Think together
Explore product and service ideas, question assumptions and uncover alternatives. Define what needs to be built, for whom, and why.
Technology & product development for equity
You bring the insight.
We build it
with you.
Turn your domain knowledge into a product people can use. TechAccel contributes ideas, engineering and technical leadership in return for equity in your startup.
From the first brainstorming session to a working product—and beyond.
Shape the ideaBrainstorm & challenge assumptions
Build the productSoftware, hardware & systems
Guide the technologyPart-time CTO involvement
Support the journeyA defined development partnership
A technology team within your startup
We invest our work.
You share the opportunity.
Early-stage founders often have deep market knowledge but limited resources to build and maintain the technology. TechAccel brings the development capability into the venture, with a shared stake in its progress.
Build what matters
Develop the proof of concept and initial product. Connect the software, electronics and infrastructure needed to make the idea work.
Stay involved
Provide technical direction, maintenance and agreed development support as the business learns from real customers. A typical engagement runs for around 18 months.
Built around the venture. Scope, milestones, equity and support are agreed together before the partnership begins.
More than a development assignment
A technical partner
at the table.
Ask the basic questions. Explore the difficult ones. Get an honest technical perspective while you build your business.
CTO-level guidance
Architecture, technical decisions and development priorities, with a TechAccel technologist acting as your part-time CTO.
Room to explore
Brainstorm with people who can connect ideas across disciplines, suggest alternatives and translate possibilities into practical work.
Focus and continuity
Separate essential work from distractions. Keep development aligned with customer needs as the venture evolves.
A wider network
Draw on specialist developers, testers and professional connections. Advisory and workspace needs can be discussed as part of the engagement.
Engineering across disciplines
One idea can need
many kinds of technology.
Our experience spans applications, communications, embedded systems and the infrastructure beneath them. We look at the complete product, including how its parts work together.
Products people use
Web applications, Android and iOS apps, Windows applications, CRM and reporting systems.
Systems that connect
Broadband, Wi-Fi, VoIP, hosted IVR, messaging middleware and communication APIs.
Technology in the real world
Firmware, hardware design, IoT, power electronics and integrated devices.
The foundations underneath
Linux internals, server components, high-volume queues, caching and database systems.
Make information useful
Statistical analysis, applied mathematics, artificial intelligence and data-intensive applications.
Solve the unusual problem
Compiler and interpreter design, scripting languages, API design and technology process reengineering.
Many products combine several of these disciplines. Tell us about the problem you want to solve.
Who we work with
You know your market.
You're ready to build.
We look for founders who bring experience, commitment and a clear role in taking the venture forward.
Introduce your ventureA strong starting point
- A committed founding teamTypically two or three entrepreneurs working full time on the venture.
- Depth in your domainOur original guideline is around 10 years of relevant functional experience.
- Resources beyond technologyFunds and capability to manage business operations, customer acquisition and other startup activities.
- A company ready to take shapeA recently incorporated private limited company, or plans to form one.
These are guidelines. Strong teams and compelling proposals can be considered beyond this profile.
Our story
A natural extension
of a technologist's journey.
Anil Chandra KTechnologist · Serial entrepreneur
“I simply wish to continue the journey in a more structured manner.”
TechAccel grew out of Anil's work with entrepreneurs who had ideas and domain knowledge, but could not carry the full cost of technology development.
From 2014, that work drew on a network of freelance technologists, developers and testers. Projects brought together specialists as required, creating a practical way to work across disciplines.
The TechAccel concept, documented in 2018, gave this approach a structure: select promising ventures, contribute development and technical leadership, and share in the business through equity.
Today, TechAccel is part of Star Video. It brings that same curiosity and hands-on engineering approach to founders building their next product or service.
Visit Star VideoFrom conversation to collaboration
Start with the problem.
Build a shared understanding.
Introduce
Share your team, domain, idea and the customer problem you want to solve.
Explore
Discuss the opportunity, technical choices and what a useful first product should do.
Agree
Set the scope, responsibilities, milestones, equity arrangement and support period.
Develop
Build, test and refine the product, with technical direction throughout the engagement.
A few useful answers
Before we
begin.
What does TechAccel invest?
Our primary contribution is technology development, product thinking and technical leadership. We generally receive equity for that contribution. The arrangement is discussed for each venture.
Can we approach you before the idea is fully formed?
Yes. We participate in brainstorming and help explore product or service ideas. Bring your domain knowledge, the customer problem and your initial thinking.
How long do you stay involved?
The original programme envisages around 18 months of development and support. The actual duration, deliverables and maintenance responsibilities are agreed for the venture.
Does equity cover every startup expense?
No. Founders need resources for activities outside the agreed TechAccel contribution. We discuss development scope and any other project costs before starting.
Can you help us prepare for funding?
We can help develop a proof of concept and explain the technology behind the venture. Participation in a pitch can be discussed as part of our involvement.
How much equity do you take?
There is no standard percentage published here. It depends on the agreed contribution, development scope, stage of the venture and responsibilities of both teams.
What about business advice and specialist support?
The TechAccel model includes access to a professional network and business advisory input. We discuss which expertise is relevant and available for your venture during selection.
Let's explore the possibility
What would you
like to build?
Tell us about the problem, your team and where technology can make a difference.
anil.chandra@starbonding.com
+91 9000 900 300
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