About us

ExaDev is a software consultancy for startups and disruptive projects. We work in small, multidisciplinary teams of expert startup engineers, and are structured to take sweat equity to keep costs down.

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Expert Startup Navigation
We specialize in guiding tech startups through the crucial early stages, from pre-seed to Series A, leveraging our deep industry expertise.
Flexible Equity Partnerships
Our unique structure allows us to take equity, aligning our success with yours and making top-tier expertise more accessible.
Sustainable Growth Partners
We build long-term relationships, focusing on your success by helping you scale efficiently and even build your in-house team.
Agile Expert Teams
Our small, multidisciplinary teams of seasoned engineers adapt quickly, delivering pragmatic solutions for your evolving needs.
Building Trust, Sharing Risk
By investing alongside you, we demonstrate unwavering commitment and share the journey, turning consultancy into true partnership.
Proven Startup Success
Our track record includes successful collaborations, acquisitions, and a growing reputation for launching and scaling innovative ventures.

Leadership Team

Between us, we've delivered results for some of the hottest startups in Silicon Valley, the UK and Australia, under incredibly demanding circumstances.

  • Will Faithfull, Ph.D

    Will Faithfull, Ph.D

    Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder

  • Francis Williams

    Francis Williams

    Chief Technical Officer, Co-Founder

  • Ben Dickinson

    Ben Dickinson

    Chief Operating Officer, Partner

  • Joe Mearman

    Joe Mearman

    Lead Engineer, Partner

  • James Jackson, Ph.D

    James Jackson, Ph.D

    Lead Engineer, Partner