We partner with a small number of early-stage companies we believe in.
Not every company is ready for a full retainer. Some are earlier than that. Pre-seed, pre-revenue, still shaping the product. For the right ones, we want in early.
WeHover’s Founding Client program is a partnership model for early-stage companies with strong teams and products we genuinely want to see succeed. Reduced rates to start. Shared risk. Shared upside.
The structure.
Reduced retainer for the first 3-4 months.
We assess each engagement individually. The introductory rate reflects where your company is today, not where it will be in a year.
Revenue share or equity component.
We evaluate the company, the product, and the market potential before entering a founding partnership. When we commit, we put skin in the game. The specifics depend on the stage, the product, and the opportunity.
Step-up to standard pricing.
After the intro period, the retainer moves to our standard rates. This is agreed upfront before we start. No surprises.
What you get.
Everything a standard WeHover client gets. Product design, design systems, and access to our full delivery stack. The Founding Client program changes the pricing model, not the quality of work.
If AI agent services or vibe coding make sense for your product, those are available too. Same team. Same process. Calibrated to where you are.
What makes a good fit.
We are selective. Every founding client is reviewed and approved personally. A few signals we look for:
- A clear product vision, even if the product is early
- A founding team that moves fast and gives direct feedback
- A market we find interesting or believe is underserved
- Willingness to be a visible partner (case study, testimonial, co-marketing)
- Commitment to the step-up. This is a starting point, not a permanent arrangement.
A way to get high-end product design from day one, with a team that grows alongside your company.
Tell us about your product.
Share what you are building and where you are. We will take it from there.