A fractional CTO for Wales, who knows the ground you are on

Senior, named technology leadership for Welsh scaleups, with on-site days when they matter and a real understanding of the Welsh funding and innovation ecosystem.

IN SHORT

The essentials

What it is. A senior, named fractional CTO or CIO for businesses across Wales, from one day a month.
Funding-aware. Experienced with the Development Bank of Wales, Innovate UK and R&D tax credits.
Network. FinTech Wales member, plugged into the Welsh technology scene.

Coverage. Cardiff-based, working across the M4 corridor, Swansea, Newport, and beyond.
Who it is for. Welsh scaleups needing a board-level technology voice without a full-time hire.
Built to hand back. Knowledge transfer, not dependency.

Why IT Matters IN WALES

Leadership that understands the Welsh context

Scaling a technology business in Wales has its own shape. The funding routes are specific, from the Development Bank of Wales to Innovate UK loans and R&D tax credits. The talent market is tighter than London. And the strongest networks, FinTech Wales among them, are local and relationship-led.

A fractional CTO who already works in that context is worth more than one parachuting in from elsewhere. ScaleAround is part of the Welsh ecosystem, has supported clients through investment and funding applications, and can be on-site across the country when a decision needs a person in the room.

“ScaleAround spoke with all of the key people, quickly gained an understanding of our systems and processes, and provided a very comprehensive report with recommendations. We regard ScaleAround as a very useful resource and look forward to working with them again.”

James Ritchie
Founder, SkylightIPV

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently asked

Do you provide a fractional CTO across Wales?

Yes. ScaleAround is based in Cardiff and works with businesses across Wales, from Swansea and the M4 corridor to North Wales. We blend on-site days with remote work, so location within Wales is rarely a constraint.

Do you understand the Welsh funding and innovation ecosystem?

Yes. We work with FinTech Wales members and have supported clients through Development Bank of Wales investment, Innovate UK loan applications and R&D tax credit claims. We understand the funders and frameworks Welsh scaleups deal with.

How much does a fractional CTO cost in Wales

UK fractional CTO day rates typically run from around £800 to £2,000 depending on seniority and scope. ScaleAround works on a fixed fee or a day rate, agreed on a free scoping call, starting from one day a month. See the fractional CTO cost page for typical ranges.

What is a fractional CTO?

A fractional CTO is a senior technology leader who works with your business part-time and is accountable for technology direction and outcomes. It gives a scaling business board-level leadership without a full-time salary.

Is a fractional CTO Suitable for an early stage Welsh startup?

Yes. Engagements flex from a day a month coaching a founder or lead engineer, through to running the whole function during a growth phase. The model is built to match the stage of the business.

How quickly can you start?

Most engagements begin within one to two weeks of agreeing scope. The first scoping call is free and without obligation.

Get Started

Start a conversation

A 30-minute scoping call. We will ask about your situation, tell you honestly whether we can help, and if it makes sense, outline next steps. No pitch deck. No pressure. No charge.

Book a scoping call