FAQ

Below are the most common questions we receive about MVP development in North America.

1. What is the typical timeline for an MVP?

   • Most MVPs are delivered in 12–16 weeks. The first 1–2 weeks focus on discovery and user research, during which we refine the problem statement, clarify success metrics, and lock the scope of the minimum viable feature set. Weeks 3–4 are dedicated to design sprints—wireframes, clickable prototypes, and usability testing.

     Development runs in parallel once key screens and user flows are approved. Core functionality is built in two-week sprints, with demos at the end of each sprint so you can see progress and pivot quickly. A typical build phase spans 6–8 weeks, followed by 1–2 weeks of stabilization, beta testing, and deployment to production. Complex domains—such as health tech or fintech—may extend by a few weeks due to regulatory or integration requirements, but our agile approach keeps momentum high throughout.

2. How much does an MVP cost?

   • Budgets usually range from USD 40K to 150K. The exact figure depends on product complexity, number of third-party integrations, and performance/security requirements. For example, a single-platform mobile app with limited features can be delivered at the lower end of the spectrum, whereas a multi-tenant SaaS with analytics dashboards and role-based access will fall toward the higher end.

     We always conduct a fixed-price or capped-time-and-material estimation after the discovery workshop. This document breaks down costs by feature module, design assets, DevOps, QA, and project management so you know exactly where your investment goes. We also highlight trade-offs, allowing you to defer non-critical features to future releases and stay within budget.

3. Can you work with our existing in-house team?

   • Absolutely. Many of our clients have internal designers, architects, or domain specialists they want to leverage. We integrate seamlessly by assigning a dedicated Delivery Manager who aligns our sprint cadence with your internal processes. Shared Slack channels, JIRA boards, and daily stand-ups ensure transparent communication.

     We can either take full ownership of specific workstreams—such as front-end development or QA—or embed Cabot engineers directly into your scrum teams. Knowledge-sharing sessions, code reviews, and pair-programming keep collective code quality high and make sure your team can maintain the MVP independently after go-live.

4. Do you help with fundraising materials?

   • Yes. Founders often need polished technical collateral and realistic timelines before approaching investors. We provide architecture diagrams, cost-of-ownership estimates, feature roadmaps, and risk mitigation strategies that slot directly into your pitch deck. If you’re seeking venture funding, our Product Owner can even join investor calls to field technical questions.

     Additionally, we package up demo environments and clickable prototypes so your prospective investors can experience the product vision first-hand. This level of detail not only boosts credibility but also speeds up due-diligence cycles.

5. What post-launch support is included?

   • Every MVP engagement includes 30 days of hyper-care. During this period, our DevOps and QA teams monitor uptime, performance, and error logs in real time. We address critical bugs within 24 hours and provide weekly performance reports.

     After the hyper-care window, you can choose from three support tiers: (1) Essential—ad-hoc ticket-based fixes; (2) Growth—monthly feature iterations and A/B testing; (3) Scale—full product ownership with dedicated engineering, design, and DevOps resources. Each tier comes with predefined SLAs, predictable pricing, and the option to scale resources up or down as your user base grows.