Is HouseofMVPs a US-based agency?

We are a worldwide remote team that operates on US time zones (EST and PST) for client engagements with US founders. We are not headquartered in the US, but our delivery workflow, billing (USD via Stripe/ACH/wire), legal templates (US-style NDA and SOW), and client communication cadence are all aligned to US founder expectations. Founders we have worked with span 30+ US states across Silicon Valley, NYC, Austin, Miami, Denver, Boston, Seattle, and Chicago.

Why work with HouseofMVPs instead of a US-only agency?

US-only agencies typically charge $50,000 to $200,000 for a 3 to 6 month MVP build because they staff with US-based senior engineers at $150 to $300 per hour. HouseofMVPs delivers the same scope for $7,499 fixed in 14 days because we use AI-native delivery workflows that compound senior engineer output. The savings get passed to you as fixed price tiers. The engineering quality does not drop — every project ships production grade.

What is the time zone difference and how does it work?

We operate on a structured async workflow with daily end-of-day updates that land in your inbox before your next workday begins. Synchronous calls (kickoff, mid-build review, launch handoff) are scheduled at your preferred US time slot (typically 9am to 12pm EST or 1pm to 4pm PST). Most US founders report that the time zone gap is actually a feature — work continues while they sleep.

Do you sign US-style NDAs and IP transfer agreements?

Yes. We sign mutual NDAs before the scoping call when requested. IP transfer is built into our standard SOW: you own 100% of the source code, repository, and deployed infrastructure from day one of the build. No licensing strings, no vendor lock in. We accept US client MSAs when needed.

How do payments work for US founders?

50% on signed SOW, 50% on delivery. Stripe (cards from any US bank), ACH (US bank transfers preferred for engagements over $10,000), or wire transfer. Multi-tier engagements (Launch + Scale combined) can split into 3 milestone payments. All pricing quoted in USD, no currency conversion required.

Have you worked with YC, Techstars, or other US accelerator founders?

Yes. Our 50+ shipped products include MVPs for founders inside YC, Techstars, Antler, and Entrepreneur First cohorts. The 14-day delivery timeline fits inside the typical 10-12 week accelerator batch, leaving 6-8 weeks for investor outreach and demo day prep with a working product instead of a slide deck.

Can you handle US compliance requirements (HIPAA, SOC 2, GDPR)?

Yes for build-time compliance considerations. We architect for HIPAA-aware (BAA-eligible infrastructure, encryption at rest and in transit, audit logging) on Scale tier engagements. SOC 2 Type I is in progress (target Q3 2026); we cannot issue our own SOC 2 attestation yet but we build to SOC 2-compatible standards. GDPR is handled at the application layer with consent flows and data deletion endpoints.

What if I need a US-based engineer in person occasionally?

For specific engagements requiring on-site presence (regulated industries, enterprise client kickoffs, demo day support), we coordinate with vetted US-based engineering partners in our network. This is an add-on to the standard fixed price engagement and is quoted separately. Most US founders find the async + scheduled-sync model sufficient.

US founders · Updated May 2026

MVP Development for US Founders

HouseofMVPs ships production MVPs for US founders in 14 days for $7,499 fixed price. PST and EST aligned async workflow, USD billing, US legal templates, and 100% source code ownership in the contract. Built for solo, pre-seed, and post-seed US founders who do not want to spend $50,000+ on a US-only agency for the same scope.

TL;DR: HouseofMVPs is the US-friendly MVP agency for founders who want fixed price delivery in 1-4 weeks at $3,999 to $14,999+ in USD, without paying US-only senior engineer rates ($150-$300/hr). 50+ products shipped for US founders across 30+ states, $10M+ in raised funding. Read the 6-agency comparison below to see how we stack against Crowdbotics, Headstarter, Toptal, Andela, and Lab49.

US founder shortcut — pick your path.

Book a US scoping call

EST/PST aligned. 30 min, no pitch.

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$3,999 to $14,999+ fixed. Stripe / ACH / wire.

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Why US founders pick HouseofMVPs

US time zone delivery rhythm

Standup-free async workflow aligned to EST and PST. End of day updates land before your next workday. No 3am calls, no Bangalore time zone mismatch.

USD pricing, US-style billing

Fixed quotes in USD on the SOW. Stripe, ACH, wire transfer. We work with US legal templates and standard NDAs. Full IP transfer in the contract.

Built for US investor expectations

Our MVPs ship the polish US seed and Series A investors expect: production grade UI, real auth, working payments, mobile responsive. Multiple alumni have closed pre-seed in the weeks after launch.

Pre-seed to Series A friendly timing

14 day delivery fits inside a YC, Techstars, Antler, or Entrepreneur First batch demo window. We have shipped for founders inside these programs.

US-style code conventions

TypeScript, React, Next.js, Hono, PostgreSQL — the stack your future US engineering hires will recognize and pick up in their first week. No proprietary frameworks.

Worked with US founders in 30+ states

Silicon Valley, NYC, Austin, Miami, Denver, Boston, Seattle, Chicago. Solo, pre-seed, post-seed, growth stage. Same fixed price discipline regardless of zip code.

6 US MVP development agencies compared

Honest side by side comparison of HouseofMVPs against 5 US-based or US-targeted MVP development agencies. Pricing sourced from public engagements and direct quotes; confirm in writing before signing.

Agency	Location	Typical cost	Timeline	Best fit
1. HouseofMVPsEditor's pick	Worldwide, US time zone aligned	$3,999 / $7,499 / from $14,999 fixed	1 to 4 weeks	US founders who want fixed price delivery without hiring a US-only agency at US-only rates
2. Crowdbotics	Berkeley, CA (US-based)	$40,000 to $150,000	2 to 5 months	Mid-market US teams wanting a platform play with named account management
3. Headstarter	New York, US-based	$35,000 to $90,000	2 to 4 months	US founders wanting product engineering with design layer included
4. Toptal (US senior freelancers)	Global with US-based freelancer pool	$80 to $200/hr, $30,000 to $80,000	Variable, you manage	US teams with a technical lead who want senior US freelance specialists
5. Andela	US clients, global engineer pool	$45,000 to $120,000	3 to 6 months	Long-term US-led engineering teams with global staffing
6. Lab49	New York / London US-coverage	$100,000 to $500,000+	4 to 12 months	Enterprise US clients in finance and complex regulated industries

The honest tradeoff vs a US-only agency

What you give up

Same time zone presence with engineers and the option for in-person meetings with the development team. If your engagement absolutely requires on-site presence (enterprise client kickoffs, regulated industries with in-person audit), a US-only agency is a better fit.

What you gain

Roughly 4 to 10x cost reduction at the same engineering quality. Production-grade MVPs in 14 days instead of 3-6 months. Fixed price written into the SOW instead of hourly billing that scales with scope creep. Async workflow where development continues while you sleep. Code ownership on day one with no proprietary framework lock-in.

Frequently asked questions from US founders

Frequently Asked Questions

US founders · USD pricing · 14 days

Book a US scoping call

30 minutes at your preferred EST or PST slot. We confirm whether HouseofMVPs is the right fit for your US MVP scope, agree on the deliverables, and email you a fixed USD quote the same day. No commitment until you sign the SOW.

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