Software development for startups

We help startups design and launch scalable software with the right architecture from day one. Our team delivers MVPs, full-featured platforms, third-party integrations, and UX-focused interfaces, backed by ongoing support, optimization, and technical strategy.

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We provide expertise and drive growth at every step

Whether you're at the MVP stage, scaling an existing product, or building a dedicated team to support growth, we’re here to turn your vision into reality.

Launch quickly with a lean, effective MVP that validates your concept, engages users, and opens doors for funding.

Feature prioritization and product roadmap
High-fidelity prototypes and user-tested UI/UX
Fast, scalable MVP build using modern tech stacks
Support for pitch decks, investor demos, and early growth

Evolve your MVP into a scalable, secure platform that can support more users, more features, and more complexity – without slowing down.

Scalable architecture design and performance tuning
Advanced feature development and system optimization
Integration with CRMs, analytics, and third-party APIs
Ongoing testing, monitoring, and release support

Get the right experts by your side – ready to dive in, move fast, and align with your long-term goals, whether you need part-time help or a full delivery team.

- Cross-functional teams (developers, UX, QA, DevOps)
- Flexible engagement models with startup-friendly terms
- Embedded collaboration with your product team
- Stability and continuity to support long-term growth

Collaborating with high-growth startups across diverse sectors and industries

AI-driven applications, chatbot integrations, data analysis tools, automated decision-making systems, AI-powered customer support platforms.

Payment gateways, digital banking apps, personal finance platforms, investment tracking tools.

Telemedicine apps, wellness platforms, health monitoring tools, patient engagement systems, mental health support apps.

Marketplaces, mobile commerce apps, personalized shopping experiences, subscription-based retail platforms, inventory management tools.

Your trusted go-to partner in startup product development

Rapid MVP Validation

We help startups quickly transform ideas into market-ready MVPs. Our lean, agile approach ensures rapid prototyping, testing, and launch, minimizing risks while delivering real user insights.

Cross-Functional Teams

Our dedicated teams combine developers, designers, and strategists who work collaboratively to build, scale, and optimize your product. You get the right skills at every stage.

Strategic Focus

Our approach balances technical excellence and business viability. From selecting the right tech stack to planning for scalability, we focus on supporting sustainable growth.

Long-Term Partnership

Our commitment as a tech partner for startups doesn't end at launch. We provide ongoing support, updates, and optimization to ensure your product remains reliable and competitive as it scales.

30M people impacted through digital products and solutions we've built

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YMCA of the North

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Transforming online presence to maximize impact

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faster MVP development using agile methodologies and reusable components

quicker feature deployment with continuous integration (CI) pipelines

reduction in development time by leveraging modular architectures

Lean, scalable, and impactful approach to startup building

We focus on clear, strategic steps to minimize risk and maximize growth, guiding your startup from concept to scalable solution.

Step 1

Process:

We start by understanding your vision, target users, and business goals. Establishing a clear scope early prevents costly pivots and sets a strong foundation for development.

Startup discovery phase Product planning for startups Feature prioritization Startup tech stack

Result:

Comprehensive project roadmap, prioritized feature set, risk assessment, and technology stack strategy.

Step 2

Process:

We build a lean, functional version of your product, focusing on essential features. Our agile approach enables quick iterations based on user feedback.

MVP development for startups Lean product development Startup UX/UI design Agile MVP launch

Result:

High-fidelity prototype, core functionality build, user-centric UI/UX design, performance baseline.

Step 3

Process:

Real users interact with the MVP to evaluate usability, performance, and key features. We gather data to inform iterative improvements. Minimizing risks by testing assumptions with real-world feedback before scaling.

Startup user testing MVP validation Usability testing Startup feedback loop

Result:

User experience report, performance metrics, usability test results, action plan for improvements.

Step 4

Process:

We build on the validated MVP, adding advanced features and optimizing for larger user loads. This phase often includes integrating third-party services and ensuring stability.

Scaling startup software Feature expansion API integration for startups Startup architecture

Result:

Scalable architecture plan, feature enhancements, integration roadmap, load testing results.

Step 5

Process:

We ensure long-term success through technical support, updates, and continuous monitoring, adapting the product as user needs evolve. Keeping your product relevant and up-to-date with industry changes and user expectations.

Startup product support Software maintenance Continuous improvement Startup growth strategy

Result:

Maintenance schedule, update log, monitoring dashboard, improvement roadmap.

Refined technology portfolio for your startup success

We constantly update our tech stack to ensure every product meets today’s demands and scales seamlessly for tomorrow’s growth.

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Back-End Development

Infrastructure

We’ve helped partners, from startups to Fortune 500s, achieve their goals. Their feedback is our greatest reward!

Testimonials

Throughout the migration process and beyond, Five Jars has been responsive to our needs.

Five Jars provided training documents and hosted an online training session to bring us up to speed and teach us how to use our new CMS. They provided rapid support and gave us multiple communication channels, so that we can use the tools that are most convenient for us. I look forward to working with the Five Jars team as we continue to refine our website.

Amy Kirst

Director of Marketing, George Washington's Mount Vernon, The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association

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Their care and effort in the project most impressed us.

It was clear this wasn't just a project to check a box. Instead, they approached the project with an attitude that our success was their success. They were just as invested in the outcome as we were.

Jim Paro

Owner, The Paro Consulting Group

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Their technical expertise and organized methods made the process smooth from start to finish.

Continuing to work with Five Jars on the ISSUE website has been a seamless and highly professional experience. Their team was responsive and efficient, helping us implement key enhancements that improved functionality and advanced user experience.

Sylver Wallace

Communications Director, ISSUE Project Room

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Automation that gives time back to what matters most – people.

We’re incredibly proud of this partnership and grateful for the ongoing collaboration with Five Jars. Our project exemplifies how smart systems can support human connection – and we’re excited for what’s next.

Mike Dini

Director of Communications and Marketing, The Neon Museum

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Five Jars team was extremely responsive to our adjustments.

The team located a number of places where the functioning could be greatly improved that we had no idea of. They were able to talk to us in layman's terms; we understood everything that was being changed. We are very pleased with the project development, the launch, their ongoing development, and with the support, which has been consistently prompt and effective.

Nicholas Haslam

Program Manager for Lifemap Coaching, AANE

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Software development for startups

We provide expertise and drive growth at every step

Turn Your Idea into a Market-Ready Product

Scale Your Digital Product with Confidence

Build a Team That Grows with You

Collaborating with high-growth startups across diverse sectors and industries

Marketplaces, mobile commerce apps, personalized shopping experiences, subscription-based retail platforms, inventory management tools.