Expert Software Development That Helps Your Circular Business Thrive
How we work with circular economy businesses
From first prototype to scaling platform, we bring technical experience and circular economy knowledge to help you make real progress; working closely with you, on your terms.
We work with two kinds of circular economy businesses:
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Those building digital products that enable circular models; reuse and rental platforms, repair marketplaces, compliance tools and more.
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And those running circular operations; take-back schemes, rental businesses, circular supply chains and beyond. |
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Either way, we're here to make sure your technology works as hard as you do.
New Product Development
You have a vision for a digital product. Maybe it's sketched out, maybe it's mocked up in an AI tool, maybe it exists only in your head.
What you need is a team that can turn it into something real, without over-building before you know what works.
We build digital products from the ground up, working closely with you at every stage. We ask the hard questions early, so the technology we build is shaped around your actual goals, not just your initial brief. And we work iteratively, so you're never surprised and never locked in.
If you're at the very earliest stage, our Proof Sprint is a good place to begin. Or if you’re beyond that point, just get in touch and we'll find the right approach together.
The team at HappyPorch have been a hugely valuable strategic partner to Reath from day one. They have given us exceptional technical guidance and resources, always working with our ideas but never afraid to respectfully challenge us to find the optimum solution.
— Emily Rogers, co-founder, Reath
Legacy Platform Support & Optimisation
Many platforms reach a point where they start working against you rather than for you. Performance slows, bugs appear, and the team spends more time working around limitations than building what matters.
We work with you to understand what's actually causing the problems, not just treat the symptoms. We ask tough questions, so the work we do is focused on what will genuinely move things forward; fixing what's broken, removing blockers and building a foundation that can support you.
We can take over development entirely, or work alongside your existing team as experienced support when you need it. Either way, you get clear communication, honest assessments and a team that's genuinely invested in getting it right.
If your platform has become a source of stress rather than a catalyst for growth, get in touch and we'll figure out the right approach together.
HappyPorch are a pleasure to work with. It has felt like a partnership; I feel they truly understood our needs, are brilliant technically and great at managing expectations.
— Jan Harding, SKChase
Platform Implementation & Customisation
Sometimes the best approach isn't to build from scratch. There are good platforms out there, including some built specifically for circular business models. But even the right platform rarely fits perfectly; it might not quite match how your specific model works, or it needs to connect with other tools your business already relies on.
We implement and customise platforms to fit how your circular business actually operates. That might mean configuring an off-the-shelf tool to match your specific processes, connecting systems that currently operate in silos, or adding the specific functionality your circular model needs on top of an existing foundation.
If you're not sure which approach is right for you, our Circular Tech Clarity offer is a good place to start. Otherwise, just get in touch and we'll find the right approach together.
Fractional CTO
Good technical decisions are hard to make without experience, and expensive to undo. But a full-time CTO is a significant commitment that not every circular business is ready for, or needs.
We work with circular businesses as a trusted technical voice; helping shape digital strategy, making sense of architectural decisions, and supporting you to build the technical capability your business needs to progress. We ask the tough questions, stay focused on your goals and bring the same commitment to your success that we bring to everything we do.
If this sounds like what you need, get in touch and we'll have an honest conversation about how we can help.
However we work together, you can expect clear communication, honest advice and a team that's as invested in the outcome as you are.
Not sure which service fits, or just want to think something through? Get in touch; we're happy to have an honest conversation with no obligation.
We're a certified B Corp and member of 1% for the Planet; working with clients whose values align with ours is not incidental to how we work, it's central to it.
