Fractional Product & Engineering

Product leadership and
engineering for DACH startups

Embedded product ownership and fullstack development — delivered through a single, senior partner. No agency layers, no handoffs.

Schedule a discovery call 30 min · no commitment
EU-registered entity
Based in Malta
CET timezone
DE / EN fluent

The challenge

Early-stage teams often have engineering capacity but lack the product leadership to direct it. A full-time hire at that level isn't viable yet — but the architectural and strategic decisions being made today will define the product for years. Nephelix Nova provides senior-level product and engineering expertise, scaled to your current stage, so you move faster without overcommitting on headcount.

Services

Fractional Product Ownership

Roadmap definition, stakeholder alignment, sprint planning, and backlog management — embedded in your team as a dedicated product owner, not a consultant passing through.

Fullstack Development

Production-grade implementation across your stack — frontend to backend — built with the same ownership mindset that drives the product strategy.

Technical Advisory

Architecture reviews, technology selection, and process structure for founding teams navigating critical build-or-buy decisions and early scaling challenges.

Engagement model

Discovery call

A focused 30-minute conversation to understand your product, team structure, and where the bottleneck sits. No pitch, no obligation — just clarity.

Scoped engagement

A formal Statement of Work defining scope, cadence, and deliverables. Flat monthly rate, transparent terms, no ambiguity.

Embedded delivery

Ongoing execution within your existing workflows. Regular syncs, measurable output, and a partnership that evolves as you scale.

About

Nephelix Nova Ltd is an EU-based consultancy registered in Malta, founded by Jonathan Philipps, M.Sc. Computer Science — a product-minded fullstack developer with deep experience in the DACH startup ecosystem.

The model is intentionally lean: one senior partner, fully embedded in your team, combining strategic product ownership with hands-on technical delivery. The person defining your roadmap is the same person shipping your code.

Entity
Nephelix Nova Ltd
Jurisdiction
Malta, EU
Focus
DACH Startups
Languages
German & English

Get in touch

Whether you're exploring a fractional engagement or want to discuss a specific product challenge — I'd welcome the conversation. No commitment required.