Services

Startup & Business Strategy

Your startup strategy should be fuelled by clarity and direction, not trial and error. We partner with founders and teams to shape products, plan go-to-market strategies, unlock growth, and secure investment.

Whether you need a product built, funding raised, or leadership at the table, we bring experience across every stage.

From fractional CTO or COO support to full business strategy alignment, every action is geared towards outcomes, faster launches, stronger traction, and scalable growth.

Startup & Business Strategy define direction and ensure delivery by answering: What are we building, who is it for, why will they care, and how do we get it to market, fund it, and scale it? We provide clear guidance across every layer of product, market, growth, and leadership.

Why It Matters 

Startups and scale-ups need more than ideas.

They need structure, strategy, and speed. By aligning vision with execution, we reduce wasted time, de-risk investment, and accelerate growth.


Product Building
From pitch deck to prototype to launch, we design, build, test, and deliver digital products that solve real problems and win market traction.


Go-to-Market Strategy
We map the clearest route to customers, combining market research, positioning, and launch plans that drive early adoption.


Growth Advisory
With data-driven strategies, we unlock scalable, sustainable growth through marketing, sales optimisation, and product-led insights.


Investment Raising
We refine your pitch, strengthen your business case, and connect you to investor networks, shortening fundraising cycles.


Business Strategy
We build tailored roadmaps that align teams, clarify priorities, and position ventures for long-term success.


Fractional CTO
On-demand technical leadership that helps you avoid costly mistakes, choose the right tech, and scale with confidence.


Fractional COO
Strategic operational & commercial leadership that streamlines processes, strengthens execution, and ensures every part of the business is set up to scale efficiently.

Our Process

We follow a collaborative, outcome-driven process that shapes vision into growth.

The process varies depending on the service we work with you on.


Step One
Discovery & Alignment
Workshops turn goals into a clear scope, success metrics, and guardrails.


Step Two
Market & Product Validation
We test assumptions, refine positioning, and ensure the product solves the right problem.


Step Three
Strategy & Roadmap
From go-to-market to fundraising, we create actionable plans tied to outcomes.


Step Four
Execution & Support
We roll up our sleeves, build, launch, and optimise alongside you.


Step Five
Scale & Leadership
Fractional leadership, investor readiness, and growth strategies that sustain momentum.

Case Studies

Auto Service Plan
My Auto Service Plan is a pioneering platform designed to transform how vehicle owners manage their maintenance and service needs. When they approached Untapped, they had a bold vision: to create an all-in-one service hub that simplifies vehicle care for users while empowering service providers with intuitive tools. Their mission was clear—make it effortless for users to manage their vehicle service plans by keeping track of maintenance schedules, payments, and service history in one convenient place. Through close collaboration, we developed a platform that not only simplified the complexities of vehicle care but also delivered a seamless experience for users. My Auto Service Plan is now a vital tool for vehicle owners and service providers alike, offering a streamlined, modern, and efficient approach to vehicle maintenance.
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Cotswold Veg Box
My Auto Service Plan is a pioneering platform designed to transform how vehicle owners manage their maintenance and service needs. When they approached Untapped, they had a bold vision: to create an all-in-one service hub that simplifies vehicle care for users while empowering service providers with intuitive tools. Their mission was clear—make it effortless for users to manage their vehicle service plans by keeping track of maintenance schedules, payments, and service history in one convenient place. Through close collaboration, we developed a platform that not only simplified the complexities of vehicle care but also delivered a seamless experience for users. My Auto Service Plan is now a vital tool for vehicle owners and service providers alike, offering a streamlined, modern, and efficient approach to vehicle maintenance.
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Tailored for You

No two startups are alike. Each has its own challenges, pace, and opportunities.

That is why we design a strategy that reflects your specific context. We shape the plan around your goals, adjust the level of support to match your resources, and keep complexity to a minimum.

You get a path that feels practical, achievable, and aligned with your business needs.

What You Get

At the end of our engagement, you’ll have a growth-ready venture and the complete toolkit to build, fund, and scale it with confidence.


Validated Product Roadmap
 
Designed, tested, and aligned with customer needs.


Go-to-market Strategy
 
Messaging, positioning, and channel plans that drive adoption.


Growth Plan

Funnel optimisation, retention tactics, and a data-led framework to scale.


Investor-ready Toolkit

Business case, financial model, and pitch deck sharpened for funding rounds.


Business Strategy Framework

A clear playbook that aligns vision, teams, and execution.


Fractional Leadership

On-demand CTO or COO support to scale technology and maximise operations & commercial opportunity.


Operating Clarity

Metrics dashboards, runbooks, and governance that give teams and investors confidence.


Roadmap and Estimates
Phased plan with risks, milestones, and measurable outcomes.


Together, these deliverables give you a complete operating toolkit to grow with clarity and control. From product validation and GTM playbooks to growth plans, investor decks, and fractional leadership, you have everything needed to bridge vision and execution.

We can add extras to suit your stage, but this set forms the core foundation for success.

Ready to Build Your Startup with Confidence?

A well-planned strategy isn’t just a nice-to-have - it’s the difference between running in circles and gaining momentum. Our goal is to help you capitalise on your opportunity with minimal risk. By working with us, you gain a partner who’s invested in outcomes and committed to moving your venture forward.

Let’s talk about how our Startup & Business Strategy Services can shape your product, sharpen your strategy, and accelerate growth. Book a virtual coffee or in-person session, and we’ll map the clearest path from idea to traction.

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FAQs

1. What stage startups do you work with?

We work with both early-stage ventures shaping their first product and scale-ups navigating growth and funding rounds.

2. Can you help us raise investment?

Yes. We refine your pitch, develop financial models, and connect you with investors across our network.

3. Do you only advise, or do you build too?

We do both. From hands-on product building to strategy and leadership, we get in the trenches with you.

4. What if we already have a CTO?

We can complement your leadership team, support on strategy, fundraising prep, or market expansion.

5. How do we start?

Book a call with us. We’ll discuss your goals, challenges, and map the right next steps.