Fractional CTO London
Part-Time CTO for London Startups & Scale-ups
Looking for experienced tech leadership in London? I provide fractional CTO services to startups across Central London, Shoreditch, Canary Wharf, and the wider South East. On-site availability, hybrid working, and deep startup experience - without the £180k+ full-time salary.
Who This Is For
Fractional CTO services are ideal for startups and scale-ups that need senior tech leadership but aren't ready for a full-time hire.
VC-Backed Startups
Preparing for Series A or later? I help London startups navigate technical due diligence and present their technology story to investors.
Tech City Scale-ups
Growing from seed to scale-up? I provide the technical leadership to build world-class engineering teams in London's competitive talent market.
Non-Technical Founders
Building a tech product but need someone on the ground in London to meet with engineers, attend investor pitches, and represent the technical vision.
Remote-First with London HQ
Your team is distributed but you need occasional London presence for board meetings, investor days, and strategic planning sessions.
Tech Debt Crisis
Your platform is slowing down, incidents are increasing, and the team is frustrated. Time for strategic technical leadership.
AI & Automation Initiatives
Want to leverage AI but don't know where to start? I help identify practical opportunities and avoid expensive mistakes.
What a Fractional CTO Does
Strategic technology leadership tailored to your stage and needs.
Technology Strategy
Define your technology roadmap, make build vs buy decisions, and align tech investments with business goals.
Investor Relations
Present to London VCs, handle technical due diligence, and help prepare for fundraising rounds.
Team Building & Hiring
Navigate London's competitive talent market - from writing job specs to interviewing and hiring top engineers.
Architecture & Platform
Design scalable systems, review architecture decisions, and ensure your platform can grow with your business.
AI & Automation
Identify practical AI opportunities, avoid expensive mistakes, and implement automation that delivers real ROI.
Technical Due Diligence
Prepare for investor scrutiny or acquisition - document your tech, address risks, and present confidently.
Calculate Your Savings
See how much you could save with a Fractional CTO vs full-time hire
1Full-Time CTO Cost
2Fractional CTO Cost
Your Annual Savings
Plus: No equity dilution, immediate start, flexibility to scale
Engagement Models
Flexible part-time arrangements that scale with your needs. No long-term lock-in - most engagements are month-to-month after an initial commitment.
Foundation
- Strategic oversight
- Monthly planning sessions
- Architecture reviews
- Team mentoring
Momentum
- Active roadmap involvement
- Architecture decisions
- Hiring support
- Delivery leadership
- Weekly syncs
Breakthrough
- Deep engagement
- Leading major initiatives
- Transformation projects
- M&A preparation
About Your Fractional CTO
Romain Eude - I'm Romain Eude, a 5x CTO with 25+ years of experience building technology platforms for startups and scale-ups. My most recent exit was Utelly, a media tech company I co-founded that was acquired by Synamedia.
I specialise in AI/ML product development, recommendation systems, large-scale data platforms, and helping non-technical founders build tech teams. I've worked across e-commerce, media tech, and fashion tech.
Serving startups since 2007.
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Ready to Talk?
Book a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll discuss your situation and I'll give you honest advice on whether a fractional CTO is right for you - no sales pressure.
Service Areas
Tech City / Shoreditch
Old Street, Hoxton, Hackney
Canary Wharf
Docklands, Isle of Dogs, Stratford
UK-Wide Remote
Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol & beyond