Startups · Concept to market
Startup consulting: from idea to market in six stages
We've built a startup ourselves, so we know the order things need to happen in. Work with us through all six stages, or bring us in where you're stuck.
The six stages
Each stage ends with something you can use: a tested idea, a plan, a product, a working company, an investor pack, paying customers.
- Stage 1
Concept
Shape the idea, test it with real customers and decide what to build first.
- Stage 2
Business plan
A clear plan and financial model that founders, partners and funders can trust.
- Stage 3
Build
Design and build the product, from first version to a stack that scales.
- Stage 4
Operationalise
Company set-up, processes, systems, IT, support and your first hires.
- Stage 5
Capital: investor readiness
Pitch deck, financial projections, due diligence pack and funding applications.
- Stage 6
Go to market
Positioning, pricing, channels and first customers, then repeatable sales.
About the Capital stage. It covers investor readiness only. We prepare you to raise funds. We don't raise, invest or manage funds, and 3cits is not an authorised financial services provider (FSP).
Questions
Short answers to what we're asked most. Anything else, ask us.
Do you raise money for startups?
No. We make you investor-ready with a pitch deck, financial projections, a due diligence pack and funding applications. We don't raise, invest or manage funds, and 3cits is not an authorised financial services provider (FSP).
Can we start at a later stage?
Yes. Bring us in at the stage where you're stuck. We'll check the earlier stages are solid enough to build on.
Can you build our first product?
Yes. Our team designs and builds products, from first version to a stack that scales. See AI, cloud and data.
Do you help set up the company and its systems?
Yes, in the Operationalise stage: company set-up, processes, systems, IT, support and first hires.
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Tell us what you're building and which stage you're at. We reply within one working day.