adjust its strategy before making a more substantial investment.
  
  
• Get concrete feedback The MVP is used by real users to identify the strengths, weaknesses and expectations of the market.
  
  
• Securing financing A functional product, even a minimal one, is a strong argument for convincing investors or obtaining subsidies.
  
  
• Accelerate time-to-market Launching an MVP quickly gives you a head start over the competition.
  
  
• Guaranteed scalability MVP: the MVP serves as a basis for iterating and progressively adding functionalities according to real needs.
  
  

A concrete example

A start-up that wants to launch a marketplace can start with an MVP with :

• simple registration,
  
  
• posting ads online,
  
  
• a secure payment system.
  Advanced functions (integrated messaging, recommendation algorithms, detailed statistics) can be added later, once the contract has been validated.
  
  

In short, the MVP is a strategic tool which enables a start-up to save time and resources and maximise your chances of success.

The development time of a MVP (Minimum Viable Product) varies according to the complexity of the project, but at Iterates we make it a point of honour to rapidly deliver a first functional version to enable start-ups to test their market without delay.

Average time taken for an MVP

• Single MVP (web application with basic functionalities: registration, user management, light back-office) : 6 to 8 weeks.
  
  
• Intermediate MVP (iOS/Android mobile application or SaaS platform with several connected modules): 10 to 14 weeks.
  
  
• Complex MVP (marketplace, multiple API integrations, online payment, advanced functionalities) : 3 to 4 months.
  
  

Factors influencing duration

• Functional scope The more clearly the essential functions are defined, the faster the development.
  
  
• The choice of technology modern frameworks (React, Flutter, .NET, etc.) to accelerate time-to-market.
  
  
• Team availability fluid exchanges between the start-up and Iterates mean that any bottlenecks can be quickly overcome.
  
  
• The agile approach our iterative methods ensure that the MVP is delivered in several incremental versions, so that the market can be tested as quickly as possible.
  
  

Why can Iterates deliver fast?

• Experience with numerous start-ups in a variety of sectors (marketplaces, SaaS, mobile applications).
  
  
• Proven agile methodology enabling progress to be made in short cycles with regular validations.
  
  
• Multidisciplinary team (UX/UI, web and mobile development, cloud, data) covering the entire development cycle.
  
  

In short, an MVP developed with Iterates can be delivered in less than 3 months in the majority of cases, enabling a start-up to test your idea quickly and convince your first investors.

Iterates supports start-ups in the creation of solutions made-to-measure digital by developing mobile, web and SaaS applications adapted to their needs and stage of growth.

Mobile applications (iOS & Android)

• Development native (Swift, Kotlin) for optimum performance.
  
  
• Development hybrid (Flutter, React Native) to reduce costs and launch faster on multiple platforms.
  
  
• B2C applications (e-commerce, services, marketplace) and B2B (internal tools, field management).
  
  
  

Custom web applications

• Collaborative platforms and customised business tools.
  
  
• Marketplaces, customer extranets, CRM or bespoke ERP.
  
  
• Secure, scalable applications integrated into your existing systems.
  
  

SaaS (Software as a Service) applications

• Design of scalable SaaS products that can be accessed online.
  
  
• Multi-user management, subscriptions, online payments and API.
  
  
• Secure cloud solutions, adapted to a recurring and scalable model.
  
  

Why Iterates?

• Vision startup We know how to prioritise key functionalities to build a rapid MVP.
  
  
• Multidisciplinary team UX/UI designers, full-stack developers, cloud and data experts.
  
  
• Full support from ideation to launch and maintenance.
  
  

In short, Iterates can develop for you any mobile, web or SaaS application, with a focus on scalability, speed to market and user experience.

At Iterates, every project is designed to support the growth of start-ups. We design scalable web, mobile and SaaS applications, These systems are capable of supporting a progressive increase in the number of users, functions and data volumes.

Our principles for guaranteeing scalability

• Cloud-native architecture Flexible infrastructures (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud): we favour flexible infrastructures (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) that allow us to adapt resources according to the actual workload.
  
  
• Modular development applications are designed with an architecture API-first and microservices, making it easier to add new functionality without a complete overhaul.
  
  
• Optimised databases : choice of robust technologies (PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL) and optimisation of queries to support high volumes.
  
  
• Load tests Simulation of user peaks to guarantee stability and performance in the event of strong growth.
  
  
• Scalable integrations Interconnection with CRM, ERP or marketplaces via secure APIs, making it easy to complete the digital ecosystem.
  
  
• Safety and compliance scalability is guaranteed without compromising on the data security and respect for RGPD.
  
  
• Agile and iterative approach Each development is delivered in short cycles, allowing the product to be adapted to the start-up's pace.

A concrete example

• A start-up that begins with a MVP can start with a simple application, then later integrate a payment system, social functions or data analysis modules, without interrupting its activity.

In short, Iterates guarantees scalability by designing solutions capable of grow with your project, while remaining high-performance and secure.

At iterates, we apply a rigorous agile methodology, designed to meet the specific needs of start-ups and guarantee a fast, scalable and user-oriented time-to-market.

Our methodological approach

• Agile methods (Scrum / Kanban) short iteration development, enabling us to rapidly obtain functional versions of the product and to integrate feedback from users on an ongoing basis.
  
  
• Development sprints Each sprint (2 to 3 weeks on average) includes planning, development, testing and incremental delivery of the product.
  
  
• Co-creation workshops we work with the founders and teams to define the MVP, Prioritise functionalities and define business objectives.
  
  
• Design Thinking & UX Customer experience: integrating user research and prototyping phases to design solutions centred on the customer experience.
  
  
• Transparency and collaboration Project management: using project management tools (Jira, Plane, Trello), our customers can monitor development progress in real time.
  
  
• Continuous improvement Each sprint ends with a retrospective to optimise processes and speed up subsequent iterations.
  
  

Benefits for start-ups

• Reduced time-to-market A product that can be delivered quickly to test the market.
  
  
• Flexibility Project scope: possibility of adjusting the scope of the project in line with changing priorities.
  
  
• Quality assured Continuous integration, automated tests and code reviews guarantee the reliability of the product.
  
  
• Business-technical alignment Our development is always based on a vision of growth and investment.
  
  

In short, Iterates combines agility, sprint planning and user-centred design to deliver digital products quick to launch, scalable and in line with start-ups' strategic objectives.

Schedule an appointment to discuss the most appropriate methodology for your project.