The best Proxify alternative for startups
If you're looking for a Proxify alternative, you're likely frustrated with the developer matching platform model. US-timezone senior engineers who own outcomes, not just ship tickets. HyperNest Labs provides fractional CTO services and founding engineers who embed in your team with full outcome ownership.
Why founders leave Proxify
The developer matching platform model works for some use cases — but venture-backed startups consistently run into these walls:
- ✗Developer placement without strategic leadership
- ✗No fractional CTO or product strategy
- ✗Timezone mismatches for US-based startups
- ✗Transactional matching without long-term partnership
- ✗No AI/LLM development focus
What you get with HyperNest
HyperNest Labs is the fractional CTO and founding engineer alternative built specifically for venture-backed startups:
The HyperNest difference
- Fractional CTO services — roadmap, architecture, investor diligence
- Founding engineers who ship like your first 5 hires
- Direct Slack access — no account managers
- Outcome ownership, not just hourly billing
- Track record: 2 acquisitions, $35M+ ARR guided
- AI/LLM development capability built-in
Startups who chose HyperNest over developer matching platform models
These founders needed more than a developer matching platform — they needed embedded partners who co-owned outcomes.
Rupa Health
$100K→$5M ARRFractional CTO from Seed to Series A, scaling ARR from $100K to $5M.
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OddsJam
AcquiredTechnical due diligence that unlocked acquisition by Gambling.com.
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Dromo
0→1 to ScaleFounding engineer from 0→1 to enterprise-scale data platform.
Read case study →Proxify Alternative: FAQs
Why do startups look for Proxify alternatives?
Startups often outgrow Proxify's developer matching platform model because developer placement without strategic leadership and no fractional cto or product strategy. Founders need embedded partners who take outcome ownership, not just fill seats.
What makes HyperNest Labs the best Proxify alternative?
Unlike Proxify, HyperNest Labs operates as embedded founding engineers and fractional CTOs — we sit in your Slack, join your standups, and co-own your roadmap. US-timezone senior engineers who own outcomes, not just ship tickets.
How quickly can HyperNest replace my Proxify engagement?
Most transitions happen within 1–2 weeks. We integrate with your existing codebase, Slack, and team rituals from day one. Many clients see their first production commit within 5 days of engagement start.
Does HyperNest offer fractional CTO services that Proxify doesn't?
Yes. Unlike Proxify's developer matching platform approach, HyperNest provides fractional CTO leadership — roadmap ownership, architecture decisions, investor diligence support — combined with hands-on founding engineers who ship code. You get strategy and execution in one partnership.
How is HyperNest's pricing compared to Proxify?
HyperNest engagements typically range from $8K–$25K/month depending on scope. Unlike Proxify, there are no matching fees, no platform overhead, and no account managers in the middle — you pay for engineering time and leadership that co-owns your outcomes.
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