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Get ready

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Are you a visionary founder with an incredible idea but struggling to secure the funding you need for your business?

At Rascal Ventures, we understand that the journey from concept to investment can be challenging. That's why we created our Launch service – we can take your idea from concept to ‘ready to pitch’ customer tested prototype in as little as four weeks, while supporting you in creating your perfect pitch.

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Your ideas

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Our social impact incubator has a wealth of experience in creating exceptional digital products that leverage complex technology like AI. Our Launch Accelerator expedites the discovery and product development timeline, allowing you to take your innovation to market sooner.

We have an experienced team of creatives, engineers and fundraising specialists to help start-ups and brands at all stages of their business build prototypes that test the smallest and the largest ideas. Through the use of our Launch framework, coupled with the latest advancements in prototyping technologies, we can give you a cost effective advantage to kick-start your fund raising journey.

Why build a prototype?

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Interact with your users

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Test your ideas

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Understand your audience

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Accelerate

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We understand that going to market is about more than only understanding your product and it’s potential users. That is why we have developed our launch framework using lean project methodologies and agile project frameworks prevalent in product design.

Our experienced team understands the importance of effective project management and agile development methodologies. We work closely with you to define clear objectives, break down tasks, and prioritise goals, ensuring a focused and efficient sprint process. Through regular communication and collaboration, we guide you in identifying potential roadblocks and provide proactive solutions.

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Lean principles

Our Launch framework is just that. It’s not an out of the box solution. It is an approach that balances lean and agile methodologies, with UX design and pairs that with tailored strategies to take you and your ideas skywards.

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All the tools to get you

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Startups who work with Rascal Ventures have a higher chance of getting to market and a better chance of getting funded. We want you to leverage our 360º Solution and our multi faceted team of experts to get your product seen, and heard.

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Benefits of Partnering with us

In today's fast-paced business landscape, building a successful product, especially if you want to leverage AI, requires more than just a great idea.

You need to be able to clearly showcase your vision in the context of the market opportunity and the value your product brings.
Our experts, through our Launch service will create a pitch and prototype that encapsulates your vision, validates its feasibility, and showcases your idea’s potential. It can also help to bring your vision to life in a way that shows what you want to deliver is technically achievable.
There are many routes to creating a prototype, we can offer additional help and support through the process to support you through market validation, customer testing, business modelling and Go To Market planning to create a compelling pitch.
Prototyping enables you to refine and iterate on your initial concept, allowing you to uncover gaps in market understanding. User feedback on your concept can uncover technical challenges, unidentified user needs, or areas for refinement.
By making your idea a reality, you gain valuable insights into its practicality, usability, and market viability, setting the foundation for a successful product development journey.
A well-executed prototype instills confidence in investors, partners, and potential customers. It bridges the gap between theory and reality, demonstrating your commitment to quality and your ability to deliver results.
By choosing Rascal Ventures to support your Launch and build your prototype, you leverage our wealth of experience in creating compelling experiences that speak volumes about your product's potential.
Developing a prototype allows you to identify challenges and bottlenecks early on, saving you time and resources during the subsequent stages of product development.
At Rascal Ventures, our talented engineers and product designers are dedicated to working alongside you to develop a prototype that not only embodies your brand's essence but is also crafted with keen attention to usability and accessibility. We combine technical proficiency with a strategic approach to ensure that your prototype is not just a concept, but a scalable and manufacturable solution poised for market success.

Launch

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Rascal Ventures is already a trusted partner for a number of startups that have gone on to secure significant funding. Our ethos is to support you at every stage, from proof of concept to sleek and functional customer driven experiences, unlocking the limitless potential of your ideas, without diluting your equity or charging the earth.

Don't let your brilliant idea remain on the drawing board. Take the next step towards turning it into a reality and attracting the funding you deserve.