Frequently Asked Questions

An MVP (Minimum Viable Product) is a version of your product with just enough features to validate your core business idea with real users. Startups need MVPs because they take 8-12 weeks instead of 6-12 months to build and let you test market demand before investing heavily in a full product. At MoonDive, we've helped 15+ startups validate ideas through MVPs, with 73% going on to raise funding based on MVP traction.

An MVP (Minimum Viable Product) is the first working version of your product with all core features, backend, and database. It’s ready for users and can be launched on app stores. Then a Prototype is a clickable design that shows how the product will look and flow. It has no backend or real functionality and typically takes 3–6 weeks to create. And last one a Proof of Concept (POC) check if your idea is technically possible. It’s not user-facing and usually takes 2–4 weeks to build.

Building an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) usually takes 8–12 weeks from start to launch. The process includes planning, design, development, testing, and deployment, all done in 2-week sprints for transparent progress. A Rush MVP can be completed in 6 weeks by focusing on core features, while complex MVPs with AI or real-time functions may take 14–16 weeks depending on project scope and requirements.

Use no-code tools like Bubble or Webflow for simple MVPs that need quick setup in 3–4 weeks. Choose custom development if you need scalability, unique features, complex logic, or full code of ownership. About 90% of funded startups prefer custom MVPs for stronger technical foundations. At MoonDive, we build custom MVPs that scale from 100 to 1M users without rebuilding.

It totally depends on your idea, target audience, and industry. However, your MVP should focus only on features that prove your core value proposition. For example, Uber’s MVP included just a rider app, driver app, GPS tracking, and payment, nothing extra. A good framework is: 1) User registration/login 2) One core feature that solves the main problem 3) Basic payment (if needed) 4) A minimal admin panel. Avoid adding extras like multiple user roles, social features, or advanced analytics. At MoonDive, we help clients reduce unnecessary features by up to 60%, ensuring faster launches and focused results.

Absolutely! You can definitely raise funding with an MVP. In fact, 67% of seed-stage startups secure funding with MVPs, not full products. Investors mainly look for product–market fit, user engagement, early revenue or monetization potential, and your ability to iterate fast. The focus is on traction, not perfection. At MoonDive, our clients have raised $23M+ using the MVPs we built, including one startup that secured $2M in seed funding with just 500 users and 40% weekly retention.

The ideal tech stack depends on your MVP’s goals, but for most projects, we recommend: Frontend: React or Next.js for speed and SEO; Mobile: React Native for a single iOS and Android codebase; Backend: Node.js or Python/FastAPI for quick, scalable development; Database: PostgreSQL for reliability and complex data handling; and Hosting: Vercel or AWS for cost-effective auto-scaling. This stack helps us build MVPs 30% faster and ensures easy future hiring thanks to a global talent pool. We switch stacks only for specific needs, like real-time video (WebRTC) or AI/ML features (Python).

The key is to launch your MVP on the platform most used by your early adopters. Start where you can validate your product fastest. • For B2B products, the web is usually best since most users access tools on desktops. • For consumer apps, mobile phones is preferred because users engage through their phones. Example: Instagram launched iOS only and waited 2 years to release Android, while Uber began iOS-only in San Francisco. Both focused on early adopters first, which allowed them to refine the product before scaling.

To validate your MVP idea before development, focus on testing demand and user interest first: • Talk to potential users: Speak with 20–30 people. If 10+ would pay for your solution, it’s promising. • Create a landing page: Describe your product and collect sign-ups; 100+ early sign-ups indicate strong interest. • Manual service test: Deliver your solution to 5 users without tech. If they love it, you can automate later. • Check competitors: Existing competitors prove demand; aim to be 10x better at one key feature. At MoonDive, we offer a free 1-hour validation workshop to pressure-test ideas using a framework that has helped 15+ MVPs succeed.

After your MVP launches, the focus should be on iteration, not rebuilding: • First 30 days: Collect user feedback and track key metrics like sign-ups, activation, and retention. • Months 2–3: Address top complaints and requests. • Months 4–6: Add features that improve retention or monetization. You should only consider a full rebuild if the tech stack can’t scale; user feedback shows the product is fundamentally wrong, or you’re pivoting to a completely different market. At MoonDive, we build MVPs with scalable architecture, and 85% of our clients continue iterating on the same codebase for 2+ years, avoiding unnecessary rebuilds.