đź’° $3M - $15M funding stage

Fractional CTO for Series A Startups

Growth stage focused on scaling product, team, and go-to-market operations. Get part-time executive technical leadership tailored to your stage without the full-time commitment.

$35M+
ARR guided
2
Acquisitions
Seed→A
Stages supported
15+
Startups

Series A Challenges a Fractional CTO Solves

At the series a stage, you face unique technical and organizational challenges. Here's how a fractional cto helps:

Series A Challenges

  • ⚠️Scaling engineering organization
  • ⚠️Technical debt remediation
  • ⚠️Platform reliability and observability
  • ⚠️Series B technical preparation

How We Help

  • âś“Fractional CTO
  • âś“Engineering Leadership
  • âś“Architecture Review
  • âś“Direct access to senior engineers in Slack
  • âś“No rotating contractors or account managers

What to Expect from a Fractional CTO at Series A

At the series a stage ($3M - $15M), you need a fractional cto who understands the unique pressures of your growth phase. You're not a large company with established processes—you need someone who can move fast while building foundations that scale.

Typical Series A Engagement

  • • Hours: 10-25 hours/week depending on needs
  • • Duration: 6-18 months typical engagement
  • • Communication: Direct Slack access, weekly syncs
  • • Scope: Scaling engineering organization, technical debt remediation

Why Series A Startups Choose HyperNest

We've helped startups navigate from series a to the next stage. Our fractional ctos have supported 2 successful acquisitions and helped scale companies from $100K to $5M+ ARR. We understand what it takes to hit your next milestone.

“Aravind is in the top 1% of engineers I've hired. He supported us from $100K to $5M ARR, keeping us shipping through crazy growth and investor scrutiny.”
Tara Viswanathan
Co-founder & CEO, Rupa Health (Acquired by Fullscript)

Fractional CTO for Series A FAQs

When should a Series A startup hire a Fractional CTO?

Series A startups ($3M - $15M raised) typically need a fractional cto when scaling engineering organization. At this stage, you need senior technical leadership without the full-time commitment or cost.

How much does a Fractional CTO cost for Series A startups?

For Series A startups, fractional cto engagements typically range from $8,000-20,000/month for 10-25 hours/week. This is significantly less than a full-time hire ($300-500K+ salary + equity) while getting senior expertise from day one.

What does a Fractional CTO do at the Series A stage?

At Series A, a fractional cto focuses on scaling engineering organization and technical debt remediation. They provide part-time executive technical leadership tailored to your funding stage and growth trajectory.

How long do Series A startups work with a Fractional CTO?

Typical Series A engagements last 6-18 months. Many startups continue through their next funding round, with the fractional cto eventually helping hire a full-time replacement.

Ready for a Fractional CTO for your Series A startup?

Let's discuss your series a challenges and how we can help you reach your next milestone.