Money Walkie, a fintech dedicated to children's financial education, was looking to transform its vision into technological reality. The challenge? Rapidly develop a functional MVP to validate the concept and raise funds.
The technical challenge
Founder Raphaël needed solid technical expertise to:
- Develop an MVP quickly
- Set up a scalable architecture
- Optimize development costs
Our approach
Selego took on the role of part-time CTO and:
- Built a team of 2 senior developers
- Chose a robust technical stack (React Native & Node.js)
- Set an optimized monthly budget of €15k
Concrete results
In just 4 weeks, the team delivered:
- A complete functional MVP (backend, admin, iOS/Android apps)
- A solid and scalable technical architecture
- A foundation enabling a €700k fundraising
💬 CEO Testimonial
Raphaël, CEO of Money Walkie
"Selego was crucial in our initial success. Their technical expertise and ability to deliver quickly exceeded our expectations."
Long-term partnership
Since 2021, Selego continues to support Money Walkie by:
- Recruiting key technical talent
- Preparing the architecture for Series A
- Providing technical support
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Key Achievements
- 4-week MVP development from concept to functional product
- Complete platform including backend, admin, iOS/Android apps
- Scalable architecture built for future growth
- €700k fundraising enabled by solid technical foundation
- Optimized budget of €15k monthly development cost
- Long-term partnership since 2021
- Series A preparation with architecture scaling
Technical Approach
Team Structure
- Part-time CTO role filled by Selego
- Team of 2 senior developers
- Optimized resource allocation
Technology Stack
- React Native for cross-platform mobile development
- Node.js for robust backend architecture
- Scalable cloud infrastructure
Development Strategy
- Rapid MVP development approach
- Cost-optimized development process
- Focus on core functionality first
Results & Impact
Before Selego
- • Vision without technical implementation
- • No functional MVP
- • Limited technical expertise
- • No fundraising foundation
After Selego
- • Complete functional MVP in 4 weeks
- • Scalable technical architecture
- • €700k fundraising success
- • Long-term technical partnership
FAQ
How long did the MVP development take?
The complete functional MVP was developed in just 4 weeks, including backend, admin panel, and iOS/Android applications.
What was the development cost?
The optimized monthly budget was set at €15k, providing excellent value for the comprehensive MVP delivered.
How did this enable fundraising?
The solid technical foundation and functional MVP enabled Money Walkie to successfully raise €700k in funding.
Lessons Learned
- Part-time CTO services can provide expert guidance without full-time costs
- Rapid MVP development is crucial for fundraising success
- Scalable architecture from the start enables future growth
- Long-term partnerships provide ongoing technical support