A technology partner for products that already earn
For a few products with revenue or paying users, we take over the technical side for the long term and share the outcome with the founders. We take equity in products that already earn, and always alongside payment rather than instead of it.
When a technical partner makes sense
Partnership fits founders who already sell and whose growth is now held back by technology. It is a way to share the upside with the team that runs the product. It is not a way to avoid paying for development.
- The product already earns: revenue, paying users or repeat sales you can show us in billing, store reports or analytics
- Technology is the real bottleneck: releases are slow, the product breaks, nobody owns the infrastructure
- You are strong in your own part of the business, such as sales, marketing or the niche itself
- You pay for development and want the team to have a stake in growth as well
- You want one team accountable for the product for years, not for one contract
- You are ready to put the arrangement in writing
Three ways to build with us
Development for equity
A stake in products with revenue or paying users, always on top of payment for the work, with vesting, milestones and IP owned by your company.
Technical partner
A long-term technical partner for startups with revenue or paying users: tech lead role, architecture and a team, paid in cash with equity on top.
Revenue share
Paid development at a reduced rate plus a capped share of revenue, for businesses that already sell. The share comes on top of payment, never instead of it.
What we do not take on
- An idea without a product and without money, looking for a team to build it for a stake
- Equity or revenue share instead of payment, at any percentage
- A product whose revenue or user numbers you cannot show us
- A partner expected to do everything, from sales to support, while the founder only holds the idea
What we put in, and what we expect from you
A partnership works when both sides carry real weight. We bring an engineering team that has shipped 350+ projects since 2011 and the discipline to keep a live product running. You bring the market: customers, sales and the decisions only a founder can make. The work itself is always paid; the stake or revenue share is added for the responsibility we take on and the risk we share.
- From us: development, QA, releases, infrastructure and technical ownership of the product
- From us: honest technical advice, including when to build less
- From you: a product that earns, and the numbers to show it
- From you: ownership of sales and access to customers
- From both: a written agreement that fixes payment, the stake, rights and exit terms
What changes compared with hiring an agency
With a regular contract, the agency is paid for hours whether the product grows or not. In a partnership part of our return depends on your results, so our advice changes: we push for smaller releases, faster feedback from real users and a technical foundation that will not need rewriting next year. The trade-off is that we choose projects carefully and ask for a say in technical decisions.
- Scope decisions made with the business outcome in mind
- A team that stays after launch instead of rolling off
- Code, documentation and access organised so the company, not us, owns them
- Clear rules for what happens if plans change
How we select projects
We take on a few partnership projects at a time, because each one takes a senior team for years. Every application is checked against the same filter, and we tell you openly which point your project does not yet meet.
- Revenue or paying users today, visible in billing, store reports or analytics rather than in a forecast
- Cash payment for the work is part of the deal; equity or revenue share is added on top
- Technology is the bottleneck, not a wish to rewrite something that works
- The founder covers a strong role of their own: sales, marketing or expertise in the niche
- A paid technical audit comes first, so both sides see what we would be responsible for
- Fit with our expertise: mobile, web, AI and automation products we can build and run well
- Everything in writing, with clear ownership of the company and its IP
How the three formats compare
| Development for equity | Technical partner | Revenue share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What must already exist | A product with revenue or paying users | A product with revenue that has outgrown its technology | A business with customers and a sales channel for the product |
| What we contribute | Development and technical ownership of the product | Technology leadership and a development team over the long term | Development of a new product or product line |
| What we receive | Payment for the work plus a stake | Payment for the team plus equity for the role | Payment for the work plus a capped share of revenue |
| Our risk | Medium | Medium | Medium, tied to sales |
| How long we stay | Years, as long as the partnership holds | Years, until an in-house team takes over | For an agreed term or until the cap is reached |
From application to agreement
Application
You send a short description of the product, its revenue or users, the team and where technology holds it back. We reply whether it makes sense to continue.
Intro call
A conversation with the founders about the product, customers, plans and expectations from a partner. Both sides decide whether to go further.
Paid technical audit
We review the code, infrastructure and the numbers behind the product under NDA. You see how we work, and we see what we would be responsible for, before anyone talks about equity.
Scope and terms
Payment for the work is agreed first. The stake or revenue share on top depends on the responsibility we take, the risk and the length of the commitment.
Written agreement
Everything is fixed in a written agreement reviewed by both sides’ lawyers. Only then does the partnership start.
What we bring to a partnership
Product and engineering
- Product discovery and MVP scoping
- UX/UI design
- Native iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin)
- React Native
- Backends and APIs: PHP/Laravel, Python
- Web apps: Vue.js, React
AI and automation
- LLM integrations
- AI agents and assistants on company data
- n8n, Make, Zapier
- Integrations with CRM, payments and accounting
Quality and operations
- Manual and automated QA
- CI/CD and cloud infrastructure
- Monitoring, backups, security updates
- App Store and Google Play releases
Technical leadership
- Architecture and technology choices
- Estimates and technical roadmap
- Technical due diligence support
- Hiring and onboarding of an in-house team
Not ready for a partnership?
Fixed scope
A defined first release for a fixed budget, if you prefer to keep 100% of the company.
Dedicated team
A team that works only on your product, paid monthly, with you setting priorities.
Time and materials
Hourly work for discovery, prototypes or tasks that are hard to scope in advance.
Reviews
We treat each client and his project with love.
Revol team continues to streamline the client’s development capabilities through their high-quality work and reliable support. They communicate effectively and exhibit a strong understanding of the client’s needs and business.
Tomas
The work from Revol, have fully met expectations and satisfied the client. Their fresh approach and ability to remain available for support have been valuable assets. Customers can bring them on for a communicative, client-oriented team to achieve their goals with.
Andrey
Frequently asked questions
Do you invest money in startups?
No. We invest engineering work, product experience and time. If your company needs cash for marketing, salaries or operations, you will still need other investors, and we can help you prepare for those conversations.
Will you build our product for equity only?
No. We take equity in products that already earn, and always alongside payment rather than instead of it. An idea without a product and without money is not something we can take on as a partner. For that stage, a small paid first release or raising money first are the honest options, and we are glad to help scope either.
What stage should the product be at?
Live and earning: revenue, paying users or repeat sales that you can show us. A pitch deck or a waitlist is too early for a partnership, however good the idea is.
Who owns the code and the IP?
The company does. Code, designs, accounts and documentation are transferred to or created in the name of your company, and this is written into the agreement. Our stake or revenue share is what we receive in return, not the code itself.
How are the terms calculated?
The base is payment for the work, agreed for the scope like any other contract. The stake or revenue share on top depends on the product’s revenue and stage, the responsibility we take and the length of the commitment. Terms are proposed after the audit and fixed in a written agreement.
What happens if the partnership does not work out?
Every agreement includes exit rules: how either side can leave, what happens to unvested equity or future revenue share, and how the code and access are handed over. You are never locked out of your own product.
Can we combine a partnership with a regular contract?
That is how most partnerships start: a paid technical audit, then regular paid work, and a stake or revenue share once both sides know the product and each other.
Tell us about your project
Describe the task in a few lines. Within one working day we reply with questions or a first view on scope and cost.
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