Neptune Digital

Your first system: an MVP in use, fast

Got an idea, or a spreadsheet the business can't do without, but no technical team? We turn it into a fully coded first release people can use, scoped with you, built quickly, and yours to keep and grow.

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Trusted by clients from global brands to local charities

What is an MVP?

A Minimum Viable Product is the first real version of your software: deliberately simple, just enough to put in front of real users, learn what people actually use and improve from there. You launch sooner, learn faster and avoid months spent on features nobody uses.

  • We've got the idea, but no technical team.

  • We need something people can use, not a year-long project.

  • We want to prove it works before we spend more.

  • We'd like to own what's built.

From the spreadsheet you can't do without to your first system

We read your spreadsheet as the brief: every column a field, every colour a status, every tab a step in the process. The first release does that job properly.

What today looks like

What good looks like

  1. 1

    Colours become stages

    Every job shows where it's up to, and the colour means the same thing to everyone.

  2. 2

    Initials become owners

    Each job has a named owner, and they're told when it's their turn.

  3. 3

    Notes become reminders

    "Chase Fri" becomes a follow-up the system remembers, so nobody has to.

  4. 4

    Copies become one record

    No more asking which one's the latest. Everyone works from the same job.

Built with founders and first-time buyers

  • Collaborative scoping

    We challenge assumptions, prioritise hard and help you build the right thing, not just the thing you asked for.

  • Stay involved

    You're the expert. Your feedback shapes each stage of the build as it comes together.

  • Yours to keep

    You own the code and the data, and you're never locked in.

  • Grow beyond launch

    We stay on after launch with support and further releases as you find traction.

From idea to launch, in five steps

A simple, collaborative process designed to get you a real product, fast, with full transparency at every stage.

  • 01

    Intro call

    A relaxed chat about your idea, your users and what success looks like.

    Where it starts
  • 02

    Workshop and prototype

    What it must do, clicked through by the people who'll use it.

    Before the build
  • 03

    Scope and a range

    Agreed before you commit a penny.

    Before you commit
  • 04

    Build and refine

    The core features built and refined with your feedback.

    In weeks
  • 05

    Launch and grow

    Live and ready for users, with the next release when you're ready.

    From go-live

First systems we've built

  • Modernising Equipment Testing: SIGB
    SIGB · Sport

    Modernising Equipment Testing

    We worked with Snowsport Industries of Great Britain to modernise their legacy FileMaker system. We delivered a responsive web dashboard and native tester app with QR code scanning and e-tickets.

    Business systemsFileMaker
  • New App for McLaren Formula 1 Team: McLaren
    McLaren · Sport

    New App for McLaren Formula 1 Team

    A centralised travel management app that replaces scattered spreadsheets and folders, giving teams a single place to organise and oversee all their travel.

    Business systems
  • Kitting Management System for TeamGB: TeamGB
    TeamGB · Sport

    Kitting Management System for TeamGB

    A FileMaker-based inventory management system for kitting operations that generates ZPL labels and QR codes to track and organise stock.

    Business systemsFileMaker
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What clients say about working with us

  • Extremely satisfied. The team are extremely responsive, flexible, fast, and precise in all areas. We started together with a small project, and have since expanded the SoW significantly after the service and talent we got. 10/10, would recommend.

    William HillCEO, Bascule Insurance Services LLC

  • Working with Neptune has been an exceptional experience from start to finish. Their dedication, expertise, and swift execution in developing our system left me thoroughly impressed. The seamless communication and willingness to go the extra mile demonstrated their commitment to delivering excellence. Overall, my experience with Neptune has been nothing short of outstanding.

    Jacquie FreearPurchasing Manager

  • Neptune is highly creative, diligent in research, and provides excellent suggestions. We have accomplished much and thoroughly enjoyed our real-time suggest-and-edit sessions. Neptunes' flexibility and adaptability have resulted in impressive productivity within tight time frames and with exceptional quality.

    Craig CameronHead of R&D

  • I highly recommend working with Neptune. The process is hugely collaborative and made the project a joy to work on. Their understanding of FileMaker is second to none and they always finds ways to solve challenges through creative design. They are organised, calm and diligent in their work, and will go above and beyond to deliver.

    Mark HoldenManaging Director

  • Neptune provided an excellent professional, knowledgeable service and offer exceptional value to any project. Thank you to Jordan and the Team.

    Darren WilliamsProduct Owner, Solotech

Questions before you build

  • A designed, working product that's ready for real users, so you can start gathering feedback straight away.

  • Yes. You'll have a clear range before anything is signed, and priorities are agreed with you as it's built.

  • Yes. The first release is the foundation, and you can grow it as you learn from the people using it.

  • Yes, and we won't share details of your project with anyone unless you ask us to.

  • Support, hosting and further releases from the team that built it, or you take it elsewhere: it's yours.

    Support and hosting
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