The accelerator for ambitious product businesses
How we help
hedgehog lab works with ambitious product businesses to help them move faster.
We partner with global brands and scaling companies to build products, enter new markets and grow, without adding unnecessary headcount.
From organisations trying to innovate at speed to scale-ups ready for their next stage, we help turn ambition into real, measurable outcomes.
Accelerating change, not adding headcount
Leadership before you can afford it
Access our roster of senior leaders from the C-suite of big brands, along with entrepreneurs, tech pioneers and creative leaders. Work with them for a day, a month, a year, or as part of your board, before you’re ready to hire them full time.
Speed to market when it matters most
Our product and engineering teams work with global brands and scaling businesses to design, build and launch digital products. Teams can be scaled up or down as needs change, helping you keep momentum without long-term commitment.
Leaders and introducers on demand
Access a global network of over 500 vetted leaders, founders, operators and buyers. People who can open doors, make introductions and help you move into new markets faster.
Prove demand and build momentum
We help you prove demand early, before you fully scale.
Through our network, we put your leaders directly in front of buyers and decision makers. Together, we build visibility, credibility and market presence that can be turned into revenue when your product is ready.
Commercial models aligned to growth
We offer flexible commercial models, depending on what makes sense for your business.
This can include:
- traditional cash-based work
- equity-aligned partnerships
- convertible or hybrid structures
The aim is alignment. We back ambitious teams and share risk, rather than pushing everything onto you upfront.
Buy outcomes, not statements of work
Instead of selling roles or fixed scopes, we focus on outcomes. You can challenge us to build products, launch features, develop brands or enter new markets.
Our teams work like long-term partners, without the cost and risk of building everything in-house.
Trusted by ambitious teams worldwide
Empowering a new generation of investors
Downloads increased by 300%, with more than 230,000 users onboard. The app’s growth helped secure £11 million in funding and establish Wombat as one of the UK’s fastest-growing fintechs.
Investing made simple
Built using Flutter and launched to an initial waitlist of 5,000 users, the app now holds a 4.6-star rating and wins new customers every day. Its clean, user-centred design earned a Gold BIMA Award for excellence in user experience.
Redefining parking
The upgraded platform supports over 1.5 million downloads, 12,000 cars parked daily and 100,000 bookings every month. With 67,000 five-star reviews, it has become the UK’s go-to parking marketplace.
Scaling a revolutionary education platform
Now supporting more than 200,000 teachers, Teachmate’s suite of AI-powered tools saves each educator around 10 hours a week. The partnership continues as we design a new, highly scalable platform to support rapid growth.
Autonomous legal AI
Flank’s AI legal agents process thousands of requests each month, freeing in-house lawyers to focus on strategic work. The company achieved triple-digit revenue growth and raised $10 million to scale further.
A wellness brand’s digital platform
Following a full revamp of its app and subscription model, Deliciously Ella achieved a 94% subscriber retention rate and reached the App Store’s top ten Food & Drink list.
Trusted by the best
We’re proud to partner with leaders and challengers across industries, including Deliveroo, Starling Bank, Flank, Deliciously Ella and others. They trust us to design, build and scale the digital experiences that define their next chapter of growth.
