B13 Technology

B13 Technology, operating as b13.ai, is a strategic software partner that focuses on de-risking software development for its clients, which include startups, scale-ups, and SMEs. Founded in 2010 by Tom Haworth, the Birmingham, UK-based company aims to bridge the gap between visionary concepts and market-ready software products. Haworth identified a significant digital skills gap in the UK and structured the company to address it by combining a UK-based consultancy and management team with a wholly-owned development center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, providing access to a large pool of skilled developers.

The company's business model centers on delivering custom software solutions on time and on budget. This is achieved through a proprietary framework that includes 'Venture Mapping™' and 'Cadence™'. Venture Mapping™ is utilized before development begins to remove uncertainty and risk by creating a clear, actionable plan. Cadence™ is a system of processes and intellectual property controls, including code escrow services, used during the development phase to ensure project targets and quality are met while safeguarding client IP. Revenue is generated by providing a range of services, including software product development, systems integration, and gap analysis for scaling businesses.

b13.ai serves a diverse client base across various sectors, partnering with startups, established businesses, universities, and accelerators. The firm specializes in systems integration for SMEs, creating middleware to automate processes and unify data, thereby reducing manual administration. For businesses looking to scale, the 'Evolve to Scale' service offers a gap analysis to mature a company's development processes, documentation, quality control, and security. By leveraging AI and automation for tasks like code reviews and project management, b13.ai enhances efficiency and maintains high-quality standards. The company has delivered over 120 software projects, honing its processes to ensure predictable and successful outcomes.

Keywords: strategic software partner, custom software solutions, de-risking development, venture mapping, systems integration, offshore development, intellectual property control, gap analysis, application development, agile project management