How Vertice Labs Built an AI-Powered Mobile App in 12 Weeks, Unlocking $1M in Seed Funding

The dashboard of the HomeLedger app.

Summary

Client: HomeLedger

Industry: PropTech

Services: AI-Native Product Development, Mobile Apps, Website

Key Results

~$1M in Follow-On Funding Secured

12-Week Delivery for iOS, Android and Website

70% Lower Cost Than Competing Bids

150+ Organic Users Onboarded

The Challenge: Building the "Operating System for the Home"

The founder of HomeLedger, an angel-funded PropTech startup, had an ambitious vision: to create the definitive "operating system for the home." Their goal was a feature-rich mobile app that went far beyond simple home management.

The core technical challenge was building a sophisticated AI handyman—an intelligent agent capable of providing users with detailed troubleshooting steps, pulling information from complex appliance manuals, and even answering nuanced questions about specific HOA rules.

The stakes were incredibly high. They were in a race to gain first-mover advantage and needed a high-quality, functional product to secure their critical next round of funding. Initial quotes from other firms were too slow and expensive, putting their entire vision at risk.

Our Solution: An Elite, Lean, and Collaborative Approach

Vertice Labs partnered with HomeLedger to design and build the complete application for both iOS and Android from the ground up. Our approach was centered on speed, expertise, and radical collaboration.The founder of HomeLedger, an angel-funded PropTech startup, had an ambitious vision: to create the definitive "operating system for the home." Their goal was a feature-rich mobile app that went far beyond simple home management.

To maximize efficiency and ensure the highest quality, we deployed a lean team of two senior US-based engineers. Leveraging our proprietary development accelerators, we were able to rapidly construct the foundational architecture of the application.

Crucially, our process was highly collaborative. Through frequent meetings and demos, the HomeLedger team was able to see and test progress in real-time. This tight feedback loop was essential for ensuring the complex AI handyman feature was aligned perfectly with their vision, resulting in a final product that was not only technically impressive but also exceptionally designed and user-friendly.

AI interface of the HomeLedger AI assistant.

Vertice Labs was first class in every way

The Results: A Market-Ready App that Fueled Growth

Our disciplined and expert-led approach delivered transformative results that had a direct impact on HomeLedger's business trajectory.

Secured ~$1M in Funding: The successful launch of a polished, fully-functional, and AI-powered application on both app stores was the critical asset HomeLedger needed to validate their vision and secure approximately $1 million in follow-on funding.

Launched on Two Platforms in 12 Weeks: By avoiding common bottlenecks and leveraging our accelerators, we delivered the complete, market-ready application for both iOS and Android simultaneously, right on schedule.

Drastically Reduced Build Cost: Our lean team and efficient process allowed us to deliver the solution for 70% less than the next competing bid, preserving crucial capital for the angel-funded startup.

Exceptional Quality and Market Validation: The application was delivered with minimal bugs and was praised for its exceptional design. It organically onboarded over 150 beta users without a marketing budget, immediately validating a strong product-market fit.

What Makes These Results Possible?

It's our unique blend of senior US-based talent, a disciplined and transparent process, and a deep focus on transformative strategy that turns ambitious goals into market-leading products.

Vertice Labs was first class in every way
"We developed a plan and executed against it nearly down to the day for product completion.  From design to implementation, the team was excellent to work with and truly believed in our product and vision."
Clem McDavid
CEO, HomeLedger

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