Fractional CTO UK
Part-Time CTO for UK Startups & Scale-ups
Get senior technical leadership without the £150k+ salary. I help UK startups and scale-ups build acquisition-ready technology platforms, make critical architecture decisions, and scale their engineering teams - working 1-4 days per week.
Who This Is For
Non-Technical Founders
Building a tech product but need someone to make architecture decisions, vet developers, and translate between business and technology.
Pre-Seed to Series A Startups
You need CTO-level expertise but can't justify a £150k+ salary. A fractional CTO gives you senior leadership at 60-70% lower cost.
Scaling Engineering Teams
Your team is growing from 3 to 15+ engineers. You need help with hiring, processes, architecture, and culture.
Preparing for Due Diligence
Fundraising or M&A on the horizon? I help companies prepare their technology story and pass technical due diligence.
Tech Debt Crisis
Your platform is slowing down, incidents are increasing, and the team is frustrated. Time for strategic technical leadership.
What a Fractional CTO Does
Technology Strategy
Define your technology roadmap, make build vs buy decisions, and align tech investments with business goals.
Architecture & Platform
Design scalable systems, review architecture decisions, and ensure your platform can grow with your business.
Team Building & Hiring
Build your engineering team - from writing job specs to interviewing candidates and defining career paths.
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.
Delivery Leadership
Improve engineering practices, unblock your team, and ensure projects ship on time.
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.
Strategic oversight, monthly planning, team mentoring, architecture reviews.
Active roadmap involvement, architecture decisions, hiring support, delivery leadership.
Deep engagement, leading major initiatives, transformation projects, M&A preparation.
About Your Fractional CTO
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.
Based in the UK, I work with companies in London, Manchester, and across the UK - both on-site and remotely. I'm also fluent in French and work with French startups looking to expand to UK markets.
Track Record
- 5x CTO positions
- 2x Founder
- Successful exit (Utelly → Synamedia)
- Active angel investor
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a fractional CTO cost in the UK?
UK fractional CTO services typically range from £1,500-£8,000 per month depending on scope and engagement level. At 941 Consulting, plans start at £2,499/month for 2 days/month, and most clients choose £4,799/month for 1 day/week. This is typically 60-70% less than the fully-loaded cost of a full-time CTO.
What's the difference between a fractional CTO and an interim CTO?
An interim CTO is a full-time temporary replacement (typically 3-6 months until a permanent hire). A fractional CTO is a permanent part-time arrangement working 1-4 days/week on an ongoing basis.
Can you work with London-based startups on-site?
Yes. I work with UK companies both remotely and on-site. For companies in London and the South East, on-site every 2 weeks + expenses if needed. For other UK locations, I combine remote work with periodic on-site visits.
How quickly can you start?
Unlike hiring a full-time CTO (which takes 3-6 months), I can typically start within 1-2 weeks of our initial conversation. We'll begin with a discovery call to understand your needs.
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
Fractional CTO London
On-site availability across Central London, Shoreditch, Canary Wharf & the South East
UK-Wide Remote
Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol & beyond - hybrid arrangements available