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MVPs That Turned Into Real Businesses

OYO

OYO is a global travel tech organisation that associates its guests and patrons to ease the operation. So that visitors can book trusted yet affordable accommodations in a split second. OYO has its strong foothold in 800+ cities across 80 countries. NCrypted's solutions powered the original versions of OYO Rooms and its booking engine.

  • Total Funding: $3.1B
  • Annual Revenue: $879M
  • Valuation: $9.6B
  • Userbase: OYO facilitates more than 180 million visitors from 120+ nationalities.

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GEMS Education

GEMS Education, established as Global Education Management Systems, is the world's largest education company, with its HQ located in Dubai, UAE. NCrypted has developed TeachMeNow, a holistic LMS platform to bring teachers and students worldwide under one roof.

  • Valuation: $6 billion
  • Revenue: US$1.1 billion
  • Geographical area served: Worldwide
  • Tutors onboard: 2,000+

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Indiabulls

Indiabulls (now known as 'Sammaan Capital Ltd') has a presence in areas ranging from financing, NBFC, real estate, construction equipment renting, to infrastructure. Ranked as the 13th largest consumer financial services company worldwide. NCrypted has developed the company's real estate portal that aims to become a leading buy and sell marketplace for real estate properties.

  • Userbase: serving 1 million happy customers
  • Revenue: $2.4 Billion
  • Total Funding: $1 Billion

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PLAYMORE Games

PLAYMORE Games is a gaming and software organisation situated in Helsinki (Finland). It develops and designs tabletop (board) game software. NCrypted is both the tech partner, investor, and has been instrumental in the development of Dized - an app with interactive tools and rules that makes it easy to learn board games using its holistic experience.

  • Total Funding: $2.7 Million
  • Revenue: ~$1 Million
  • App Downloads: 500,000+
  • Tutorials: 2,000+

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STEPOUT

STEPOUT Oy is a fresh startup in the Fitness tech sector. It has developed an online platform for wellness and fitness freelancers. The platform empowers them to streamline their activities online. NCrypted has been involved in the early venture advisory for the business concept and development.

  • Total Funding: €158K from business angels, FiBAN, etc.
  • Registered Office: Finland, European Union

 

Why Most MVPs Fail

 

Most MVP Apps Fail for the Same Reasons

Most MVPs fail not because of technology, but because founders build the wrong things first. Without clear validation, prioritization, and insight into real user behavior, products become bloated, expensive, and miss product-market fit.

 

  • × Too many features built without user validation
  • × No clear value proposition or problem-solution clarity
  • × Poor prioritization leading to wasted budget
  • × Misaligned user journeys that hurt adoption
  • × Technology decisions that don’t scale
  • × Missing compliance / domain best practices
  • × MVP built like a full product instead of a learning tool
  • × Fragmented cramming of features instead of a smooth functional flow
Why most MVPs fail
 

The Solution – Strategy-First MVP Development

Strategy-First MVP Development

Instead of jumping straight into coding, we help you validate assumptions, define the right features, and architect a scalable foundation. Our approach ensures your MVP delivers the insights, traction, and clarity you need to grow.

 

  • Product Discovery & Ideation – Define the core problem, target users, and unique value.
  • User Journey Mapping – Understand user flows that matter for adoption.
  • Feature Prioritization (MVP Matrix) – Build only what users need for validation. (MSP-first - Our trademark Minimum-Sellable-Product approach)
  • Technical Architecture – Scalable back-end and modular systems for growth.
  • Rapid Prototyping & UX/UI – Validate early with real user feedback.
  • Agile MVP Development – Build fast, iterate faster.

Why Strategy Matters – Benefits of the Right MVP Approach

Why Strategy Matters – Benefits of the Right MVP Approach
  • Faster launch with clarity

    Focus only on essential features so your product enters the market quickly and efficiently.

  • Reduced development cost

    Eliminate unnecessary features and invest only in what proves real value.

  • Improved user adoption

    Carefully designed user flows ensure people understand and use your MVP from day one.

  • Early Validation

    Validate your user proposition early. Learn what users actually want before scaling.

  • Iterate smart

    Iterate based on real data, not assumptions. Use real user behavior to refine your product roadmap.

  • Scalable tech foundation

    Your MVP is built with architecture that supports future growth without rework.

  • Investor-ready structure

    A polished, validated MVP helps attract funding and build credibility.

  • Lower business risk

    Solve foundational uncertainties before committing full resources.

From idea to a funded Startup

From idea to a funded Startup

I first reached out to NCrypted three years ago to build an MVP for our startup. They had a solution that was close enough to what we wanted to build that we used that as a base, and they customized it to meet our needs. When any development effort is made, there will be changes, and NCrypted was able to handle all change requests we made in a very efficient manner. After four months of development, we had a working MVP that we used as a POC to raise our first round of seed money.

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David Mortellaro - Co-Founder & CTO, Sophosi

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"NCrypted provides excellent value, tremendous expertise, and truly stands by their work. I've been working with NCrypted for 2 years creating the Lifester web app (now RePredict.ai). NCrypted has treated me like family, bending over backward to help me launch the exact app I envision, all within my limited budget. They are responsive and creative, and act as though they are part of my company. There would be no Lifester without NCrypted."

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Robert Strauss, J.D. - Founder & CEO - RePredict Corporation (USA)

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MVP Capability Clusters - Key Features

Every MVP is different. We help you define what matters most, keeping the product lean while ensuring it delivers clear user value.

We focus on the features that actually matter, not bloated checklists, and refine the final scope during strategy sessions based on your users and business model.

User Experience Essentials

  • Clean flows for the core use case

  • Rapid onboarding

  • Simple navigation and intuitive UI

  • Core user actions optimized for speed

Final features are defined based on validation, your users, business model, and market needs - not generic templates.

MVP Development by NCrypted
 

Admin & Operational Controls

  • User management

  • Dashboard & Basic analytics

  • Core content/workflow control

  • Insights to guide iteration

Technical Foundation

  • Modular architecture

  • Secure, scalable backend

  • API-ready structure

  • Wallet system or stored payment options

  • Foundation for Version 2 and beyond

 

Who We Help – Startup-Focused MVP Development

We work with founders at every stage, helping them turn ideas into market-ready, investor-ready, growth-ready products.

Idea-stage founders

Idea-stage founders

We help you transform your raw idea into a validated concept by clarifying the core problem, defining your target users, validating assumptions, and shaping an MVP that focuses on what truly matters for early traction and learning.

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Growth-stage teams

Growth-stage teams

For teams ready to scale, we redesign or rebuild your MVP with robust architecture, optimized workflows, and improved UX. We help you overcome early technical limitations and prepare your product for expansion, high traffic, and multi-market operations.

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Early-stage startups

Early-stage startups

We build MVPs designed to attract real users and investor interest. Our strategy-first approach ensures your product delivers a clear value proposition, meaningful user experience, and the technical foundation needed to move confidently into growth and funding stages.

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Non-technical founders

Non-technical founders

We become your complete product and engineering arm, giving you expert support across strategy, UX, development, architecture, and scaling. This lets you focus on business and fundraising while we transform your vision into a real, market-ready product, without needing a CTO.

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Why NCrypted for MVP Development?

  • Qualified Team Of Technocrats

    Qualified Team Of Technocrats

  • Custom-Built Solutions, Your IP

    Custom-Built Solutions, Your IP

  • End-to-End Development

    End-to-End Development

  • 1,000+ Successful Clients

    1,000+ Successful Clients

  • Robust Security & Compliance

    Robust Security & Compliance

  • AI Support & SEO

    AI Support & SEO

  • Global Ecosystem & Network

    Global Ecosystem & Network

  • 20+ Years of Industry Experience

    20+ Years of Industry Experience

  • Dedicated 'Human' Support

    Dedicated 'Human' Support

Why NCrypted for MVP Development?

Flexible Engagement Models That Fit Your Stage

Bringing your MVP app to life means balancing smart planning, the features that actually matter, and a foundation built to scale. Rather than offering fixed bundles or unnecessary add-ons, we tailor pricing to your goals, your stage, and what will genuinely move your product forward.

 

NCrypted's Engagement Models
  • MVP-first approach to reduce waste
    We focus on the MVP for Startups features your users truly need, helping you avoid unnecessary build costs and launch quickly with a validated, insight-rich MVP.
  • Clear scope, predictable milestones
    Each phase comes with defined deliverables and timelines, giving you full clarity on progress, investment, and what's coming next.
  • Flexible pricing models for different stages
    Pick the engagement style that fits your journey — fixed scope, agile sprints, or dedicated teams for validation, growth, or expansion.
  • Focus on high-impact features, not long checklists
    We prioritize elements that improve conversions, retention, and day-to-day operations instead of bloated feature sets that inflate cost without real value.
  • Optimized for long-term scalability
    Your MVP is engineered with modular components, making it easy to extend, enhance, or scale later without costly rebuilds.
  • Transparent pricing aligned with business outcomes
    No surprises or unclear estimates for your MVP Development project. Every resource invested is tied to real impact — whether it's user growth, operational efficiency, or market traction.
  • You stay in control of the budget and roadmap
    We collaborate closely at every milestone so your budget is used strategically and your roadmap evolves around what matters most.

MVP Development for Startups - Your One-Stop-Shop

Analysis & Planning

Analysis & Planning

We understand your expectations and requirements and develop strategies to implement your app. We study your competition, industry trends, and the market before planning the project and deciding the flow.

Application Design

Application Design

We create an intuitive UI/UX design for your application that attracts not only new users but also engages with your existing audience. User engagement and flow that converts your visitors into paid members. 

Development & Deployment

Development & Deployment

Our engineers translate designs into fully functional applications using clean, scalable, and secure code. We follow agile practices to deliver incremental updates, ensuring flexibility and faster time to market.

Testing

Testing

Every feature is rigorously tested for your solution - from functionality and performance to security and user experience. This ensures your software is reliable, bug-free, and ready for real-world use.

Security Compliance Verification

Security Compliance Verification

We provide support for HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, and other sector-specific compliance systems for your MVP Development for Startups to deliver complete data security.

Launch & Support

Launch & Support

We handle smooth deployment and assist with your go-to-market strategies. Post-launch, our support team ensures stability, updates, and enhancements to keep your software performing at its best.

MVP Development for Startups - Your One-Stop-Shop

About our Experts on MVP Development

Kunal Pandya, CEO
MD & CEO - NCrypted Technologies | Kunal Pandya

Kunal Pandya works closely with early-stage and pre-seed founders to help them turn ideas into focused, testable MVPs. Over the years, he and the team have supported startups led by non-technical founders, first-time entrepreneurs, and teams coming out of accelerators and incubators.

His approach to MVP development is grounded in validation-first thinking. Instead of starting with features or technology, the focus is on understanding user behavior, defining what needs to be proven early, and building only what supports those decisions. This helps founders avoid overbuilding, reduce unnecessary spend, and move forward with clarity.

Kunal is also the founder of StartupGuru, where he works with founders at the idea and validation stage, helping them navigate product decisions before scaling execution. He is also a board member and CEO of ITProfiles.com, a neutral intelligence B2B platform connecting promising ICT business service providers with global business buyers. 

About our Experts on MVP Development

Related Resources for MVP Development

Why MVPs Fail?

Why most MVPs fail despite good intentions. Learn the real reasons founders get it wrong and how to validate ideas before wasting time and money.

Most MVP Advice is Wrong

A practical, founder-led breakdown of MVP. Understand minimum viable products, real-world examples, and how to validate startup ideas early with an MVP build that sells.

How to Validate Your Startup Idea in less than a Month?

How we help early-stage non-tech founders, building a tech/digital startup, in validating their concept and finding problem-solution-fit fast.

MVP for Non-Tech Founder - How to Build without a CTO

A practical guide for non-technical founders on building an MVP without a CTO, avoiding costly mistakes, and validating ideas before scaling.

FAQs - MVP Development

Most MVPs take 8–14 weeks, depending on the complexity of the core user flows, integrations, and design depth. We follow an agile, milestone-based approach, so you see progress every week and can validate early without waiting for a full release.

A ballpark:

  • MSP (Minimum Sellable Product): $5K (ask us how)

  • Readymade Solutions (see our products list)

    • Cloud-based license: Under $1K

    • Self-host domain license: $2.5K to $5K

  • MVP: $10K–$40K

  • Full-featured platform: $50K–$150K+
    Costs vary depending on features, complexity, and integrations.

Only the features that directly validate your core value proposition. We help you identify which user actions matter most, prioritize them using an MVP matrix, and avoid unnecessary add-ons so you can launch faster and learn sooner.

Absolutely. Validation is a core part of our process. We analyze the problem, target users, market landscape, competitors, and possible monetization models to ensure your idea is grounded in real demand before you invest in development.

Yes. Many of our startup clients are non-technical founders. We become your full product and engineering team, guiding you through strategy, UX, architecture, development, deployment, and scaling so you can focus on customers and fundraising.

However, if this is your first digital venture and you are a non-tech founder, we recommend checking out StartupGuru's incubation program for non-tech founders. Our partner venture advisory team there helps you go from idea to a validated idea, built product, early users, and funding in a matter of weeks. And if your application is accepted, it comes with their money-back guarantee.

We choose the tech stack based on your product goals, speed-to-market needs, and long-term scalability. Our commonly used stacks include React, Next.js, Node.js, Python, PHP/Laravel, Flutter, React Native, AWS, and modular backend architectures.

Scalability is baked into the architecture from day one. We use modular components, clean API layers, cloud-native capabilities, and caching strategies that let your MVP evolve into a full product without expensive rewrites.

Most companies jump straight into coding. We start with product strategy, user journey mapping, validation, and feature prioritization - ensuring you build the right MVP, not just a fast one. With 19+ years of product experience, we offer end-to-end consulting, engineering, and long-term product partnership under one roof.

Over 500 startups trust NCrypted with their business

Over 500 startups trust NCrypted with their business

NCrypted understands our project and shows keen interest in listening to our requirements. I have spoke to the business team at NCrypted more, in recent time, than anybody else regarding my project. I have really high expectations from them now on my upcoming projects.

Jan Rangul - President, Loci360 (Norway)

4.5

From the get-go, the business analysts that were working with us started up professionally, spoken English and communication was flawless; they understood what we needed, addressed our concerns and started their research & development; after that, everything is as smooth as it should be.

Hares Nayabkhil - President, Greenlight Payments, Inc. (USA)

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  • Hyatt
  • Kranzle
  • Lifester
  • Atlas
  • Oyyo
  • rvplusyou
  • Greenlighy
  • Solvay

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NCrypted has partnered with and helped create 500+ startups and businesses, many of which are valued at multi-million dollars today. Our primary focus would be on understanding your MVP Development like business requirements and providing you with relevant technology solutions while keeping your target audience and market in mind.

We know that a serious MVP Development for Startups project is an ongoing engagement that requires technical, functional, financial, and emotional commitment. We want to believe in your idea as much as you do. Get in touch to find out how NCrypted Solutions can help bring your MVP idea to life so that you can go to market with confidence.  

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