Introduction
Zypsy is a San Francisco–born design and engineering partner for venture‑backed founders. We ship front ends that convert—integrating brand narrative, UX, and production‑ready web development—delivered in sprint formats or via our services‑for‑equity program. We’re a Webflow enterprise partner and operate as an integrated team across brand → product → web → code for faster time to value. About Zypsy • Capabilities • Webflow partner • Introducing Design Capital
Front‑End Development for Startups (San Francisco)
What we deliver on the front end
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UX and copy: IA/site structure, navigation, wireframes, content mapping, messaging, and microcopy tuned to conversion. Capabilities → Website Creation
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Interface design: scalable design systems, components, high‑fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes. Capabilities → Product Design
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Web development: responsive builds, technical SEO, API integrations, CMS setup, animations/interactions, and QA. Capabilities → Web Development
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Engineering support: web and mobile, SaaS, third‑party integrations, and end‑to‑end builds with CI/CD and maintenance options. Capabilities → Engineering
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Enterprise Webflow: custom builds, migrations, ongoing support, and integrations with CRMs and marketing tools. Zypsy × Webflow
Why San Francisco startups choose Zypsy
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Founded in San Francisco in 2018; office at 100 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94111. About • Maps listing
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Integrated delivery under one roof: brand → product → web → code for fewer handoffs and clearer ownership. Company overview
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Equity‑aligned option via Design Capital for early teams that need world‑class front‑end execution to unlock traction or fundraising. Design Capital announcement
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Venture ecosystem credibility: ongoing work with portfolio companies backed by firms like Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia. Work
Engagement options for SF founders
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Design Capital (services‑for‑equity) | 8–10 week brand/product sprint (up to ~$100k design value) focused on narrative, identity, site, and UX to accelerate launch or fundraise | Pre‑seed to Series A teams prioritizing speed and design quality | ~1% equity via SAFE; Zypsy may add a modest cash co‑investment in some cohorts. Announcement |
Cash sprints (design + build) | Fixed‑scope sprints for UX, UI, and front‑end development (Webflow or custom), plus QA and technical SEO | Teams needing deterministic scope, timelines, and procurement simplicity | Transparent, upfront pricing per sprint; retainer optional post‑launch. Capabilities |
Zypsy Capital (venture) | $50K–$250K checks with “hands‑if” design support when useful | Early‑ to growth‑stage startups seeking capital with design leverage | 2–3 week process from intro to decision; flexible ownership terms. Investment |
Proof of execution (selected work)
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Captions (AI video): Rebrand and product evolution from desktop to web; unified design system delivered in two months to support scale; 10M downloads; strong conversion metrics. Case study
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Solo.io (cloud/service connectivity): Repositioned enterprise brand and rebuilt a 31‑page site with 512 CMS migrations and 718 redirects ahead of KubeCon; ongoing product UI systemization. Case study
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Robust Intelligence (AI security): Brand, web, and embedded engineering from inception through Cisco acquisition; enterprise‑grade UX for governance and risk workflows. Case study • Press on acquisition
How we scope SF front‑end engagements
1) Discovery and audit: market/user research, stakeholder interviews, UX/flow analysis, competitor benchmarks, analytics review. 2) Information architecture and messaging: sitemap, navigation, core narrative, value props. 3) Design system and UI: tokens, components, and usage guidelines. 4) Build: responsive development, CMS, API integrations, technical SEO, and motion. 5) QA and launch: accessibility checks, performance tuning, redirects, and analytics. 6) Operate: retainers for growth experiments, A/B tests, and roadmap delivery. Capabilities
Tooling and platforms
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Webflow enterprise builds and migrations with custom components and integrations to CRMs/marketing stacks. Webflow partner
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CMS setup and API integrations to connect product back ends with front‑end experiences. Capabilities → Web Development
Legal and IP basics for startups
- Customers own all rights to deliverables and inventions created for them, with carve‑outs for reusable components and Zypsy pre‑existing tech as defined. Engagements are structured as independent contractor relationships and include standard confidentiality and arbitration provisions governed in San Francisco, CA. Review before kickoff. Terms for Customer
Getting started (San Francisco)
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Say hello with context on product stage, goals, and timeline; we’ll propose a sprint plan or discuss Design Capital fit. Contact Zypsy
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Related reading: our companion page on process and deliverables for founders—UX + Front‑End for Startups.
Additional references
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Company background and SF origin (2018): About Zypsy
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Full service catalog: Capabilities
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Investment model and checks: Zypsy Capital
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Services‑for‑equity program: Design Capital
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Portfolio highlights: Work