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Startup Studio · AC Digital

We validate, design, build and launch your product. Then we get you ready for investors and stay on to help you grow. An entire team, by your side.

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Who it’s for

For those who want to build something new.

01

Founders with an idea

You have an insight and want to know whether it works before you invest. We start with validation.

02

Pre-seed startups

You’re seeing early traction and need a solid product, a brand and a pitch that wins people over.

03

Companies that innovate

You want to launch a new digital product with the speed of a startup, without distracting your team.

The journey

Six phases. One team.

You can join at any phase: we start from where you are today.

  1. Phase 1 · 2–4 weeks

    Validation

    Before investing, we verify. User interviews, market and competitor analysis, test landing pages and the first signs of real demand.

    • User interviews and research
    • Market and competitor analysis
    • Validation landing page
    • Go / no-go report
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  2. Phase 2 · 3–5 weeks

    Brand & Product

    We give shape to the idea: naming, visual identity, positioning and a clickable prototype to test with real users.

    • Naming and brand identity
    • Positioning and messaging
    • UX and clickable prototype
    • Design system
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  3. Phase 3 · 6–12 weeks

    MVP

    We develop the MVP on the right stack to scale: only the features you need to learn fast, built well.

    • Web app or mobile app
    • Backend, payments and analytics
    • Testing and release
    • Code you own
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  4. Phase 4 · 4–6 weeks

    Launch

    We prepare your debut: go-to-market strategy, website, ad campaigns, social media and PR to acquire your first paying users.

    • Go-to-market strategy
    • Ad and social campaigns
    • Onboarding and CRM
    • KPI dashboard
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  5. Phase 5 · 3–4 weeks

    Fundraising

    We get you ready to talk to investors: pitch deck, business plan, financial model and pitch rehearsals.

    • Pitch deck
    • Business plan
    • Financial model
    • Pitch preparation
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  6. Phase 6 · Ongoing

    Growth & Scale

    After launch, we stay by your side: growth marketing, new features, AI-powered automation and support in building out your team.

    • Growth marketing
    • New features
    • AI and automation
    • Team support
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Collaboration models

Choose how we work together.

Projects starting at €4,900. Every journey begins with a free 30-minute call.

Fixed price

Project-based

A clear scope, a fixed price and a delivery date. Ideal for validation, branding or an MVP.

Retainer

Monthly

A dedicated team every month for product, marketing and growth. Flexible, with no long-term commitment.

[To be confirmed]

Partnership

For the projects we believe in most: a reduced fee in exchange for equity. Evaluated case by case.

Case study

From idea to seed in 9 months.

All work
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From idea to seed in 9 months

FAQ

Questions founders ask.

  • No, it’s the best time. Validating your idea before you build saves you months and budget. The Start package is designed for exactly this stage.

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Submit your idea.

Tell us about your project in a few lines. We read every application and reply within 48 hours with our first take.