Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is FTWales?
FTWales (Founders in Tech Wales) is a Cardiff-based growth partner with an AI backbone. We pair hands-on seed-to-Series-B operator experience with our own AI-native tooling to help founders with early traction turn what already works into repeatable growth.
What does FTWales actually do?
We run hands-on Growth Sprint engagements that combine real operator experience with AI-powered tooling to turn what already works into a repeatable system. The same tooling lets us give investors a clearer read on a founder or project.
How do I know if I have a growth problem?
If your funding is going faster than your growth, or every deal still depends on you personally being in the room, that is the signal. Talk to us and we will help you see it clearly.
What do I get from a Growth Sprint?
A clear view of what is actually working in your business, a working growth asset your team can use, and a plan the board can act on. Every engagement is shaped around your team, your budget and the growth you actually need, so pricing and format are confirmed when we talk.
What is the taster course?
A shorter, lower-commitment way to get a first look at how we work, including some of our AI-powered tools for free. A good way to test the fit before committing to more.
Do you work with VCs and accelerators?
Yes. We use our own tooling to help investors validate or audit a founder or project before they commit, and to support a cohort against the same evidence standard. Founders are also commonly referred to FTWales directly by the VCs already backing them.
Why is FTWales based in Wales?
Cardiff gives founders a structural advantage London doesn’t match: deep banking and tech talent at 30-40% below London cost, government-backed funding routes via the Development Bank of Wales, and a growing FinTech, AI and founder community across Cardiff, Swansea and Newport.
How is FTWales different from a typical growth consultancy?
Most growth advice runs on gut feel and static documents nobody updates. FTWales pairs real operator experience (people who have taken ventures from seed to Series A and beyond) with tooling that keeps gathering and scoring evidence after the engagement ends.
How do I get started?
Use the enquiry form on the homepage and tell us what you are working on. We read every message personally and respond within a few days.