Katib
Fintech · Web & mobile
Private loan records with gold, silver and currency references, installment schedules and two-party approval. Web and mobile, in English and Arabic.
Visit katib.app (opens in a new tab)For founders · Technical co‑founder
Turn what you know into a product that scales.
You bring the market insight and the customers. We join early as your technical co-founder and own architecture, build and scale, with partnership structures that share the risk and the upside.
We partner with a limited number of founders each year.
Partnership outline
Draft
- You bring
- Market insight, customers, distribution
- We bring
- Architecture, build, technical leadership
- We share
- Risk, upside, long-term ownership
- Structure
- Cash + equity, reduced fee + equity, revenue share, or custom
- First step
- Product Execution Audit, 5 working days
Illustrative. Every partnership is evaluated individually and documented in a separate legal agreement.
Why a co‑founder
Ideas rarely fail on vision. They fail on execution nobody owns.
Building a company takes technical ownership, product judgment and long-term responsibility. That is the role we take.
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We co-found
We join early as your technical co-founder, with a seat at the product table from the first decision.
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We own the outcome
Architecture, scalability and technical direction are our responsibility, not a line item.
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We win together
Our success is tied to the product's success, not to delivery milestones.
Who we partner with
Founders who know a real problem and need someone to own the build.
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Non-technical founders with domain expertise
You know the market, the customer and the pain. You need a partner who can turn that insight into product architecture, a roadmap and execution.
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SMEs turning internal workflows into products
Your business runs on spreadsheets, WhatsApp and manual approvals. We help turn proven workflows into software products.
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Startups with validated but fragile MVPs
Your first build helped you learn, but the foundation is slowing you down. We audit the product and rebuild what needs to scale.
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Investors, mentors and venture builders
You meet founders with strong business insight but no technical leadership. We provide execution reviews and technical co-founder capacity.
Partnership models
A structure that fits the product, not a rate card.
We evaluate the founder, the market, the product risk and the execution needs before recommending a structure.
Cash + equity
A structured build partnership where part of the economics is tied to long-term ownership.
Reduced build fee + equity
For founders with strong validation and a limited early budget, where shared upside makes sense.
Revenue share
For products with clear monetization paths and measurable commercial outcomes.
Advisory + build partnership
For teams that need architecture, roadmap and execution leadership alongside development.
Custom agreement
Final terms depend on product scope, founder contribution, risk and legal documentation.
CodeFounders does not provide investment, financial or legal advice. Every partnership is evaluated individually and documented in a separate legal agreement.
Diagnostic offer
Founder Product Execution Audit
Know what to build, what it will take, and what could break it, before you commit to a build or a partner.
What you get
- Founder and product call
- Technical feasibility review
- MVP scope recommendation
- Architecture direction
- Build vs. buy thinking
- Timeline and risk assessment
- Partnership fit recommendation
How it works
Five stages from idea to scale.
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Idea evaluation
We assess technical feasibility and market potential.
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Founder alignment
We make sure vision, values and commitment line up.
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Product definition
We define scope, architecture and roadmap together.
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Co-building
We build together, with full technical ownership.
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Scale and optimize
We scale the systems and optimize for growth.
This is for you if
- You're building a real company, not just an app
- You want a technical partner who shares the outcome
- You believe in shared ownership and shared success
- You're thinking beyond the MVP
Probably not a fit if
- You want the cheapest, fastest possible build
- You want full ownership without shared risk
- You want to hand off responsibility entirely
- You're experimenting without real commitment
Built end to end
Products we designed and built.
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Clear answers before you start.
Do you take equity?
Sometimes. We evaluate each opportunity individually. Structures may include cash, equity, revenue share, advisory, build partnership, or a custom agreement.
How much equity do you usually take?
It depends on the product, your contribution, and the risk we take on. The Product Execution Audit ends with a partnership fit recommendation, including the structure we would propose, before you commit to anything.
What happens if we part ways?
Exit terms, IP ownership and handover are written into the agreement before work starts. Repositories, credentials and documentation are always transferred, so you are never locked in.
Do you invest money?
No. CodeFounders is not an investment firm and does not provide financial advice. We provide technical partnership and software execution under separate agreements.
Who owns the IP?
IP ownership depends on the agreed partnership structure and is documented in the final agreement before work begins.
Do you sign NDAs?
Yes, where appropriate. We can discuss confidentiality before detailed product discovery.
What if I already have an MVP?
We can audit the existing product, identify technical debt and scalability risks, then recommend whether to improve, rebuild, or pause.
Do you build simple apps or websites?
We are best suited for products that need technical ownership, not one-off commodity builds. Simple projects may not be a fit unless they are part of a larger product strategy.
Not ready to talk yet?
The MVP Scope Checklist
Answer these before you pay anyone to build. Founders who can tick most boxes get better quotes, faster builds, and fewer rebuilds.
- Define the problem and who pays
- Cut version one to what matters
- Spot risky data and integrations early
- Red flags when hiring a builder
Free. One email with your link, no spam.
Have something serious to build?
Twenty minutes with a senior engineer. You'll know if it's buildable, and if we're the right partner.