Fractional CTO
Fractional CTO — Technical Leadership Without the €120K Salary
Senior technical leadership on a flexible, part-time basis. Get architecture decisions, team guidance, and investor-ready strategy — without a full-time C-suite cost.
What a Fractional CTO does
Architecture decisions
Evaluate trade-offs, choose the right stack, and design systems that scale with your business.
Team hiring and mentoring
Define engineering roles, run technical interviews, and build a culture of quality and ownership.
Vendor and tooling selection
Cut through vendor noise. Pick the right infrastructure, APIs, and services without over-engineering.
Technical strategy
Align technology decisions with business goals. Build roadmaps that balance speed with sustainability.
Investor tech due diligence
Prepare your tech stack and documentation for investor scrutiny. Present architecture and risk clearly.
When you need a Fractional CTO
- Between CTOs — you need strategic continuity while searching for a full-time hire
- Pre-CTO hire — you need someone to define the role, set technical direction, and help you hire well
- Scaling past MVP — your product works but the architecture will not survive 10x growth
- Preparing for a fundraise — investors will ask hard technical questions and you need clear answers
Fractional CTO vs full-time CTO
| Full-time CTO | Fractional CTO | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cost | €120,000–€180,000+ | From €3,500/month |
| Commitment | Full-time, long-term | Month-to-month, flexible |
| Expertise breadth | Deep in one domain | Cross-industry experience |
| Ramp-up time | 2–3 months | 1–2 weeks |
From €3,500/month
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We will discuss your current challenges, technical goals, and whether a fractional engagement is the right fit. No obligation.
Book a discovery callFrequently asked questions
How many hours per week do I get?
The base engagement includes 4 hours per week of dedicated availability — enough for a weekly strategy session, async Slack access, and ad-hoc architectural decisions. Higher-intensity engagements are available.
Can you work alongside our existing CTO?
Yes. Some clients bring us in as a technical advisor or sounding board for their existing leadership. We adapt to the role that adds the most value.
What if we decide to hire a full-time CTO?
We help you define the role, write the job spec, evaluate candidates, and ensure a smooth handover. A clean transition is part of the service.
Technical leadership — on your terms.
Month-to-month. No long-term contract. Senior leadership from day one.
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