IT That Scales as Fast as You Do
Stop firefighting IT issues and focus on building your product. We handle your infrastructure, security, and compliance—so you can move fast without breaking things.
You've Got Bigger Fish to Fry
We understand the startup reality. Every pound counts, every minute matters, and IT should enable your growth—not slow it down.
You're Moving Fast
You can't afford IT to slow you down. We keep pace with your sprints and pivots.
Budget is Tight
Every pound needs to deliver value. Our pricing scales with your team—no bloat.
Security Matters
You need enterprise-grade security without enterprise complexity or cost.
Team Wears Many Hats
Your developers shouldn't be doing IT support. Let them build, we'll handle the rest.
Investors Expect It
Due diligence is coming. Be ready with infrastructure that passes scrutiny.
You're Scaling Rapidly
What worked for 5 people breaks at 20. We build systems that scale with you.
Common Startup IT Pain Points
These challenges are universal—and entirely solvable. Here's what we hear from founders every week.
No Dedicated IT Person
Founders or developers end up playing IT support, wasting time on password resets and printer issues.
Security Concerns
You're handling sensitive data without dedicated security expertise. It keeps you up at night.
Tool Sprawl
Too many disconnected apps, no coherent stack, data siloed everywhere.
Onboarding Chaos
Every new hire means hours of manual setup. There's no standardised process.
Compliance Pressure
Investors and enterprise clients are asking about SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001. You're not ready.
Scaling Pains
Infrastructure that worked for 5 people is breaking at 20. Growth is exposing cracks.
Built Different for Startups
We're not a traditional MSP. We're built for the speed, constraints, and ambition of startup culture.
Startup-Friendly Pricing
Flexible per-user pricing that scales with your team. Start small, grow big—your costs stay predictable.
From £35/user/monthNo Long-Term Lock-In
Month-to-month options available. We earn your business every month.
Fast Onboarding
Get up and running in days, not weeks. Your team stays productive.
Modern Stack Expertise
Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, AWS, Azure, SaaS-first approach.
Security From Day One
Build investor-ready security posture early. Be due-diligence ready.
Fractional IT Team
Full IT department capabilities without full-time costs.
We Speak Startup
No corporate jargon. Just practical solutions from people who get it.
IT Services That Grow With You
From early-stage to Series A and beyond—choose the support level that matches your growth stage.
Foundation
Get the basics right without overspending
- Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 setup
- Email security & domain configuration
- Basic endpoint protection
- User onboarding/offboarding processes
- Shared drive structure & permissions
- Password management setup
- Business hours support (9am-6pm)
Growth
Scalable systems and processes for growing teams
- Everything in Foundation, plus:
- Identity & access management (SSO, MFA)
- Device management (MDM)
- Security awareness training
- Basic compliance documentation
- Regular security reviews
- Extended support (8am-8pm)
- Helpdesk with priority response
Scale
Enterprise-readiness and strategic partnership
- Everything in Growth, plus:
- Virtual CTO advisory hours
- Compliance readiness (SOC 2, ISO 27001)
- Advanced threat protection
- Cloud infrastructure management
- Vendor management
- Incident response planning
- 24/7 support for critical issues
À La Carte Services
Need something specific? These services are available as one-time projects or add-ons.
Support That Evolves With Your Stage
From your first hire to your hundredth, we adapt our support to match your growth stage and challenges.
Pre-Seed / Seed
1-10 people- Productivity tools setup
- Basic security foundations
- Professional email & domain
- Password management
Set up lean, secure foundations that don't slow you down
Series A
10-30 people- Onboarding automation
- Compliance groundwork
- Helpdesk support
- Identity management
Build infrastructure that scales with your ambitions
Series B+
30-100+ people- Advanced security
- Compliance certification
- IT strategy
- Vendor management
Strategic partner and full IT department capabilities
Pass Due Diligence With Confidence
Investors increasingly scrutinise IT security during due diligence. Enterprise clients require vendor security assessments. We help you build a security posture that passes scrutiny—before you need it.
Frameworks We Support
SOC 2
Type I & II readiness
ISO 27001
Certification preparation
Cyber Essentials
Plus certification
GDPR
Full compliance
FCA
For fintech startups
We Know the Tools You Use
Deep expertise with the startup-friendly tools and platforms that power modern businesses.
Productivity & Collaboration
Cloud & Infrastructure
Security & Identity
Development & Operations
"Blue Icon helped us achieve Cyber Essentials Plus in 6 weeks"
A 15-person fintech startup needed to prove their security credentials to close a major enterprise client. We fast-tracked their compliance journey without disrupting their development velocity.
What Startup Leaders Say
Questions Founders Ask
Most startups are fully onboarded within 3-5 business days. We can have your team productive on day one with basic email and productivity tools, then layer in security and management over the following days.
No, we offer month-to-month options for maximum flexibility. We believe in earning your business every month. While we offer discounts for annual commitments, we don't lock you in.
Our per-user pricing includes helpdesk support, device management, security monitoring, identity management, and regular security reviews. The specific features depend on which tier you choose.
Absolutely. We help startups build compliance-ready foundations from day one and can guide you through the certification process when you're ready. Many of our clients achieve Cyber Essentials Plus within 6 weeks.
Yes, we specialise in supporting distributed teams. Our cloud-first approach means your team can work securely from anywhere, and our remote support tools allow us to help regardless of location.
We're tool-agnostic and experienced with the startup tech stack—Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, Notion, AWS, Azure, and more. We'll work with what you have or recommend alternatives if needed.
Our Growth and Scale packages include extended and 24/7 support options. For critical issues affecting your entire team, we're available around the clock with guaranteed response times.
Yes, we can set up and manage your office network, including WiFi, firewalls, and network security. This is available as part of our packages or as a one-time project.
Ready to Focus on Building Your Product?
Let us handle your IT so you can focus on what matters—growing your startup. Get started with a free consultation.