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We don't just build startups. We back them.

Notside puts engineering investment at risk, alongside founder equity. Three founders a quarter. This isn't discounted development. It's shared risk.

We select a small number of startups each quarter, put our engineering on the line, and take equity. You keep the product. We keep skin in the game after launch.

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Example structures

Starting shapes, not a price list. The actual structure is written after we evaluate the product.

  • Summit Launch

    Up to $5,000 engineering investment

    Founder from $2,500

    Typical equity 3–5%

    What it is for

    • Focused MVPs
    • One core workflow
    • Architecture through launch

  • Summit Build

    Up to $10,000 engineering investment

    Founder from $4,000

    Typical equity 5–7%

    What it is for

    • Fuller product surface
    • Web or mobile plus API
    • Room for a second workflow

  • Summit Partner

    $20,000+ engineering investment

    Founder from $7,500+

    Typical equity 7–10%, negotiated

    What it is for

    • Larger systems
    • Launch infrastructure when it fits
    • Equity negotiated in that band — never a 12% default

Why Summit

  • Shared risk

    Engineering investment at risk, not a discount on a quote. Equity is how we stay in after launch.

  • Built with SIDE™

    Shape the system. Ideate the experience. Develop as one product. Evolve after launch.

  • Launch infrastructure

    We recommend the entity structure and handle US formation and registration with you.

  • Selective on purpose

    Three founders a quarter. Not every startup is a Summit startup.

How it moves

Three founders a quarter. We take few so the work stays dedicated.

  1. 01

    Apply

    Tell us the product, the founder, and how the first 100 customers find you.

  2. 02

    Evaluate

    We read the application and talk. Fit is founder, market, and distribution — not a video upload.

  3. 03

    Structure

    If it fits, we write the investment, founder contribution, and equity. Examples above are starting shapes.

  4. 04

    Build

    The work moves in SIDE™: Shape, Ideate, Develop, Evolve. You see the station and the next traverse.

  5. 05

    Launch

    Ship the product. Where it fits, we recommend the entity structure and handle US formation and registration.

Not every startup is a Summit startup

We look at the founder, the market, and how the first 100 customers find you.

  • A founder who can sell the product, not only describe it
  • A market with a real path to the first 100 customers
  • Distribution you can name — not “we will post on social”
  • Willingness to share risk: equity, milestones, and a founder contribution

Launch infrastructure

For Partner, and when it fits Build, we recommend the entity structure and handle US LLC or C-Corp formation, EIN, and registration with you.

Questions

Can I apply if I am not based in the United States?

Yes. We work with founders worldwide. We recommend the structure and handle US LLC or C-Corp formation, EIN, and bank-account setup with you.

What happens after I apply?

We review the application in a few business days. If selected, we talk about the product, the technical scope, and whether a shared-risk structure fits.

Is acceptance guaranteed if I apply?

No. Three founders a quarter. We look for a committed founder, a real market, and a path to the first 100 customers.

What if I do not have technical knowledge?

That is why Summit exists. You bring the vision and distribution. We put engineering investment on the line.

Do I pick Launch, Build, or Partner from a menu?

No. Those are example structures. After evaluation we write the one that matches the actual scope — or we decline.

What happens to the equity after the program?

Typical ranges are 3–5%, 5–7%, or negotiated 7–10%. Nothing is defaulted to 12%. Equity is documented only if we accept you and sign.

How long does development take?

A focused Launch MVP is typically weeks, not a six-month agency cycle. Larger Partner work takes longer. Work moves in SIDE™ sprints with you in the loop.

Do I pay the founder contribution up front?

Payment terms are set at acceptance. Typically we align the founder contribution with development milestones.

Ready to share the risk?

Apply to Notside Summit. If it fits, we back it with engineering — not a discounted invoice.

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Equity-for-services needs documentation, vesting or milestones, and IP assignment. Notside does not give legal or securities advice. Bring your own lawyer and CPA.

Questions: contact@notside.com