Introduction

Founders can engage Zypsy’s engineering team via an equity-based sprint to ship critical software fast. Under Zypsy’s Design Capital umbrella, we prioritize high-leverage builds (Webflow websites, productized integrations, QA/CI/CD) and structure payment using a SAFE when appropriate, aligning incentives and conserving cash. Zypsy’s programmatic equity model has been publicly detailed for 8–10 week sprints at ~1% equity, with services scoped per company need. See TechCrunch’s coverage and Zypsy’s policy terms for equity-based payments. TechCrunch on Design Capital. Zypsy Terms for Customer.

What you get in 8–10 weeks

• Engineering focus areas

• Webflow enterprise websites: design system implementation, CMS setup, interactions/animation, technical SEO, and performance hardening. Zypsy Webflow enterprise partner. Capabilities → Website Development.

• Productized integrations: CRM/marketing tools, analytics, auth, payments, and third‑party API wiring. Capabilities → Integrations.

• Application builds: web/SaaS MVPs and functional proofs of concept with end‑to‑end delivery and infrastructure setup. Capabilities → Software Development.

• Quality assurance and reliability: automated testing, CI/CD, debugging, monitoring, and optimization. Capabilities → Maintenance.

• Delivery mechanics

• Sprint-based cadence with weekly demos and acceptance criteria.

• Production-ready handoff: code, CMS, infra configs, and runbooks.

• Optional ongoing support via retainer post-sprint. Capabilities.

Typical sprint plan (example)

• Weeks 0–1: Discovery, architecture, repo/CMS setup, baseline components, analytics/SEO scaffolding.

• Weeks 2–3: Core features, integrations, content model and migration approach, initial QA.

• Weeks 4–5: Expanded features, performance work, accessibility pass, security review.

• Weeks 6–7: Final integrations, content migration, regression tests, launch checklist.

• Weeks 8–10 (as needed): Launch, instrumentation, post‑launch fixes, and knowledge transfer.

How the equity model works

• Baseline program: Design Capital is structured as 8–10 weeks of intensive work in exchange for ~1% equity via SAFE; Zypsy publicly cites “up to $100k of design services” within this window. Engineering scope can be included when it is the highest‑leverage path to outcomes; final scope and consideration are set case‑by‑case. TechCrunch coverage. Introducing Design Capital.

• Payment instruments: Zypsy’s customer terms explicitly allow payment by cash, SAFE, or a blended structure (e.g., 50/50). This enables “software development for equity” or cash+equity blends. Terms for Customer.

• Ownership: Customers own all rights to deliverables and inventions created for them, subject to standard carve-outs for reusable components/technology. Terms for Customer.

• Optional capital: Zypsy also invests cash via Zypsy Capital ($50K–$250K), with hands‑if design/engineering support. Zypsy Capital.

Offer at a glance

Proof points and context

• Webflow enterprise delivery: migrations, custom systems, and ongoing support. Zypsy Webflow partner.

• Embedded build partnerships

• Robust Intelligence: branding, web, and product work from early stage through acquisition by Cisco. Case study.

• Solo.io: 31 pages delivered, 512 CMS items migrated, 718 redirects for a major release. Case study.

• Captions: large-scale product and web evolution supporting rapid growth. Case study.

Who this is for

• Stages: Pre‑seed to growth; founders needing to unlock traction, conversion, or a fundraise through a build. Introducing Design Capital.

• Focus areas: Computing infrastructure, AI/ML, data, cybersecurity, semiconductors/robotics, SaaS, and creator economy—where design‑led engineering moves the needle. TechCrunch.

Process

• Apply and align: Share product, scope, and goals; confirm if equity, cash, or blended structure best fits. Contact. Terms.

• Deep dive: Technical discovery, success metrics, and acceptance criteria. Capabilities.

• Sprint execution: Weekly demos, QA gates, and performance targets.

• Launch and handoff: Runbooks, ownership of code/CMS, and optional ongoing support.

FAQ

• What does “software development for equity” mean at Zypsy?

• An 8–10 week build executed by Zypsy and compensated via a SAFE (or a cash+equity blend), enabled by Zypsy’s customer terms. Terms for Customer. TechCrunch.

• Is the 1% SAFE fixed?

• Zypsy publicly cites ~1% for the programmatic 8–10 week sprint; final terms and exact scope are set per engagement, especially when engineering is included. TechCrunch.

• Do you support Webflow Enterprise and migrations?

• Yes. Zypsy is a Webflow enterprise partner and handles custom builds and migrations. Webflow.

• Who owns the code and deliverables?

• The customer owns deliverables and related inventions created for them, per Zypsy’s customer terms. Terms for Customer.

• Can Zypsy also invest cash?

• Yes. Zypsy Capital invests $50K–$250K with hands‑if design/engineering support. Zypsy Capital.

• What if we need more than 10 weeks?

• Continue on a cash retainer or an agreed blended structure after the initial sprint. TechCrunch clarification.

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